I am looking for information on Case's Texas Lockhorn knives. I have talked to the Case historian, reviewed Jim Sargents' 6th edition, Steve Pfeiffer's book on knives and a few friends. I have not found much information on them.
Case Texas LockHorn is a stainless steel, 4 1/2" double end lock-back knife that has two clip blades that extend one from each end. This pattern was introduced by Case in 1980 and was discontinued around 1984 or 1985. The design came from Tom Hart who was one of Case's legendary product designers
I wondered about that myself. I utilize them as a resouce for pics sometimes and they even have some nice write ups that you can get info from. I have not tried joining it though
KNIVES,a buddy of mine hase 5 loom fixers or half hawks bill's hes aking 50.00 a piece all made in the 70's and also has whaler for sell at 30.00 a piece all knifes look new and nevered carried i have been all over the ,just checking them out..
Craig T. - I am a member but ain't sure what I'm supposed to do, if anything? I sure have plenty of 'em and I've been buying them since the early sixties. Reckon that means I like 'em. Not really in the market for another right now though.
Many of you have heard me speak about Harvey s Hardware and the Harvey Family. Mrs. Harvey was a Case dealer with her husband in the 40's when they owned a small Gas station and feed store. In the 60's they converted their business to a Hardware Store , which it remains today. As Florida's only Master Dealer, Mrs. Emma Harvey is still at the helm today. Her son Paul is the knife guy and you wouldn't hope to meet a more unique person with amazing Knife knowledge. Join me wishing them Happy 50 years and 50 more to come
"Case® Master Dealers are a special breed [among the 'Authorized Dealers'].To become a Case® Master Dealer, companies must demonstrate a willingness to further the Case® Brand. Each Master Dealer carries the full line of products, collectables, and some special factory orders (SFO). Generally, these dealers also have a 1-800 number for your convenience and will drop-ship orders right to your door. Visit one of the locations below to see an ultimate Case® destination."
I picked up this Case Trapper recently. It is Stamped IV254 D. And CASE XX, Bradford PA, 19USA90. I believe it is Mastadon Ivory handle. Anyone have an ides of the value of this knife? I have just the knife. It is in very good condition.
Gary that is either Elephant Ivory or imitation ivory, made by Bluegrass Cutlery for Parker who owned Case at the time. After a bit of research I believe this may be Elephant Ivory.
The reason I thought Mastodon Ivory is Page 452 of the 14th edition "Official Price Guide to Collector Knives" by C Houston Price. It mention mastodon and Damascus Trappers.
Case President Tom Arrowsmith Announces His Retirement
Tom Arrowsmith took on the reins of President and Chief Executive Officer of W. R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company in 2001. As many recall, he replaced Greg Booth who was named President and Chief Executive Officer of our parent company, Zippo Manufacturing. With 40 years of manufacturing and sales experience to his credit, Tom is now ready to begin the next phase of his life in retirement.
Tom joined the company in May of 1996 as Manufacturing Manager and was promoted to Vice President of Operations in April of 1999. He remained in this position until his promotion to President and Chief Executive Officer in February of 2001. Since that time, he has been instrumental to the growth of the Case brand and its manufacturing base, guiding the company through many technological advances while preserving the hand-crafted quality which has been Case’s hallmark for more than a century.
Greg Booth, who also serves as Chairman of the Board at W.R. Case & Sons, stated, “Zippo and Case have both been blessed by Tom’s hard work, leadership, and talent. He’s responsible for much of the consistent success achieved at W.R. Case & Sons, and he will leave the company in the best position for continued growth and profitability. We want to express our sincere gratitude for his service to both companies and to the community of Bradford. We wish him and his family all the best.” Arrowsmith is a longtime resident of Bradford, having graduated from Bradford Central Christian High School in 1965 and later Lock Haven University.
