Hello all you Case fans! I just bought my first Case knife. Received it on Friday and I like the look. Sorry to find out that most everybody says that Corelon is not good or at least will not gain in value... We shall see.
Anyway, take a look at my page and the photos I took. Otherwise I won another 2 Case knives in an auction, due to arrive within the next couple of weeks..
The Case XX Vault program took effect January 1, 2008.
Four popular patterns and all related tool works were locked away inside the “Case XX Vault” for a period of at least three years before being reintroduced to the public.
The reasons to institute this program are twofold. First, there are the manufacturing concerns involved in operating a factory with 140 different knife patterns. Meeting the incredible customer demand for hand-crafted Case knives is a real challenge; one that is magnified each year as Case introduces new knife patterns.
Second, and more importantly, this program will be a tremendous benefit for Case Collectors. The time a pattern is on hiatus will give the Case Collector time to find those rare knives missing from their collection. At the same time, the knives already in their collection are likely to become even more valuable.
The following four knife patterns will be retired to the vault on July 1, 2010:
Seahorse Whittler (55)(You all write a note of condolence to Jim Prather and JJ... But let them know the plan is for the Seahorsey's to come home in a few and all will be right in the universe again)
Large Trapper (51)
Razor (005)
Hunter (Finn)
The following four knife patterns were retired to the vault on January 1, 2010:
Alamo Bowie (Alamo Bowie Patttern)
Pen ('01 Pattern)
Dog Leg Trapper ('40 Pattern)
Swell Center Jack ('25 1/2 Pattern)
SINCE '08
The following four knife patterns were retired to the vault on July 1, 2009:
Baby Butterbean ('132 Pattern) Large Congress ('88 Pattern)
Large Gunstock / Bartender ('130 Pattern) Hunting Knife ('23-5 Pattern)
The following four knife patterns were retired to the vault on January 1, 2009:
Copperhead ('49 Pattern) Whittler ('08 Pattern)
Shark Tooth ('97 L Pattern) Mid-Folding Hunter ('265 Pattern)
The following four knife patterns were retired to the vault on July 1, 2008:
Sowbelly ('TB339 Pattern) Large Slab Side Hunter ('47-5 Pattern)
Small Slab Side Hunter ('78-3 1/2 Pattern) Copperlock ('549L pattern)
The following four knife patterns were retired to the vault on January 1, 2008:
Tuxedo ('156 Pattern) Doctor’s Knife ('85 Pattern)
Cheetah® ('11 1/2L Pattern) Executive Lockback ('056 Pattern)
Feeling a little bit proud and a whole lot happy with some red white and blue - New Case XX Select 2010 Pruner (61011 SS) Mediterranean Blue Saw Bone jigged handle, 1 of 250 ....... Just received & pics posted. I'm really enjoying the release of the Pruner/Hawkbill from the vault this year.
If you are connected to Face Book , I just wanted to let you know that the W. R. Case XX page for the company has started ( 11/11/10) a contest based upon one entry per day and random draw that will end next Tuesday (11/16/10 at noon) with the winner to choose from 1 of 3 available pocket knives. A Case knife is handy for _______ All the best, Fletch
my edc knife is a case 54 patern "trapper" with yellow comp scales and CV blades, Ilove this knife and it started my addiction to collecting knives....case and other brands.
Hi All! Thought I'd stop by and drop a few bits 'o Case-related news. I met two interesting "Case people" at the recent Northeast Cutlery Collectors Assoc. (NCCA, ck out our iKC group) show down in Marlboro, MA:
1) Steve Pfeiffer who wrote THE BOOK -- a/k/a "Collecting Case Knives: Identification and Price Guide". I somehow remembered to stick my copy of the book in the Subaru and Steve was gracious enough to inscribe and sign it for me. AND THEN! I bought a Pattern 6246 rigging knife from Steve ...the icing on that cake is that the knife is one of the two 46's used to illustrate Steve's book.
2) Since I'd joined the NCCA everyone had been telling me there was "another guy from Maine who collects rigging knives." Well, I finally got to shake hands with Mike Mainen at the Show. Mike's a lot smarted than me -- he limits his collecting to ONLY Case riggers 1970 and earlier.
My latest Case acquisition is a bit of Holiday fun -- a special "Magician" RussLock. The handle on one side is dark red bone, and on the other there's bright green. It is "magical" when you slap the knife from one hand to the other -- does look like the handles have changed color right before your eyes. lol
Great Sportsman set Gary. I've got the Ka-bar variation and would love to someday have a Case variation like this one to add to my collection of fixed blades. Let me know should you ever wish to part with it.
you ask, "What years did Case make knives with 4 dots?"
