How to Recognize a Good Case Pocket Knife When You See One

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We show you the different case knives that you might find at yard sales or when you're out picking and how to recognize them. We want you to be able to recognize a good Case knife when you see one and not miss out on a possible profit.
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2:42 - Case Eisenhower Knife
4:15 - Case Texas Toothpick Knife
4:55 - Case Gunstock Knife
5:25 - Case Slimline Trapper Knife
6:08 - Case Pen Knife
7:37 - Case Barlow Knife
7:53 - Case Sodbuster Knife
8:28 - Case Russlock Knife
9:07 - Case Congress Knife
10:19 - Case Muskrat Knife
10:53 - Case Mini Copperlock Knife
11:09 - Case Mini Copperhead Knife
11:45 - Case Mini Seahorse Whittler Knife
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@scottmorgan5370 Жыл бұрын

Proud to say that Bradford Pa, on Owen's Way is where these gems are made and Is also my Hometown. I was born in Bradford Hospital. My grandfather worked for Case for forty years. He retired in the early seventies. He told me that when he started at Case he made $5.22 a day. When he retired he made $5.22 an hour. He gave me several Case Knives throughout my youth.

@BackPorchAntiques Жыл бұрын

Very neat story. Cherish those gifts!

@jim5746 28 күн бұрын

Wow !! Your grandfather probably knows more about case knives than anybody, forty years of experience !!!!

@randyostrander4450 19 күн бұрын

I'm from bradford

@martinschulz9381 5 ай бұрын

In a world where knives have gotten ridiculously big and brutal looking, Case knives just bring knives down to earth. I use mine to cut with.

@derekkoelmel6402 Ай бұрын

I like mine simple and useful as well anything that looks like an alien doesnt interest me.

@martinschulz9381 Ай бұрын

@@derekkoelmel6402 Me as well. Guys that I use to work with in the trade were always chasing the latest greatest brutal weapon looking knives. flipping them open with the flip of the wrist and then using them to lit cut little zip ties.

@stevek8829 Ай бұрын

@@martinschulz9381the reality of EDC.

@user-cg9tx4sr7e 11 ай бұрын

nice i inherited a similar collection from a Japanese ww2 USA soldier. he had so much cool things in his garage. his family told me to take whatever i wanted. he was also a sheriff when he returned and i got his Buck knives. He was a really good man.

@stevek8829 Ай бұрын

For me, little knives do most of the spur of the moment jobs. The large stockman does a lot, but it’s heavy and my 940’s single blade does it all and weighs less. Cut steak, slice apple, spread mayo, open mail, open packages. I haven’t used the big boys in years

@Zues.s550 Жыл бұрын

Is it weird that I'm 19 and only carry case over anything else. There's something about the traditional pocket knife over a flipper

@BackPorchAntiques Жыл бұрын

Definitely something good about it! Buy one a month and you can retire well!!

@jackmeyers7805 Жыл бұрын

Sounds like your well bred and raised right.

@nolanwebster1039 Жыл бұрын

You're not alone. I'm in my 20s and love my stockmans and congresses. Most of my friends are for the tactical flipping knives. 🙂

@walterkersting9922 Жыл бұрын

It’s weird to carry a knife that doesn’t lock back and effortlessly cut magazine paper.

@BackPorchAntiques Жыл бұрын

Some Case knives do lock. Each tool had its purpose, I suppose.

@kceynelson Жыл бұрын

My dad gave me a case pocket knife when I was about 10 years old. I lost it on a camping trip the same summer. 16 years later and I’m still mad at myself about it. Last year I gave him one for Father’s Day.

@BackPorchAntiques Жыл бұрын

I hate you lost your knife, but it's made for a good memory with your dad! Thanks for watching.

@sactodan Жыл бұрын

I have about 250 pre-World War II Case knives--Case XX Tested and older. The top one is a Case Bradford five-bladed sowbelly, one of the rarest models ever made. I once had a dead mint Case Little Valley elephant's toenail (collectors know what that means). Bought it for $1500 and sold it for $5,000.

@BackPorchAntiques Жыл бұрын

Yeah, that's good stuff. Are you local? I'd love to highlight that collection on our channel!!

@dannytolliver1551 6 күн бұрын

My everyday carry knife is a yellow full size sod buster carbon steel blade, does everything I need a knife for from everyday work to field dressing and skinning deer. I've carried one since I was in my early teens and I'm well into my sixtys now, I will probably carry it the rest of my days ,

@jasonbeecher509 2 ай бұрын

Awesome group of knives. Thank you very much for sharing

@BackPorchAntiques Ай бұрын

Thank you for that and thanks for watching!

@JacobDFromTennessee Жыл бұрын

I have a mother of pearl tiny toothpick lying around here somewhere. My dad gave me a UT 1998 national championship edition trapper that I haven't seen a similar one of since.

