Jon, about your clasp knives-- You are correct-- Buffalo, Bulldog, Zipper, etc. are all names for the same #72 clasp knife-- Generally, you are right that the blade etch determined the name ( the buffalo or the bulldog) but it has kind of become a generic term for the 72 clasp knife-- You may see them called that even without the appropriate blade etch. Case introduced this pattern around 1915.When you are talking Case Classics, you are talking the same knife with a little different history. When Jim Parker owned Case (circa 1989-1993)- He designed the Case Classic line-- Very low production knives of old Case patterns along with many prototypes-- The Case Classic clasps were licensed by Case, but actually made by Blue Grass Cutlery.--- Still, very collectible and sell for a good price.( I own several Case Classic Clasps, including a couple of prototypes). 

Mr. McCain - Thanks so much for your detailed reply - the info about the Case Classics was very interesting (I always wondered why those "blue and white" box knives from circa 1990 were so pricey !! Best - Jon

I am getting my emails.  I am reading your posts but I am so busy trying to bring this Department into the 21st Century.  I am reorganizing their filing, new badge design, new patrol car, new patch design and new DHS approved Police ID.  Busy...busy. 

Jon, just to give you an idea on the Case Classics-Here are 6 of mine and the quantiites produced- Top to bottom-- sorry for the lousy pic--

1-Bird of Paradise- Prototype- 1990-

2-End of Day-Prototype--1990

3-Violet Mosaic--1992-1 of 25 produced

4-Cherry Chip-1990- 1 of 105 produced

5-Royal Monarch-1990- 1  of 105 produced

6-Thanksgiving Harvest-1990- 1 of 275 produced

Jon, BTW-- Call me John-- Mr. McCain was my father-LOL- Matter of fact you can call me a lot of things, just don't call me late to dinner !!

Hey John McCain - Those are some truly AMAZING examples !! Would those all be variations of the "72 Pattern", or are they denoted differently because they are part of the Case Classics runs? BTW, I do own one of the Case Classics, a 1990 Large Swell Center (Coke Bottle) Folding Hunter in jigged Honey Green Bone. Pattern 61050-SAB. It has a beautiful bold W. R. Case logo etched on the blade. I would attach a photo, but my camera battery needs to be replaced. It is a serisouly BadA$$ Case knife !! Again, I'm very grateful for your knowledge and assistance. Best - Jon Salmon

Hey John,

Help me out here.  Was this the same pattern called the lunchbox at one time?

yes

to getting emails.

I love them big folders Mr. McCain ....uh... John.

John... I love the knives. Great collection.

Jon,the Case Classic clasps were designated the same way with addition of a 0 in front of the 72-- often called the 1072 pattern- The 1 indicates the number of blades, the 0 means nothing, and the 72 is the pattern number-- They did this on 99% of them. However there are a couple that they left the zero out of.They got a little weird with the first number or letters that denote handle material. I think that they often used blades already in inventory on the low production or prototypes so sometimes they don't match up to the handle material.The 6 knives I showed are all celluloid handles- Starting from the top- knives 1,2,4, and 5  are all marked CT1072 -( the CT stands for Christmas Tree, another celluloid color). Knives 3 and 6 are marked 71072 the 7 being a designation for wood, although mine are celluloid-- Just an oddity with the Case Classics sometimes.    

Jan, the only other name I have ever them called by was " the Boss" other than the ones I previously mentioned. The only times I have heard the term "lunchbox knife" was in reference to a cutlery company worker taking a production knife home in his lunch box, and modifying it in some way from the standard production version.

Thanks John - your knowledge of "All Things Case" is just awesome !! Cheers - Jon Salmon

i am getting my emails

Hi Guys, my second lot of Case knife arrived today, i bought the complete series of  Olive Green 125th Anniversary, 8 amazing knifes, oh boy i am in love with these Knifes, will post some pictures soon, lot of work.

Congrats Rhamer!  Cant wait to see them all together

That's a great set Rhamer!

New Peanut!

http://iknifecollector.com/group/casefans/forum/topics/case-peanuts...

Great looking Christmas knife!

A couple more - http://iknifecollector.com/group/casefans/forum/topics/case-peanuts...

Another! http://iknifecollector.com/forum/topics/case-peanuts-from-the-origi...

Thanks Craig, it is only mine temporarily.  Thought I would give you all a heads up.  This will be the prize in our Dec contest :) 

Jan, that would be a great addition to my Case collection!

hey JAN!..thats a purdy knife!!.. CASE AMBER BONE is what i collect when i shop for CASE..GREAT PIECE!!  ...i dont own a single holiday knife either.. i havent jumped in on a contest in a bit.. 

whoever the donor is THANX!!

JAN-LUNCHBOX KNIVES i have heard the term used as in " I work at a knife factory.the last thing my wife is giving me is one of our few good knives.I made my own lunchbox knife."--- makes sense.

iKC is donating this one Peter.  I like to always do a Christmas knife for December

Nice looking knife.  Yes Christmas knives are nice to receive.  I wish all of you a very good Thanksgiving and hope you all stay safe during this time of thanks.

Thank you Jan.  Even if I don't win it I appreciate you providing it.

http://www.casexx.com/CustomerAppreciationDay/

Lots of great stuff in the new 2015 Spring Product Guide!

http://www.wrcase.com/index_en.php

Bring on the Christmas knife pics!

Just had our big "Round Table" over on the Case forum. Here's the "stuff" I received from Clinton (hawkwatcher) - Pictures of the Peanuts in the Peanut section http://iknifecollector.com/group/casefans/forum/topics/case-peanuts...

I really like that Ebony Swirl!

It was a good Round Table for one and all!

Sophie's Christmas present early! http://iknifecollector.com/group/casefans/forum/topics/case-peanuts...

Got this one in a trade....

http://iknifecollector.com/group/casefans/forum/topics/case-peanuts...

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

BAH HUMBUG ! ! ! ! Hey, gotta keep up my reputation...........

LOL!

Hey, we dont have any new Cases to show off from the holiday?

I got this 2004 blue Case Mini Blackhorn.

Nice Charles! 

No new Case knives for me for Christmas....Cass says I buy too many for myself! LOL!

But I got these for Christmas......

http://iknifecollector.com/group/casefans/forum/topics/non-knife-ca...

Hey have you guys seen this one?

Interesting.

Wow, 2015 sure looks different from 2014. Smells different too.

It will smell like the same old stuff when I have to go back to work Monday.

it's growing.