Nothing divides the collecting community as much as the argument of quality vs. The diligent reader will come away from this book with a clear idea of how the knives should look. His book covers all the major case patterns, with an emphasis on the period from the end of world war ii to the present. Hello, offers an appraisal, evaluation, rating, valuation, estimate, history, general information, approximate value or assessment service of your knife or knife collection for either personal use or your insurance company. Books about case knife collecting knifetalk forums.
It provides enjoyment as well as being an excellent investment for the future. The early 1980s were a bit of dark time for case knives. Big book of pocket knives by ron stewart, paperback. It has something to do with their previous high quality controls methods, the place they might mark an x on the blade at distinctive factors interior the producing technique.
Case key codes 14 different handle materials, individually or in groups. Bulk buy case pocket knives online from chinese suppliers on. Case select knives are limted to only a certain number of dealers and they are limited to what can be sold online. This book is the most current price guide, in book form, today. What sets this book apart is the quality of the photographs. The only fullcolor book focused solely on the work of w. Case knife outlet, exclusive dealer of case knives. Case s premium line of limited edition knives, limited each year to only 250 knives per handle pattern, making these knives highly sought after and collectible. Case and sons knives case brand knives case pocket knife. No matter what the model, this brand of knife represents both heritage and tradition. Broadly, these include cattle bone, solid and laminated wood, a. Pocket worn harvest orange bone corn cob jig copperlock pocket worn harvest orange bone corn cob jig sod buster jr.
Ron stewart and roy ritchies big book of pocket knives provides an excellent reference for any who would collect pocket knives, with closeup black and white photos of the knives accompanied by written descriptions and values. The brothers learned their craft at cattaraugus cutlery and soon thereafter left and formed the iconic brand that bears their name. Case knives distinction underscores its wellearned place as a genuine piece of americana and the countrys most popular collectible brand. The product is made of a variety of materials, and the handle and blade can easily distinguish a case pocket knife. Knives from this era are not junk, but you will see looser fitting blades, open backsprings, lower end slabs, etc. Our selection of premium, handcrafted case knives includes a wide variety of knives that fit virtually any need, from the convenience of a handy pocket knife to fixed blade sporting knives and limited. Case knives have been handcrafted and made in the usa since 1889. New listing old case bradford green bone 61050 folding hunter cokebottle knife c. The late 1980s brought in the parker era, wherein jim parker leveraged his assets and bought w. Source high quality products in hundreds of categories wholesale direct from china.
Get the best deals on case knife price guide when you shop the largest online selection at. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. They are highly collectiblethe case collectors club has about 18,000 members, who collect by model pattern, handle material and year among other characteristics. Buying or selling without iguide could be hazardous to your wealth. Close beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. The company originated in little valley, new york, around the turn of the 20th century, before relocating to its current home, bradford, pennsylvania, in 1905. Warren, whose price guide books have been the authority on collectibles values since 1985. New on the scene,steve pfeiffers collecting case knives identification and price guide. These are the knives that are most available and priced at a level that many collectors can afford. Big book of pocket knives by ron stewart, paperback barnes. Searchable appraisal guide to current market values for pocket knives. Case knives were founded in 1889 by brothers wr, jean, john and andrew case. It contains little information that can help do more than establish a basic idea of price.
Case copperlock collectible knives are automatic, opening by pushing the shield on the side of the knife. Using only high quality materials, every case xx knife displays durability and personality. This site provides information on over 18000 case xx pocket knives for collectors and continues to be updated daily. Parker imai japan made 5 bone stag lockback k267 lock blade knife mint. While some say the prices are high, it is still the most accurate book on the market. Search over 3 million price reports spanning art, antiques, coins, collectibles, memorabilia, and other tangible assets of value. Case knives for sale online at discount prices pocket knife. It is no use to a collector of fixed blade knives but might make you switch preferences. In the world of collectible knives, case offers a range of quality folding knives. The one weak area is the case pocket knives value guide. Cases premium line of limited edition knives, limited each year to only 250 knives per handle pattern, making these knives highly sought after and collectible.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Case knife price guide in nonfiction books for sale in stock ebay. For example, this is the point in time that second cut stag was used extensively. Vintage case knives found in this category were produced in the year or prior to the year 2000. Buying or selling without checking iguide could be hazardous to your wealth. We carry case knives for sale in our online store at discount prices, as well as knives from many other manufacturers. There were other great brands, but no make garnered as much respect. Identification and price guide for pocket knives pfeiffer, steve on. If you are not a knife retailer and just have a few knives, or a collection of knives you want to sell. Of course we all want is a big collection of expensive high quality knives but realistically most cant take out a second mortgage to acquire such a collection. Buy case xx knives online including limited editions at case knife outlet pocketknives, hunting knives, collector and commemorative knives, kitchen cutlery, gift sets and accessories. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Case knives are the most collected knives of 1900s which have been passed from generation to generation. Case bone handle collectible vintage folding knives for.