The quick answer is "1976, 1986 and 1996" -- to know which year applies you have to look at the rest of the tang stamp as Case switched designs at least at the start of every decade -- see: Dating Case Knives -- they'd start with 10 dots and remove one each year. Beginning in 2000 they began using a mix of dots and X's (5 of each to start with).
The whole annual dating thing was a stroke of genius ...from Case's standpoint ;-) For example, I collect riggers and they only sold 2 or 3 different styles of "marlin spike folders" (Case Pattern No. 46) and so I might have gotten off just collecting 3 Case rigging knives. But, they introduce the dating and changing tang stamp design and now I'm looking for a knife from each decade: pre-1970, 70's, 80's, 90's, 00's and 2000-teens ...and then, early on, Case riggers were made with, and without, real bone handles (well, I gotta have one of each, right!?).
I bet I own AT LEAST a dozen Case riggers that, to the un-educated eye, all look identical. ...genius! LOL :-(
Thanks Max. I forgot that I joined that about a year ago. I haven't been in there very often since joining. I did get my name picked in the drawing for the spring promotion for the Cheetah set. I'll be glad when it gets here. Thats the first time in 4 tries that I actually was able to get one of the promotions.
When Case released the Hawkbill/Pruners in 2010 (Brown jigged synthetic, Zytel, G-10, Rosewood, Yellow synthetic, and the Peach Seed jigged Amber bone), they all had the 2010 dating pattern. My question, are the pruners now being sold with the handles above being sold with a 2011 dating stamp? Best regards, Fletch
I haven't posted here in a while. I thought I would post some pictures of my latest Case purchase.I got this one from Silverladdie on Ebay. I am thinking it was rehandled with the MOP. Check the tang stamp and let me know what you think. Anyway, the pinched bolsters and MOP make this a nice looking Congress. Congress patterns are not one of my favorite patterns, But I thought this one was nice and I bought it fairly cheap.
I reckon it's time I join the Case Fans Group being that I've been a Case collector & user since the early '60's when I was a kid plus my knife collection contains a goodly number of Case knives (both fixed blade & folding) and I'm still buying Case XX along with other quality & usually American made brands. On top of that, I'm also a member of the Case Collectors Club so I can't deny that I like their products & service very much.
I recently purchased a 1977 Case XX Blue Scroll, 2 blade, stag handle, Folding Hunter on eBay which I am waiting to get. The knife comes with neither box nor sheath and I would like to obtain the proper belt sheath for this knife as I imagine they must have come with one originally? My question is whether this would have been the std. 6" leather sheath with the picture of "Granddaddy Case" embossed on it or the plain tan leather sheath currently being sold with Hammerhead Lockbacks or something even different since the afore mentioned would have been a tight fit, I imagine.
Please remember that I'm trying to find the same kind of sheath that was actually sold with that particular knife if any sheath were usually provided at all? Any help on this matter from y'all would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Hey there fellow Case Fans! I'm still trying to get some info on which Case Knife was originally sold with the 6" leather, folding knife, belt sheath that came with the portrait of Granddaddy Case embosed on it? I recently purchased one to accompany my recently acquired '77 Blue Scroll Case XX double blade Folding Hunter and it fits like a glove. Funny thing is that I doubt this knife was ever sold with a sheath at all, which seems strange as it is a rather cumbersome knife to carry in one's pocket? The same with my '75 Case XX Folding Bull Dog Clasp knife with "Buffalo" embossed on the blade. That one came in a wood box. Again, no sheath.
On the other hand, sometime back I bought a 2001 SMK, Case XX Blue Stag Hammerhead Lockback which came with a plain 6" leather folding knife sheath. This knife practically rattles around in it's plain sheath (no portrait of "Granddaddy" & could fit in your pocket with reasonable comfort so, do any of you fellow Case affectionados have any idea which knives might have originally accompanied either of these similar light tan leather sheaths?
If anyone knows any history on this, I'd sure love to know? Thanks!
Features found in the Tec X collection include one-handed opening and closing, pocket clips, anodized aluminum handles, AUS-8 blades, titanium coatings, and more. These attributes lend themselves to the modern day consumers.
“Tec X is an exciting new brand extension for Case,” said Tom Arrowsmith, president of W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co. “We are looking to build on our history as the most renowned manufacturer of exquisite pocket knives, and bring to market a new collection of high-quality, modern knives. Designed for lifestyles of the everyday customer, the assortment will appeal to new and existing Case fans alike.”
