Lee - Your "entertainment center" is AWESOME !! I love the way you have it set up so you can admire your knife collection during commercials. Thanks for making me feel much less guilty about my OCD knife collecting.
The blades look scratched in the pics but there just smudged the knife is mint. I have a whole collection shark knives that a friend owned before he passed. Trying to find out what they are and what there worth for his wife. Lot of stag ebony and pearl.
Lee, I have poured through all my knife books (and I have several) and can't find a mention of your Great White--- IMHO, it was a SFO for either SMKW or Shepherd Hills--In 1990 only about 4 companies were doing SFO's with Case. The 2 above mentioned, Lowes (an exclusive blue bone series of which I happen to own one of their blue bone trappers) and Ace Hardware (doubtful)-- So it is likely either SMKW or Shepherd Hills---NOW, if only we knew some folks that had inside connections with those 2!! HINT, HINT--Jan and/ or Hog --ROFL
OK, it was not SMKW, nor was it Parker. Here is Jay Parker's reply
Hey Jan, It wasn't ours, I can't say that I have ever seen this one to be honest....Unique knife....Check with Shepherd Hills, it may have been something they did but I honestly don't remember it from their line either
SHC only started keeping records in 1995 and suggested that I contact the case historian. I just sent them an e-mail, I called the owner of the knife to let them know what I have found out so and offered to bring it back to them since I have all the info I need to find out what it is. They gave me the knife. I now have something to remember Larry Luster by. I think he would get a kick out of knowing that I have it.
I recall an old episode of Knives Live that featured all sorts of sharks knives made on the Mako frame. Maybe Steve Koontz could help? If it were an SMKW SFO then Steve probably had it produced.
I have found lots of mako's,hammerheads and sharks tooth's but no greatwhite's. Steve the forum you have found is the same knife that I have. Larry didn't have any luck finding anything about it back in 2011. He was the one who posted it. Here is what I know so far. It didn't come from SMKW. It's not a case classic. SHC didn't start keeping records until 1995. I'm lost. lol but i'm not giving up quite yet.
Well talk to Tommy at Blue Grass Mountain Knives-- it is not their SFO---he has seen a pic of one but does not know any thing about it-----Still Trying to find out info on it
I know everyone is trying and I really appreciate it. lol it's just frustrating when your pretty sure you have something special and cant find anything out about it. It looks even better now since I got it all polished.
Hey Folks - I'm back looking for help from the W.R. Case XX Genius Counter. Can anyone tell me if there are any differences between the "Case Classic" 63094 (Cigar?) Whittler pattern, and the NON-"Case Classic" 63091WH Cigar Whittler pattern? Any help much appreciated. Best - Jon Salmon
Hey Lee - I'm betting that your "Poop-Popping Happy Dance" has a bit less to do with the solved mystery, than it does with those three little numbers at the end of Mr. McCain's post - $450 !! Congrats - Jon
Jon maybe a little of both. Knowing it is worth something is great but it's not for sale. I never sell gifts and every time I look at it I think of Larry. I bought a few from him and sold a few to him. It was really nice having a person at work that shared the same hobby as me.
The new V-42 Stiletto, a WWII knife replica, from W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company was unveiled today at SHOT show in Las Vegas.
The V-42 Stiletto, originally built by Case in 1942, was initially issued to “The Devil’s Brigade,” the First Special Service Force led by U.S. Army Colonel Robert T. Fredrick, in WWII. The V-42 Stiletto has become a symbol of WWII soldiers, found on the Regimental Crests, unit shoulder patches and other Distinctive Insignias of the U.S. and Canadian Army Special Forces.
After 70 years, W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company unveiled their “faithfully true” replica of the V-42 Stiletto today at the Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor (SHOT) trade show in Las Vegas. This project was first requested by The Special Forces Association Montana Chapter 28, as well as the vintage knife community as a whole. The knife closely resembles the original museum piece with a double-concave blade and its signature line along the length of the blade.
Case is notorious for its attention to detail, and the new reproduction V-42 Stiletto will have the original thumb-print on the knife’s ricasso, which historically helped the soldier direct the blade with a better grip. It will have the original soft leather handle, will be 12 and a half inches long and weigh seven ounces. The knife, like the original, will come with a leather sheath.
The knife was revealed today at the 2015 SHOT Show in Las Vegas and will be available to the public for purchase later this spring, costing an MSRP price of $549.00. In the company’s official press release, John Sullivan, Director of Marketing for W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company said:
We’re extremely proud and honored to present a reproduction knife that is symbolic of our military elite and the American freedom they fought, and fight everyday, to protect. Case knives and the American military share a long and distinguished history dating as far back as World War I, so we’ve taken great measure to ensure that the V-42 reproduction model meets the highest standards and is deemed authentic by the same brave Forcemen who carried the original into battle so many years ago.
