Case XXX stamping question

[junebug]

witness...... it helps none to GUESS a date without a PICTURE....... its all about the STYLE of script etc.....

"I" like ta say : PIX ERRR IT DIDNT HAPPEN

[wornoutwrench]

I used to carry 31048s a lot, the single blade version, and yes the older ones were slimmer at the non-bolster end. I think they got bigger somewhere in the late 70s.
I liked those knives but they are so slim and light they would fall out of my pocket without being noticed and get lost.
I like carrying bigger knives these days.

[Witness]

Thanks for all the info. I am sure that what I have is a late 70's version. The research on the other 32048s, possibly slimmer, sates they were made around 1960-64.

[junebug]

AGAIN, PICS OR IT DIDN'T HAPPEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[laven11]

I have a folding hunter 2 blade Circle C 1920 - 1940. It is a xxx How do I post pictures of it ? Thanks

[Mumbleypeg]

I have a folding hunter 2 blade Circle C 1920 - 1940. It is a xxx How do I post pictures of it ? Thanks

Here's a link to one "how to" method. http://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/kni ... 98&t=50258 If that doesn't work go to to the AAPK "Forum" page, open the AAPK Tips and Tricks forum. You'll find all sorts of good info there.

Ken

[Mumbleypeg]

Quote from the Case College section of the Case company website: http://www.wrcase.com/case_college/

Has W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company ever made a knife that carried a XXX stamp?

There is a bit of mystery surrounding the “XXX” stamp. This stamp was introduced by James Parker, former owner of our company from 1989-1990. After Jim sold the company to American Brands, he went out on his own and introduced a series of knives that he referred to as the Case Classics. This is one instance where we have seen this stamp used. As for original Case knives, being made in our factory in Bradford, PA, we have not found evidence to support any program introduction or special run of knives with the “XXX” stamp.

Ken

[knifeaholic]

Quote from the Case College section of the Case company website: http://www.wrcase.com/case_college/

Has W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company ever made a knife that carried a XXX stamp?

There is a bit of mystery surrounding the “XXX” stamp. This stamp was introduced by James Parker, former owner of our company from 1989-1990. After Jim sold the company to American Brands, he went out on his own and introduced a series of knives that he referred to as the Case Classics. This is one instance where we have seen this stamp used. As for original Case knives, being made in our factory in Bradford, PA, we have not found evidence to support any program introduction or special run of knives with the “XXX” stamp.

Ken

What Case posted is not quite correct. Jim Parker started the Case Classics program while he owned Case, 1989-1990. For one thing, I rememberthat very well. The Case classics are shown and mentioned in the Jim Giles book, published in 1989. For another thing, otherwise how would he have been authorized to use the Case logos and trademarks?

[knifeaholic]

Quote from the Case College section of the Case company website: http://www.wrcase.com/case_college/

Has W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company ever made a knife that carried a XXX stamp?

There is a bit of mystery surrounding the “XXX” stamp. This stamp was introduced by James Parker, former owner of our company from 1989-1990. After Jim sold the company to American Brands, he went out on his own and introduced a series of knives that he referred to as the Case Classics. This is one instance where we have seen this stamp used. As for original Case knives, being made in our factory in Bradford, PA, we have not found evidence to support any program introduction or special run of knives with the “XXX” stamp.

Ken

What Case posted is not quite correct. Jim Parker started the Case Classics program while he owned Case, 1989-1990. For one thing, I rememberthat very well. The Case classics are shown and mentioned in the Jim Giles book, published in 1989. For another thing, otherwise how would he have been authorized to use the Case logos and trademarks?

[knifeaholic]

Quote from the Case College section of the Case company website: http://www.wrcase.com/case_college/

Has W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company ever made a knife that carried a XXX stamp?

There is a bit of mystery surrounding the “XXX” stamp. This stamp was introduced by James Parker, former owner of our company from 1989-1990. After Jim sold the company to American Brands, he went out on his own and introduced a series of knives that he referred to as the Case Classics. This is one instance where we have seen this stamp used. As for original Case knives, being made in our factory in Bradford, PA, we have not found evidence to support any program introduction or special run of knives with the “XXX” stamp.