Prior to joining Case, Tom served as National Sales Manager for McCourt Label, Production Superintendent at Corning Glass Works and Vice President for Werzalit of America, Inc. During his career at W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company, he served as Treasurer of the American Edged Products Manufacturers Association, the premier organization representing the major domestic manufacturers of knives, edged hand tools and scissors/shears. He also served on the boards of many local and civic organizations, including the Bradford Water Authority, Futures Rehabilitation Workshop, The Pennhills Club and The Bradford Club, The Guidance Center, McKean County Welfare Board, Bradford Area United Way, and Bradford Central Christian High School.
For several years, Tom traveled to many cities as a spokesperson for Case, partnering with Case Authorized Dealers who hosted a President Tour. Being out among collectors certainly was a highlight for him and he never missed an opportunity to express his sincere appreciation and gratitude to our amazing Club members. According to Tom, “Members of the Case Collectors Club are not just great knife collectors, they’re great people.” Although Tom is retiring, his enthusiasm for the Case brand will continue to shine through the hundreds of collectors who have had the pleasure of meeting him, as well as many employees whom he supported, encouraged, and empowered. Others agree that he has been more than the Case President, rather someone they’d call friend.
Tom’s post-retirement plans include spending more time with his wife, children, and a few adorable grandchildren, who are growing up quickly. He also hopes to find time for travel and fly fishing. Tom Arrowsmith will surely be missed, but he will always remain an irreplaceable piece of Case history. Tom's retirement will be effective May 18, 2012.
Please join us in wishing him all the best that life has to offer.
I just got off the phone with W.R. Case & Sons and there are some exciting things in the works with some old patterns. I planted some seeds (ideas) for the future which were well received. Great Stuff. I will advised more when the time is right.
case collectors i have five case knives in the for sale section of ikc at a very good price.only selling to pay some bills 2 older and used 3 new and only been on display.for more info go to that section of our site thanks.....
I think I would like to have one. I usually carry a 4 1/2" tactical type piece on me along with something smaller in one of my other pockets. Is that a linerlock? If it is it would be even better, except I treat most of my liner locks and lockbacks pretty rough sometimes.
Yes, it’s a liner lock. 4 1/8“. I found an interesting discussion about this pattern, about its positive aspects and flaws, and about the advantage of having a clip put on :
I have two of these single bladed Case trappers with the liner lock, thumb stud and pocket clip. I have been EDC the yellow handle version and found it to be very handy and an excellent functioning knife. I love this knife. If you are a Case fan you just have to get one of these. I have been talking to Fred at Case about converting a traditional line of single bladed knives into a tactical folder for the Case lovers who are not too keen on buying an off shore brand. Fred told me there were things in the works. I suggested for them to take the larger Case swing blade Coke bottle and add the pocket clip, thumb stud and liner lock. I told him they would sell and pave the way for Case to enter the tactical knife business wherein all of the tactical knives would be made in the "USA". We will see.......
I find that my Trapperlock is a good knife. The size (4 1/8" closed) is OK for me; I can carry the knife in my pocket or in a belt sheath. I appreciate that it has kept the same clip blade shape as the trapper, but stronger due to the saber-concave grind. The action of the blade is very smooth, the engraved thumb stud allows an easy one-hand-opening, and the liner lock is firm enough.
I could consider getting such a yellow composition new Trapperlock, though I’m not a fan of clips.
A modified Copperlock would be cool, too. I really like this 4 1/4" lockback pattern (61549L). Case Legend Tom Hart combined elements from two great classic Case knife patterns (Trapper and Copperhead) to design this entirely new lockback knife.
I should probably buy a yellow composition one, too, for I can’t decently EDC the only one I have yet:
In 1972, Dewey Ferguson, a Case knife collector and author, wrote to Case President Bob Farquharson about forming a knife collectors association for the W. R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company. The Case Collectors Club (CCC) was established in 1981. A newsletter was introduced in March of that year to formalize communications between Case and its Club members. The first edition of the newsletter was in black and white and had eight pages. During the same year, the first Case Collectors Club Annual Club Knife, an Appaloosa Bone Large Trapper (A6151 SSP), was made available to Club members. The club began with 426 Charter Members in 1981. Today, there are nearly 18,000 members. Ferguson was listed on Case's "Wall of Fame" in 2001.
