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Considering the knife is over 100 yrs old its very hard to account for any or all of the knifes history. I picked this one up at lowes, to carve peach pits with. Case 18041 bsa half whittler folding pocket knife with dark red jigged bone handle. Case classic blue bone 12 whittler knife factory sample. Engineered from the beginning these hard cases are tough and meant to protect your guns in storage or transport. Buy case cutlery 51415 crimson bone seahorse whittler with trusharp surgical steel blades. Mirror finish stainless wharncliffe, pen, and coping blades. Knife has small crack at front left pin blades have some wear. Up for auction is a case classic factory sample 12 whittler folding knife. Original plain bone handle manual collectible folding knives. For many townies, the seahorse with bright blue scintillating eyes that are solar powered is considered the symbol of mattapoisett.
The first was the copperhead, with wharncliffe blade. Look no further we have one of the largest selections of whittler pocket knives. But im excited about its arrival as its a sleek looking, unusual pattern. Their knife, the wharncliffe whittler, was named after a noble englis patron by the name of lord wharncliffe, case got the name for their knife from the unique shape.
Case xx sawcut chestnut bone damascus steel seahorse. The seahorse whittler, an exclusive knife to case, was introduced in the spring of 2002. These are the top ten brands that are manufacturing whittler pocket knives currently. Buy case xx wr pocket knife 22511 black synthetic seahorse whittler 2355wh ss. New listing 2019 case xx usa 6355wh seahorse whittler knife 3 78 burnt brown bone handles. Case knife outlet, exclusive dealer of case knives. Case got the idea from their forefathers at joseph rodgers and son from sheffield, england. Great prices on case whittler pocket knives, case folding pocket knives, and fixed blade knives. The other day, i was looking for this kind of knife on cases website, and i saw two patterns that interested me. Vintage schrade uncle henry 285uh pro trapper folding. This case seahorse whittler features mirror polished trusharp stainless steel blades and a unique puzzle piece patterned antique bone handle with nickel. This case half whittler pocket knife is part of the burnt indigo family.
Case cutlery 51415 crimson bone seahorse whittler with tru. I suspect if you measured the two theyd be real close in every way. Case halloween orange bone seahorse whittler 8789 knife. The smoothness and the handle color remind me of an iced cold orange cream soda, or an orange creamsicle on a hot summer day. Case seahorse whittler knife with wharncliffe, pen, and coping blades. From multiple handgun cases for the range to custom foam to store your ar 15 rifle, seahorse offers a variety of gun cases to fit your needs. Now i kick myself in the butt because id like to have it back.
The intricate detail adds depth, while neutral tones bleed and blend together. Vintage stag is a natural material and will vary in appearance. After the deadline, no additional orders can be taken as case will make only as many as they have orders for. Get the best deals on case seahorse whittler when you shop the largest online selection at. Case copperlock history introduced in 1997 by shirley boser when we started working on the design of the copperlock, our sales manager at that time, dick kearney, had requested tom hart, our designer, to design a single bladed lock trapper. Case damascus sawcut chestnut bone seahorse whittler 4. Someone more versed in the history of case could likely tell you when the wharncliffe was adopted in american knives, but case did eventually adopt the blade design. For an authentic, americanmade work of art, nothing compares to a case pocket knife, or hunting knife. The blade material is 440a stainless steel with mirror polished finish. Elegant beach botanical seahorse blue iphone 87 case. Seahorsese920waterproofprotectiveequipmentcasewheels. Some patterns although hard to find now, can be identified by the pattern number on the blade.
This beautiful case xx chestnut bone seahorse whittler is handcrafted in the u. It offers a surprisingly high performance folder that can take on pretty much any other knife, regardless of price range, in its intended function. Seahorse watertight protective equipment cases store. I kindly asked if they could send along a selection of pocket knives for me to photograph and write about, saying i would send them back after i was done. This will keep your whittler blades moving properly and will help prevent rusting. Medium waterproof protective cases seahorse watertight. Damascus sawcut chestnut bone seahorse whittler 6355wh dam case knives the damascus sawcut chest bone family is an elegant series of traditional folding knives. The case seahorse, on the other hand snaps like the lid on a sherman tank. Case xx mammoth ivory seahorse whittler knife 1250. The half whittler is a doublehinged pattern based off the pen knife and was designed as the name intended.
Case seahorse whittler i like the kershaw doublecross as modified by rick. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Eventually the pattern was picked up by companies like case. Case cutlery sway back gent red bone pocket knife amazon gp knives. Mar 02, 2018 case seahorse whittler, red jigged bone handle, wharncliffe, pen and coping blades.
