Case Tested 6250 Elephant Toe ?????

[herbva]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/W-R-Case-Sons- ... SwRSpe15N5

Forgive me if this one has already been discussed. I just noticed it on fleabay and am wondering if it is legit. I thought the modified clip primary blade was kind of odd, but then I saw a picture of one of these with a similar blade (6250LP W.R. Case & Son) in Tom McCandless's book. However, I am wondering about the match striker pull and the "TESTED" tang stamp.

[peanut740]

Herb,this is a contract made knife for WR Case by Utica. The knife is in rough condition with the master being re-shaped and a chunk broken out of the pen blade. There were 3 makers of toenails for Case prior to them making their own.Phoenix Knife Co.,Napanoch and Utica.

[herbva]

Thanks Roger. Good information. That makes sense. I think the other knife I mentioned that is pictured in Tom McCandless's book was probably also a contract knife made by Utica.

[1967redrider]

Wow, that main blade is unlike any I have seen. It looks really odd, but thanks for the clarification.