All About Pocket Knives

On the "Bay" today, 20s-30s never heard of it. Clauses in script on tang. ? ?????? Tom

Nice old knife. I have owned a couple over the years. I believe I sold one to a member here at AAPK.

https://ebay.us/z16MXx Some but not all Clauss knives were made by Case.

Here’s the OP knife. I agree with Gene that not all Clauss knives were made by Case. However I think this one probably was. I’m betting if you removed that shield the backside would say “Case”.

Ken

The same knife sold on Ebay a few weeks ago for $740. I assume it was returned because the listing now says it has center pin cracks on both sides.

These aren't my deal, but was curious as he'll. Thanks gentlemen, I knew it was strange enough that someone (everybody but me) would know. Tom

Did a lot of the older ones have the can opener on the end like this one ? Tom

Although they are some of the rarer knives it's not unusual to see old Case hobos and some folding hunters with can openers. The OP Clauss appears to be a Case 6452 pattern which has a can opener viewtopic.php?f=66&t=36151&p=653948&hilit=6452#p653930, as does the 6465 folding Hunter pattern. viewtopic.php?f=66&t=66628&p=812492&hilit=6465#p812492

viewtopic.php?f=37&t=63842&p=764656&hilit=6465#p764000

BTW if you're interested there are a lot of posts here with pictures of Clauss knives by Case, Queen and other makers. Just do a search for Clauss.

Ken

Thanks a lot, Ken, I'll check them out. Another rabbit hole that I won't remember in a month.