Case brothers collectible knives the pride of pennsylvania. Case knives are the gift your granddaddy gave to his father it takes much more than quality materials to make a case knife. Shop case knives, accessories, apparel, and knife cases. Dec 06, 2016 you cant have just one case knife in your collection. We warrant each and every case knife to be free of defects in material and workmanship for the life of the owner, and we will repair or replace with a new case knife any case knife that is defective. The knife company was started in 1889 by john russell case, who named the company w. They are highly collectiblethe case collectors club has about 18,000 members, who collect by model pattern, handle material and year among other characteristics. You cant have just one case knife in your collection.
Case knives still remain the most treasured and sought after by users and collectors alike. Case knives from case knife outlet exclusive case knife. Explains the cutlery workplace, craftsmen, the business of knives, and the colorful case family. We all remember our first folding knife or pocket knife, whether it was a swiss army multipurpose monster, complete with toothpick and tweezers, or a slender singleblade antlerhandled case. Through the years, the company has been recognized as a leader in pioneering new materials and designs in the knife industry. Case and sons, after his father, william russell case. Case makes it easy, with a system of stamps, to identify a knife as an original. The brothers learned their craft at cattaraugus cutlery and soon thereafter left and formed the iconic brand that bears their name. Using only high quality materials, every case xx knife displays durability and personality. The sharpening blades are often made of diamondhoned tungsten carbide for quick restoration of extremely dull blades or ceramic rods for a polished finish. The company originated in little valley, new york, around the turn of the 20th century, before relocating to its current home, bradford, pennsylvania, in 1905.
Little known detail of case history are documented and illustrated. Shop everyday carry knives from case, including the trapper, stockman, sod buster, copperlock, peanut, butterbean, and more. You are bidding on a vintage case moon stone sharpening stone in original case box approx 4 x 2 the finest stone a man can own w. For the first 61 years of the zippo company, case knives were manufactured less than two miles away by another company. New items have been added in the last 14 days new items have been added in the last 15 30 days. And you can choose from a wide variety of materials and colors. Andrew left to form case manufacturing, later becoming a minority owner of w.
Specialized stainless steel blades hold a razorsharp edge, while waterproof handles. For the collector, the case family brands encyclopedia set is the ultimate representation of more than 100 years of knife making heritage, said tom arrowsmith, president and chief executive officer of the case company. Vintage pocket knives and folding knives collectors weekly. Contact me if you need more than 5 days to pay for an item. Read more about the storied history of these traditional pocketknives in collecting case knives, identification and price guide. In 2000, case developed a dating system using an old style case xx stamp along with a mix of dots and xs both above the case xx symbol and below. Murder, magic, and madness at the fair that changed america by erik larson, city of sc. Shepherd hills cutlery, complete line of wr case knives. The update represents a complete overhaul from the previous website and will serve as the companys dedicated landing page moving forward. Vintage case moon stone sharpening stone in original case box. Mirrorpolished trusharp surgicalsteel blades hold a keen edge. The jack knife, a derivation of an antique knife invented by a.
Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. Robinson knife historic path of cattaraugus county. Case and sons knives case brand knives case pocket knife. When all of the dots were gone after 2005, the xs were removed one by one until 2010. We warrant each and every case knife to be free of defects in material and workmanship for the life of the owner, and we will repair or replace with a.
Case knives from xxcutlerycase engraving specialist. George wostenholm became a freeman in 1826 and was granted the mar. Another spinoff from case brothers, russ case got into a feud. The story of knives branded with the name case encompasses dozens of markings and as many members of a family who would make cutlery. Our knives are held to the highest standards by the people of bradford, pa since 1889. Matthew mcconaughey thought the free state of jones script was the most exciting civil war story he had ever read, and knew immediately that he wanted to play newt knight. There are more than 30,000 books on the vietnam war in print. Case knives are manufactured in bradford, pennsylvania by skilled craftsmen using the finest materials and techniques.
Beginning the the early part of the last century, case knives were the yardstick all other cutlery was measured. Case knives were founded in 1889 by brothers wr, jean, john and andrew case. It takes a discerning eye, skilled hands, and the knowledge and skill which take years for a master craftsman to acquire. The companys rich history began in 1889 when four brothers william russell, jean, john, and andrew case a. However, the case dating system also adds to the appeal and collectibility because the knives can be easily identified and dated.
Low prices on case limited edition knives such as fixed blade knives and folding pocket knives. These stamps are located on the tang of the master blade, and can be used to help identify when the knife was manufactured. Specialized stainless steel blades hold a razorsharp edge, while waterproof handles provide a comfortable, nonslip grip. Buy case xx knives online including limited editions at case knife outlet pocketknives, hunting knives, collector and commemorative knives, kitchen cutlery, gift sets and accessories. He adds that the set was developed to recount the fascinating history of the case brothers, their families, and their. But folding knives predate the blades made by either of these venerable companies.
Case knives have been the most collected and appreciated traditional knife since the early 1900s. As we set out to create a tribute to the world trade center and the men and women. This old case model 6251 would make an important, and rare addition to any collection. Another spinoff from case brothers, russ case got into a feud with his uncles over commissions owed, resulting in his departure in 1902. Wr case collectors pocket knife gen stormin norman. A tendot 1970 knife will almost command a higher collector value than any other dots knives, and knives from the first few years of the era will usually bring a little more than those from the end of the era. Robinson was an english cutler who teamedup with w. Although case has had some stumbles near the end of the century, they are still the most collected knife brand in traditional pocket knives. The companys namesake, william russell case, first. Case knives built with integrity for people of integrity. Case has been marking its knives with tang stamps from the beginning.
Case encyclopedia set knives home, case knife authorized. Their oneofakind tang stamp dating system hasnt changed since the 1800s, making case knives some of the most collectible on the market. Boasting whiskeybrown and burntorange bone handles, w. The case brothers began fashioning knives and selling them along a wagon trail in upstate new york. Case knives are manufactured in bradford, pennsylvania by skilled craftsmen. Bradford, penna cases original moon stone if you have any questions, please ask before bidding. Case knife outlet, exclusive dealer of case knives. This was a nice reference book about some history of the brand. There are volumes on the decisionmaking of presidents lyndon johnson and richard nixon, grand biographies of vietnamese leader ho chi. Product title wr case xx pocket knife 25153 small texas. Wr case xx knife price guide all about pocket knives.
As we set out to create a tribute to the world trade center and. Case has become the undisputed favorite of knife collectors for a variety of reasons including the rich heritage, quality and variety of knives. Whiskey bone pocket worn cv folding knives deliver a uniquely vintage look. Vintage case moon stone sharpening stone in original case. The handheld knife sharpeners feature large, ergonomic handles that generally fit either hand safely and securely, and finger guards that are full length to protect your fingers. Shirley boser, a company employee since 1975, is the case archivist and historian.
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