@BackPorchAntiques Жыл бұрын

You always appreciated the value of a good pocket knife.

@JesseCase 6 ай бұрын

I had a buddy in the Army who specifically collected the Mammoth ivory Cases. He told me it was not uncommon at all to spend $300 - $500 on one, if not even more for older rare ones! That's definitely a lot to spend on a knife in my book!

@BackPorchAntiques 6 ай бұрын

I've never owned one, and I've own a lot of knives. That being said, really special stuff will always be special and the good stuff will be the things that increase more in value. In the world of collecting always buy the best you can to realize the best return on investment.

@thomasgentry6201 6 ай бұрын

Never get unless Somebody Old Wants 500 but if not Keep. Some knives if not a reseller still worth more admire it!

@troyjanise9051 Жыл бұрын

The Sodbuster and Sodbuster Jr. have always been my favorites. Cool video!

@BackPorchAntiques Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words and thanks for watching!

@joshhayl7459 2 ай бұрын

🟦... I have a "Sodbuster" with a black handle, I don't know what material it is,..I found it in the gutter alongside the road and the Very tip was broken off but everything else about it was fine! The only way I could turn it back into a decent knife was to reshape the blade as a 'Modified Sheepfoot' style blade,.. I lost a bit of length but ended up with an ultimately serviceable knife, but because of the handle width I can't carry it in my back pocket cuz it wears a hole in it pretty quickly!..as a result of which It's Definitely a "Front-Pocket" knife. ....( always wished it had a lock tho!).

@frankysmith4624 Жыл бұрын

Carried case knives for years only learnt what it stands for about 23 years ago, cut a55 so easy!!

@BackPorchAntiques Жыл бұрын

Learn something every day!

@bradcoffey8984 Жыл бұрын

I'm a fan of the Peanut. Been carrying one or another for 35 years. I will say this about the quality of the steel: I'm a machinist/engineer and it is not unusual for me to maybe deburr a part made of 1018 (soft) 4140/8620, take her home, dust off the edge a few locks and sharp as h***. I found no other knife that could perform as well.

@BackPorchAntiques Жыл бұрын

It's hard to argue with that experience. Thanks for watching!

@user-lg9hv4ty6y 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your Case knives and detailing the differences and features of each. You did a really nice job with this video. As a newer collector, the info you presented was interesting and kind of put the pieces together for me. Those are some beautiful knives you have there.

@BackPorchAntiques 7 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@missourimongoose8858 4 ай бұрын

I bought a beat up case 366 fixed blade 2 years ago but for 40 bucks wasn't bad, it was made back in the 60s and I've gotta say it's now my 100% go to for skinning anything

@ronniewilloughby2035 Жыл бұрын

I have old case knife the emblem fell out and I lost it , it laid in a box for 20 yrs . I knew I could send it to case and they would fix it for me , well 20 yrs later I google case knife and get their address box up the knife and mail it to them about 6 weeks later my knife comes in the mail . I opened the package and Wow what a awesome job my old knife has been brought to life !!! Made in America Case Knife Company. Thank you Case Knife Repair Department 2 Thumbs Up from Captain Ron

@1OFGODSOWN 3 ай бұрын

My Favorite CASE XX pocketknife is my George Jones “He Stopped Loving Her Today “ which only 50 of them were produced.It’s a beautiful knife and it’s also the most RARE knife of any brand in my collection.I’m a Big Fan of his and I happen to also perform lots of his music so I can appreciate it even more. CASE is by far my Favorite knife brand and I prefer USA made knives.👍👏❤️🇺🇸

@BackPorchAntiques 3 ай бұрын

Gotta love George! I feel like Case knives and George Jones make a great combination. Thanks for watching.

@robertchastain3413 Жыл бұрын

I have been collecting Case for a while now. I just wanted to say you did a very good job explaining the knives you had. I think you should have explained the tested part of the XX and maybe let the people know about the high demand for the earlier version if you make another video. Again great job

@BackPorchAntiques Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the good words. Those thoughts are definitely worth sharing. I suppose there will be another video to follow sometime before too long.

@thomasgentry6201 6 ай бұрын

Retired USN even in early 82 everybody knew Case was King and Buck was Crap! Boatswain Mates uses like me a Knife everyday and carried like a Marine carries a Rifle. Lock Blades are underrated but if you use constantly a Smart necessity! Few Finger parts missing! First video watched liked very much!

@BackPorchAntiques 5 ай бұрын

Thanks! Also, I appreciate your service.