Due to the vastly different manufacturing process required for Tec X, this assortment will be sourced from China, from a Case approved factory where the same quality standards set for the core Case products will be applied, and the same warranties will be offered. This was a carefully considered decision by Case and was taken so as not to disrupt the traditional hand-crafted manufacturing plant in Bradford, Pennsylvania, which will continue to be fully operational.
My heart weeps at the news of this, Case has passed away in my life time. Those four letters stood for so much more than a knife, they stood for a country. Now, I have lost that love, I have no trust in a company that can't trust my brothers to produce their knives. They have taken business away from my country, so I will take business away from them, they no longer have my support.
I hate to say it, but I hope this blows up in their face. : (
I do not know how many of you have access to the collectors club forum but I would like to be certain we all stay informed regarding the latest announcements from Case. This is the response listed at 5:54 pm today
During the past several hours I have been reading many posts, both on Facebook, on our own Case Forums, and other venues. I’m not surprised that many of you are feeling deceived in some way. I’m not going to try to respond to everything that has been written at this time, but I do want to reemphasize a couple points.
First, Tec X is a brand that is separate and distinct from Case. All Case knives are made in the USA and will continue to be made in the USA. Nothing about our current operation - or the way we make Case knives in Bradford - will change as a result of our Tec X launch. This commitment is reflected by all of the employees who were laid off in 2009 that have since been given the opportunity to return. In fact, dozens of new employees have been hired since then.
Second, we have sourced modern knives domestically on two previous occasions. Both of those domestic sources went out of business not long after we placed initial orders. Since then, we could not locate a domestic manufacturer who could meet our requirements. When we looked at making them ourselves it was determined the capital investment required would prohibit our success in that market.
While these facts may not fully address all of your concerns, please know that Case is a company committed to its dealers, collectors, fans, employees, and the communities in which we serve across America. This new endeavor, while agreeably different from anything we’ve done previously, is not designed to disturb the legacy we’ve all built together.
It is through your support that Case employees continue making some of the highest-quality pocket knives in the world in the only place Case knives can be made...right here in the USA.
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
wayne collinsworth
Jan 8, 2010
Jakub Capek
Anyway, take a look at my page and the photos I took. Otherwise I won another 2 Case knives in an auction, due to arrive within the next couple of weeks..
Case1.JPG
Feb 28, 2010
Justin Dunn
Mar 7, 2010
Richard L Campbell (Dick)
Mar 8, 2010
Justin Dunn
Mar 8, 2010
Frank Evans
Four popular patterns and all related tool works were locked away inside the “Case XX Vault” for a period of at least three years before being reintroduced to the public.
The reasons to institute this program are twofold. First, there are the manufacturing concerns involved in operating a factory with 140 different knife patterns. Meeting the incredible customer demand for hand-crafted Case knives is a real challenge; one that is magnified each year as Case introduces new knife patterns.
Second, and more importantly, this program will be a tremendous benefit for Case Collectors. The time a pattern is on hiatus will give the Case Collector time to find those rare knives missing from their collection. At the same time, the knives already in their collection are likely to become even more valuable.
The following four knife patterns will be retired to the vault on July 1, 2010:
Seahorse Whittler (55) (You all write a note of condolence to Jim Prather and JJ... But let them know the plan is for the Seahorsey's to come home in a few and all will be right in the universe again)
Large Trapper (51)
Razor (005)
Hunter (Finn)
The following four knife patterns were retired to the vault on January 1, 2010:
Alamo Bowie (Alamo Bowie Patttern)
Pen ('01 Pattern)
Dog Leg Trapper ('40 Pattern)
Swell Center Jack ('25 1/2 Pattern)
SINCE '08
The following four knife patterns were retired to the vault on July 1, 2009:
Baby Butterbean ('132 Pattern) Large Congress ('88 Pattern)
Large Gunstock / Bartender ('130 Pattern) Hunting Knife ('23-5 Pattern)
The following four knife patterns were retired to the vault on January 1, 2009:
Copperhead ('49 Pattern) Whittler ('08 Pattern)
Shark Tooth ('97 L Pattern) Mid-Folding Hunter ('265 Pattern)
The following four knife patterns were retired to the vault on July 1, 2008:
Sowbelly ('TB339 Pattern) Large Slab Side Hunter ('47-5 Pattern)
Small Slab Side Hunter ('78-3 1/2 Pattern) Copperlock ('549L pattern)
The following four knife patterns were retired to the vault on January 1, 2008:
Tuxedo ('156 Pattern) Doctor’s Knife ('85 Pattern)
Cheetah® ('11 1/2L Pattern) Executive Lockback ('056 Pattern)
May 2, 2010
In Memoriam
Scott King
Jul 15, 2010
Bill Fletcher
Nov 2, 2010
Bill Fletcher
Nov 11, 2010
d.r. cervantez
Nov 30, 2010
Tim steckbauer
Dec 3, 2010
Jim Child
1) Steve Pfeiffer who wrote THE BOOK -- a/k/a "Collecting Case Knives: Identification and Price Guide". I somehow remembered to stick my copy of the book in the Subaru and Steve was gracious enough to inscribe and sign it for me. AND THEN! I bought a Pattern 6246 rigging knife from Steve ...the icing on that cake is that the knife is one of the two 46's used to illustrate Steve's book.