I especially drool over those nice smooth schrades and winchesters with those nice spear blades. Their knife, the wharncliffe whittler, was named after a noble englis patron by the name of lord wharncliffe, case got the name for their knife from the unique shape of the handle which is. Case brothers 6355wh ss seahorse whittler 2003 chestnut bone mint knife 05252 xx. Although it is an informational text, there is a life story going along while the reader learns. It is much less substantial and a thinner knife than a normal case whittler. The case seahorse whittler in black g10 is the perfect example of that evolution in materials and blade design. Buy case cutlery 199 xx vault seahorse whittler saw cut jigged antique bone handle. Seahorse whittler 11758 6355wh ss case knives limited xx edition series xxxiii brown bone. A few years after writing this article, a publisher reached out to me and asked for a book on the subject of pocket knives. It is like a circle story in the way that it starts with a baby seahorse and ends with a baby seahorse.
I love the traditional whittler spineback or cigar, but it doesnt seem like theres too much of them around anymore. They are deployed via the nail nick using one or two hands. Case knives still remain the most treasured and sought after by users and collectors alike. Moore maker has a nice spineback, but theyre on the expensive side. Edition whittler set of 3 knivesmint wards knife company welcome to wards knife co. You can order this knife up until the deadline case sets for orders. Research publications a comprehensive database of project seahorse research. Great prices on case whittler pocket knives, lock blade pocket knives, limited edition knives, and knife sharpeners. Since 1997, weve been manufacturing hard, waterproof protective cases. Listed below are direct link to brand pages on knife country usa. Oct 28, 2014 case cutlery sway back gent red bone pocket knife amazon gp knives. Dec 16, 2014 the case seahorse whittler in black g10 is the perfect example of that evolution in materials and blade design. Using only high quality materials, every case xx knife displays durability and personality. Case s 125th anniversary commemorative is no exception.
When i think of the perfect gentleman knife, the sway back is exactly what i picture. Cases 125th anniversary commemorative is no exception. All cases are designed to be waterproof ip67 or better, certified mil std 810f, either are airtight or have automatic pressure release. Well i always wind up with a spare, so i got another, with a different handle. Get the best deals on case xx plain vintage knives with 3 blades when you shop the largest online selection at. This book is the perfect gift for fathers day or manly birthdays. The first was the copperhead, with wharncliffe blade, and the second was the seahorse whittler. What brands are manufacturing whittler pocket knives. Utilizing the strong and beautiful damascus, the blades are artistic yet functional. Jan 16, 2018 the pattern rose in popularity in the late 1800s and the knives were exported to america. The sheepfoot can be modified a bit to make it even better.
Find great deals on ebay for whittler and congress knife. New items have been added in the last 14 days new items have been added in the last 15 30 days. The seahorse whittler does so with a sense of style that is unreservedly case. Amounts shown in italicized text are for items listed in currency other than canadian dollars and are approximate conversions to canadian dollars based upon bloombergs conversion rates. To my surprise, they agreed, and praised the article once it was complete plus i got to hang onto a pristine seahorse whittler, mentioned in the book. Case seahorse whittler, red jigged bone handle, wharncliffe, pen and coping blades. Seahorse whittler prime vintage stag new graham knives.
Overall, not the quality of finish of a seahorse whittler or other case made knives. Seahorsese520mediumhardprotectivewaterproofshipping. May 08, 2009 that was my first case seahorse whittler. Case knives built with integrity for people of integrity. Get the best deals on original plain bone handle manual collectible folding. Seahorses is a great book for children to learn about the life cycle of seahorses. This case brothers classic has a thin centre brass liner that tapers down. Case xx 6355wh seahorse whittler knife, 2019 smooth grey bone handles, 10391. Great prices on whittler pocket knives, folders, lock blade pocket knives, limited edition knives, and knife sharpeners. Shop case knives, accessories, apparel, and knife cases. Case kiwi green sawcut jigged bone seahorse whittler case kiwi green.
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If you gotta have a case, probably the best knife they make for whittling is the medium stockman with cv blades. The seahorse panel kits are used when specific equipment needs to be kept protected even when the case is open. History of the wharncliffe blade design knife depot. Ive been the same route captain bandaid went with the seahorse and wasnt really pleased either. Case i355wh ss seahorse whittler knife mammoth ivory 3 dot 2007 mint.
Although case has been around for a long time, they arent the only ones to produce the familiar style of pocket knives. Out of the entire case catalog, no knife stands out to me quite as much as the seahorse whittler. From 2002 here is a case xx ss seahorse whittler pattern knife that has not been used, carried, or sharpened. I dont mind case stainless, its ok for pocketknife tasks but seeing some older examples or geman ones would be nice too. Below is a complete list of case pattern numbers, past and current. New and never been used or resharpened, this gorgeous knife is 4 inches long foldedclosed and weighs approximately 2. From micro cases to large rolling cases, we offer various sizes, configurations and accessories to protect and secure your valuables from impact and damage. Its diminutive size, and clean, refined styling make it one of my favourite traditional knives, if judged purely on aesthetic appeal. The guys guide to pocket knives book signed copy wolf. Case cutlery 199 xx vault seahorse whittler saw cut jigged. Case whittlers of all types all about pocket knives. Whittler knives for sale smkw smoky mountain knife works. Case xx plain vintage knives with 3 blades for sale ebay. The blade tang is marked with the longtail case, tested xx 19 usa 92.