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On a slightly different tack, does anyone know when Case started stamping / blanking blades as opposed to cutting / grinding them?

Ooooh! beautiful original haul there, thanks for sharing, do you think maybe some of those backsprings could be a little tired by now?

Just bought some new Case models, two slim trappers 48 pattern and a mini trapper, one of the slim trappers in CV is fine, good fit and finish, blade centering is good. The other a Case collectors club SS not so good, when open the back of the tang needs a little removed as it will not fully open. t...

On a continuing gripe, thought I'd like to try some Walker Wax, found easily enough on e-bay, then the dreaded message "may not ship to the UK" as with many many knives I have fancied on e-bay, what are we in the UK some remote little outpost. (no please don't respond to that last comment)

I just wish good Case knives were easier to get hold of over here in the UK. I have several Case/Bose collaborations nice well made knives but pricey. Waiting on a few knives from Sanders knives and Knifeaholic to see how the customs operate, usually incurs a handling charge of $11 plus import tax o...

Yes I can see your point, pretty much the same with a lot of companies. I also agree with you on the GEC point, I'm sure they will eventually become much sought after. Lets hope they don't suffer the same fate as many knife companies that build good stuff and become attractive to buy outs for quick ...

Relating to Case knives I've seen it mentioned that early post 70's onwards were the " not so good years " what were the best years?

Great stuff you guys, managed to accurately date a 1952 SAK Farmer.

Cheers Chris, welcome to AAPK! The short answer is that Case XX represents an "era" between 1940 - 1964 and there is not a good way to a more specific date of production. On some knives / patterns there are indicators that "tell" early in the era. Here are some examples: 1. Patt...

Hi Folks, my first post, greetings from over the pond (UK). I have recently obtained a Case 6232, tang stamp is CASE XX, no other blade marks, a sort of dark red/brown jigged bone, shield is open C tall S. flush back springs in half stop position, really good order. I assume from a little investigat...