Cherry RedBone * CASE XX USA 6265 FOLDING HUNTER 1940-64 Folding Knife REPAIRED

Description: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE CASE XX (1940-1964), 6265 SAB. REPAIRED: BEAUTIFUL CHERRY-RED, Second-Cut RedBone FOLDING HUNTER. Marked “6265 SAB” on back of primary blade. Length = 5 ¼” closed. Has 2-blades (both sharpened; almost full length and width, but clip blade a tad short). Artistic chiseling of grooves over jigged bone called “Indian Trails” (“Worm Grooves”) on both scales. Front and back match in color etc. CASE XX Frame. Shield has a tall-S and Open-C “CASE”. Low pull (left of blade hump). Brass liners. Hairline crack on front, middle pin. Chip opposite that on back, middle pin (was repaired). Main pin replaced with a Phillips screw (why?). Bolsters stamped “JL”. Both blades snap open and closed, but not strongly. FREE SHIPPING. Beautiful color, but several issues (chip repair, pin crack, replaced pin). Made by W.R. CASE & SONS CUTLERY (BRADFORD, PENNSYLVANIA).Vintage CASE Pattern 6265 SAB - Jigged RedBone Folding Hunter pocket knife.Tang stamp is "CASE XX" 1940-1964.This is an early XX era knife with a low-pull, clip blade.Knife is 5-1/4" long (closed) with brass liners.The blade steel is carbon steel.Blades have none of their original mirror finish; patina and surface corrosion.Blades have excellent matchup with the backsprings.Nickel-silver oval, pinned CASE SHIELD.Good snap on each blade; not especially strong, but good.No real left/right play; main blade will move very slightly if you tug on it left/right.Handles are jigged redbone with "Indian Trails"; great color and texture.There is a single crack at the front, middle pin. Pin cracks are VERY common in these knives, because the pins were placed close to the handle margins.There is a repair of a chip on the back, middle pin.Someone replaced the primary pivot pin with a screw. It works fine, but should be replaced.Initials "JL" stamped on the bolsters. Knife was used and sharpened (small amount sharpening loss); primary blade appears just a tad short (see photos).Each blade has some spotting and patina. Blade was not cleaned or buffed, but would benefit from it.This knife is a survivor, has numerous issues (detailed above), but remains a beautiful and functional RedBone Folding Hunter. Great for your hunting bag. Well-made old knife. No box. Props used in these photographs are not included in the sale. I have not cleaned, buffed, or otherwise modified this knife. I do not clean knives, as per request from collectors. See photos for details. No surprises; if I make any mistakes I will refund you. ************ NOTE: FREE SHIPPING in a solid box with tracking information. I only ship in boxes to ensure safe delivery of vintage items. SMOKE-FREE HOME - No smelly knives. You must be 18 years of age to purchase this item. If the item was misrepresented in any way, kindly return it within 3 days of receiving. Returns accepted for full refund, minus shipping costs. Buyer is responsible for shipping costs incurred for returned items (return postage is non-refundable).

Price: 175 USD

Location: Oxford, Mississippi

End Time: 2025-02-14T22:50:58.000Z

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