Junior Member Knife Small Texas Toothpick ( SS) Regular Member Knife Medium Texas Jack (62032 SS)

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2 Time is Running Out! Orders for the 2009 Annual Club Knives must be received by July 24th THE CASE COLLECTOR Tom Arrowsmith, President and CEO Lisa Boser-Miller, Editor Andrew Norcross, Creative Director Case Associates Contributions are welcomed and may be mailed to The Case Collectors Club. Any mailing or deliveries of letters and questions to the editor shall constitute permission to be published in full, or any portion, unless informed otherwise in the correspondence. Items will be published at the discretion of the editorial staff. We reserve the right to edit any material. Please do not send valuable or one-of-a-kind items. Clearly indicate if photos and other materials should be returned and every effort will be made to do so. We assume no responsibility for loss or damage thereto. Junior Member Knife Small Texas Toothpick ( SS) Regular Member Knife Medium Texas Jack (62032 SS) W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company is pleased to feature three great patterns that will carry the Case Collectors Club oval shield: The Small Texas Toothpick ( SS) is the Junior Member Knife, the Medium Texas Jack (62032 SS) is the Regular Member Knife, and the Sway Back Jack (TB62117 SS) is the Life Member Knife. Each knife features Rogers Jigged Dark Red Bone handles and Case Long Tail C serialization on the bolster. New this year, both of the mirror polished Tru-Sharp surgical steel blades are embellished with the Case Collectors Club artwork. Packaged in a collectable tin, these knives are only available to Case Collectors Club members through July 24, If you are thinking of upgrading your Club membership, now is the time to do so. You can take advantage of the Life member benefit of buying all three knives and having them serial numbered with your Life membership number! Can t find your order form? No problem, just give us a call at (800) or drop us a line at [email protected]. The Case Collector is published quarterly by W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co. PO Box 4000, 50 Owens Way Bradford, PA (800) [email protected] fax: (814) Printed in the U.S.A. I N T H I S I S S U E Going Above and Beyond...3 Case/Bose Norfolk...4 Order Now! The ACK Promotion ends on July 24th. Life Member Knife Sway Back Jack (TB62117 SS) The Spring Promotional Products Catalog...5 New Case Patterns...6 A Tinkering for Case Knives...7 The Secrets to the Missions of WWII...8 History of Case Knife Patterns...11 Consumer Event Tours and Knives...12 Junior Collectors...15 The Perfect Season to Say Thank You The 2008 Club Member Survey was mailed out last December. A big THANK YOU goes out to many Club members who took the time to share some valuable feedback. One of the questions asked Club members to describe their Dream Club Knife. After reading through a few hundred surveys, it was apparent that Club members have some unique ideas when it comes to designing Case knives. We quickly realized that this was an opportunity staring us in the face. So, we formed a team to review all entries. Who knows, maybe one of these ideas generated by you, or a fellow Club member, could be featured in an upcoming Case Promotional Products Catalog or be selected as a future Club Promotion knife. From now until August, we are going to be calling a few lucky Club members, making each aware that dreams do come true! Keep your fingers crossed, keep dreaming, and keep believing. Look for more details in the next issue of The Case Collector. This quarterly magazine is just one benefit of being in The Case Collectors Club. If you are not yet a member and are interested in receiving more information about the Club, please call us at (800)

3 Going Above and Beyond Case adds a little sunshine to cloudy days Are you tired of hearing about the economy? If you answered yes to this question, then you are not alone! The folks at Case believe in hard work, traditions, and good ole American values. While it is true that things aren t great, we also know some things are just what you make of them. So, you have two options after listening to the news and/or reading about the doom and gloom. You can do nothing, or get out there and Learn to Dance in the Rain. I m preparing to do some dancing, so I ve slipped on my boots and buttoned up my raincoat. While weathering the big storm together, we still need to enjoy things that we love to do like collecting Case knives. The reality remains that many of us may not be able to buy as many knives as in the past. So, I think now would be the perfect time to say thank you to our wonderful Club members by introducing a few unique knife offers. Over the next few months, your Club is going to go above and beyond as we give Club members several opportunities to win Case knives. Here is how you can participate. If you are a Regular or Life Member, enclosed in the mailing envelope, along with this magazine, is one (1) or two (2) special postcards. Each of our Charter Members received two postcards, while Regular and Life Members who joined after 1981 just received one. The first promotion will be during the month of June. Charter Members ONLY can fill out the designated postcard, stick a stamp on the front, and mail it in. Charter Member postcards need to be returned between June 1st - 30th. We ll put all the cards in a bin, and on July 1st, we ll pick one winner who will win a Case prototype knife. In the same fashion, we encourage Regular and Life Members to send in the designated postcard between August 1st - 31st. Charter Members are either Regular or Life Members, so each can once again participate. Shortly thereafter, on September 1st, we ll pick two more winners who will each receive a Case prototype knife! The rules must be followed exactly (don t send them in early or late). A few of these exclusive prototype knives