@cliffordvasy2090 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@BackPorchAntiques 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@johnclarke6647 3 ай бұрын

My grandfather never toted a Case knive. He was a Barlow man. Not that he could not afford a Case knife but like me a pocket knife is a disposable item. If it got lost that was fine. He just got a new one for a buck at Fitzgerald Hardware. He bought me my first of many Barlow knives. I now carry a Case 6344 Mid Stockman or a Schrade 330T mid Jack. I also still have a traditional Barlow. My favorite, probably the case but anyone of the three may be in my pocket at any one time.

@Mikelp73 5 ай бұрын

I like any case orange bone handled knife and will dig deep for one.

@BackPorchAntiques 5 ай бұрын

Nice! This guy knows what he wants!

@williamamacker3119 2 ай бұрын

Excellent video thank you for showing us all those. Great knives. Have a great day.☘️🤘🇺🇸⚡️⚡️

@BackPorchAntiques 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@roosterhoward8683 Жыл бұрын

My grandpa, my dad, we’re both case knife fans. Well so am I and I hope that my son and his son will pick up the trend. It could go a 5 generation trend.

@BackPorchAntiques Жыл бұрын

That's awesome. That's the way it should be.

@BackPorchAntiques Жыл бұрын

That's awesome. Generational collections lead to generational wealth.

@jackieeastom8758 2 ай бұрын

I’ve carried a case trapper in my pocket for well over 40 years. Best pocket knife I’ve ever had.!

@BackPorchAntiques 2 ай бұрын

Fits like a glove, doesn't it?

@rontaylor803 2 ай бұрын

@@BackPorchAntiques😊

@jimmyhardin6366 Ай бұрын

I'm a great Grandpa and I have carried Case knives since I was a youngun

@billyoung6215 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for explaining the DOT markings. Wondered what that was all about.

@BackPorchAntiques 7 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@vtxdaryl 7 ай бұрын

Thank you, enjoyed your video and even learned something.

@BackPorchAntiques 7 ай бұрын

Awesome. Thanks for watching.

@davebenson1021 11 ай бұрын

Good video. Enjoyed your discussion.

@BackPorchAntiques 11 ай бұрын

I appreciate that. We love good, old stuff.

@WadsworthsProductions Ай бұрын

I just started my interest in case knifes! You are very close to my sister in laws and also father in law! He owns an appliance store in Knoxville called AJs appliances! And sister in laws live in strawberry plains!

@BackPorchAntiques Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! We are defintely close to them. If you are in to visit them, come see us. We're only about an hour and fifteen minutes from Knoxville!

@larrydotson2625 Жыл бұрын

I wish I still had my Texas toothpick, such good looking knives.

@BackPorchAntiques Жыл бұрын

I collect the Tiny Toothpick. They do have a good look to them.

@sheltdog8463 Жыл бұрын

When my family use to go see my grandparents one of my grand dads would call me over real secretly and he would pull out a pocket knife and give it to me and say don’t let your momma see that. I still have a few of those that were case knifes. When I bought my house I was adding a ice maker valve and I was on a ladder cutting into a copper line and when I went to lay my cutters down there was a pocket knife laying on top of the foundation wall. I got it down and cleaned it off and it was a case xx that has Coca Cola on one side and happy Father’s Day 1981 on the other. Still have it today.

@BackPorchAntiques Жыл бұрын

That's what's awesome about Case Knives. They have an intrinsic value beyond the monetary. Very cool stories. Hang on to those! Thanks for sharing!

@Monsoonpain Жыл бұрын

Great info, great Vid...I've heard the Russlock is also called the "Woody wood pecker" , I guess because of the bird beak shape

@BackPorchAntiques Жыл бұрын

I've never heard that. I could definitely see that, though.

@IAteYourSandwich 11 ай бұрын

My dad had a bunch of them. All still with the boxes and instructions in. My favorite is a Muskrat that has a spiderweb pattern on the scales.

@BackPorchAntiques 11 ай бұрын

The muskrats are cool. They've got a good symmetry to them with matching blades. Thanks for watching!

@IAteYourSandwich 11 ай бұрын

@@BackPorchAntiques Yeah I like it a lot. It is my Every Day Carry ever since I found it. I know it would get more vallue if I left it in the original packaging and never used it, but I just can't even think of selling it. So I am using it instead of letting it gather dust.

@BackPorchAntiques 11 ай бұрын

@@IAteYourSandwich they were made to use!

@BilKojak 4 ай бұрын

I collect the American Sportsman Case pocket knives because of the cool shotgun shell XX Case shield... I have a few more to find...

@BackPorchAntiques 4 ай бұрын

There's always the hunt!

@44carbine91 4 ай бұрын

Loved your video. My favorite Case knives are the Trapper, Congress and Stockman. In that order. Love all of the years.

@leschab Жыл бұрын

I have a nice folding hook bill Case knife that I use all the time and cherish for it's durability. Pocket knives are always Schrade or a Buck Marlin Spike if working on the water.

