2 Tiny Marks on Old Case Knives That Secretly Reveal Their Age (You Might Own One)

Before I look up the price of an inherited Case knife, I start by reading the two marks on the blade tang. In this video, I show you how I use the pattern number and tang stamp to identify what a knife was built from, how many blades it has, its pattern, and roughly when it left the factory. I’ll walk you through how I: • Find and read the tang marks • Decode pattern numbers, letters, and variations • Recognize the limits of pattern codes • Date a knife without falling for common mistakes • Make accurate comparisons and create an identification record • Search using details that lead to better results Keep your knife nearby, grab a good lamp, and follow along before you search for a value. Chapters 0:00 Two marks reveal the knife 0:58 Find the tang marks 2:03 Decode the pattern number 3:19 Read letters and variations 3:56 Know the pattern code limits 6:27 Date the tang stamp 7:31 Avoid common dating mistakes 9:06 Make accurate knife comparisons 9:59 Create an identification record 11:13 Search with better details #CaseKnives #PocketKnives #KnifeIdentification #VintageKnives #KnifeCollecting This video is general information to help you identify traditional pocket knives. It is not an appraisal or legal advice. For value, take the knife to a reputable knife dealer or appraiser who can hold it. The research behind every video is real, and every identification claim is sourced. SOURCES AND FURTHER READING MANUFACTURER W.R. Case & Sons Knowledge Base: How to Identify Knife Patterns. The pattern code system, straight from Case. https://kb.caseknives.com/how-to-identify-... W.R. Case & Sons Knowledge Base: Dot Dating. Case's official tang stamp chart by decade. https://kb.caseknives.com/dot-dating COLLECTOR REFERENCES All About Pocket Knives: Case Pocket Knife Age Identification. Tang stamps by era, with notes on their limits. https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/catal... All About Pocket Knives: Case Knife Handle Materials. The handle material code for each first digit. https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/catal... All About Pocket Knives: Case's Knife Numbering System. Extra zeros, letter codes and blade abbreviations. https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/catal... #CaseKnives #TangStamp #PocketKnife #KnifeCollecting #CalWhitaker