I'm a CCC Lifer too and it is well worth the price for a collector. And Sue the Bradford homecoming or reunion is every 2 years. I would say it's the best time for a knife collector to meet and talk with some knowledgeable knife people.
The handle scales on the 2012 Club knives are "crimson bone". They are more impressive than the picture shows. Before mounting, I polished each with Flitz then applied a few light coats of Renaissance wax.
I just purchased a nice looking trapper knife (with prime stag handles) that is supposed to be in "new" condition, but there are blade rubs on the clip blade, right were the etching pattern is, and am debating a return. I know rubs are fairly common, but how much do they detract from the actual value of the knife? If I decide to sell this sometime down the road, would it be a major contention?
YES! You will have to sell this knife as used and in good condition. You should expect to get about $45. I would return it or use it for an EDC. Sorry for the bad news. I love the Trapper design too.
Paul you will have to sell it as repaired by factory...but if you pay for the repair you will be way in too deep. Just my opinion after 25 years of getting burned on occasion.
Here is a photo of the latest Case acquired. It is a single bladed CV Trapper with a liner lock and pocket clip. The handles are Chestnut Bone and the pattern is #54L and the item number is 30112. I have been carrying this knife with yellow handles for about six months and just find it to be my favorite EDC even over all of the tactical autos I own.
I will admit I have many mistresses and one is any folding pocket knife with a swing guard. Add a swing guard, liner lock (my favorite locking system) and pocket clip and I am in love again. Sadly this animal does not exist.
I have strongly suggested to Case, Tuna Valley, GEC and Moore Maker to make an XL swing guard with the liner lock and pocket clip. I am thinking the sized of the Case large single bladed hunter size with less expensive handles to keep the price down so as to be affordable by law enforcement, firemen, military and other underpaid public servants. Take this classic timeless design and jazz it up to a combat folding pocket knife. What do you think people? Would this design and size of knife sell? Would you want to have one? If you say no then you need to check your pulse. Please give some feed back.
It would be nice but I sort of doubt it. The Case Marlin Spike was outsourced to the old Camillus Factory. The Case Whalers were made on the #99 frame and haven't been made since 1964! Talk about being in the Vault!
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Craig Henry
That's a rather nice green. Is that the Clover green?
Nov 3, 2012
Paul Wright
How many here are members of the Case Collector's Club? Is it worth joining? Just wondering...I'm thinking about it, myself.
Nov 3, 2012
Billy Oneale
Nov 3, 2012
Jim Lucier
I am also a lifetime member, very well worth it!
Nov 4, 2012
Jim Lucier
Nov 4, 2012
Jan Carter
I am also a member and yes!
Nov 4, 2012
Sue OldsWidow
I am not a member, but my husband is a life member to the Case Collectors Club.
We get mailings from the CCC almost monthly, the catalogs, newsletters, and you also
get a discount to most knife shows being a member and they also have the
homecoming in bradford every year and don'f forget they also have the museum.
And Yes!
Sue
Nov 4, 2012
Gerald Hines
I'm a CCC Lifer too and it is well worth the price for a collector. And Sue the Bradford homecoming or reunion is every 2 years. I would say it's the best time for a knife collector to meet and talk with some knowledgeable knife people.
Nov 4, 2012
Paul Wright
Ok...I just now joined! Thanks for the input.
James, those are nice looking knives. What kind of handles are they?
Nov 4, 2012
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Craig Henry
Geez, okay.....I might join too! I feel left out.
Nov 4, 2012
Jim Lucier
Paul,
The handle scales on the 2012 Club knives are "crimson bone". They are more impressive than the picture shows. Before mounting, I polished each with Flitz then applied a few light coats of Renaissance wax.
Nov 4, 2012
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Craig Henry
Those ARE very pretty!
Nov 5, 2012
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Craig Henry
Has anyone seen these? I think they look pretty cool!
Nov 6, 2012
Jan Carter
I do not know yet if this is a prize or a auction but I am impressed!

Nov 6, 2012
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Craig Henry
Who did that Jan? That's cool.
Nov 6, 2012
Jan Carter
A friend of the Harvey Family did it for the show
Donnie saw the mermaid series at Harveys but I did not yet. I will check it out on Friday :). That one looks nice
Nov 6, 2012
Jan Carter
That may be a raffle
Nov 8, 2012
Paul Wright
Very nice quilt, Jan!
Nov 8, 2012
Paul Wright
Hello all,
I just purchased a nice looking trapper knife (with prime stag handles) that is supposed to be in "new" condition, but there are blade rubs on the clip blade, right were the etching pattern is, and am debating a return. I know rubs are fairly common, but how much do they detract from the actual value of the knife? If I decide to sell this sometime down the road, would it be a major contention?
Thanks,
P.