2) Since I'd joined the NCCA everyone had been telling me there was "another guy from Maine who collects rigging knives." Well, I finally got to shake hands with Mike Mainen at the Show. Mike's a lot smarted than me -- he limits his collecting to ONLY Case riggers 1970 and earlier.
My latest Case acquisition is a bit of Holiday fun -- a special "Magician" RussLock. The handle on one side is dark red bone, and on the other there's bright green. It is "magical" when you slap the knife from one hand to the other -- does look like the handles have changed color right before your eyes. lol
Hope you're all having a good weekend!
Dec 4, 2010
Gary Kennedy
Jan 5, 2011
Alex K.
Jan 29, 2011
Gary Kennedy
Feb 10, 2011
Jim Child
Hey AO:
you ask, "What years did Case make knives with 4 dots?"
The quick answer is "1976, 1986 and 1996" -- to know which year applies you have to look at the rest of the tang stamp as Case switched designs at least at the start of every decade -- see: Dating Case Knives -- they'd start with 10 dots and remove one each year. Beginning in 2000 they began using a mix of dots and X's (5 of each to start with).
The whole annual dating thing was a stroke of genius ...from Case's standpoint ;-) For example, I collect riggers and they only sold 2 or 3 different styles of "marlin spike folders" (Case Pattern No. 46) and so I might have gotten off just collecting 3 Case rigging knives. But, they introduce the dating and changing tang stamp design and now I'm looking for a knife from each decade: pre-1970, 70's, 80's, 90's, 00's and 2000-teens ...and then, early on, Case riggers were made with, and without, real bone handles (well, I gotta have one of each, right!?).
I bet I own AT LEAST a dozen Case riggers that, to the un-educated eye, all look identical. ...genius! LOL :-(
...I'm having so much fun!
Feb 28, 2011
vernon wayne perkins
Apr 16, 2011
Billy Oneale
Apr 23, 2011
Gerald Hines
Apr 23, 2011
Gerald Hines
Here's the entire family.
Apr 23, 2011
Billy Oneale
Apr 23, 2011
Billy Oneale
I like the family Gerald.
The Cheetahs are probably all I am going to get.
Apr 23, 2011
Billy Oneale
Apr 26, 2011
Jim Lucier
My latest group photo
Aug 25, 2011
Bill Fletcher
Sep 6, 2011
Gerald Hines
Sep 6, 2011
Fred Feightner
Sep 8, 2011
Billy Oneale
Sep 13, 2011
In Memoriam
Robert Burris
Sep 17, 2011
Billy Oneale
Sep 17, 2011
Jim Lucier
MOP never goes out of style ... Jim Lucier
Sep 17, 2011
Richard L Campbell (Dick)
Sep 17, 2011
Billy Oneale
Sep 17, 2011
KENT GABLE
I reckon it's time I join the Case Fans Group being that I've been a Case collector & user since the early '60's when I was a kid plus my knife collection contains a goodly number of Case knives (both fixed blade & folding) and I'm still buying Case XX along with other quality & usually American made brands. On top of that, I'm also a member of the Case Collectors Club so I can't deny that I like their products & service very much.
I recently purchased a 1977 Case XX Blue Scroll, 2 blade, stag handle, Folding Hunter on eBay which I am waiting to get. The knife comes with neither box nor sheath and I would like to obtain the proper belt sheath for this knife as I imagine they must have come with one originally? My question is whether this would have been the std. 6" leather sheath with the picture of "Granddaddy Case" embossed on it or the plain tan leather sheath currently being sold with Hammerhead Lockbacks or something even different since the afore mentioned would have been a tight fit, I imagine.
