Case Survival Knife?
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Case Survival Knife?
Guys,
I have listed this fixed blade Case knife on eBay and it has created a few comments. I have never encountered this pattern before and I find noting about it by searching the web. I have discussed with some folks and have yet to find anyone who has seen the knife previously.
Is it a SFO? Is it a pattern that Case made in small quantities?
I have theorized that it is an early survival knife. There is a whistle, a hone, a ferro rod, fishing line and hook, thermometer in the handle and compass in the pommel. There are saw teeth on the blade. The sheath is leather and original, I believe. The unit is quite light in weight.
Anyone seen it before? Have ideas? Have info?
Ray
I have listed this fixed blade Case knife on eBay and it has created a few comments. I have never encountered this pattern before and I find noting about it by searching the web. I have discussed with some folks and have yet to find anyone who has seen the knife previously.
Is it a SFO? Is it a pattern that Case made in small quantities?
I have theorized that it is an early survival knife. There is a whistle, a hone, a ferro rod, fishing line and hook, thermometer in the handle and compass in the pommel. There are saw teeth on the blade. The sheath is leather and original, I believe. The unit is quite light in weight.
Anyone seen it before? Have ideas? Have info?
Ray
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Re: Case Survival Knife?
Looking forward to information on this one.
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Re: Case Survival Knife?
In 1980 for folders.
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1980 was the first I know of.
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Re: Case Survival Knife?
It looks a bit like that early KA-BAR aluminum handled survival knife. I've never seen(or heard) of yours before though.If the same date code applies to fixed blades then it should be a 1986 issue.
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Re: Case Survival Knife?
It's a Case "Outlander" survival knife. Here's an old post about it. https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/kn ... 66&t=62431
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Re: Case Survival Knife?
Yes, what Ken said.
It was a standard catalog item for Case, but it did not sell well.
This was during the "Rambo" knife era, when many knife companies and custom makers rushed to bring out various models of saw-back "survival" type fixed blades.
It had no pattern number (just the name "Outlander"), but it was Case product number 369 with a retail price of $63.00 in 1986.
1986 was the only price list that includes this knife, so it was only in production for a year or so.
It was a standard catalog item for Case, but it did not sell well.
This was during the "Rambo" knife era, when many knife companies and custom makers rushed to bring out various models of saw-back "survival" type fixed blades.
It had no pattern number (just the name "Outlander"), but it was Case product number 369 with a retail price of $63.00 in 1986.
1986 was the only price list that includes this knife, so it was only in production for a year or so.
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Thanks to all for the helpful info on this knife!
It is very much appreciated.
Ray
It is very much appreciated.
Ray
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Please visit my store SWEETWATER KNIVES
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"I'm glad I ain't scared to be lazy." Augustus McCrae