Bill 2014 is correct.

Bill, George Duke the owner made that plain I believe Friday night. He said Zippo's And Case Knives would always be made in Bradford, Pa. USA.

Jan they have the Motorcycle rally at the same time I know every 2 years. They meet downtown and ride around the city. They were expecting 600 riders this year, but I think they fell a little short because of the rain.

Gerald,

Just wondering if you know.  Since Tom has retired, who is doing the President Tour shows this year?  I have been keeping up the Events Calendar and was wondering if I should be listing who will be there. 

Good question Jan. The answer is I don't know for sure. Greg Booth is taking over right now and I know he will be at the SHC doins in Sept. but I don't know yet who will be at the other two events. SHC web site has Greg listed as going to be in Branson on Aug. 4.

Gerald thanks...I will list him on the events calendar.

Two Case/Colt Trappers.  I really like these knives.

This trapper has an etched signature of Sam Colt and W R Case. 

Gary..

I love the trapper design too.  I am still EDC my Case Trapper-Clip.  I just gravitate to this knife.  It has no patina to speak of after three months of
EDC and much use.

Gary,

I like the tiny trappers but the full size is a bit big for me to EDC.  I do like the dark blue one VERY much

Noticed today that the cut off for receipt of orders of Case Collector Club Annual Club knife is August 3.   The 2012 knives are real lookers. 

http://www.wrcase.com/collectors_club/club_store/club_store.php

Thanks for the heads up Bill.  I saw we got the flyer but have not had an opportunity to look

WAIT... August 3rd?

Hi Jan,  I can see that my brain was not engaged when I  posted the Case notice.  Maria received the flyer about the Club Knife  today.  I dutifully  copied the deadline and sent it out so that  folks would  have a chance to order.   And, :-)  in fact it was not until I saw your reply, that I noticed  the retroactive expired  deadline!  Dooh!!!  Because it comes today doesn't always mean it arrived from it's journey in a timely manner.  Apologies and best regards

If I keep this up,  LOL  I will run out brain slip mulligans long before 2013.  :-)   

best regards,  Bill

I received my notice yesterday and just glanced at it. Talk about your snail mail. Or maybe it was oops , maybe no one will notice that we forgot to mail this in time.

Just joined this site, and it looks great!

One question I can ask off the bat. Does anyone have any info about a Case IV254 D knife? I'm trying to find out if it does have real ivory handles. Both blades are made of damascus steel. Also, there is no Case shield on the handle. Will post some pics as soon as I can get a hold of a camera at home.

Paul...

If the knife is a Case Trapper and has two different blade material types, the scales or handles are mastodon ivory.  I believe they were made around 1998 with 500 made.

This one has both blades made of the same type of steel, damascus.

This was posted today on the Case forum.

Paul,

Is there a blade etch?  I also know of the 1998 with one Damascus and one Stainless.  It is indeed mastodon ivory but I am not aware of one with both blades being damascus so I cant wait to see the pics.

Gerald,

Thanks for adding that.  I think we were all wondering if we had missed something LOL

Paul after some research I found your knife and it is Elephant Ivory.

Ref: J. Parker's Vol 1 1993 Ed. Price Guide

Thanks for the info!

@Jan Carter - no, there wasn't any blade etches. There wasn't any markings, other than the tang stamps.

Sorry, things have been kinda busy on this side. Will try to get those pics up as soon as I can. Take care, all!

Finally got some pics of my IV254 D.IMG_1977.JPG

Also posted some pics of my Case XX Bulldog. As you can probably tell, I'm new to taking photos of knives. Any pointers??

9 Tony Bose Backpockets and counting

Paul, The pics come out pretty good.  I do best in outdoor lighting just before the sun sets so I dont have to use a flash.  The natural lighting works best for me

James,

SWEET!!!

Nice group, James.

Jan, will give that a try. Thanks!

Paul,

Let us know hoe it works for you

Gerald,

Excellent work!

Paul after some research I found your knife and it is Elephant Ivory.

Ref: J. Parker's Vol 1 1993 Ed. Price Guide

So it appears that the knife in question does indeed have an ivory handle. I emailed Case about it, and they got back to me with the info. This was offered to CCC members in 1992. Only 174 were produced. :-))

That is awesome Paul!

Regretfully, I'll be driving home from work at that time.  Sounds like a great chat!

More to come as we get closer but I would love to have ya'll meet us at the Nov 10 Artisian II event in Land O Lakes FL!

Check out my last photo in my Case album.  It is the "Death Card" from Job Case's funeral.  I am so excited about this.

Steve I'm pretty sure all the "Ranchers" have CV blades.

Anyone going to the artisan show in Oklahoma City next weekend?

Where is the show at in OKC Jan?

LITTLE JOE'S BOOTS INC

Date: Oct 13, 2012      Time: 9 AM - 12 PM
Event Type: Artisan I
Address: 2219 EXCHANGE AVE
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73108
Click here for directions.
Phone: 800-818-5637
Website: www.littlejoesboots.net

Jan....

Well it is the first I have heard of this. I know Joe Bass and Josh Davall his head knife wrangler.  They have a huge Case selection with many other brands such as Moore Maker.  They are located in "Packing Town" which is a portion of OKC on the west side where cattle are sold and bought.  Lots of western wear and other cool stores.  Cattleman's Steak House is one of the finest in the country is there as well.  I'm telling you if you have their $20 steak you will judge all other steaks by theirs.

If I am not up to my eyeballs in something else I will show up and see what there is to see. Thanks Jan.

Well coincidentally....Fred from Case called me just now and we talked about this event and other things in the Case World. Case is sending a couple of reps who will clean and sharpen your old Case knives if you bring them in. They also will be selling some signature designer knives and some limited addition knives as well.  O-yea.  If I am not packing my rut-sack I will be there.

Wish I was around for this!

Paul...

It will be cool. Fred said they do about 25 a year.  Go to their web site at: http://www.wrcase.com/happenings/events/

Oct 13

Artisan I

Little Joe's Boots

Oklahoma City

OK

Oct 20

Collector

Texas Knives & Collectibles

Spurger

TX

Oct 27

Executive

Montgomery Farm & Garden

Troy

NC

Nov 03

Artisan III

Lee Hardware

Waycross

GA

Nov 10

Artisan II

Harvey's Hardware

Land O Lakes

FL

Steve I have the Abalone Case Steak knife with Cattleman's being 15 min away. O-yea!

I need to get a plane ticket!!

COME ON!

Clint,

Sure wish we could make it to that one but we will be at a show in TN.  I will as always, be helping out at the Harveys Hardware show here in FL.

Jan....

I will take some pictures and post.

Donnie has been out to Harvey Hardware all this week getting ready for the show. Ya'll come out and join us!