@BackPorchAntiques Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a good collection. Enjoy those!

@tomcooke1853 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Brother For The Info 👍✌🏻🤙🙏🏼🇨🇦😊

@sailawaybob 11 ай бұрын

My first Case was a sodbuster think i only paid $16. 2nd a canoe with maroon blade but my favorite is the camper knife it's my daily carry but I also carry a cheap $13. Knife with a pocket clip so i don't break my Case prying on something. I have a good collection some cheapo knives some more expensive but to me its mot only the size ,looks but the feel of the knife in my hand that makes oone a favorite. Like i said the Case camper my favorite but i really like this new cheap clip knife - who says you can only carry one.

@BackPorchAntiques 11 ай бұрын

That's right!

@Jameskenomis3 Жыл бұрын

I keep hearing alot of people saying that Case knives have lost their quality, and are now just living off their name now. It’s sad because my great great grandfather, my great grandfather and my grandpa all carried them. I remember my grandpa carrying a yellow trapper as far back as I can remember. He actually was a trapper, but used that knife for everything. I love Case knives but I’ve had bad luck with the last one I bought. I hope the quality comes back.

@BackPorchAntiques Жыл бұрын

I carry an old one. They're a little more expensive, but they're great. Nothing wrong with using what's old. Cool factor is awesome and the quality is there. Thanks for watching and chiming in. Happy hunting.

@davidtycker Жыл бұрын

If you pick your knife from a local dealer and inspect it your self you will be fine with case knives. If you order from smokey mountain knife works and you tell them to inspect it for fit and finish before shipping you will be happy with the knife.

@Skinnymoose Жыл бұрын

I have 2 Case trappers and the blades wobble side to side on both of them, they both have gaps. I bought the first one probably 5 years ago and the second recently. Case sucks IMO. Not worth the money, its sad.

@davidtycker Жыл бұрын

@@Skinnymoosecase has a lifetime warranty if you mail them in they will fix or replace at no cost.

@Skinnymoose Жыл бұрын

@@davidtycker Thanks, I will contact them and see what they say.

@Mikesblades 4 ай бұрын

I have over 150 Case Knives. I just recently got into traditional knives. Itll be a long time before my traditional collection equals my modern knife collection though.

@BackPorchAntiques 4 ай бұрын

I collect the tiny toothpick, anything pre-79, and the celluloid handles. They're a lot of fun. I've learned a lot since I've made this video. I made some mistakes, but with good intentions.

@missourimongoose8858 4 ай бұрын

You should try out a yakut style knife, I finally bought one and I've gotta say it's fun to use and figure out because it's not like anything else

@pearlssbu8749 2 ай бұрын

Every case is a good case

@ForRealConfused 10 ай бұрын

great video!

@BackPorchAntiques 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@matthewmoody2760 11 ай бұрын

Been carrying one for over 50 yrs got 3 of them

@BackPorchAntiques 11 ай бұрын

Good investment!

@jamesfinch7311 8 ай бұрын

Nice video well done.

@BackPorchAntiques 8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@groverearp2600 5 ай бұрын

I'm an old fart now, when I was about 5-6 years old my very first pocket knife was a yellow Case.

@mikeburrill779 Жыл бұрын

I seen a display in Chihuahua Chihuahua Mexico in a rancher type store. I don't know what any price s are but they were not inexpensive. Great knowledge

@BackPorchAntiques Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate it. They're a cool collectable!

@carstenpeitersen1182 5 ай бұрын

Best knife you Can have

@ivanwesley8182 Жыл бұрын

Love the video! My friend got me started collecting case knives back in the 90’s. My favorites are canoes and trappers with either stag or bone handles. Older knives were very hard to find back then, I can’t imagine trying to find them now. When I started, old timers would always tell me that my knives weren’t “real case xx knives” because they said case changed sometime in the 60’s and the quality has never been as good since. Do you know more about that?

@BackPorchAntiques Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching; I'm glad you enjoyed it. The older knives are arguably better because of the craftsmanship and quality. Most old timers really liked the carbon steel knives of the 60s and before because they sharpened better. In 1993, the Case knife company was bought out by the Zippo lighter company. Many people didn't like that merger, but they're both great brands in their respective fields. Thanks again for watching!

@danabrooks8485 2 ай бұрын

@@BackPorchAntiques Actually Jim Parker bought Case in the early 80's he changed the process of making case knives to speed up production. Thats where the quality changed, A few years later Zippo bought the Case company and hied a new CEO George Brinkley to bring the company out of bankruptcy.

@davidstrickler6570 5 ай бұрын

Just for your information. If the knife has a juggled bone handle and is advertised as such. It is made of cattle bone. The label will say synthetic if it is such.

@alexblue6991 8 ай бұрын

My age 71yr old I have had my pocket knife for about 60yr I use it every day Alec from Scotland

@BackPorchAntiques 8 ай бұрын

Very cool!