W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company has been a true American manufacturer of knives since 1889. Case is a nationally-recognized brand of traditional folding pocketknives, fixed-blade sporting knives and collectables. The Case Collectors Club has 19,000 active members. Visit W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company’s website for more information.
If you happen to be at SHOT Show on Wednesday, January 21, swing by booth 13905 where original members of the First Special Service Force who served in WWII will be signing autographs and sharing their experiences.
Lee Smith
Jan 3, 2015
Mike Baugh
Jan 3, 2015
Lee Smith
lol mike I kinda like case
Jan 3, 2015
Mike Baugh
Jan 3, 2015
Lee Smith
Well I've been doing it a while.
Jan 3, 2015
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Craig Henry
Great setup Lee!
Jan 4, 2015
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Craig Henry
I think I'm gonna buy a "Case" of knives this year too!
Jan 4, 2015
Jon Salmon
Lee - Your "entertainment center" is AWESOME !! I love the way you have it set up so you can admire your knife collection during commercials. Thanks for making me feel much less guilty about my OCD knife collecting.
Jan 4, 2015
Jan Carter
That is one fantastic display and entertainment setup!!
Jan 4, 2015
Billy Oneale
Jan 4, 2015
Jan Carter
LOL, well at least she didnt laugh at you Billy
Jan 4, 2015
Lee Smith
My wife has even started her own small collection.
Jan 5, 2015
Tobias Gibson
I know you've received a lot of compliments, Lee, but it seems to me that TV is taking up too much real-estate. I'd go with a smaller screen. LOL
Jan 5, 2015
Lee Smith
lol good idea
Jan 5, 2015
Lee Smith
Jan 5, 2015
Jan Carter
My books are packed Lee, but just looking at it, it is something special!
Jan 5, 2015
Lee Smith
The blades look scratched in the pics but there just smudged the knife is mint. I have a whole collection shark knives that a friend owned before he passed. Trying to find out what they are and what there worth for his wife. Lot of stag ebony and pearl.
Jan 5, 2015
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Craig Henry
First new knives of 2015 - http://iknifecollector.com/group/casefans/forum/topics/case-peanuts...
Jan 6, 2015
Lee Smith
Jan 7, 2015
Tobias Gibson
Is that the Great White on the Mako frame?
Jan 7, 2015
Lee Smith
To be honest I'm not sure what it is. I thought it might be a case classic. I can not find anything on it anywhere.
Jan 7, 2015
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Craig Henry
Cool knife Lee.
Jan 7, 2015
Lee Smith
Tobias it does have the same frame as the mako
Jan 8, 2015
In Memoriam
John McCain
Lee, I have poured through all my knife books (and I have several) and can't find a mention of your Great White--- IMHO, it was a SFO for either SMKW or Shepherd Hills--In 1990 only about 4 companies were doing SFO's with Case. The 2 above mentioned, Lowes (an exclusive blue bone series of which I happen to own one of their blue bone trappers) and Ace Hardware (doubtful)-- So it is likely either SMKW or Shepherd Hills---NOW, if only we knew some folks that had inside connections with those 2!! HINT, HINT--Jan and/ or Hog --ROFL
Jan 9, 2015
In Memoriam
John McCain
Lee, Jan and Hog have sent out requests -- They took my subtle hints -LOL
Hopefully, we will hear something back, soon-
Jan 9, 2015
Lee Smith
That's great.
Jan 10, 2015
Jan Carter
OK, it was not SMKW, nor was it Parker. Here is Jay Parker's reply
Hey Jan, It wasn't ours, I can't say that I have ever seen this one to be honest....Unique knife....Check with Shepherd Hills, it may have been something they did but I honestly don't remember it from their line either
Jan 12, 2015
Lee Smith
SHC only started keeping records in 1995 and suggested that I contact the case historian. I just sent them an e-mail, I called the owner of the knife to let them know what I have found out so and offered to bring it back to them since I have all the info I need to find out what it is. They gave me the knife. I now have something to remember Larry Luster by. I think he would get a kick out of knowing that I have it.
Jan 12, 2015
Jan Carter
Congrats Lee, It is a conversation piece anyway and a cool knife
Jan 12, 2015
Tobias Gibson
I recall an old episode of Knives Live that featured all sorts of sharks knives made on the Mako frame. Maybe Steve Koontz could help? If it were an SMKW SFO then Steve probably had it produced.
Jan 13, 2015
Max McGruder
Jan 13, 2015
Lee Smith
Jan 13, 2015
Lee Smith
You would think so.
