counterfeit case bowie knife

[yardsales]

I bought this knife at a yard sale today for my husband. He instantly said its fake so I looked at case's tang stamps online and sure enough there wasn't a match. I'm trying to learn how to spot good knifes at sales for him. I was just wondering if anyone had seen one like this before or could tell me anything about it.

[1967redrider]

Yikes, there's that thing again. Yep, it's a fake. The best thing to do is pick up some books on knife collecting and start reading. A vast amount of knowledge here on AAPK as well, you could probably do a search on "counterfeit Case fixed blade" and find more on this knife. Welcome to the best knife site on the web!

[Iron Hoarder]

The quality of the finish is usually a key indicator. Have your husband show you some real ones and yiu can see what they are supposed to look like.

[wazu013]

This knife has been kicked around for the last few years. When it comes to looking for knives that are special you can't beat education. I have my wife on a $25 limit when she runs into one. After that she can call me and I'll go check it out. She is reading all my books and rags to learn. I have to add though that I have been taken a few times and that was part of my learning curve.

wazu013

[TripleF]

WOW, wish I had a knife who brought home knives!!

Takes time, you'll learn. Just being around here, reading the threads and looking at the pics will educate you.

Welcome to AAPK!!

[yardsales]

Thanks for all the feedback! I must say I've learned a lot since I've bought this knife - next time they wont see me coming from soo far away. I only paid 10 bucks for this knife so I don't feel too bad, but at least I've learnt from my mistake.