Nov 8, 2012
Gerald Hines
Paul the repair dept. and arrange to send it back for repair. They will fix it.
Nov 8, 2012
Clint Thompson
YES! You will have to sell this knife as used and in good condition. You should expect to get about $45. I would return it or use it for an EDC. Sorry for the bad news. I love the Trapper design too.
Nov 8, 2012
Clint Thompson
Paul you will have to sell it as repaired by factory...but if you pay for the repair you will be way in too deep. Just my opinion after 25 years of getting burned on occasion.
Nov 8, 2012
Paul Wright
Thanks guys. Fortunately, there is a return policy. I'm going to try to exchange it for another one.
Nov 8, 2012
Sue OldsWidow
Wonderful quilt...made in america too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...........
Nov 8, 2012
Jan Carter
That quilt will be a raffle...These knives will be the auctions
Nov 9, 2012
Jan Carter
Made in the US. Created by Ms Annie. Raffled off tomorrow. They have two artisans tour auctions.
Nov 9, 2012
Jan Carter
good news I had it wrong. The charity auction for the quilt will be in dec
Nov 10, 2012
Jan Carter
Had a great day met some wonderful folks (talked a god deal about iknifecollector and you all)
Nov 10, 2012
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Craig Henry
Wish I could have been there!
Nov 10, 2012
Jan Carter
A special thank you to Clay, Mrs. Harvey, Will, Ricky, Paul and Mike
A wonderful Day!
Nov 10, 2012
Jan Carter
The Case quilt is a charity auction and will be drawn on Dec 15th. You can call and purchase tickets by phone (813) 996-2400
3 for $5.00
8 for $10.00
Nov 11, 2012
Jan Carter
There are also a very few Harvey's knives left
phone (813) 996-2400
Nov 11, 2012
Clint Thompson
Here is a photo of the latest Case acquired. It is a single bladed CV Trapper with a liner lock and pocket clip. The handles are Chestnut Bone and the pattern is #54L and the item number is 30112. I have been carrying this knife with yellow handles for about six months and just find it to be my favorite EDC even over all of the tactical autos I own.
I will admit I have many mistresses and one is any folding pocket knife with a swing guard. Add a swing guard, liner lock (my favorite locking system) and pocket clip and I am in love again. Sadly this animal does not exist.
I have strongly suggested to Case, Tuna Valley, GEC and Moore Maker to make an XL swing guard with the liner lock and pocket clip. I am thinking the sized of the Case large single bladed hunter size with less expensive handles to keep the price down so as to be affordable by law enforcement, firemen, military and other underpaid public servants. Take this classic timeless design and jazz it up to a combat folding pocket knife. What do you think people? Would this design and size of knife sell? Would you want to have one? If you say no then you need to check your pulse. Please give some feed back.
Nov 14, 2012
Paul Wright
That's a sweet-looking knife, Clint! I might look into getting one of those. I'm especially fond of the trapper design!
Nov 14, 2012
Clint Thompson
Paul if you purchase this knife you will not regret having done so. I was truly surprised how much I loved this knife.
Nov 14, 2012
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Craig Henry
I like the single blade "Trapper". The smooth Chestnut Bone looks great! Case does bone good!
Nov 14, 2012
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Craig Henry
I like this new Linda Karst scrimshaw!
Nov 15, 2012
Tobias Gibson
It really does look great but I'd like it better on a Case Whaler or marlin spike knife. (I'm turning into a curmudgeon)
Nov 15, 2012
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Craig Henry
You right Toby, they should do some on those! Maybe they will?
Nov 15, 2012
Tobias Gibson
It would be nice but I sort of doubt it. The Case Marlin Spike was outsourced to the old Camillus Factory. The Case Whalers were made on the #99 frame and haven't been made since 1964! Talk about being in the Vault!
Nov 15, 2012
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Craig Henry
You could always try pleading and crying like I do.
Nov 15, 2012
Tobias Gibson
Craig, Apparently you haven't seen my posts on the Rough Rider, and SMKW facebook pages. LOL
Nov 15, 2012
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Craig Henry
We need to start a "Make Our Knife Enforcement Group". I'll call Two Fingers Eddie in Chicago.
Nov 16, 2012
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Craig Henry
I didn't win the Shepherd Hills Cutlery blue Peanut.
Nov 18, 2012
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Craig Henry
I kinda like the shield on these......
Nov 20, 2012
Clint Thompson
Yes it is nice. I hope Case mixes up some of their shield designs.
Nov 20, 2012
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Craig Henry
I'd like to see some more old timey designs.
Nov 20, 2012
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Craig Henry
Ordered my first Case knives in 13 years!
Nov 21, 2012
Jan Carter
Is it a peanut?
Nov 23, 2012
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Craig Henry
Could be......
Nov 24, 2012