Info on old Case folder requested

Use this area for any discussion on sporting knives in general, but also hunting, fishing, diving, and similar.

Moderator: The Motley Crew

Forum rules
There are a few things you should know before posting in these forums. If you are a new user, please click here and read carefully. Thanks a lot!
Post Reply
bengalfanz
Posts: 7
Joined: Wed Jan 27, 2010 5:32 pm

Info on old Case folder requested

Post by bengalfanz »

Don't know if this is the best section to ask, so Mods feel free to move to appropriate section. This place has been very helpful with my first knife info, thought I would ask about this one. Have no idea how old it is. From other pictures of CASE knives I've seen , the silver logo seems to be offset, while this one is more centered. There's a CASE marking on the longer blade and a marking I can't make out on the short (it looks to be broken off but really shows no visible signs of a break...could've been filed down to be used as a screwdriver?) The marking looks to be an oval case logo with numbers these old eyes can't quite make out do to wear / corrosion

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm56 ... Knife1.jpg

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm56 ... Knife2.jpg

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm56 ... Knife3.jpg

Thanks again for the assist. :D
bengalfanz
Posts: 7
Joined: Wed Jan 27, 2010 5:32 pm

Re: Info on old Case folder requested

Post by bengalfanz »

With the help of my son's eyes and the WD-40 oil....I was able to make out BRADFORD stamped under CASE on the full blade. On the reverse of the blade is a number...quite hard to make out, but it seems to be 06230 1/2

Hope this helps.
User avatar
Vagrant
Self Appointed Authority
Posts: 25715
Joined: Fri May 24, 2002 10:07 am
Location: Live Free or Die
Contact:

Re: Info on old Case folder requested

Post by Vagrant »

Even the large blade has been broken and reground :(
Estimate as to age '40s - '60s.
[i'm NO Case expert].
jskfla
Posts: 2
Joined: Wed Mar 02, 2011 7:55 pm

Re: Info on old Case folder requested

Post by jskfla »

Ben,
That's an old knife. That tang stamp was used up to 1920 according to American premium guide to knives and Razors by Jim Sargent.
jskfla
User avatar
Vagrant
Self Appointed Authority
Posts: 25715
Joined: Fri May 24, 2002 10:07 am
Location: Live Free or Die
Contact:

Re: Info on old Case folder requested

Post by Vagrant »

A MUCH better answer than mine but, both blades are still broken :wink:
Someone, must have, really liked the knife, to hang on to it and not "circular file" it :idea: :lol:
User avatar
turbo_dog
Posts: 424
Joined: Fri Jul 25, 2008 7:36 pm
Location: Tennessee

Re: Info on old Case folder requested

Post by turbo_dog »

It also looks like there's an extra scale pin on it and I don't think that bail is original.

Here's an old Ebay auction for one that's in a little better condition: http://cgi.ebay.ph/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie ... 0326429846

and pics of a different one from a different forum: https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/kn ... 30&start=0

Looks like maybe that was a good looking knife at some point in the past
Post Reply