Fred said they have some things in the works so I guess we will have to wait and see. Thanks for the great pics. My trapper liner lock has the pocket clip. This knife carries very well in my front jean pocket. I don't even know it is there till I reach for it. I have used it to cut wood, open boxes and cut tomatoes. I clean the blade after each use and wipe with a protective coat.
That was my suggestion to Fred to keep the scales or handles simple with a composite of black, OD green or dark brown. Here is a place which sells Case knives as cheap as anyone. No liner lock trappers but you can request and he will order them. http://www.888knivesrus.com/
thanx for having me!!! i collect CASE knives as i see them.by certain patterns....and if i see a flea market find that is to good tobe true that i cant turn down...i would say my favorite case knife to carry on a dialybasis {edc} wouod be the SWEY BACK in stag.
I have a question, I hope ya'll can help me with. One of my fathers knives is a 3 1/4" Premium Jack Case. The tang stamp has CASE [over] XX , I checked the age of this tang stamp it has 1940-1964. The number stamp is 22087, when I check this pattern number is shows 1976-1977. I am fairly sure the knife was bought way before 1976 or 77. Please any help, will be appreciated. Thanks
Hey thanks Railsplitter, I got the info from AAPK. Every time I would type in the pattern number in their Case info at the bottum of this page, it would come up with that date. The stamp has to have it dated at 1940-1964. Your pictures are correct, just mines alot older, I wish mine was in as good a shapes as yours. It was one of my fathers knife users. It's pretty good shape, I'll post a picture of it later.
Ron McCullough
I am looking for information on Case's Texas Lockhorn knives. I have talked to the Case historian, reviewed Jim Sargents' 6th edition, Steve Pfeiffer's book on knives and a few friends. I have not found much information on them.
Dec 6, 2011
Jan Carter
What information are you looking for?
Case Texas LockHorn is a stainless steel, 4 1/2" double end lock-back knife that has two clip blades that extend one from each end. This pattern was introduced by Case in 1980 and was discontinued around 1984 or 1985. The design came from Tom Hart who was one of Case's legendary product designers
Dec 6, 2011
Ron McCullough
Has anyone used/joined the WorthPoint web site? I have reviewed the site but, was wondering if anyone had first hand information on it.
Thanks
Dec 21, 2011
Jan Carter
Ron,
I wondered about that myself. I utilize them as a resouce for pics sometimes and they even have some nice write ups that you can get info from. I have not tried joining it though
Dec 21, 2011
Ron McCullough
Jan,
I'm the same way. I think it is around $65 to join the section for selling antiques.
Dec 21, 2011
tom white
KNIVES,a buddy of mine hase 5 loom fixers or half hawks bill's hes aking 50.00 a piece all made in the 70's and also has whaler for sell at 30.00 a piece all knifes look new and nevered carried i have been all over the ,just checking them out..
Jan 7, 2012
Gary Nelson
Tom, I'm always looking for older knives. Have your friend contact me at www.nelsoncustomknives.com. email: gary@nelsoncustomknives.com
Jan 8, 2012
tom white
ok i'll see him sat..thanks tom
Jan 10, 2012
KENT GABLE
Craig T. - I am a member but ain't sure what I'm supposed to do, if anything? I sure have plenty of 'em and I've been buying them since the early sixties. Reckon that means I like 'em. Not really in the market for another right now though.
Jan 11, 2012
Sue OldsWidow
https://www.facebook.com/wrcase?ref=ts&sk=wall#!/wrcase?sk=photos
face book has a lot of nice pictures too
Feb 16, 2012
Jan Carter
Many of you have heard me speak about Harvey s Hardware and the Harvey Family. Mrs. Harvey was a Case dealer with her husband in the 40's when they owned a small Gas station and feed store. In the 60's they converted their business to a Hardware Store , which it remains today. As Florida's only Master Dealer, Mrs. Emma Harvey is still at the helm today. Her son Paul is the knife guy and you wouldn't hope to meet a more unique person with amazing Knife knowledge. Join me wishing them Happy 50 years and 50 more to come
Feb 29, 2012
In Memoriam
Robert Burris
Congrats Harveys....What is a Master Dealer, Miss Jan?