Please remember that I'm trying to find the same kind of sheath that was actually sold with that particular knife if any sheath were usually provided at all? Any help on this matter from y'all would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Oct 6, 2011
tom white
Oct 9, 2011
Jan Carter
Oct 10, 2011
KENT GABLE
Hey there fellow Case Fans! I'm still trying to get some info on which Case Knife was originally sold with the 6" leather, folding knife, belt sheath that came with the portrait of Granddaddy Case embosed on it? I recently purchased one to accompany my recently acquired '77 Blue Scroll Case XX double blade Folding Hunter and it fits like a glove. Funny thing is that I doubt this knife was ever sold with a sheath at all, which seems strange as it is a rather cumbersome knife to carry in one's pocket? The same with my '75 Case XX Folding Bull Dog Clasp knife with "Buffalo" embossed on the blade. That one came in a wood box. Again, no sheath.
On the other hand, sometime back I bought a 2001 SMK, Case XX Blue Stag Hammerhead Lockback which came with a plain 6" leather folding knife sheath. This knife practically rattles around in it's plain sheath (no portrait of "Granddaddy" & could fit in your pocket with reasonable comfort so, do any of you fellow Case affectionados have any idea which knives might have originally accompanied either of these similar light tan leather sheaths?
If anyone knows any history on this, I'd sure love to know? Thanks!
Oct 19, 2011
Jan Carter
Nov 3, 2011
Jan Carter
I sure hope we will see some of you this weekend
Nov 8, 2011
Jan Carter
Features found in the Tec X collection include one-handed opening and closing, pocket clips, anodized aluminum handles, AUS-8 blades, titanium coatings, and more. These attributes lend themselves to the modern day consumers.
“Tec X is an exciting new brand extension for Case,” said Tom Arrowsmith, president of W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co. “We are looking to build on our history as the most renowned manufacturer of exquisite pocket knives, and bring to market a new collection of high-quality, modern knives. Designed for lifestyles of the everyday customer, the assortment will appeal to new and existing Case fans alike.”
Nov 9, 2011
Jan Carter
Due to the vastly different manufacturing process required for Tec X, this assortment will be sourced from China, from a Case approved factory where the same quality standards set for the core Case products will be applied, and the same warranties will be offered. This was a carefully considered decision by Case and was taken so as not to disrupt the traditional hand-crafted manufacturing plant in Bradford, Pennsylvania, which will continue to be fully operational.
Nov 9, 2011
johnny twoshoes
?????? Not sure how I feel about this step.
I'll have to check one of these out in hand.
Nov 9, 2011
Gerald Hines
Not happy about this.
Nov 9, 2011
tom white
the only thing i can say it was discused about two yrs ago,no more case knives unless it will 1979 and back.sorry case no new sell to me..
Nov 9, 2011
Jim Lucier
I was actually waiting for Case to compete with Spiderco and Benchmade, but I never thought they would follow the trend to using child labor in China!
Nov 9, 2011
johnny twoshoes
Okay China, thats a no no.
What a shame.
God Bless America, I think I'll go buy myself a new GEC.
Nov 9, 2011
johnny twoshoes
My heart weeps at the news of this, Case has passed away in my life time. Those four letters stood for so much more than a knife, they stood for a country. Now, I have lost that love, I have no trust in a company that can't trust my brothers to produce their knives. They have taken business away from my country, so I will take business away from them, they no longer have my support.
I hate to say it, but I hope this blows up in their face. : (
Nov 9, 2011
Jan Carter
I do not know how many of you have access to the collectors club forum but I would like to be certain we all stay informed regarding the latest announcements from Case. This is the response listed at 5:54 pm today
A RESPONSE FROM CASE PRESIDENT TOM ARROWSMITH
First, Tec X is a brand that is separate and distinct from Case. All Case knives are made in the USA and will continue to be made in the USA. Nothing about our current operation - or the way we make Case knives in Bradford - will change as a result of our Tec X launch. This commitment is reflected by all of the employees who were laid off in 2009 that have since been given the opportunity to return. In fact, dozens of new employees have been hired since then.
Second, we have sourced modern knives domestically on two previous occasions. Both of those domestic sources went out of business not long after we placed initial orders. Since then, we could not locate a domestic manufacturer who could meet our requirements. When we looked at making them ourselves it was determined the capital investment required would prohibit our success in that market.
While these facts may not fully address all of your concerns, please know that Case is a company committed to its dealers, collectors, fans, employees, and the communities in which we serve across America. This new endeavor, while agreeably different from anything we’ve done previously, is not designed to disturb the legacy we’ve all built together.
It is through your support that Case employees continue making some of the highest-quality pocket knives in the world in the only place Case knives can be made...right here in the USA.
~Tom
Lisa Boser-Miller
Nov 10, 2011
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