The semiblunt tipped spear blade allows cutting without easily piercing and the knifes oval shape permits it to easily slip in and out of ones pocket. The early 1980s were a bit of dark time for case knives. There were other great brands, but no make garnered as much respect. The estimated values shown on each web page are outofdate in many cases. Overall a very interesting collectible knife that will only gain in value as they become harder to find. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. These terms may be arbitrary, but whatever terms are employed, they.
I immediately thought of the 6465 4blade folding hunter, from the case tested era 19201940. This is not a problem for those collecting pocketknives. Post the definition of case knife to facebook share the definition of case knife on twitter. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about old case xx knife.
It contains little information that can help do more than establish a basic idea of price. There were other great brands, but no make garnered as much respect in the 20th. The knife set seems to be balanced okay, but im not planning on using these just yet. Also below each knife in the case is a tag displaying the horses name, their owner, and the year they won. Check out the case limited edition knives listed below. The case peanut is a small knife designed as something a gentleman would carry, but still something that can go to work. Identification and value guide by jim sargent maybe the best for case knives goins encyclopedia of cutlery markings by john goin this is the. Case knives still remain the most treasured and sought after by users and collectors alike. Its our pleasure to help you find the case pocket knife youre dreaming of.
If you are not a knife retailer and just have a few knives, or a collection of knives you want to sell. I may be dumb but is there a set knife to unbox from a certain case or is it random aside from the huntsman and breakout cases. If you are a regular seller of knives, you definitely need to check out our knife specific retail platform. The canoe pocket knife is most obviously named for the shape of its handle, but is also known to be a good fishing knife. Books about case knife collecting knifetalk forums. Identification and value guide by jim sargent maybe the best for case knives goins encyclopedia of cutlery markings by john goin this is the best book to give history and general knife info. Beginning the the early part of the last century, case knives were the yardstick all other cutlery was measured. Jetts collection of limited production case knives that he bought from case cutlerys first plant manager, james giles. Buying or selling without iguide could be hazardous to your wealth. How to start and build a case knife collection knife depot. Vintage case xx axe and knife combo collectors weekly. Collectors guide for case xx pocket knives facebook. When selling wholesale, or selling your entire collection at one time, expect to be offered anywhere from 30% to 50% of the total retail value depending on the quality and condition of your items.
The official price guide to collector knives is designed for all collectors, from novice to expert, and presents information about the hobby, its history, and value identifications. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Interview with knife world magazine editor, mark zalesky. This oneofakind case pocket knife is an automatic opening knife with rich red stag handle. Within the horseshoe is a bronze banner with roses which reads the case triple crown collection set no.
If you are a regular seller of knives, you definitely need to check out. Blue scroll pieces, 75th anniversary pieces and 10 dot case knives can all be found right here. The bolsters are nice overall with only a few age spots and small rub marks. Although case has had some stumbles near the end of the century, they are still the most collected knife brand in traditional pocket knives. Still cant find what you need then dont hesitate to call us at 18007274643 7 days a week 8 am 8 pm. Sep 17, 2014 vintage case xxsidewinderfoldingpocket knife 9dotfindone stay safe and healthy. What would consider the rarest case knife or the one most sought after. Although this book covers bulldog, case classics, and a few others, its primarily dedicated to pricing case knives from the late 1800s up to 2000. A compressive lock wedging a stainless steel ball bearing between a fixed anvil and the blade tang. Case knife outlet, exclusive dealer of case knives. Identification and price guide, a book by steve pfeiffer.
These are pretty collectable pieces from what i was able to find at aapk. Rare case xx knives discussion in traditional folders and fixed blades started by southern woods, apr 30, 20. Levines guide to knives and their values by bernard levine is a good starting point, big book of pocket knives. Case knives made prior to 1990 are considered vintage, as they are now approaching 30 years old. Collecting case knives and knives in general is a fun and rewarding hobby, but it can be. This book is the most current price guide, in book form, today. Case classic knife price guide all about pocket knives. The system we use for knife grading and describing a knifes condition is the following taken from the international blade collectors association price guide to antique knives. Case mini copperlock smooth yellow synthetic cv back lock 30116.
Case medium stockman smooth patriotic kirinite slip joint folder 11201. Identification and price guide by steve pfeiffer online at alibris. New items have been added in the last 14 days new items have been added in the last 15 30 days. Sep 17, 2014 vintagecasexxsidewinderfoldingpocketknife9dotfindone stay safe and healthy. The pen blade was originally designed for processing feathers from large birds into. Voyles book is for antique knives only we have added one more category to the following system for new current knives. Included in the photo is a copy of giles book, the first 100 years of case, and the paper work which certifies the rare case knives. Get the best deals on case collectible fixed blade knives when you shop the largest online selection at.