Mar 3, 2012
Jean-François
Hi, Bob
"Case® Master Dealers are a special breed [among the 'Authorized Dealers'].To become a Case® Master Dealer, companies must demonstrate a willingness to further the Case® Brand. Each Master Dealer carries the full line of products, collectables, and some special factory orders (SFO). Generally, these dealers also have a 1-800 number for your convenience and will drop-ship orders right to your door. Visit one of the locations below to see an ultimate Case® destination."
Mar 3, 2012
Gary Nelson
I picked up this Case Trapper recently. It is Stamped IV254 D. And CASE XX, Bradford PA, 19USA90. I believe it is Mastadon Ivory handle. Anyone have an ides of the value of this knife? I have just the knife. It is in very good condition.
Apr 17, 2012
Gerald Hines
Gary that is either Elephant Ivory or imitation ivory, made by Bluegrass Cutlery for Parker who owned Case at the time. After a bit of research I believe this may be Elephant Ivory.
Apr 17, 2012
Sue OldsWidow
here is a little info on case classics...
http://www.caseclassicsclub.com/patterns.htm
Apr 17, 2012
Sue OldsWidow
there is a pic of antique elephant ivory from parker
http://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/aapk_stores/details.php?item=28...
Apr 17, 2012
Gary Nelson
The reason I thought Mastodon Ivory is Page 452 of the 14th edition "Official Price Guide to Collector Knives" by C Houston Price. It mention mastodon and Damascus Trappers.
Apr 18, 2012
Gary Nelson
I took a second look at the stamp and is is 1989 not 1990. That makes more sense.
Apr 23, 2012
Jan Carter
Case President Tom Arrowsmith Announces His Retirement
Tom Arrowsmith took on the reins of President and Chief Executive Officer of W. R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company in 2001. As many recall, he replaced Greg Booth who was named President and Chief Executive Officer of our parent company, Zippo Manufacturing. With 40 years of manufacturing and sales experience to his credit, Tom is now ready to begin the next phase of his life in retirement.
Tom joined the company in May of 1996 as Manufacturing Manager and was promoted to Vice President of Operations in April of 1999. He remained in this position until his promotion to President and Chief Executive Officer in February of 2001. Since that time, he has been instrumental to the growth of the Case brand and its manufacturing base, guiding the company through many technological advances while preserving the hand-crafted quality which has been Case’s hallmark for more than a century.
Greg Booth, who also serves as Chairman of the Board at W.R. Case & Sons, stated, “Zippo and Case have both been blessed by Tom’s hard work, leadership, and talent. He’s responsible for much of the consistent success achieved at W.R. Case & Sons, and he will leave the company in the best position for continued growth and profitability. We want to express our sincere gratitude for his service to both companies and to the community of Bradford. We wish him and his family all the best.” Arrowsmith is a longtime resident of Bradford, having graduated from Bradford Central Christian High School in 1965 and later Lock Haven University.
Prior to joining Case, Tom served as National Sales Manager for McCourt Label, Production Superintendent at Corning Glass Works and Vice President for Werzalit of America, Inc. During his career at W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company, he served as Treasurer of the American Edged Products Manufacturers Association, the premier organization representing the major domestic manufacturers of knives, edged hand tools and scissors/shears. He also served on the boards of many local and civic organizations, including the Bradford Water Authority, Futures Rehabilitation Workshop, The Pennhills Club and The Bradford Club, The Guidance Center, McKean County Welfare Board, Bradford Area United Way, and Bradford Central Christian High School.
For several years, Tom traveled to many cities as a spokesperson for Case, partnering with Case Authorized Dealers who hosted a President Tour. Being out among collectors certainly was a highlight for him and he never missed an opportunity to express his sincere appreciation and gratitude to our amazing Club members. According to Tom, “Members of the Case Collectors Club are not just great knife collectors, they’re great people.”
