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Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on June 30, 2014 at 13:17

Nice Read

Case history and woot woot, easy to copy!

http://www.strazors.com/uploads/images/case_chronology_doc.pdf

Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on June 30, 2014 at 13:18

Reply by Sue OldsWidow on July 23, 2012 at 22:04

http://www.wrcase.com/case_college/tang_stamps/

even more...the case college has lots of interesting INPUT

Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on June 30, 2014 at 13:19

Reply by Sue OldsWidow on October 1, 2012 at 9:46

History Kinfolks

good read

http://www.kinfolksinc.com/story/casemen.htm

Case Men

*******case Women********

http://www.kinfolksinc.com/story/casewomen.htm

Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on June 30, 2014 at 13:20

Reply by Sue OldsWidow on October 1, 2012 at 10:01

Effie L. Krause

John Russell "Russ" Case and Effie L. Krause were married September 10, 1899, in Norton, KS.

http://www.leighlarson.com/effie_l_krause.htm

another nice read...INPUT INPUT

Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on June 30, 2014 at 13:21

Reply by Sue OldsWidow on October 1, 2012 at 11:44

link doesn't work anymore ......

so i will just add this

Sue OldsWidow said:

quick reference for case tang stamp years

http://www.knifedb.com/help?screen=modal&page=knife_year

Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on June 30, 2014 at 13:22

Reply by Sue OldsWidow on December 13, 2012 at 16:18

here is the case line blade shapes

http://www.wrcase.com/case_college/blades_steel/

Steve Hanner said:

Had a question come up on blade shapes or patterns and i was looking for a complete listing. I found several sources including this one: http://www.the-knife-connection.com/knife-blade-types.html But I wonder if there are ones even better?

Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on June 30, 2014 at 13:31

Reply by Sue OldsWidow on September 8, 2013 at 11:34

CASE XX Blademaster article

Excellent read

http://knifedb.blogspot.com/

Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on June 30, 2014 at 13:32

Reply by Sue OldsWidow on December 29, 2013 at 17:39

Family tie's intermingled through the years of a great american knife company

W.R.CASE&Son's

C. Platts&Sons Cutlery co

Kane Cutlery

Case Brothers Cutlery co

Kinfolk

Western

Case Manufacturing co

Little Valley Knife Association

John D. Case and sons co

Standard Knife co

Crandall Cutlery co

Cattaragus Cut Co

W.R.Case & Sons Bradford

Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on June 30, 2014 at 13:46

Reply by Sue OldsWidow on October 6, 2012 at 14:46

W. R. Case Jigging Types

The bone used to make knife handles at Case Cutlery comes from the shin of Zebu cattle found in Brazil. Bone from this mammal is suitable as it is larger in size, more dense, and contains less marrow than cattle found in other countries. When the bone arrives at our production facility in Bradford, PA, it is leveled and cut into smooth, square slabs. Sometimes these slabs are kept in this form and used for smooth bone handles, while other times the slabs are jigged during production.


Barn Board (New in 2005)	Peach Seed

Crow's Feet	Heritage

Jigging gives handle materials a more distinctive appearance and feel in your hand. The types of jigging shown below are processed by using a special jigging machine in which modified bits notch out pieces of bone. The machine operates in a rocking motion to create a particular pattern. Each of these patterns has distinguishing characteristics. After the bone is jigged, it can be dyed in many different colors.


Impala	Jagged Saw Cut

Saw Cut	Pine Bark

Some of our most commonly used jigging patterns are Standard, Peach Seed, and Corn Cob (this style can be found on our Pocket Worn® line of knives).


Rogers	Rogers Corn Cob

Corn Cob	Second Cut

Shown below are photos of some of the jigs used at Case Cutlery. There sure are a lot to choose from. Maybe you’ll be introduced to a few new ones that will soon become favorites!


Standard	Vintage (used on BoneStag)

Winter Bottom	Worm Groove

Note: We also have acquired technologies to embellish different styles of handle surfaces which are not produced using the jigging machine. These unique handles include the Long Tail C, Zebra, and a few others.

Case Family Brands Exclusive


Crandall	Kinfolks
Platts'	Russell

Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on June 30, 2014 at 13:47

Reply by Sue OldsWidow on October 6, 2012 at 14:49

Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on July 4, 2014 at 15:15

Reply by Sue OldsWidow on March 4, 2012 at 22:17

quick reference for case tang stamp years

http://www.knifedb.com/help?screen=modal&page=knife_year

Reply by Sue OldsWidow on March 11, 2012 at 10:49

Collecting Case Knives: Identification and Price Guide

By Steve Pfeiffe

this link has access to quite a few pages of the book....INPUT INPUT

http://tinyurl.com/7cma5ag

Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on July 5, 2014 at 13:46

2010

W.R. Case & Sons’ New Hawk Bill Pruner Earns IWA International Knife Award

Case takes “Knife Oscar” as first-time IWA exhibitor in Nuremburg, Germany

Bradford, PA (March 17, 2010) – A new knife made by W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company is about to hit the market; one which has just been awarded one of the international outdoor industry’s most prestigious honors. Case’s new Hawk Bill Pruner (‘011 pattern) was selected as the winner of the coveted International Knife Award given by IWA 2010 & OutdoorClassics in the Outdoor category in Nuremburg, Germany’s Exhibition Center last Friday. The award presentation was part of the exhibition’s opening ceremonies, and celebrates Case’s first appearance as an IWA show exhibitor and International Knife Awards competitor. Sixty-three different knives representing 42 suppliers in nine countries were part of this year’s competition. The knives were judged by a panel of leading knife experts, each with extensive experience in the cutlery industry.

According to IWA’s website, www.iwa.info, the contest judges knives in several distinct categories “according to strict criteria of functionality and quality, plus innovation, design and material combination.” Case’s new Hawk Bill Pruner, which measures 4” in length when closed and weighs 3.2 to 3.5 oz, is currently offered in Peach Seed Jigged Amber Bone, Smooth Rosewood, and Smooth Black G-10 handles with a stainless steel blade. Additional handle choices will be forthcoming.

The jury also recognized the Hawk Bill Pruner for its authentic look and feel, saying, “Traditional knife patterns as can be found in this very well crafted gardening tool keep the culture alive. This knife is suited for any dedicated collection.”

Tom Arrowsmith, President of W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company states, “We are delighted to be recognized by the international community for the unique blend of quality, innovation, and traditional hand-crafting built into Case knives.”

2010 marks the tenth anniversary of the IWA International Knife Awards competition.

About IWA 2010 & OutdoorClassics

IWA & OutdoorClassics has been the world's leading exhibition for the hunting and sporting guns, outdoor and accessories sector for over 35 years. Last year 1,135 exhibitors from 53 nations presented their products and services to more than 32,000 trade visitors representing more than 100 countries. The show’s international share of visitors is 60 % - which makes IWA & OutdoorClassics in the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg a truly multinational occasion for the industry.

About W.R. Case and Sons Cutlery Company

W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery has been hand-crafting premium knives exclusively in the United States for over 120 years. Case's distinction underscores its well-earned place as a genuine piece of Americana and the country's most popular collectable brand. The company manufactures pocketknives, sporting/hunting knives, commemoratives and collectibles which are available at local hardware stores, cutlery shops, sporting goods stores and select retail chains across the country. W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery is based in Bradford, PA and has been part of the Zippo Manufacturing Company since 1993. For more information, visit www.wrcase.com or contact Case at 1-800-523-6350.

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Fred Feightner