What do the numbers on a case knife mean?

You can find the Case knife pattern number stamped on the tang of your knife’s blade. This number tells you exactly what kind of knife you have. The first number indicates the type of material used to make the handle. The second digit gives the number of blades.

What is the most popular Case knife?

The Trapper
The Trapper is perhaps the most popular Case pattern since the early days of the company and averages about four inches in length. It was designed for trapping and skinning small game and is extremely lightweight. The Trapper is a jack-knife with a versatile clip blade and and a long spey blade.

What is the oldest Case pocket knife?

Archaeologists have found many rich sites to excavate, and a burial ground has produced a treasure trove of artifacts that give us a window into this culture. One of those artifacts uncovered is called The Hallstatt Knife. The artifact dates to approximately 500 to 600 BC, and is the oldest known folding knife.

What does 6 dots on a Case knife mean?

It tells you when your knife was made. From wrcase.com: “In 1970, Case added ten dots beneath the “U.S.A” on all knife tangs. Each year a dot was removed. In 1980, the same dating system was used.

Does Case knives use real bone?

They use a wide variety of handle material including cattle bone, buffalo horn, mother-of-pearl and even precious stones. The bone used by Case originates from Brazilian Zebu cattle which is far more dense than other types of cattle.

Where can I sell my old knives?

The best places to sell knives include online marketplaces like Amazon and Etsy, knife forums, eBay, your own website, and local markets. If you’ve mastered the art of knife making, selling the finished product is a great way to earn extra income or even start a new business.

What was the first case knife ever made?

The first CCC® knife offering was introduced on June 1st. The pattern, not made since the 1940s, was an Appaloosa Bone Large Trapper. The knife carried an embellished Clip blade complete with artwork noting this was the first edition.

Is Case knives still in business?

Our Company Case knives are available nationwide at hardware and home improvement stores, specialty cutlery shops, sporting goods stores, and dozens of other store types.

Is Case a good knife?

Ever since Case Cutlery figured out there was a huge collector market in the 1970’s, they have tuned their brand to not only be a good using knife but THE collectible brand as well. Case has changed hands several times in the last three decades and has had ups and downs, not only in finances, but in quality.

Can I sell knives on Facebook marketplace?

Facebook does not allow the advertising of knives on its site. However, those wishing to reach knife enthusiasts can use a number of other routes available in social media. The Facebook ban is part of the social media giant’s detailed rules on what is and is not allowed on the site.

Can I sell knives on Mercari?

Note: Kitchen cutlery and multitools that include knives are permitted.

Why are vintage Case knives so expensive?

Since Case knives have a production facility in the USA too, they might also be subject to union laws which drive up the cost of production even further. If only for the promise of getting a “Made in USA” knife that you are sure no corners were cut to maximize profits over usability, Case knives are well worth it.

Do you need a Licence to sell knives?

Knife dealers’ licence If you are a dealer in knives that are not designed for domestic use, supplying private customers, you must have a licence to sell, hire, lend, give or expose specified articles for sale or hire.