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  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Gerald Hines

    Yeah I couldn't remember which shield it had.

  • 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.


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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...

  • 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

  • Gerald Hines

    5172 should be Stag

    6172 should be bone

  • 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

  • Jan Carter

    ***TEST****

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

  • Howard P Reynolds

    Ditto, Jan.

  • Gerald Hines

    yep


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    Charles Sample

    I got mine.


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    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). 

  • 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

  • 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. 


  • 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


  • 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 !!

  • 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

  • Jan Carter

    Hey John,

    Help me out here.  Was this the same pattern called the lunchbox at one time?

  • Billy Oneale

    yes

  • Billy Oneale

    to getting emails.

  • Tobias Gibson

    I love them big folders Mr. McCain ....uh... John.

  • Clint Thompson

    John... I love the knives. Great collection.


  • 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.    


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    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.

  • Jon Salmon

    Thanks John - your knowledge of "All Things Case" is just awesome !! Cheers - Jon Salmon

  • Sue OldsWidow

    i am getting my emails

  • 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.

  • Jan Carter

    Congrats Rhamer!  Cant wait to see them all together


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    Craig Henry

    That's a great set Rhamer!


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    Craig Henry

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    Craig Henry

    Great looking Christmas knife!


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    Craig Henry


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    Craig Henry

  • 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 :) 


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    Charles Sample

    Jan, that would be a great addition to my Case collection!

  • 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!!

  • 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.

  • Jan Carter

    iKC is donating this one Peter.  I like to always do a Christmas knife for December

  • 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.


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    Charles Sample

    Thank you Jan.  Even if I don't win it I appreciate you providing it.

  • Jan Carter


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    Craig Henry

    Lots of great stuff in the new 2015 Spring Product Guide!

    http://www.wrcase.com/index_en.php

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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...

  • Tobias Gibson

    I really like that Ebony Swirl!


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    Craig Henry

    It was a good Round Table for one and all!


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    Craig Henry