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Case Fixed Blade Stag Knife 1920–1940 Era
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Case Fixed Blade Stag Knife 1920–1940 Era
Case Fixed Blade Stag knife from the 1920–1940 era is a highly valuable, vintage collectible manufactured by the W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co. Knives from this specific timeframe belong to the famous "Case Tested" era.
The Tang Stamp (Dating Marker)
The primary identifier for this era is the blade's tang stamp. It typically features the "Longtail C" Case logo, where the tail of the "C" extends underneath the entire word "CASE".
Handle Material
- Genuine Stag: The handle is crafted from genuine deer antler scales (typically European Red Stag or American Elk).
- Texture & Appearance: Highly textured, rugged, and deeply grooved. Because it is a natural material, the coloration ranges from deep amber and dark brown to creamy white.
- Construction: Most commonly seen as a full tang design (where the blade steel runs entirely through the handle) or pinned handle scales clamped over a thick tang.
Blade Specifications
- Steel Type: Usually forged from high-quality Carbon Steel or early Chrome Vanadium. It is prone to developing a natural dark patina or "pepper spots" over time if used.
- Blade Styles: The most popular models from this period include standard hunting knives, "Mini Hunters", "Finn" knives (small utility/outdoor knives), and clip-point outdoor blades ranging from 3.5 to 5.75 inches.
Hardware & Accoutrements
- Guard and Pommel: Typically finished with a polished aluminum, brass, or nickel silver finger guard and an end-cap pommel to secure the stag scales.
- Sheath: Originally sold with a heavy-duty, stitched leather belt sheath, often featuring a single snap retention strap.
- Old Case knife , possibly close to 100 years old
- Has been used some , but not very much.
- Leather sheath, unsure if original
- Condition is excellent to near mint, see chart below and all photos
NKCA Grading system
MINT: A factory fresh knife, absolutely original as it came from the manufacturer, not carried or sharpened, a perfect knife.
NEAR MINT: A new knife that has seen sometimes, show some slight carry or shop wear, blades snap perfectly, handles show no cracks.
EXCELLENT: Shows no more than 10% blade wear, handles are sound, no cracks, blades snap good.
VERY GOOD: About 25% blade wear, slight cracks in handles, may have one lazy blade, stamping clearly visible to the naked eye, no blades changed or repaired.
FAIR: 50% blade wear, blades lazy, cracks and chips in handles, handles replaced with same type, blades repaired, stampings faint but readable with a glass.
POOR: Blades very worn, handles bad or missing, blades have been replaced with the same type, reading of the stamp is almost impossible, even with a glass, good mostly only for parts.
