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Case 5265 1940-1964 Engraved Bolsters

Posted: Wed May 11, 2022 4:49 pm
by FLgatorTX
What do y'all think? Are these engravings original? And the knife itself?

Re: Case 5265 1940-1964 Engraved Bolsters

Posted: Wed May 11, 2022 5:26 pm
by Mumbleypeg
No Case knives of that vintage ever had factory engraved bolsters. Such embellishments came along later, after knife collecting became popular. Assuming the knife is authentic (it may be but hard to tell from your pictures) the engraving has been added after it left the factory.

To accurately judge authenticity, pictures need to be clear, in-focus taken in good light (outdoors in daytime shade is best). Try to avoid shadows and reflections. Need to see all of the tang stamps and any other markings - blades half open typically reveal the most of the tang stamps. When fully open the bolsters typically cover at least part of the stamps.

Ken

Re: Case 5265 1940-1964 Engraved Bolsters

Posted: Wed May 11, 2022 6:02 pm
by rea1eye
I love the slight embellishment.

I have been to knife show where guys have really been very artistic but they
went too far. When you politely tell them that they give you a dumbfounded
look

Bob

Re: Case 5265 1940-1964 Engraved Bolsters

Posted: Thu May 12, 2022 2:47 pm
by btrwtr
The knife itself looks fine. As Ken said, the engravings were likely added at some point after the knife left the factory.