Hi all, finally my first and only Case Knife so far (More Coming, lol), following Craig recommendations i went for the discontinued one, i hope this is one of them not really sure, is a Case Pattern 06263 SS Item 11403. Here some Photos.

Again thanks a lot for all the help i received.

Awesome looking Case Rhamer

I like IKE!

That looks great Rhamer!!

Thanks

Tobias, so do I. I saw him at a Washington Senators Baseball game when I was a kid.

Washington Senators!!! THAT brings back memories! I went to Senators games too when I was a kid when we were living in Silver Spring Maryland.

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

Craig, we must have lived fairly close, I used to ride my Bike out towards Silver Spring.

Small world! I grew up in Silver Spring (age 2 - 26). 

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

Nice Trapper!

Been wanting this knife. Got it at Knife Days, Wilmington, OH

That's a cool knife Ken!

The new Christmas knives are out - 6 pattern - Peanut, Canoe, Small Toothpick, Trapper, Medium Stockman and Mini Copperlock.

Howdy Case Fans,

I was at hunting camp for a while, and didn't have the drive to tackle email when I got back.

  Short story about the Case/Bose Lockback Whittler in 154CM I posted a few pages back.  When I got back from the cabin, I found that I received a "windfall".  So, unexpected money was headed for the Case/Bose Whittler.  But, truck inspection was due beginning now (November), and my tires were not going to pass inspection.  There went my windfall, and on top of that, my old Stihl 031AV chainsaw (from 1979) died.  It needs a couple parts that are no longer available.  The new Sthil chainsaw along with the new pick-up tires have put have put the Case/Bose Whittler way out of reach, for now.

Congratulations Don!  If I couldn't win it, I'm glad somebody on iKC did!

Thanks also Billy.

Way to go Don! I sign up for that all the time and never win. 

Craig, I didn't think I'D ever get drawn either!  Keep at it and one day it'll be your turn!

Details (pattern #'s etc.) can be found at this link:  CASE%20KNIFE%20DISPLAY%201%20DETAILS.doc Sorry to be posting this same photo again, but I'm trying to figure out how to get the "text details" (i.e. the "caption" or "legend") about the knives in the display to fit within the 4K character restraints. Per Jan, I'm going to try the "attachment option" and see if the Word Doc with the display details in it will fit.

Well, the link to the caption seems to work IF you have MS-Word on your computer. BTW, I should mention that this is NOT a complete collection of the Navy Bone w/ Red Shield patterns from Case. I know it is missing at least the Small Saddlehorn.  Interestingly, I confirmed with Case that they NEVER made a Peanut pattern in this series ! Seems like that might be a smart SFO project for some enterprising person (I wonder if you could get Case to make the SFO EXCLUSIVE !!)

Very nice Jon! I always liked the red shield with the blue bone!

They made a Blue Bone Peanut, for their new Members in 2010, I can't remember if it had a red shield though.

Hey Mr. Hines - There happens to be one of the 2010 CCC Blue Bone Peanuts for sale on Ebay right now, and it does not have the red shield - it has the Case Collectors Club shield in steel grey.  I haven't been able to locate the email I received back from Case when I inquired about whether or not they ever made the Peanut pattern in the Navy Blue Bone / Red Shield configuration - I just remember that the answer from Case was a definitive "No" - but I'd have to guess it was about 12-18 months ago.  I suppose it is possible that they have made them since then, but I've never seen them in either the SHC or SMKW catalogs. Cheers - Jon

Actually just located the email from Case Customer Relations confirming that they had never made the Peanut pattern in the Navy Blue Bone w/ Red Shield - it was dated 7/16/2013.

Yeah I couldn't remember which shield it had.

Don Grump01,

Glad that I sorta know someone who actually won a S.H. lottery.  Sad to know you hardly had a chance to hold it in your hand before you had to give it up.

A new Trapper. That's right, I said Trapper, not Peanut. LOL!

http://iknifecollector.com/group/casefans/forum/topics/54-pattern-s...

First, I want to thank everyone in this group who has helped me along the way in my Case XX knife collecting - the level of knowledge and experience of many of the members in this group reminds me of the "Genius Counter" at the Apple store (only better!!). This question will probably be an easy one for some here - in the realm of the Case "Clasp Knife" I have come across 2 patterns : the 5172 and the 6172.  Some are called "The Buffalo", others "The Bulldog", still others "Case Classics Clasp", but I can't seem to find any rhyme or reason to which pattern numbers are associated with the various names. As always, any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks is advance. - Jon

5172 should be Stag

6172 should be bone

Thanks very much Mr. Hines - any ideas about the various names, "Bulldog", "Buffalo", "Clasp"? Are they the same knife pattern with different blade etchings? Thanks again for the help. Best - Jon

***TEST****

I am looking to see if you all are receiving your emails when someone posts here

Ditto, Jan.

yep

I got mine.

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.