@nolanwebster1039 Жыл бұрын

I usually buy two Case knives at a time. One to carry and one to collect!

@BackPorchAntiques Жыл бұрын

That's a good motto!

@OutlawToys 11 ай бұрын

To me, unless an item is highly decorative for ceremonial purpose, an item that isn't used, wether a knife or a guitar, is a waste of materials. I like knowing or considering the farmer or boy scout that went to the OTASCO or Feed Store and bought that knife to use and then took care of it. The memories locked inside of that use. To me anyway that is half the treasure.

@BackPorchAntiques 11 ай бұрын

Totally agree! I love the personality and history of pieces.

@123MRPARROTHEAD 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for the tuturial i've started collecting case but all of them are new.I wanted to ask about the canoe knife noticed you didn't have one in your video.are they sought after much?

@BackPorchAntiques 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. They are collectable! Some people only collect those. They realize a good price.

@johnroberts5285 9 ай бұрын

For the record, jigged bone is actually bone. Not synthetic.

@BackPorchAntiques 9 ай бұрын

Yes. I learned that real good from our followers! 🤣. I'm still thankful for those who watch our videos!

@richardmcgonigle1160 Жыл бұрын

Had one ,old. Was in a leather sheath also marked case. Terrific blade locking blade . I dropped it while fighting a salmon .... looked fir it for days but no luck..

@BackPorchAntiques Жыл бұрын

Oh no! That's a bummer. If you have to lose it, that's a good way, though.

@Dmhlcmb Жыл бұрын

Case uses real bone, bovine to be specific. They do use synthetic materials sometimes but it’s advertised as delrin or micarta.

@BackPorchAntiques Жыл бұрын

Interesting.

@georgemilligan3341 11 ай бұрын

You are correct the handle that was jig bone was actually jigged bone died green

@georgemilligan3341 11 ай бұрын

Many of the knives he showed were bone not synthetic

@brianbartulis9709 8 ай бұрын

I've my gal's stepfather's 1980 XX camp/scout knife as a tackle box rescue. It appears to be delrin. ~ At first I thought it was a 1970, but then I found out they re-started the dot system with the S in Case as bit of a lightning bolt. Still pretty nice shape for a 40 something..bail being perfect made me smile.

@BackPorchAntiques 8 ай бұрын

Very cool. Highly desirable. Some are hard to date with wear, but the good ones can be seen easier. Thanks for watching!

@UndreamedFool17 Жыл бұрын

I recently started collecting Case knives Mother of Pearl is my favorite handles by far Damascus blades are the best. I am surprised you didn't mention Chrome Vanadium (CV) vs Stainless Steel (SS) blades. I am curious what on your thoughts on those. I would also be curious on how to identify when the knives were made. You mentioned the 60s and 70s but not sure how to date knives in other decades.

@BackPorchAntiques Жыл бұрын

Hello! Thanks for watching our video. Case knives are very cool and a lot of fun to collect. I have a Tiny Toothpick in mother of pearl. The best blade for sharpening and endurance, I believe, is carbon steel. The CV and Stainless blades stay prettier longer, however. If you're not really using the knives, then I suppose it doesn't matter. I've just noticed that the Carbon steel blades command a higher price in the market. Here is a link that will show you the different tang stamps for dating Case knives. I hope it's of some help! www.casexx.com/Library/Secret.asp

@UndreamedFool17 Жыл бұрын

@@BackPorchAntiques thank you for the link!

@BackPorchAntiques Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@davidtycker Жыл бұрын

Knives made from 64 to 69 say case usa. If they are case xx I believe they go 63 back to the 1920s I believe. But you can Google dating a case knife and there are tang stamp dating timelines. The newer case knives are stamp cv or ss depending on steel.

@happysingle6240 Жыл бұрын

I don't collect or buy Case knives, back in the day just like today a case is not a REAL working man's knife. Everyone that I know that but these knives just put them in a drawer and brag about how many they have as a { bad } investment. In the 1970's and 1980's working men bought and USED Colonial , Buck , and Imperial knives. Great quality , price and those carbon steel blades stayed sharp.

@BackPorchAntiques Жыл бұрын

I appreciate you watching our video and commenting. I have to respectfully disagree on several accounts, however. I have personally witnessed aged men in my community use a Case XX knife for years. They were of good quality; arguably of better quality earlier in production. They had good spring and good carbon steel. These men carried these knives for years and using them till their blades were worn thin. Concerning Case knives as an investment, it's worked really well for me. 🤣. I can't disagree with you on a good Buck knife, as they're a good blade too. However, Colonial and Imperial were not in the same ball park concerning quality. These, of course, are my opinions. We've all got our own and are welcome to them. Thanks again for watching.