are pictured on the right. We haven t forgotten about our Junior Members. An exclusive promotion for Juniors will be announced in the next issue of The Case Collector. Are you Dancing in the Rain yet? If not, the Referral Rewards Promotion should get your feet moving. We are once again going to reward you for helping us share the passion of Case knife collecting with family and friends. From now until July 31st, we will keep track of each new paid member who joins the CCC and mentions your name. The more people you get to join the Club, the greater chance you ll have to WIN a Case prototype knife. The best part is that there will be three lucky winners. The Club member who refers the greatest number of new members will automatically win, the member who recruits the greatest number of Life members will automatically win (in the event of a tie, a random drawing will take place for both of these winners), and the third winner will be randomly drawn from all the Referral Reward participants. It s easy to get started. Enclosed is a sheet containing three membership cards. We encourage you to immediately print your name and membership number on the referred by line of each application (please only list one name). Next, share the benefits of the Club with family, friends, and colleagues and encourage them to join. I will personally call the three winners after August 5th. Need more applications? Just give us a call at (800) You can also visit the Case website at select Case Collectors Club, and click the Join tab. There you will find an application that others can print, fill out, and quickly return with payment. Once again, to be in the drawing, your name and member number must appear on the form. The world s largest knife collecting association is growing every day and we appreciate your support and commitment to help grow the Case family of collectors. The rewards mentioned above are ways that we can share our appreciation for the strong commitment that you always show us. We thank you for your dedication to Case, and your continued support of local Authorized Dealers who sell our products. Please join us in spreading the message of hope echoed in our Making a Case for America program. Keep buying Case! Here s to Dancing in the Rain, Lisa Boser-Miller Editor and Manager of the CCC Pocket Worn Corn Cob Jigged Green Bone Modified Muskrat -XX- proto stamp on tang 1996 dated blades CCC Smooth Green Bone Barlow PROTO stamp on tang CCC oval shield 1996 dated blade CCC Genuine Mother-of-Pearl Peanut MJD PROTO stamp on inside liner CCC shield 2003 dated blades THE CASE COLLECTOR 3

4 By John Sullivan #07169 Ebony Wood (TB CM) 154-CM is a high performance American-made stainless alloy known for its sharpness and edge holding ability. It is manufactured with very few impurities, combining three principal elements; Carbon, chromium, and molybdenum. Added levels of carbon and chromium enhance the steel s hardness and rust resistance qualities. Re-sharpening can require extra effort VOLUME II #07167 Peach Seed Jigged Antique Bone (TB CM) #07168 Peach Seed Jigged Chestnut Bone (TB CM) When the Case/Tony Bose Arkansas Hunter took the Blade Magazine Knife Collaboration of the Year honors at the 2008 Blade Show and Cutlery Fair in Atlanta, GA, the pressure was on. What do you do for an encore? The 2009 Case/Bose Custom Collaboration had to be something special. For inspiration, Tony looked back to the Old World, to Sheffield, England a historic place for cutlery, home to some of the finest craftsmen the world had ever known. There he found the Norfolk. You might remember that one of those craftsmen was Charles Platts, who learned the cutlery trade in Sheffield before emigrating to America in the 1860 s. He shared that knowledge with his sons, including Harvey Platts, who would later partner with Russ Case to form W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co. The original Norfolk was produced by Joseph Rogers & Sons a special display knife built for The #07171 Abalone (TB CM) #07170 Genuine Mother-of-Pearl (TB CM) Great Exhibition of 1851 at the Crystal Palace. Displayed open, it was over 2 1/2 feet tall, had 75 blades, and took two years to build. The company had a showroom at #6 Norfolk Street, so they named this knife design the Norfolk, notes Tony. For normal use, the company offered that same Norfolk handle shape in many styles, sizes, and blade configurations. One of the things I like most about this knife is that there s not a straight line to it adds Tony. Plus the Norfolk has a feature called sunken joints. That means the back of the blade tang, or run up, doesn t stick up above the handle when the knife is closed, making the knife feel much better in your hand. At 3 3/4 closed, the Case/Bose Norfolk will fit nicely into your pocket. The blade combination is a Wharncliffe and Short Clip. Tony thought the little Clip would be much more useful than a Pen blade that would often be found in this sort of knife. The Case/Bose Norfolk (TB CM) is the eleventh knife in this award winning series. As with previous models, Case worked with Tony Bose to produce a factory-made knife that nearly duplicates the custom knife Bose makes in his workshop. The Wharncliffe and Short Clip blades feature dramatic swedge work, and are made from 154-CM, a high performance stainless alloy preferred by Bose as well as discerning knife enthusiasts. The stainless liners are milled to improve blade fall, and the traditional Badge shield is pinned to the scale. With a waiting list years long, the chances of owning a Tony Bose original custom knife are slim at best. The Case/Bose Norfolk is certainly the next best thing. Production will be limited to a total of 1,000 pieces in Peach Seed Jigged Antique Bone, 300 in Peach Seed Jigged Chestnut Bone, 200 in Ebony Wood, 100 in Genuine Mother-of-Pearl, and 100 in Abalone. How do you follow a winner? With the Norfolk, Case and Tony Bose certainly have the answer!

