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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
Jon,the Case Classic clasps were designated the same way with addition of a 0 in front of the 72-- often called the 1072 pattern- The 1 indicates the number of blades, the 0 means nothing, and the 72 is the pattern number-- They did this on 99% of them. However there are a couple that they left the zero out of.They got a little weird with the first number or letters that denote handle material. I think that they often used blades already in inventory on the low production or prototypes so sometimes they don't match up to the handle material.The 6 knives I showed are all celluloid handles- Starting from the top- knives 1,2,4, and 5 are all marked CT1072 -( the CT stands for Christmas Tree, another celluloid color). Knives 3 and 6 are marked 71072 the 7 being a designation for wood, although mine are celluloid-- Just an oddity with the Case Classics sometimes.
Jan, the only other name I have ever them called by was " the Boss" other than the ones I previously mentioned. The only times I have heard the term "lunchbox knife" was in reference to a cutlery company worker taking a production knife home in his lunch box, and modifying it in some way from the standard production version.
Hi Guys, my second lot of Case knife arrived today, i bought the complete series of Olive Green 125th Anniversary, 8 amazing knifes, oh boy i am in love with these Knifes, will post some pictures soon, lot of work.
hey JAN!..thats a purdy knife!!.. CASE AMBER BONE is what i collect when i shop for CASE..GREAT PIECE!! ...i dont own a single holiday knife either.. i havent jumped in on a contest in a bit..
JAN-LUNCHBOX KNIVES i have heard the term used as in " I work at a knife factory.the last thing my wife is giving me is one of our few good knives.I made my own lunchbox knife."--- makes sense.
Nice looking knife. Yes Christmas knives are nice to receive. I wish all of you a very good Thanksgiving and hope you all stay safe during this time of thanks.
Gerald Hines
They made a Blue Bone Peanut, for their new Members in 2010, I can't remember if it had a red shield though.
Nov 9, 2014
Jon Salmon
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
Nov 9, 2014
Jon Salmon
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.
Nov 9, 2014
Gerald Hines
Yeah I couldn't remember which shield it had.
Nov 9, 2014
Howard P Reynolds
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.
Nov 10, 2014
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Craig Henry
A new Trapper. That's right, I said Trapper, not Peanut. LOL!
http://iknifecollector.com/group/casefans/forum/topics/54-pattern-s...
Nov 10, 2014
Jon Salmon
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
Nov 12, 2014
Gerald Hines
5172 should be Stag
6172 should be bone
Nov 12, 2014
Jon Salmon
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
Nov 13, 2014
Jan Carter
***TEST****
I am looking to see if you all are receiving your emails when someone posts here
Nov 15, 2014
Howard P Reynolds
Ditto, Jan.
Nov 15, 2014
Gerald Hines
yep
Nov 15, 2014
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Charles Sample
I got mine.
Nov 15, 2014
In Memoriam
John McCain
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).
Nov 15, 2014
Jon Salmon
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
Nov 15, 2014
Clint Thompson
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.
Nov 15, 2014
In Memoriam
John McCain
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
Nov 15, 2014
In Memoriam
John McCain
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 !!
Nov 15, 2014
Jon Salmon
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
Nov 16, 2014
Jan Carter
Hey John,
Help me out here. Was this the same pattern called the lunchbox at one time?
Nov 16, 2014
Billy Oneale
yes
Nov 16, 2014
Billy Oneale
to getting emails.
Nov 16, 2014
Tobias Gibson
I love them big folders Mr. McCain ....uh... John.
Nov 17, 2014
Clint Thompson
John... I love the knives. Great collection.
Nov 17, 2014
In Memoriam
John McCain
Jon,the Case Classic clasps were designated the same way with addition of a 0 in front of the 72-- often called the 1072 pattern- The 1 indicates the number of blades, the 0 means nothing, and the 72 is the pattern number-- They did this on 99% of them. However there are a couple that they left the zero out of.They got a little weird with the first number or letters that denote handle material. I think that they often used blades already in inventory on the low production or prototypes so sometimes they don't match up to the handle material.The 6 knives I showed are all celluloid handles- Starting from the top- knives 1,2,4, and 5 are all marked CT1072 -( the CT stands for Christmas Tree, another celluloid color). Knives 3 and 6 are marked 71072 the 7 being a designation for wood, although mine are celluloid-- Just an oddity with the Case Classics sometimes.