@tfries1607 Жыл бұрын

Imperial knives have been junk for decades. Anything with a stamped steel handle is crap. Made cheap from cheap materials . Fact .

@joshuadrummer3234 Жыл бұрын

I can't believe I didn't know about the seahorse! Awesome video man!

@BackPorchAntiques Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@Joker1571000 Жыл бұрын

I have one that has 3 changeable blades that I have not used just in my collection that I bought from a friend.

@BackPorchAntiques Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a good one. Hang onto it!

@jimmygliss1171 2 ай бұрын

I carry a folding that is marked by Frost Cutlary, stainless steel, I am wondering if you can tell me anything about.

@BackPorchAntiques 2 ай бұрын

Frost cutlery is a name brand, but beyond that I could tell you any more than a Google search might. I'm not up in those, but I may read up on them!

@sharpknivesrule6006 Жыл бұрын

That Barlow is s beaut!

@BackPorchAntiques Жыл бұрын

Thanks! We get some good ones in in occasion.

@ronniecox109 Жыл бұрын

@@BackPorchAntiques got a few case xx , old boker tree brand, and a hen and rooster , got recently.

@BackPorchAntiques Жыл бұрын

@ronniecox109 sounds like a good collection. You have any Christmas tree handles?

@ronniecox109 Жыл бұрын

@@BackPorchAntiques no but my brother in law ,has an extensive collection of casexx , from the little , all the way up to the bowies . Got a couple of Kershaw, Fairburn Sykes daggers, the town i grew up in Murphy , N.C. we had a livestock auction twice a month, i remember the oldtimers , sitting on the benches, swapping knives, lies , and whittling. Oh , but for those simpler times again.. in high school ,we played mumblipeg, and stretch. No metal detectors at school. And knives never used as weapons.

@BackPorchAntiques Жыл бұрын

Yes! The simpler times were better in many ways. The nostalgia of it all is why I love fooling with this old stuff. Every piece is a memory.

@woodsontr 3 ай бұрын

The blades have actual proper names. Sorry to be a critic. Thanks for the video!😉

@user-hk9du6px9x 4 ай бұрын

I can recognize the bad ones!

@BackPorchAntiques 4 ай бұрын

That’s also a good thing.

@user-hk9du6px9x 4 ай бұрын

@@BackPorchAntiques all of them! 🤣

@kevinbro641 Ай бұрын

Sadly I had to do community service once picking up trash along the highways,. Any how I was doing that and I found an end of bright yellow string, as I started wadding it up while walking , my hands started cramping up it was so long. after about 3/4 of a mile of this I got to the end of it. The string was tied to a stick stuck in the ground. Right beside it was a Case XXX canoo knife. Other than the handle being faded on one side it was in perfect condition. Yes I kept it and still have it.

@BackPorchAntiques Ай бұрын

Making good out of a bad situation is always nice.

@randyostrander4450 19 күн бұрын

Ever been too Bradford,pa

@BackPorchAntiques 16 күн бұрын

No, but it's on my list!

@williamhoward8319 Жыл бұрын

my case has x es on the blade five of them has never ben used still in the original box and leather case

@BackPorchAntiques Жыл бұрын

Good one!

@scottholmes8359 2 ай бұрын

i have a military case xx , is it worth anything?

@BackPorchAntiques 2 ай бұрын

Anything of that brand holds value. How much depends on age, condition, and model.

@Rancherinaz 8 ай бұрын

The barn board and the green jigged covers are actually bone . They’re not synthetic .

@BackPorchAntiques 8 ай бұрын

Good to know. Thanks.

@neglekt_official 11 ай бұрын

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@BackPorchAntiques 11 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@neglekt_official 11 ай бұрын

@@BackPorchAntiques thanks for the upload!

@andrewmantle7627 3 ай бұрын

The copperhead was named for the shape of the bolster being suggestive of a snakes head. Only suggestive.

@larryforbes5627 11 ай бұрын

On my blade, it has xx ..... Dots. I carry it . The handle is yellow with two blades. My big problem wit it is the blades tarnish,big-time. I clean them and they tarnish again also the quality just doesn't seem to be there. What is your opinion. Thanks.

@BackPorchAntiques 11 ай бұрын

The fact that they tarnish proves their quality. The stainless steel, in my opinion, is a lesser metal and the carbon steel sharpens well and lasts, even though it will tarnish.

@larryforbes5627 11 ай бұрын

@@BackPorchAntiques thanks, enjoyed your show.

@BackPorchAntiques 11 ай бұрын

The gratitude is mine, sir. I appreciate you watching!

@mikereilly7629 11 ай бұрын

I have an old Case knife, still tight,sharp ,walks and talks... the Case stamp is not in the curled C logo. Says simply Case X X. Smooth as butter to the touch, spent years on the belt of a WW2 veteran, not sure on the age... any ideas?