The knife identification and value guide 1981 edition. The only fullcolor book focused solely on the work of w. Maximize profits in factory manufactured knife collecting. In fact, case may be one of the most collected knife brands ever. Case knife definition of case knife by merriamwebster.
Knife collectors club knives for over thirtyfive years, the knife collectors club has provided rare andor unusual knives to people who like fine knives. Astronauts knife baby butterbean backpocket barlow beast5 blade trapper bowie canoe cattle knife cheetah. This site provides information on over 18000 case xx pocket knives for collectors and. They are highly collectiblethe case collectors club has about 18,000 members, who collect by model pattern, handle material and year among other characteristics.
No matter what the model, this brand of knife represents both heritage and tradition. Searchable appraisal guide to current market values for pocket knives. Case pocket hunter peach seed jig amber bone 10727. Using only high quality materials, every case xx knife displays durability and personality. Look for only one word to find every knife we sell with that word in the description. Levine, 1981, knife world publications edition, in english 1st ed. The product is made of a variety of materials, and the handle and blade can easily distinguish a case pocket knife. Case xx cutlery was making great knives in the 1990s and although you had to be a little more selective on patterns lately. Case makes it easy, with a system of stamps, to identify a knife as an original. Case knives have been the most collected and appreciated traditional knife since the early 1900s. Wr case xx knife price guide all about pocket knives. The stewartritchie team has updated its comprehensive big book of pocket knives, which enables collectors to examine knife and cutlery products from more than 50 cutlery companies.
Unfollow knife display case to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. If i was hunting a certain kind of knife what cases should i open for what knife. All the knifes are nested in a high impact plastic display case. I believe that the knife has been stored in the sheath, because of this the back handle is noticeably darker than the front. The pattern features two blades, coming from the same pivot. The 15th edition includes fullyupdated prices, 50 pages of new listings, 100 new blackandwhite photographs, and for the first time, an eightpage fullcolor insert. Case xx knives has evolved more than just a knife manufacturing company. More than 2,000 illustrations allow the serious and curious collector to look directly at original company materials used to advertise and promote the knives of. Yep i will add it as soon as i can detach knife without damaging it. Case xx modern case xx knives since 1990, although nearly 30 years old, are still considered the modern era.
Russell and schrade cutlery, the knife collectors club is the oldest continuously functioning collectors organization in the knife world. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. In the world of collectible knives, case offers a range of quality folding knives. The clip blade is great for most of your general cutting needs. The case copperlock automatic red stag scales, file worked knife is very rare. Buying or selling without checking iguide could be hazardous to your wealth. It is no use to a collector of fixed blade knives but might make you switch preferences. 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. This book covers case pocket or folding knives only. Low prices on case limited edition knives such as fixed blade knives and folding pocket knives. Warren, whose price guide books have been the authority on collectibles values since 1985.
Knife related articles contributed by the fine members of aapk. Search over 3 million price reports spanning art, antiques, coins, collectibles, memorabilia, and other tangible assets of value. This site provides information on over 18000 case xx pocket knives for collectors and continues to be updated daily. A large and valuable collection of case pocket knives has been assembled over many years by tony foster. Feast your eyes on the craftsmanship and quality that is synonymous with case pocket knives with this oneofakind guide. Also nested in the case is a golden color horseshoe, size 4.
Vintage case knives found in this category were produced in the year or prior to the year 2000. The example i have is the combo with a walnut handle. The knife has two separate handle sections that rotate round the blades pivots to create a handle and then rotate back covering and protecting the blade when closed. Sort of like a campscout version of the 6265, with additional can opener and screwdriver blades. Get the best deals on case knife price guide when you shop the largest online. Selling to a private individual unless the knife is long out of production and rare expect 75% of what new sells for not necessarily 75% of retail. 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. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. After manually removing the strap from the latch i finally got to take a look at the knife set.
But the case knives made prior to 1980 are considered the original collectible pocket knife. Visit our getting started selling page to learn more. The one weak area is the case pocket knives value guide. If you know the item number just enter it to find that item. Case cutlery 379 m3 leather fixed blade hunter knife sheath. The knife identification and value guide by bernard r.
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