5 Spring has arrived! Yes even Bradford, Pennsylvania, home of the Case factory, has finally managed to shake free from winter s grip. Warming temperatures, flowers starting to bloom, and a little daylight left when heading home after work - this is a great time of year. Turn the pages of the 2009 Spring Promotional Products Catalog, and you ll see that it is a great time for Case Collectors as well. Three new Case patterns make their debut: the Desk Knife, Humpback Whittler, and Humpback Stockman. In Genuine Mother-of- Pearl or Tested Red Bone, with a 154- CM blade, the Desk Knife will be a great addition to any home or office. Fans of traditional Case-style are sure to appreciate both the Whittler and Stockman versions of the Humpback. The Case/Tony Bose Custom Collaboration for 2009, a Norfolk, is also highlighted in the book. These new knives are covered in more detail on Pages 4 and 6 in this issue of The Case Collector. Red Stag is back for 2009 with eight knives, including the popular Cheetah Cub and Seahorse Whittler. While Blue Lagoon marks the 24th release in the long-running Case XX Limited Edition Series. The Small Texas Toothpick, Canoe, and Whittler feature Thomas Damascus blades paired with Genuine Stag handles. Rogers Jigged Dark Molasses Bone makes a great handle material for the assortment honoring our company namesake, William Russell Case, and there s a John Deere Trademark Series in Smooth Yellow Bone. Springtime is when ice cream stands open for the season, and that makes it the perfect time to salute the Holstein. Eight knives with Smooth Natural Bone handles embellished to resemble the cow s hide make their debut. After all, there s nothing more wholesome than a glass of milk and a Case knife! It s a great look, and follows nicely along with the Zebra, Bengal Tiger, Leopard, and Giraffe knives offered by Case in previous years. A Case knife makes the perfect way to celebrate a special occasion. Perhaps an addition to your family a boy or girl, son or daughter, grandson or granddaughter, the Case Polka Dot s will certainly hit the spot. And even if the stork didn t make a delivery, they re just fun. Baby Butterbean fans take note that the Pink Polka Dot version won t be around for long since the Butterbean is headed for the Case XX Vault on July 1st! For the Holidays, there are Authorized Dealer Exclusive Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas knives, each with a limited production of 350 pieces. Commemorative offerings in the Spring Promotional Products Catalog include Mint Sets for Case XX Limited Edition Series XXIV in Blue Lagoon and the Standard Knife Company in Heritage Jigged Natural Bone. The 2009 Dealer Knife incorporates a historical timeline in the impressive shadow box, with a Gunboat Canoe as the centerpiece. Students of Case history will also note that 2009 is the 80th Anniversary of the Russell Boulevard Plant an event we recognize with a special Trapper in Jigged Antique Bone. The popular Trapper is also used in two Ducks Unlimited Sets, a Real American Cash knife, Green and Yellow with center bolster for John Deere, and is paired with Zippo Lighters for John Wayne and Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Last, and certainly not least, the Making a Case for America campaign is still going strong at Case with a new Mini-Blackhorn and Steers & Stripes Brooks & Dunn Trapper added to the line. Spring is finally here, so clean out the garage, check the oil in the lawnmower, and most of all celebrate! #05524 Genuine Stag Humpback Stockman (53046 SS) #09446 Red Stag Cheetah Cub (R511 1/2L SS) #06092 Genuine Stag Damascus Whittler (5383WH DAM) #08800 Polka Dot Baby Butterbean (62132 SS) # th Anniversary of the Russell Boulevard Plant Trapper Commemorative #11572 Blue Lagoon Bone Sway Back Jack (TB62117 SS) #08947 Holstein Cow Large Folding Hunter (6265 SS) THE CASE COLLECTOR 5

6 New Case Patterns Splash into 2009 By John Sullivan H ow does Case come up with an idea for a new knife? Well, with 120 years of knifemaking heritage, we often look to the past for inspiration. This time, the search stopped at the antique display in the front entrance to the factory. Collectors Club Members who have visited the facility know this spot is where the factory tour begins. Case is proud to introduce the Humpback, an extremely practical working knife, with an antique look, and a vintage style that collectors will appreciate. To make sure the new version looked just right, Case Design Engineer Scott Freer used the Tested Era Humpback from the office display as his model, confirming proper blade profiles and handle shape. With the look established, Scott then went to work with his computer design and modeling programs, to reengineer the knife from the ground up. A Stockman design is always a challenge, notes Scott. You have to make room for the blades to close properly into the handle. The type of grind used and the shape of the swedge work on each blade make a big difference. The Humpback is being introduced in both Stockman