@BackPorchAntiques 11 ай бұрын

If the "XX" is on the same line as the "Case" it's probably 1970s. If it's under the name, it's probably 1940 to 1964. I'm sure it's an honor to own anything tamed by a ww2 veteran. Absolutely the greatest generation!

@willhall640 2 ай бұрын

The best way to tell if a knife is good or not is look for BUCK at the base of the blade.

@BackPorchAntiques 2 ай бұрын

I've got some of those too!

@willhall640 2 ай бұрын

@@BackPorchAntiques growing up around cattle and a slaughterhouse and farming in general we always carried knives. Our local Southern States always carried Case. Being hard on knives and losing them from time to time it seemed like you were buying a new one at least every year. Over the years Case quality went down hill. The scales became cheap and their overall quality just dropped. There are still a few good ones but mostly they're just collector items to me anymore. Buck has stayed fairly consistent and actually offer better blade materials these days for different applications.

@br529 Жыл бұрын

I have a 3 blade yellow handle case knife. I buy knives to use i carry it everyday. It shows its wear and im ok with that

@BackPorchAntiques Жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

@doranmaxwell1755 Жыл бұрын

India or sambar stag is about the only stuff you can buy. They must be big critters since I have 3 or four handguns that I installed the sambar stag on

@BackPorchAntiques Жыл бұрын

Gotta love stag grips!!

@WhiteTrashTennessee 7 ай бұрын

Jigged bone is cow bone thats been dyed a color and carved

@user-ne3nx6ei7l 5 ай бұрын

I got some old knifes id like u to give me an opinion on

@BackPorchAntiques 5 ай бұрын

Feel free to email me at Backporchgreeneville@hotmail.com or message me photos on Facebook. I'll be glad to!

@bradeycarvey8637 Жыл бұрын

I'll buy the sunfish knife

@BackPorchAntiques Жыл бұрын

Thanks, but it's already gone.

@charliehampton2653 3 ай бұрын

Where can you get the full price on all the knives that you look at far is Case and the others

@BackPorchAntiques 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for inquiring, but all of these have been sold for a while now. I wish I would've kept them!

@jremeee1599 Жыл бұрын

How about that slimline trapper. How much are you selling it for?

@jremeee1599 Жыл бұрын

And the yellow Russ lock 👍🏻

@BackPorchAntiques Жыл бұрын

Those moved on quite a while ago. I've got a connection on a big Elephant Toe, pre 64, he said. Also, some 1970s red bones. Shoot me a message or look me up on Facebook. I can get you some pics and prices.

@brandonshardman9990 Ай бұрын

The yellow handles are synthetic. Delrin is the name of the material it is made from. The stag handles are all Sambar stag which is native to India and has been embargo’d for some time now. The bone handles are NOT synthetic at all. They are natural Bovine bone mostly out of SouthAmerica because the breed has denser bone than many of the breeds raised in North America do. No Bone handled Case knife is synthetic bone. They do make a jigged Delrin handle working knife family that are brown in color amd the past couple years thwy have made a jigged black family and a jigged white family of Case knifes as well. Great video. Not nitpicking you just trying to help.

@BackPorchAntiques Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and thanks for the info!

@bennyjackson7153 Жыл бұрын

i carry a trapper with the damascus blades.

@BackPorchAntiques Жыл бұрын

Gotta love that Damascus!!

@lonewolf286 Жыл бұрын

I like a nice pocket knife bye by a knife to use. Not set up and look at it

@BackPorchAntiques Жыл бұрын

I can appreciate that.

@Entropy106 Жыл бұрын

I gave away my gun to carry a case knife in my pants everyday. It’s a synthetic yellow, 2 knife , 07 pattern number, 2022 8 dot case for the 2020-2029 decade. I got it at an ace hardware in western Washington. I plan to carry it everyday forever until in breaks or I loose it

@BackPorchAntiques Жыл бұрын

A good Case is like a good friend... hang on to it!

@wetzel041 4 ай бұрын

You missed my favorite - the Elephant Toe Nail.

@BackPorchAntiques 4 ай бұрын

You've got expensive taste! They're awesome!

@wetzel041 4 ай бұрын

I bought my 70's Case "dot knife" collection more than 20 years ago when they were priced much lower than they re today.@@BackPorchAntiques

@vernonpoolejr5896 9 ай бұрын

How can I get a print out about case knives.

@BackPorchAntiques 9 ай бұрын

Click the link in the description below the video and then print that page out.

@jeremykeiser9621 Жыл бұрын

What about a 4 dot? I have one from my grandpa it's it very good condition

@BackPorchAntiques Жыл бұрын

I believe that'd be a 1976. Grandpa's knives are priceless!