Case select knives are limted to only a certain number of dealers and. Sep 17, 2014 vintagecasexxsidewinderfoldingpocketknife9dotfindone stay safe and healthy. Great deals on case knife price guide in nonfiction books. This way, you know the true value of knives you own or are considering buying. Case even uses three variations of the clip pattern. Jim went to work trying to solve the financial problems by flooding the market with variations and collector sets. The only fullcolor price guide devoted solely to case pocket knives, this book features nearly 1,000 photos, current values for hundreds of pocket knives from 1920 to today, and detailed information about methods for creating knives, quirks of the pattern numbering systems, tang stamps, types of blade steels, and knife shields. The traditional canoe knife also includes the classic, allpurpose. Caribbean blue bone saw cut sod buster jr navy blue bone rogers jig slimline trapper. Knife appraisals or evaluations are free to our customers. There are knife collectors that search for certain patterns such as trappers, whittlers, canoes, muskrats, peanuts, folding hunters, etc. Blue scroll pieces, 75th anniversary pieces and 10 dot case knives can all be found right here. Feast your eyes on the craftsmanship and quality that is synonymous with case pocket knives with this oneofakind guide.
If you are a regular seller of knives, you definitely need to check out. There are many online case pocket knives wholesalers that offer best quality case pocket knives. The dating symbols are found on the tang stamps at the base of the knifes main blade. This 2nd edition has more pictures with descriptions and current prices of this vast assortment of old and new knives.
How to start and build a case knife collection knife depot. List of all products by the case xx knives manufacturer. New items have been added in the last 14 days new items have been added in the last 15 30 days. This book covers case pocket or folding knives only. The clip and pen patterns are by far, the most used in case pocket knives. If you are a regular seller of knives, you definitely need to check out our knife specific retail platform. This site provides information on over 18000 case xx pocket knives for collectors and. Wholesale case pocket knives buy cheap in bulk from.
Collectors guide for case xx pocket knives facebook. But the case knives made prior to 1980 are considered the original collectible pocket knife. While its possible to collect a wide range of brands or styles of knives, collecting case knives is a tradition almost as old as case itself. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Feb, 2014 bestseller books online collecting case knives. Knife collecting is a very personal hobby where each individual can select his or her specialty. In my opinion, any serious case knife collector should buy this book.
Case bone handle collectible vintage folding knives for sale. The semiblunt tipped spear blade allows cutting without easily piercing and the knifes oval shape permits it to easily slip in and out of ones pocket. Knives from the experts at case are made using blades steel that are so strong and reliable, that you will hardly ever have to sharpen your knife. Case knives for sale online at discount prices pocket. Selling to a private individual unless the knife is long out of production and rare expect 75% of what new sells for not necessarily 75% of retail.
Wholesale case pocket knives buy cheap in bulk from china. Levines guide to knives and their values by bernard levine is a good starting point, big book of pocket knives. This is not a problem for those collecting pocketknives. Visit our getting started selling page to learn more. Although this book covers bulldog, case classics, and a few others, its primarily dedicated to pricing case knives from the late 1800s up to 2000. The canoe pocket knife is most obviously named for the shape of its handle, but is also known to be a good fishing knife. Identification and price guide by steve pfeiffer online at alibris. Old parker cut 2 blade sambar stag knife one arm mini razor unsharpened in box. A carefully assembled collection of selected knives will continue to grow in value year after year.
Handle scale material and finish is the most complicated variable in case knives. There were other great brands, but no make garnered as much respect in the 20th. Case knives made prior to 1990 are considered vintage, as they are now approaching 30 years old. Buy case fixed blade leather hunters, cases leather hunter family is a line of beautifully designed hunting fixed blades that are capable of being your goto hunting knife. Case knives are the perfect way to make sure you have the knife you need to thrive in any indoor or outdoor situation. The case blade tang dating system allows you to identify your knife with a year or era in which the knife was manufactured. Case has been an huge part of the knife community for many years, and case folding knives are the result of their. We can also research your cutlery for historical, age and patent information. From the editors of blade magazine this book is not a price guide to thumb through to check on a patterns value. Case xx knives has evolved more than just a knife manufacturing company. Products by case xx knives list all knife country, usa. You will see the advanced pricing options including the bulk pricing. Case knives still remain the most treasured and sought after by users and collectors alike.
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