and Whittler versions. The Stockman is being offered first in Genuine Stag and Pocket Worn Harvest Orange Bone, featuring Spear, Sheepfoot, and Spey blades on a two-backspring frame. The Whittler, in Barnboard Jigged Burnt White Bone and Black G-10, features Spear, Spey, and Pen blades on three backsprings, as is traditional for this configuration. Any way you look at it, the Humpback is sure to make a big splash. Longtime Case collectors and non knife-users alike will appreciate another Case model making its debut. When mail and packages are piling up on the desk, a traditional letter opener just won t do. The new Case Desk Knife (17-3) however, is up to the task. The flat taper ground Wharncliffe blade is made from 154-CM, a high performance stainless alloy, so cutting through all of that tape won t be a problem. The curved shape of the handle fits comfortably in the hand, making it a whole lot easier to get through all of those bills, statements, invitations, and sweepstake entries. At 6 overall, the Desk Knife comes complete with a fitted leather sheath, so it won t get lost in the desktop shuffle. First versions of the Desk Knife will feature handles in Tested Red Bone and Genuine Mother-of-Pearl. The perfect desk accessory for any home or office, we think the Case Desk Knife is an exceptional gift idea for any special occasion. New Case knives are going into production and there is no more gratifying time than this. Designs have been tweaked, tooling built, fixtures ready, packaging ordered, everything is a go for the launch. It s a nervous time too, kind of like when the kids head off to school. Everyone at Case is excited about the Humpback and Desk Knife. We hope you will be too. This floor model display in the front office at Case holds the knife that provided the inspiration for our new Humback pattern. #05698 Humpback Whittler Barnboard Jigged Burnt White Bone (63046WH SS) #20101 Tested Red Bone Desk Knife ( CM) #05524 Genuine Stag Humpback Stockman (53046 SS) VOLUME II

7 A Tinkering for Case Knives By Lisa Boser-Miller Life Member Charlie Montgomery (cmontgomery on the Case Knife Forum) was born in Sublett, Kentucky and moved to Chelsea, Michigan at age five. Chelsea is in the southeastern part of the state. Charlie has many great memories of growing up there and spending time with his family. His Dad always carried a 3-bladed Small Stockman and can be credited with giving Charlie his first knife in It was not a Case knife, but it meant the world to Charlie. Family get-togethers were always fun as his Dad and several uncles would trade pocketknives. Charlie s Dad said to him at an early age, If you don t want to trade your knife, then keep it in your pocket. Otherwise, it s fair game. Charlie participated in only one trade. The knife was a Marlin Spike dating back to the Case XX USA Era ( ) that he found lying along the side of the road. He traded it with one of his uncles. It sounded like a wise decision back then, but now that he has a learned a thing or two about collecting, he wishes he still owned it. In Charlie s words, that was enough to teach me a lesson. During his high school years, Charlie took a job at Chelsea Hardware. It just so happens that while at work, he walked past a Case knife display. After many trips to and from, Charlie became curious, so he stopped to see what was inside. In 1970, he purchased his first Case knife out of that display paying about $15. It was a ten dot Tested XX Razor Edge Delrin Slimline Trapper (62048 SSP). There was no turning back after I held the knife in my hand, shared Charlie. Charlie works as a Machine Maintenance Supervisor at Malloy, Inc. He has 40 years of seniority and enjoys the challenges that he encounters each day. Charlie loves tinkering with items and working on projects. He is intrigued with taking things apart and learning how things work. Sounds like the perfect fit for his chosen field of work. Searching for the perfect pattern to collect, he found that Case offered a product that was a cut above. He likes the fit, finish, and bone handle colors offered by Case. His knife collection is quite unique in that he buys both new and used pocketknives. When asked what intrigues him about used knives, he commented, I like to look at how the knife is worn over time, and speculate how big of a pal the knife was to the owner. I bet if the knife could talk, there would be many stories. New Case knives seem to be his primary focus today. Among his collection sits SlimLock, RussLock, and CopperLock knives, Charlie anxiously awaits to see if he was the highest bidder at a recent Case Consumer Event. as well as Annual Club Knives offered through the Case Collectors Club. He owns over 100 knives and is proud to brag that he has all of the SlimLocks (over 25) that Case has manufactured. As Charlie s collection grew, so too was his need to store his collectables locked tight in a safe. It is no surprise that he carries one of the most beautiful knives ever crafted by W.R. Case & Sons, the SlimLock. Charlie felt confident