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Permalink Reply by Max McGruder on February 26, 2014 at 14:25

The 3254 CV , is a  Synthetic handle( 3 ), two blade ( 2 ),  Trapper( 54 ) pattern.

First number is for the type of handle material , the next number is for how many blades, the last set of numbers would be the pattern number. CV is the type of steel of the blades Chrome Vanadium.

 

The 3185, Synthetic handle ( 3 ), one blade ( 1 ), Doctors knife ( 85 ) pattern.

To be able to tell the years we have to be able to see the tang of the blade, if there is a series of dots or dots and x's that would tell us the date.

Hope this helps!

Permalink Reply by Harley Nobles on February 26, 2014 at 14:35

Hey I edited my post with the info on the blades. any additional info since the update? Thanks for that tho.

Max McGruder said:

The 3254 CV , is a  Synthetic handle( 3 ), two blade ( 2 ),  Trapper( 54 ) pattern.

First number is for the type of handle material , the next number is for how many blades, the last set of numbers would be the pattern number. CV is the type of steel of the blades Chrome Vanadium.

 

The 3185, Synthetic handle ( 3 ), one blade ( 1 ), Doctors knife ( 85 ) pattern.

To be able to tell the years we have to be able to see the tang of the blade, if there is a series of dots or dots and x's that would tell us the date.

Hope this helps!

Permalink Reply by Max McGruder on February 26, 2014 at 14:53

The info would be on the face of the tang, This might help with the dating, price I couldn't say.

Permalink Reply by Bill Fletcher on February 26, 2014 at 15:26

Another good source of basic knowledge for Case knives may be found on their web site at the Case College page.  

http://www.wrcase.com/case_college/

Permalink Reply by Ken Spielvogel on February 26, 2014 at 16:11

Harley, not sure about those knives, but I know they are priceless memories.