Ken

What Case posted is not quite correct. Jim Parker did not sell Case to American Brands, he bought Case from American Brands.

Jim Parker started the Case Classics program while he owned Case, 1989-1990. For one thing, I remember that very well. The Case classics are shown and mentioned in the Jim Giles book, published in 1989. For another thing, otherwise how would he have been authorized to use the Case logos and trademarks?

Also, one of the patterns produced with the XXX stamp was the 62100 saddlehonn - one of the four Case Classics patterns that WERE produced in the Case factory in Bradford.

[SJ.Knife.Guy]

A friend of mine found this XXX today. That's what led me to this site.

[Mumbleypeg]

Welcome to AAPK. Unfortunately you've confused the Case XX trademark with their X's and dots date code system. See here for an explanation of the dating system. https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/co ... ification/ Scroll down to the bottom of the page to the 2010-2019 dates explanation. The three X's you're seeing are part of the date code.

Ken

[JACK OF ALL TIRADES]

I thought I struck gold as I just received a WH Case Whittler with the xxx and after reading and now find this thread, I am back on Earth. Good news is I paid attention and quickly knew my 2007 made Commem. HAD 3 Xs TOO

[jtman0723]

Here ya go.

[67cuda]

Hey guys, the case XXX absolutely exists. After coming home from basic training in 83, I had money burning a hole in my pocket. I was visiting someone in Fulton Missouri, and I saw a new knife store, so decided to check it out. It’s main display was a case XXX boot knife which I ended up buying for nearly 400 bucks. A huge amount for a knife in 1983. Unfortunately, it was stolen from me later, and I’d kill the person who stole it to this day ! So yes, those unicorns exist. If I wouldn’t had been so proud of it, and showed it to so many people who doubted it’s existence, I’d still have it today. That was probably the sharpest knife I’ve ever seen in my life ! Or it remains that way in my mind to this day anyway, and I’ve collected hundreds of knife over the years.
Oh, nice to join the group.

[dlr110]

Welcome to AAPK and sorry for the loss of your knife. Just one word of advice we don't use inappropriate words in our posts please.

[Mumbleypeg]

Welcome to AAPK 67cuda. Thanks for confirming what most of the posts in this thread already state. Sorry you lost the knife to a crook.

What David has advised regarding the language you used in your post is correct. This site is viewed by general audiences including women and children so we the members keep it rated G (or PG at worst ). I recommend you edit your post before one of the moderators removes it entirely. You can do so by simply returning to your post, clicking on the little pencil icon in the upper right corner, and changing the wording.

Ken

[67cuda]

Gotcha’. No real man words, just church lady talk here. Thanks for letting me know the crowds temperature here. I will refrain from utilizing actual verbiage. I have to say, I absolutely hate first amendment violations of any kind ! That being said.........

[Cepp21]

I have a XXX case anyone want to tell me a little about it? Bought it from a case dealer some years back

[Mumbleypeg]

Welcome to AAPK. Your knife is a standard production knife, less than 10 years old. The X’s you see are part of the code stamping. Case has used a by-year date code stamp scheme since 1970. You can learn how it works by clicking on “Research” in the header up at the top of this page, the scroll down to where it says W.R. Case age identification.

In your pictures I can only see part of the tang stamp so can only guess your knife was made in 2017 (as denoted by the three X’s visible in the picture. In 2010 the tang stamp was like this:

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In 2011 they removed one dot. In each successive year after that they removed another dot, until all dots were gone. Then they began removing an X every year. In 2017 only 3 X’s remained. To see the year your knife was made open the blade 90 degrees (halfway open) instead of fully open like your picture. Then count the number of dots and X’s to determine the date it was made. In 2020 Case introduced a new stamp, having 10 dots arranged with 5 dots above and 5 dots below the company’s “CASE XX” trademark.

Note that the standard trademark of W.R. Case & Company is “Case XX”, which you see in the middle line of the stamp picture above. Don’t confuse the XX in the trademark with those X’s in the date code. In summary your knife is not a “Case XXX”. To understand what “Case XXX” means I recommend you go to the first post in this thread and start reading. The term “Case XXX” is in the context of the company trademark, not the date code system.

Ken