Has this Case 6279 been altered?

[Wolfmort]

I bought this Case 6279 on eBay and need some expert opinion. The main blade just doesn't look right to me; it seems shorter than it should be, and the tip stands proud above the liner and scale. I don't know if the tip had been broken and re-ground, or if the blade was replaced, or this was how the knife was made. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

[herbva]

Perhaps one or both of the blades have been improperly sharpened?

[OLDE CUTLER]

Or the tip broken off and reprofiled.

[Mumbleypeg]

Perhaps one or both of the blades have been improperly sharpened?

My thoughts also. Both appear incorrectly and excessively sharpened. Master appears shorter than it should. A blade that is “proud”/“peeking” when closed is a symptom of being shorter than proper. Judicious filing of the kick is a possible fix for a proud blade. Be very careful if you attempt filing the kick - check frequently as the kick is filed to be sure the blade’s nail nick remains accessible.

As a collectable, in my opinion it has no value. If you bought it to use, whether you overpaid is up to you.

Ken

[Wolfmort]

Thanks for all of the input and pretty much confirms what I thought. Yeah, I won't be selling this. Appreciate the info.