Jan 13, 2015
Steve wells
Well talk to Tommy at Blue Grass Mountain Knives-- it is not their SFO---he has seen a pic of one but does not know any thing about it-----Still Trying to find out info on it
Jan 14, 2015
Lee Smith
Well there is nothing on the case knife db and no pattern number on it. I'm still looking though.
Jan 14, 2015
Jan Carter
Well I sent pics to Mark Z @ knifeworld and also to Bruce Voyles. Lets see if they know anything. Lee, I was sure hoping on Tommy knowing
Jan 14, 2015
Lee Smith
I know everyone is trying and I really appreciate it. lol it's just frustrating when your pretty sure you have something special and cant find anything out about it. It looks even better now since I got it all polished.
Jan 14, 2015
Steve wells
Lee the hunt is still on so don't get down --- heck this is the fun part of collecting
just wait until we find out about the Great White Knife----you will go in to a Happy Dance------- hahahahhahahahhahaahaha
Jan 15, 2015
In Memoriam
John McCain
Lee, get ready to do your happy dance--- I found your Great White !! info is here
http://iknifecollector.com/forum/topics/i-found-the-info-on-lee-smi...
Jan 15, 2015
Lee Smith
I have happy danced until I to pooped to pop. lol
Jan 15, 2015
Jon Salmon
Hey Folks - I'm back looking for help from the W.R. Case XX Genius Counter. Can anyone tell me if there are any differences between the "Case Classic" 63094 (Cigar?) Whittler pattern, and the NON-"Case Classic" 63091WH Cigar Whittler pattern? Any help much appreciated. Best - Jon Salmon
Jan 18, 2015
Jon Salmon
Hey Lee - I'm betting that your "Poop-Popping Happy Dance" has a bit less to do with the solved mystery, than it does with those three little numbers at the end of Mr. McCain's post - $450 !! Congrats - Jon
Jan 18, 2015
Jan Carter
I have not unburied my books yet Jon but it seems to me the Classic 63094 was a bit wider than the 63091wh. Now there was a case classic 63091. You can see one here http://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/knife_store/item924-36660.html
Jan 18, 2015
Lee Smith
Jon maybe a little of both. Knowing it is worth something is great but it's not for sale. I never sell gifts and every time I look at it I think of Larry. I bought a few from him and sold a few to him. It was really nice having a person at work that shared the same hobby as me.
Jan 19, 2015
Jan Carter
Lee, I bet that was nice. The people I worked with all just thought i was a little whacked
Jan 19, 2015
Lee Smith
Jan the people I work with know that I'm a lot whacked.
Jan 19, 2015
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Craig Henry
A couple more Wharnie Nuts - http://iknifecollector.com/group/casefans/forum/topics/case-peanuts...
Jan 20, 2015
Jan Carter
shot show exclusive
$82.99$59.99HARLEY DAVIDSON SMOOTH ORANGE BONE RUSSLOCK
Pattern Number: 61953LC SS
Blades: ONE-HAND OPENING CLIP
Length Closed: 4 1/4"
** LIMITED PRODUCTION ** SHOT SHOW EXCLUSIVE
Jan 21, 2015
Lee Smith
Jan I have a buddy of mine that I think will go nuts over that one.
Jan 21, 2015
Jan Carter
BREAKING: W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company Unveils Its WWII Knife Replica, the V-42 Stiletto, at SHOT Show
By: Mateja Lane 2 days ago
The new V-42 Stiletto, a WWII knife replica, from W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company was unveiled today at SHOT show in Las Vegas.
The V-42 Stiletto, originally built by Case in 1942, was initially issued to “The Devil’s Brigade,” the First Special Service Force led by U.S. Army Colonel Robert T. Fredrick, in WWII. The V-42 Stiletto has become a symbol of WWII soldiers, found on the Regimental Crests, unit shoulder patches and other Distinctive Insignias of the U.S. and Canadian Army Special Forces.
After 70 years, W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company unveiled their “faithfully true” replica of the V-42 Stiletto today at the Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor (SHOT) trade show in Las Vegas. This project was first requested by The Special Forces Association Montana Chapter 28, as well as the vintage knife community as a whole. The knife closely resembles the original museum piece with a double-concave blade and its signature line along the length of the blade.
Case is notorious for its attention to detail, and the new reproduction V-42 Stiletto will have the original thumb-print on the knife’s ricasso, which historically helped the soldier direct the blade with a better grip. It will have the original soft leather handle, will be 12 and a half inches long and weigh seven ounces. The knife, like the original, will come with a leather sheath.
The knife was revealed today at the 2015 SHOT Show in Las Vegas and will be available to the public for purchase later this spring, costing an MSRP price of $549.00. In the company’s official press release, John Sullivan, Director of Marketing for W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company said:
Jan 23, 2015