Although Tom is retiring, his enthusiasm for the Case brand will continue to shine through the hundreds of collectors who have had the pleasure of meeting him, as well as many employees whom he supported, encouraged, and empowered. Others agree that he has been more than the Case President, rather someone they’d call friend.
Tom’s post-retirement plans include spending more time with his wife, children, and a few adorable grandchildren, who are growing up quickly. He also hopes to find time for travel and fly fishing. Tom Arrowsmith will surely be missed, but he will always remain an irreplaceable piece of Case history. Tom's retirement will be effective May 18, 2012.
Please join us in wishing him all the best that life has to offer.
May 3, 2012
Sue OldsWidow
oh boy.....sad news for case collectors....good news for tom
May 3, 2012
Jan Carter
Also good news for Tom's family Sue. It will be interesting to see who does the President tours this season as those tours are coming up soon
May 5, 2012
Clint Thompson
I just got off the phone with W.R. Case & Sons and there are some exciting things in the works with some old patterns. I planted some seeds (ideas) for the future which were well received. Great Stuff. I will advised more when the time is right.
May 8, 2012
Clint Thompson
Craig...
Yes it is. When I can, I will report here first. Maybe at the first of the week I will have a pic of another Case knife.
May 8, 2012
stephen tungate
case collectors i have five case knives in the for sale section of ikc at a very good price.only selling to pay some bills 2 older and used 3 new and only been on display.for more info go to that section of our site thanks.....
May 28, 2012
Billy Oneale
Jun 1, 2012
Billy Oneale
Jun 1, 2012
Jean-François
I can't say I love them...
2012 Summer Product Guide
www.wrcase.com%3A.webloc
Jun 1, 2012
Gary Nelson
They will be collectable.
Jun 2, 2012
Jan Carter
Is anyone attending the Presidents Day at SMKW this weekend?
Jun 19, 2012
Jean-François
Hi Steve, you mean these with a clip?
Well... They have a clip ;=(
Jun 19, 2012
Billy Oneale
I think I would like to have one. I usually carry a 4 1/2" tactical type piece on me along with something smaller in one of my other pockets. Is that a linerlock? If it is it would be even better, except I treat most of my liner locks and lockbacks pretty rough sometimes.
Jun 19, 2012
Jean-François
Yes, it’s a liner lock. 4 1/8“. I found an interesting discussion about this pattern, about its positive aspects and flaws, and about the advantage of having a clip put on :
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/631002-Case-Chestn...
Jun 20, 2012
Clint Thompson
Steve, Jean and Billy....
I have two of these single bladed Case trappers with the liner lock, thumb stud and pocket clip. I have been EDC the yellow handle version and found it to be very handy and an excellent functioning knife. I love this knife. If you are a Case fan you just have to get one of these. I have been talking to Fred at Case about converting a traditional line of single bladed knives into a tactical folder for the Case lovers who are not too keen on buying an off shore brand. Fred told me there were things in the works. I suggested for them to take the larger Case swing blade Coke bottle and add the pocket clip, thumb stud and liner lock. I told him they would sell and pave the way for Case to enter the tactical knife business wherein all of the tactical knives would be made in the "USA". We will see.......
Jun 20, 2012
Jean-François
Great idea, Clint.
I find that my Trapperlock is a good knife. The size (4 1/8" closed) is OK for me; I can carry the knife in my pocket or in a belt sheath. I appreciate that it has kept the same clip blade shape as the trapper, but stronger due to the saber-concave grind. The action of the blade is very smooth, the engraved thumb stud allows an easy one-hand-opening, and the liner lock is firm enough.
I could consider getting such a yellow composition new Trapperlock, though I’m not a fan of clips.
A modified Copperlock would be cool, too. I really like this 4 1/4" lockback pattern (61549L). Case Legend Tom Hart combined elements from two great classic Case knife patterns (Trapper and Copperhead) to design this entirely new lockback knife.