that the CCC would help teach him about Charlie and Susan pose for a quick photo with their Cocker Spaniels Daisey May and Sophie, who are proudly wearing Case bandanas. collecting knives and he immediately joined as a Life Member in He is glad that he made this decision. He enjoys knowing what knives are being shipped to Authorized Dealers, learning about Case history, seeing firsthand how Case knives are made by touring the Case factory, and making new friends. When Case introduced the Case Knife Forum, he realized that other folks from Michigan also collect Case knives. He thanks Case for paving the way to create some great friendships. Someone else who is important to Charlie is also becoming quite the knife expert, his fiancé Susan Bareis (SuzyQ on the Case Knife Forum). Charlie shared that she has a very good eye for knives. He wanted her to feel welcomed and just as much a part of the CCC, so he signed her up as a Life Member. Charlie and his friends enjoy traveling together to at least two Consumer Event Shows each Summer. Visiting different Authorized Dealers and building relationships with some has been a lot of fun and has been rewarding, comments Charlie. There is always excitement in the air with the possibility that there may be knives sitting on a shelf that I may not know about. Besides collecting knives, Charlie also enjoys spending time with Susan and their two Cocker Spaniels, scuba diving, gadgets, working with his hands, exploring how things work, and photography. One of his amazing images is the December feature in the 2009 Case Calendar. Charlie always carries his cell phone with him to every knife show. Downloaded into this little hand-held piece of technology is information on each Case knife pattern, as well as a listing of each knife in his collection with photos. Now there s an idea for us all! A special thanks to Charlie Montgomery for sharing his story and many Case Consumer Event photos with fellow collectors. He graciously posts many great images capturing excitement at each Case tour stop. We look forward to seeing more this Summer! The first Case knife that Charlie purchased was this Delrin Slimline Trapper (62048 SSP). THE CASE COLLECTOR 7

8 The Secrets to the Missions of WWII By Lisa Boser-Miller Throughout its history, W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery has had a tradition of supporting the United States Military leading to some of the most valuable collectables having a connection with past war efforts. World War II (WWII) was the most widespread war in history. It was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including all of the great powers. Over seventy million people lost their lives during WWII, making it the deadliest conflict in human history. The war involved the mobilization of over 100 million military personnel while the major participants placed their complete economic, industrial, and scientific capabilities at the service of the war effort. Case was no exception. W.R. Case & Sons was called upon at least 26 times to make various items for the government in support of WWII. Case was not alone. Many other cutlery manufacturers also helped with the cause. During these times, regular production of pocketknives was stopped as workers dedicated time in support of war efforts through the production of military-use knives. One of the most interesting pieces of memorabilia in the Case archives is a letter from J. Russell Case addressed to all Case dealers. It was written during WWII and asked for the dealers patience as Case had dedicated all of its manufacturing to the war effort and would have nothing to ship for sale at retail. This was the situation for two years during the war. A wide variety of military knives were manufactured for the war during the 1940 s under government specifications. Case s contribution to the war effort ranged from single and multi-bladed folding knives to fighting and survival knives. Case was the largest supplier of straight razors being sold under the Case, Genco, and a few other brand names. Case served their country during WWII not only with large combat knives, but with multiple use knives such as the Electrician s Knife and the Campers Knife. Since these knives served so many purposes, they made an excellent pocketknife for all those serving in the military. Besides knives and razors, Case also developed a line of kitchenware to support those at war. Military knives were in such high demand that the Save a Life with a Knife campaign was launched. This program asked folks who owned sturdy hunting knives, with blades at least four-inches long, to donate them for the soldiers to use. Most pocketknives made for the armed services bore no special purpose. Various branches of the service just preferred different patterns. Many of the fixed blade sheath knives noted had no specific notoriety other than being used in survival packages and for general utility purposes. Following is a list of many unique knives produced by W.R. Case & Sons during WWII. Searching through the Case archives, we have included any information that was found, presented to the best of our knowledge. If you can share additional facts, please give a call and do so. The featured knives are also on display at the Zippo/Case Museum in Bradford, PA. A few knives manufactured by Case during WWII (such as the V- 42 Stiletto and the M-3 Trench Knife) have unusual stories behind them. These special knives are featured on Page 11. Throughout its history, W.R. Case & Sons has had a tradition of supporting the United States Military leading to some of the most valuable collectables having a connection with past war efforts. Maybe a few of these are tucked away at your home, just waiting to be discovered. 