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This thread is kind of about a Case knife, a Winchester and the spirit that pervades this forum and the larger community of knife collectors that gather hereabouts as well as at shows.
While at the Blade Show a week or so back, I had the good fortune of spending time with several friends from the forum, one of whom was our own redoubtable Waynorth. Charlie, as you all know has a collection that is beyond enviable and has forgotten more about vintage knives than I'll ever hope to know. As a result, you can understand why it was so much fun to walk the aisles of the show examining a variety of knives that are so many pieces of our history.
With Charlie's acumen to assist me, I was fortunate to purchase a very nice old Winchester (model 2923) double-end Premium Jack. (Circa 1919-1940)
I liked the pattern so much due to its being built on a stockman frame but with only one backspring. Thin and light, yet featuring enough knife for most any task, the knife is eminently pocketable. (And sharp as all get out.)
Some months ago, forum member Slade (Zip7) had introduced me to the Case 06247 (also known as 06247PEN) pattern which is very similar to the Winchester Premium Jack in that it offers a double-end knife in a stockman frame with just the one backspring. I decided I needed to get my hands on one.
I sent an email off to Charlie to ask if he had any of the 06247's in his collection and while awaiting his reply over the weekend I placed a bid on a couple on ebay. Won one, lost one. (The one I did win should be enroute shortly.)
Anyway, Charlie being who he is...Mr. French,...I mean Santa, well I guess I mean Waynorth, decided to generously and unilaterally send one of these wonderful knives from "waynorth" to "mid-south" and his unexpected and very much appreciated gift arrived today.
All of which once again goes toward proving that as much as it's about the knives, it's even more about the people. Charlie, I'm touched and honored to have you as a friend (and guide).
What follows are images of the 1980 10 Dot 06247PEN followed by some images of the knife alongside the aforementioned Winchester for comparison purposes. The Case knife is 3 7/8" and 2.25 oz. The Winchester 4" and 2 oz.
While at the Blade Show a week or so back, I had the good fortune of spending time with several friends from the forum, one of whom was our own redoubtable Waynorth. Charlie, as you all know has a collection that is beyond enviable and has forgotten more about vintage knives than I'll ever hope to know. As a result, you can understand why it was so much fun to walk the aisles of the show examining a variety of knives that are so many pieces of our history.
With Charlie's acumen to assist me, I was fortunate to purchase a very nice old Winchester (model 2923) double-end Premium Jack. (Circa 1919-1940)
I liked the pattern so much due to its being built on a stockman frame but with only one backspring. Thin and light, yet featuring enough knife for most any task, the knife is eminently pocketable. (And sharp as all get out.)
Some months ago, forum member Slade (Zip7) had introduced me to the Case 06247 (also known as 06247PEN) pattern which is very similar to the Winchester Premium Jack in that it offers a double-end knife in a stockman frame with just the one backspring. I decided I needed to get my hands on one.
I sent an email off to Charlie to ask if he had any of the 06247's in his collection and while awaiting his reply over the weekend I placed a bid on a couple on ebay. Won one, lost one. (The one I did win should be enroute shortly.)
Anyway, Charlie being who he is...Mr. French,...I mean Santa, well I guess I mean Waynorth, decided to generously and unilaterally send one of these wonderful knives from "waynorth" to "mid-south" and his unexpected and very much appreciated gift arrived today.
All of which once again goes toward proving that as much as it's about the knives, it's even more about the people. Charlie, I'm touched and honored to have you as a friend (and guide).
What follows are images of the 1980 10 Dot 06247PEN followed by some images of the knife alongside the aforementioned Winchester for comparison purposes. The Case knife is 3 7/8" and 2.25 oz. The Winchester 4" and 2 oz.
