CASE XX 6231 1/2LP, STAG HANDLES ???

[SteveC]

Just won this on eBay

From the seller:

" CASE XX 6231 1/2LP, STAG HANDLES, 1940-64, EXCELLENT CONDITION .

THIS KNIFE APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN REHANDLED CONSIDERING THAT THE PATTERN STAMP HAS A 6(BONE) AND NOT A 5(STAG). I ALSO CANT FIND ANY LISTINGS OF AN XX ERA STAG 31 PATTERN IN ANY OF MY CASE REFERENCE MATERIAL.

HANDLES ARE IN GREAT CONDITION WITH NO CHIPS OR CRACKS. VERY PRETTY, HEAVY STAG.

BLADES HAVE LIKE NEW SNAP ON OPEN AND CLOSE. NO WOBBLE WHEN OPEN. HAS BEEN LIGHTLY SHARPENED, BUT BLADES ARE NEAR FULL. VERY SOLID AND STURDY KNIFE.

On Aug-05-19 at 23:33:39 PDT, seller added the following information:
It has come to my attention that this knife has an error stamp. This pattern is known to have the wrong first digit it its pattern number. There are other knives like this one known to exist, but they are extremely rare. "


What do you experts think Rehandle or Rare wrong stamp error ?

Thanks

[KleenCut61]

<Not the Expert You Seek , Wow Nice Stag On That One, Looks Period Correct ,Well Worn And A Very Nice Pattern . Good Luck

[Mumbleypeg]

I'm gonna cover my rear a little by stating that due to my internet service being out I'm looking at the pictures on my phone. But I think the handles are bone and original to the knife.

Ken

[knifeaholic]

The knife is a XX bone 6231 1/2 that has been rehandled with stag (assuming that is really stag).

Case never made a 31 pattern in stag in the XX era or later.

They did make a stag 31 in Tested but it was a 52031 1/2 with no lower bolster.

[XX Case XX]

This side sure looks like Stag to me.

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Mike

[zp4ja]

I agree with what others have said. Yes, there are some model stamp errors but this is not one of them. Please provide a picture of blades closed looking directly down on blade spines. When closed, mainblade should extend past start of bolster. So hard to tell with provided pics but not buying "lightly sharpened with full blades" until I see requested pic. Mainblade looks short with provided pics. Could be wrong as I said.
Just trying to help out and not be a dark cloud.
Jerry

[SteveC]

Thanks for the responses. I don't have the knife yet and all these pics are from the eBay listing

[rugmar]

It looks as though you have the answers you were seeking. I have something to add but I am certainly not an expert or really even knowledgeable on the subject. What I can tell you is that, in my opinion, it's still a very nice knife. To me, it looks like someone did a fantastic job of replacing the handles. They used a material that looks as old as the knife itself so it looks correct even if it's not. The great thing about that is you can sharpen it and stick it in your pocket and use it. If you feel you paid too much for what's not "the real deal", hey, it happens all the time. Just make the best of it and move on. I personally love your new knife!

[SteveC]

Thanks rugmar, I bought it knowing that it may have been re-handles and I got it for less than $50 so I'm not too worried about it. Just thought I'd see what the experts had to say.

[4ever3]

Pile side is stag mark side is bone

[zp4ja]

Thanks for the responses. I don't have the knife yet and all these pics are from the eBay listing

Thanks Steve. Contrary to what the seller stated "blades lightly sharpened but near full", for whatever it is worth I disagree with that statement.
On the pic I requested, the main blade tip is barely short or barely reach's the bolster. That indicates a reprofiled blade due to more than light use and sharpening. The blade tip should extend about halfway roughly (depending on knife pattern) into the bolster.
Not the end of the world but description is inaccurate in my opinion in addition to his "wishful thinking" added note suggesting it is a rare factory error.
As they say, "buy the knife, not the story". One"s eyeballs and a good knife read always tell the story for you.

Jerry

[SteveC]

Thanks Jerry ! I wouldn't buy another knife from the guy. He has been extremely slow to ship and been kind of a jerk in my dealings with him.
I agree wishful thinking on his part. Hopefully it will be a good enough knife to keep but we shall see.