I should probably buy a yellow composition one, too, for I can’t decently EDC the only one I have yet:
Jun 20, 2012
Sue OldsWidow
Tony bose video .... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqXZOY8j9nY
Jun 20, 2012
Tobias Gibson
If you're talking mofifying existing patterns for a USA Case Tactical, I'd suggest modifying the hawkbill and the Case 72 pattern clasp knife.
Jun 20, 2012
Sue OldsWidow
Case history video... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_mLv9D_UU8
Jun 20, 2012
Sue OldsWidow
case collector club
Case Collectors Club
In 1972, Dewey Ferguson, a Case knife collector and author, wrote to Case President Bob Farquharson about forming a knife collectors association for the W. R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company. The Case Collectors Club (CCC) was established in 1981. A newsletter was introduced in March of that year to formalize communications between Case and its Club members. The first edition of the newsletter was in black and white and had eight pages. During the same year, the first Case Collectors Club Annual Club Knife, an Appaloosa Bone Large Trapper (A6151 SSP), was made available to Club members. The club began with 426 Charter Members in 1981. Today, there are nearly 18,000 members. Ferguson was listed on Case's "Wall of Fame" in 2001.
Jun 20, 2012
Jean-François
Yes, Steve. Too bad they discontinued the large yellow Sodbuster.
Jun 20, 2012
Clint Thompson
Jean....
Fred said they have some things in the works so I guess we will have to wait and see. Thanks for the great pics. My trapper liner lock has the pocket clip. This knife carries very well in my front jean pocket. I don't even know it is there till I reach for it. I have used it to cut wood, open boxes and cut tomatoes. I clean the blade after each use and wipe with a protective coat.
Jun 20, 2012
Clint Thompson
Tobias....
Those are good suggestions Tobias. Do we have any other suggestions out there from Case fans? Let me hear from you....everyone's opinion is welcome.
Jun 20, 2012
Clint Thompson
Steve....
That was my suggestion to Fred to keep the scales or handles simple with a composite of black, OD green or dark brown. Here is a place which sells Case knives as cheap as anyone. No liner lock trappers but you can request and he will order them. http://www.888knivesrus.com/
Jun 20, 2012
Clint Thompson
Steve....
When I get time I will call Fred at Case and find out about the sod buster.
Jun 20, 2012
Clint Thompson
Knives Illustrated?!??
Jul 11, 2012
Jan Carter
Clint,
LOL, I think so
Hog,
Great marketing for an older pattern. I Love it!
Jul 11, 2012
peter force
thanx for having me!!! i collect CASE knives as i see them.by certain patterns....and if i see a flea market find that is to good tobe true that i cant turn down...i would say my favorite case knife to carry on a dialybasis {edc} wouod be the SWEY BACK in stag.
Jul 16, 2012
In Memoriam
Robert Burris
I have a question, I hope ya'll can help me with. One of my fathers knives is a 3 1/4" Premium Jack Case. The tang stamp has CASE [over] XX , I checked the age of this tang stamp it has 1940-1964. The number stamp is 22087, when I check this pattern number is shows 1976-1977. I am fairly sure the knife was bought way before 1976 or 77. Please any help, will be appreciated. Thanks
Jul 22, 2012
Railsplitter
Your date of 1940-1964 is correct. The 22087 has been around for a long time. Not sure where the dates of 1976-1977 are coming from.
I have one that was made in 2011:
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[IMG]http://i838.photobucket.com/albums/zz309/teekah06/IMG_1808.jpg[/IMG]
Jul 22, 2012
In Memoriam
Robert Burris
Hey thanks Railsplitter, I got the info from AAPK. Every time I would type in the pattern number in their Case info at the bottum of this page, it would come up with that date. The stamp has to have it dated at 1940-1964. Your pictures are correct, just mines alot older, I wish mine was in as good a shapes as yours. It was one of my fathers knife users. It's pretty good shape, I'll post a picture of it later.
Jul 22, 2012