8 GENERAL UTILITY KNIFE (62031) Pictured in a 1930 s catalog Pattern was incorrectly listed in Case records as a 6216 (3 3/8 length) Jigged Bone Barehead handle Spear (with long pull) and Pen blade Quantity made is unknown 3 3/4 closed 2009 VOLUME II LINEMAN S KNIFE (TL29) Manufactured for the Signal Corps Knife resembles the 031 pattern similar to the LR Believe that the pattern was re-named 031 after the war Wooden Barehead handle with bail and Case shield Carries a Spear & Electrician s blade Approximate quantity made is 130, /4 closed GENERAL UTILITY KNIFE (6445R) Manufactured for all branches of the services Jigged Bone handle with bail Carries Punch and Spear blades, Screw Driver, and Can Opener with thumb stud Quantity made is unknown

9 GENERAL UTILITY KNIFE (6231) Pictured in a late 1930 s catalog Knife resembles the (a variation of the 35 pattern) but differs in length Jigged Bone handle Spear and Pen blades Quantity made is unknown 3 3/4 closed UTILITY KNIFE WITH CAN OPENER Pattern number unknown Red Plastic handle with bail Carries Spear and Pen blades, Screw Driver, and Can Opener Quantity made is unknown 3 3/4 closed UTILITY KNIFE Pattern number unknown (resembles 91 Whittler) Jigged Bone Handle Carries Spear, Spey, and Sheepfoot blades Spear blade has a long pull Quantity made is unknown 4 1/4 closed NAVY SURVIVAL KNIFE (6299) Included as part of an emergency survival kit Smaller blade was used as a can opener Jigged Bone handle Carries Sheepfoot and Pen with thumb stud blades Approximate quantity made is 10, /8 closed UTILITY KNIFE (1117) Assume this to be the pattern number Walnut handle with bail Sheepfoot blade design was a special order for the service Quantity made is unknown 4 closed PLUMBER S KNIFE Jigged Bone handle Carries Coping and Pen blades Approximate quantity made for the government was 550 EXPERIMENTAL BUDDING KNIFE Pattern number unknown (believed to be 2109B) Quantity made is unknown Resembles the 87 pattern made in the late 30 s and early 40 s but differs in length Carries Spey (folds) and Budding (fixed) blades Black Plastic Handle 3 1/4 closed STRAIGHT RAZOR Case razors were produced under several brand names Image above is called Next Approximate quantity made is in the thousands DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE EXPERIMENTAL BUDDING KNIFE Pattern number unknown Quantity made is unknown Used for experimental work on South American rubber plantations Carries Spey and Budding blades (both fixed) Wooden Handle Length is 8 1/4 THE CASE COLLECTOR 9

10 UTILITY KNIFE (325-6) Leather washer handle Black plastic butt 6 Chrome plated blade with a wide blood groove Stainless Steel guard Approximate quantity made is 12,000 UTILITY KNIFE (322-5) Included as part of an emergency survival kit Leather washer handle Bright Aluminum butt 5 blade with a wide blood groove Brass guard Approximate quantity made is 5,500 COMBAT / UTILITY KNIFE (325-5) Smaller version of the Utility Knife Leather washer handle Black plastic butt 5 Chrome plated blade with thin blood groove Stainless Steel guard Quantity made is unknown COMBINATION COMBAT / UTILITY KNIFE Pattern number unknown Leather washer handle Bright steel butt 5 Parkerized blade Quantity made is unknown SURVIVAL KNIFE Included as part of an emergency survival kit Pattern number unknown 5 blade with no blood groove Leather washer handle, fitted over an aluminum tang Brass butt is threaded for a brass screw on cap holding a compass on the inside Handle is hollow and was used for storage of survival goods Nickel silver guard UTILITY KNIFE (325-6) Used by the ski troops Leather washer handle 6 Chrome plated blade with a thin blood groove Brushed Aluminum guard Black plastic butt Quantity made is unknown M4 OR SHORT BAYONET Only bayonet manufactured by Case Leather washer handle Steel butt 7 Parkerized blade with a double edged FIGHTING KNIFE (337-6Q) Manufactured for the Quartermaster Corps Heavy steel checked butt for use as a hammer 6 bright polished blade with thin blood groove Stainless Steel guard Quantity made is unknown 337-6Q is stamped on back of blade Leather washer handle VOLUME II