Nov 17, 2014
In Memoriam
John McCain
Jan, the only other name I have ever them called by was " the Boss" other than the ones I previously mentioned. The only times I have heard the term "lunchbox knife" was in reference to a cutlery company worker taking a production knife home in his lunch box, and modifying it in some way from the standard production version.
Nov 17, 2014
Jon Salmon
Thanks John - your knowledge of "All Things Case" is just awesome !! Cheers - Jon Salmon
Nov 17, 2014
Sue OldsWidow
i am getting my emails
Nov 17, 2014
Rhamer Jimenez
Hi Guys, my second lot of Case knife arrived today, i bought the complete series of Olive Green 125th Anniversary, 8 amazing knifes, oh boy i am in love with these Knifes, will post some pictures soon, lot of work.
Nov 17, 2014
Jan Carter
Congrats Rhamer! Cant wait to see them all together
Nov 17, 2014
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Craig Henry
That's a great set Rhamer!
Nov 19, 2014
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Craig Henry
New Peanut!
http://iknifecollector.com/group/casefans/forum/topics/case-peanuts...
Nov 19, 2014
Jan Carter
Nov 22, 2014
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Craig Henry
Great looking Christmas knife!
Nov 23, 2014
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Craig Henry
A couple more - http://iknifecollector.com/group/casefans/forum/topics/case-peanuts...
Nov 23, 2014
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Craig Henry
Another! http://iknifecollector.com/forum/topics/case-peanuts-from-the-origi...
Nov 25, 2014
Jan Carter
Thanks Craig, it is only mine temporarily. Thought I would give you all a heads up. This will be the prize in our Dec contest :)
Nov 25, 2014
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Charles Sample
Jan, that would be a great addition to my Case collection!
Nov 25, 2014
peter force
hey JAN!..thats a purdy knife!!.. CASE AMBER BONE is what i collect when i shop for CASE..GREAT PIECE!! ...i dont own a single holiday knife either.. i havent jumped in on a contest in a bit..
whoever the donor is THANX!!
Nov 25, 2014
peter force
JAN-LUNCHBOX KNIVES i have heard the term used as in " I work at a knife factory.the last thing my wife is giving me is one of our few good knives.I made my own lunchbox knife."--- makes sense.
Nov 26, 2014
Jan Carter
iKC is donating this one Peter. I like to always do a Christmas knife for December
Nov 26, 2014
Clint Thompson
Nice looking knife. Yes Christmas knives are nice to receive. I wish all of you a very good Thanksgiving and hope you all stay safe during this time of thanks.
Nov 26, 2014
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Charles Sample
Thank you Jan. Even if I don't win it I appreciate you providing it.
Nov 26, 2014
Jan Carter
http://www.casexx.com/CustomerAppreciationDay/
Nov 27, 2014
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Craig Henry
Lots of great stuff in the new 2015 Spring Product Guide!
http://www.wrcase.com/index_en.php
Nov 29, 2014
Jan Carter
Bring on the Christmas knife pics!
Dec 3, 2014
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Craig Henry
Just had our big "Round Table" over on the Case forum. Here's the "stuff" I received from Clinton (hawkwatcher) - Pictures of the Peanuts in the Peanut section http://iknifecollector.com/group/casefans/forum/topics/case-peanuts...
Dec 10, 2014
Tobias Gibson
I really like that Ebony Swirl!
Dec 10, 2014
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Craig Henry
It was a good Round Table for one and all!
Dec 10, 2014
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Craig Henry
Sophie's Christmas present early! http://iknifecollector.com/group/casefans/forum/topics/case-peanuts...
Dec 17, 2014