@jeremykeiser9621 Жыл бұрын

@TheBackPorchAntiques I watched another video, and they mentioned something about the difference in the logos as well. Depending on the decade? Did they still use the dots after the 70s? If so how would I tell if it's actually a 76 vs a later decade? I'm not entirely new to case knifes just never knew that there was a deeper rabbit hole for dating them and the values on the different models

@BackPorchAntiques Жыл бұрын

Yes, the dot system was used to current. The first step is to identify the stamp and there are some web pages that will show you what they are. Google search "case tang stamp identification" and it'll get you there.

@timsmithoutdoors 8 ай бұрын

I wish I could find a large Texas toothpick for $75 haha!

@BackPorchAntiques 8 ай бұрын

That'd be nice!

@ronaldmercer9616 Жыл бұрын

Not a fan of case , went to their factory, museum in Bradford Pa once and everything wa 3 times retail price, but having served 13 years in infantry divisions we bought what worked Buck and Gerber, and I know people hate those but to each their own

@BackPorchAntiques Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service! There's definitely a difference in using a knife and looking at one. Hard to best a Gerber for utility.

@davidrhelmick72 Жыл бұрын

Böker tree brand👍

@BackPorchAntiques Жыл бұрын

Those are good ones. Early on they made a "Christmas Tree" style enamel handle that was beautiful.

@davidrhelmick72 Жыл бұрын

@@BackPorchAntiques I have the imitation tortoise shell and high polished brass hardware 4 blade congress ,beautiful knife

@BackPorchAntiques Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a beauty.

@user-hq1qq1yx3d 10 ай бұрын

The Russ Lock is named after Russell Case. He designed it.

@BackPorchAntiques 10 ай бұрын

Seems like I knew that somewhere back in the archives of my brain at some point. It's definitely a good point worth making. It has good styling. He did a good job.

@RADrockitpsyence 8 ай бұрын

Indeed. Tommy Hart, case designer and craftsman for 40 years, has since passed, designed this knife. The year 2000. Pattern 1953L, L for locking, and the year William Russel Case passed, 1953. To family friends and co-workers, mr Casr was simply known as "Russ" Fitting tribute

@pa1adin111 Жыл бұрын

Case jigged bone covers aren't synthetic bone they are actual bone.

@BackPorchAntiques Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I guess they are. I've had some derlin scales that aren't bone. My attempt to differentiate between stag and bone was an I'll attempt. Interesting fact: most common bone used by Case is from the Brazilian Zebu breed of cattle. Apparently, they're more dense than a regular bovine. 🤷

@pa1adin111 Жыл бұрын

@@BackPorchAntiques I tried to leave a reply but I don't think it worked. I really enjoyed your video. The tang number for jigged bone as well as jigged synthetic and jigged laminate is 6. The tang number for stag is 5. Case makes a special jigged bone called Bonestag which is bone that is jigged and then treated to look like stag, it's number is 6.5. It's a really beautiful material and my favorite from Case.

@BackPorchAntiques Жыл бұрын

I appreciate the information and you viewing our video. I'm glad you enjoyed it! Knives, and all collectibles, are a good time. Happy hunting!!

@framusburns-hagstromiii808 9 ай бұрын

If its described as 'jigged Bone' then the scales are actually bone NOT synthetic. They are only synthetic if the description says synthetic.

@floydmayes4924 Жыл бұрын

I can tell you the number one consideration for me. If the blade isn't stainless steel, the knife is useless!

@BackPorchAntiques Жыл бұрын

That's interesting. Most people prefer the carbon steel. The stainless stays pretty, however.

@charleymaynard 11 ай бұрын

I know I'm a little late I just now seen your video are you interested in selling that Texas toothpick you were just showing you probably still don't have it but if you do would you please respond to me because I'm very interested in it

@BackPorchAntiques 11 ай бұрын

I appreciate you watching the video and inquiring, but that one sold pretty early. Hate we don't have one for you. Thanks again!

@markadams7597 11 ай бұрын

One word: Buck.

@BackPorchAntiques 11 ай бұрын

Great knives too.

@fideauone3416 Жыл бұрын

Zippo bought Case in 1993.

@BackPorchAntiques Жыл бұрын

Both good products!

@danabrooks8485 Жыл бұрын

@@BackPorchAntiques Zippo bought it from Jim Parker who bought it from Case as they were going broke, Parker sold off the factory collection that was on display in the lobby of the office building. He changed most of the production from hand to automated and that changed a lot of the quality, Sales declined, and he put it up for sale and Zippo purchased it, they hired a new CEO Charles Brinkley who wanted to bring the company back to what it was years ago. But I guess it was a little too late. Case knives really began losing quality int the early 80's,

@BackPorchAntiques Жыл бұрын

Good history. I didn't know that. Thanks!