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12 Case is a family-owned company and we don t have a big budget. But we do have big dreams, the same as every hardworking American. We re challenging our citizens to rethink where they shop, because the livelihoods of the most trusted local merchants in our towns across the country are at stake. We re asking collectors to take a stand and join us in Making a Case for America. Making a Case for America is a movement to support and pay tribute to small-town independent businesses, small-town values and the spirit of all things Made in America. It s about focusing attention and pledging support for local products manufactured in small-town U.S.A., and giving back to the mom and pop stores that were once the centerpiece of downtown America. The American Dream is alive and well in small towns across our nation, where hard-working men and women take pride in a job well done and value family and friends above all else. Small towns keep people together, and we re going to do our part to restore that tradition for hard-working Americans. The folks at W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company are proud to help spread the word and unite the nation in celebration of America s hometown spirit. We re doing just that by traveling across America s highways and byways to meet loyal Case Collectors through scheduled Consumer Tours and Events. See the page 14 for a complete listing of scheduled event details. The limited production tour knives are as follows: President s Tour Knife Tom Arrowsmith, President and CEO of W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company, has selected the new Humpback Stockman (63046 SS) as the President s Knife for The Smooth Old Red Bone handles are laser engraved with President s Knife artwork, and the Spear Pocket blade carries Mr. Arrowsmith s signature. A total of 300 knives will be available at four Presidents Tour stops this year. Making a Case for America Tour Knife The Large Stockman (6375 SS) features Smooth Chestnut Bone handles laser embellished with the Making a Case for America logo. Twenty-Five (25) of these are available at each Making a Case for America Tour stop. Tony Bose s Tour Knife Case Custom Collaborator Tony Bose will be making four stops on the Making a Case for America Tour. To celebrate the continued success of this award-winning partnership, W.R. Case & Sons proudly offers the Saddlehorn (TB62110 SS) as Tony s knife for Peach Seed Jigged Antique Bone handles feature the traditional Badge shield. The blades are Tru-Sharp surgical steel, with Tony s signature on the master blade. Only 250 knives will be available, with a select quantity offered at each stop VOLUME II

13 Historian s Tour Knife Shirley Boser retired as the Case Historian at the end of 2008, but she will still be joining us at four stops in For her Farewell Tour, Shirley selected the TrapperLock (6154L SS). The Smooth Antique Bone handles are embellished with Historian s Tour artwork, and the Clip blade features Shirley s signature. Total production will be limited to 250 pieces, with a select quantity available at each stop. The knives at each stop will also carry unique artwork. Be sure to take the time to see Shirley, learn some about the incredible history of Case, and congratulate her as she starts this new phase of her life. Artisan s Tour Knife Dedicated, carrying on the tradition of knifemaking handed down for generations, there s no better example of the hard-working American than the Case Artisan. We celebrate their efforts with the Seahorse Whittler (6355WH SS), featuring Smooth Bermuda Green Bone handles, fluted nickel silver bolsters and Tru-Sharp surgical steel blades. Production is limited to 250 knives, with 50 available at five Artisan Tour stops. The knives available at each stop will carry unique artwork. Collector s Tour Knife W.R. Case & Sons is truly blessed to have so many loyal collectors. That s why we wanted the chance to say thank you again, with the return of the Case Collector s Appreciation Tour. Lisa Boser-Miller, Manager of the Case Collectors Club will be making four stops this year, and her knife, a Medium Jack (62087 SS) is sure to be a favorite. The Smooth Chestnut Bone handles are engraved with Collector s Tour artwork, and the Clip blade features Lisa s signature. Total production will be 200 pieces, and the artwork will vary at each of the stops. Chairman of the Board s Tour Knife Chairman of the Board Greg Booth is making one stop on the 2009 Making a Case for America Tour. The Chairman s Knife, a Canoe (62131 SS), features Tru-Sharp surgical steel blades and fluted nickel silver bolsters. The Smooth Mediterranean Blue Bone handle is engraved with Chairman s Knife artwork, and the Spear blade is embellished with Mr. Booth s signature. Production is limited to 100 knives. Tribute to America Tour Knife The American Dream is indeed alive and well. That s something you can see with this Tribute to America Knife, a Smooth Old Red Bone handled Mini CopperLock (61749L SS). A total of 200 knives will be produced this year. Ed Jessup, Case Vice President of Marketing & Sales will be visiting three stops this year with the Tribute to America Knife.

14 June 13 (9 am 1 pm) Jacksboro, TN Hazel s Hairstyles & Stuff (423) Artisans Tour June 13 (9 am 1 pm) Wesson, MS Wesson Ace Hardware (866) Collector Appreciation Tour June 20 (9 am 2 pm) Sevierville, TN Smoky Mountain Knife Works (800) President, Chairman of the Board, Tony Bose, Historian, & Tribute to America Tours June 27 (9 am 1 pm) Weatherford, TX Teskey s Saddle Shop (888) Tony Bose Tour June 27 (9 am 1 pm) Eddyville, KY Shepherd Hills Cutlery (800) Celebrating American Made Event July 11 (9 am 1 pm) Greenwood, DE Willey Knives (302) Celebrating American Made Event July 25 (9 am 1 pm) Holly Springs, MS Booker Hardware (877) Tony Bose Tour July 25 (9 am 1 pm) Huntington, WV General Building Supply (800) Collector Appreciation Tour August 1 (9 am 1 pm) Branson, MO Shepherd Hills Cutlery (800) President Tour August 8 (9 am 1 pm) Buffalo Shoals, NC Buffalo Shoals Hardware (828) Artisans Tour August 22 (9 am 1 pm) Mt. Washington, KY Bluegrass Mountain Knives (888) Collector Appreciation Tour August 29 (9 am 1 pm) Mackinaw City, MI Coffman Hardware (888) Historian Tour September 12 (9 am 4 pm) Lebanon, MO Shepherd Hills Cutlery Celebration (800) Case sponsored event featuring President Tom Arrowsmith (There will not be an event knife at this stop) September 19 (9 am 1 pm) Birch Run, MI Brass World (877) Artisans Tour September 26 (9 am 1 pm) Radcliff, KY Red Hill Cutlery (800) Historian and Tribute to America Tours September 26 (9 am 1 pm) Flowery Branch, GA Oakwood Ace Hardware (770) Celebrating American Made Event October 3 (9 am 1 pm) Parrish, AL Case Knife Outlet (800) Artisans Tour October 17 (9 am 1 pm) Ballground, GA Lawson s Home Center (800) Historian Tour October 24 (9 am 1 pm) Troy, NC Montgomery Farm & Garden (877) Tribute to America Tour & Celebrating American Made Event October 31 (9 am 1 pm) Spurger, TX Texas Knives & Collectibles (800) Artisans Tour November 7 (9 am -1 pm) Richmond, KY Bluegrass Ace Hardware (859) Tony Bose Tour November 14 (9 am 1 pm) Land O Lakes, FL Harvey s Hardware (888) President Tour NOTICE: Times and dates are subject to change Celebrating American Made Event Knives New this year, a few Case Authorized Dealers will be hosting events in which Case personalities will not be attending. In honor of these exclusive events, two knives will be introduced. The Trapper (6254 SS) and Medium Stockman (6318 SS) feature Smooth Natural Bone handles laser engraved with special Case American Made artwork. A limited number of each knife will be available at each stop. These events are identified with a flag icon above. Unless noted in the schedule, there will not be any additional tour knives featured at these stops VOLUME II

15 Use the code below to read a special announcement from Case. Here is how to do so. Solve the math problems by using the grid. Then use the key to find the let ter that matches each answer. Write the letter on the blank provided. Once completed, you ll know that Case is going to reward our Junior members later this year. Stay tuned for more details. KEY: a=7 e=8 i=10 o=9 u=11 y=6 GRID A B 2 4 C D 6 5 W tch th n xt d t n f Th C s A+D A+C A+C A+C B+C B+C B+D B+D A+C A+D A+C C ll ct r f r nf rm t n n B+D A+C B+D B+D B+C B+D A+D B+C B+D B+D A+D sp c l J n r M mb rs nl dr w ng. A+C B+C A+D C+D B+C B+D A+C A+C B+D A+B A+D B+C A Birthday to Remember Junior Club Members look forward to turning the magic age of 12, as they are then allowed to tour the Case factory. Hannah Schultz (Hazel Park, MI) was anticipating her big birthday for several months. Her Dad, Tim, let us in on the secret and folks from Case were ready and waiting to celebrate when she arrived last February to take a tour. Hannah has been collecting Case knives since May of Her favorite color is purple and she enjoys collecting the Peanut, Tiny Trapper, and Tiny Muskrat patterns. Hannah studies in the 6th grade at Macomb Christian Schools in Warren, MI where she is a Great Lakes Scholar, math Olympiad, and past spelling bee champ. Besides learning about Case knives, she enjoys playing the piano, participating in the sports of volleyball and basketball, fishing, and learning about classic cars (her favorite being a 1961 Chevrolet Corvair 770 ). She went on her first Michigan firearms deer hunt last year and is looking forward to hunting this year. Tim credits Larry Montgomery at Case XX Cutlery in Birch Run, MI for introducing them to the Case Collectors Club. We were thrilled to share in Hannah s special birthday celebration. Now, she s counting the days until she turns 16 and can drive her family to Bradford! Amy and Tim Schultz were proud to join their daughter Hannah while celebrating her 12th birthday at the Case factory. Your very own knife The Junior Member Knife for 2009 is a Rogers Jigged Dark Red Bone Small Texas Toothpick ( SS). Don t forget to place your order by July 24th! ANSWER KEY FOR PUZZLE: Watch the next edition of The Case Collector for information on a special Junior Members only drawing. THE CASE COLLECTOR 15

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