In this video I clean up an old Case knife. Getcha some popcorn and a ice cold soda, pop, coke…or the Lord’s drink (Dr Pepper) and hang out for a while.
I find myself not skipping through your vids like I do most others. I just like hanging out and letting you make up words and shine some light on this hobby. You even made me open my Flitz paste I had laying around and OMG my bolsters are glam now. What you did to that old knife just makes me happy. Appreciation and love for a good old thing. Thanks.
I let out an audible "Oh Yeah!" when the blade snapped after you oiled it...the SNAP is BACK! That knife came out real nice. It's so rewarding bringing an old tool back to life. For rusty blade wells, I use a few drops of brake cleaner, and then scrub around in there with a Sandit stick. It's like a steel wool Q-Tip. You can get a pack of them (with 120/180 & 400/800 grit sticks) for under $20. Love your varied grit sanding block...that's some Richter genius right thurrr 😀
It came out real good It will make you a nice little dropper. Someone mentioned using brake cleaner HA HA it reminded me of when I was a kid i was cleaning up an old Uncle Henry. I was so dumb! I soaked it down with Carburetor Cleaner one morning when I came back home from School and it had melted the Stagalon handles oh Good Lord A lesson earned is a lesson learned I reckon. So I never forgot it probably 55 yrs. ago Thanks Brother for sharing
Good looking small sepentine frame pen knife, pre 70, both blades operate on the single spring, a walk through my memories, nice to see the next generation on their traditional journey
The shields on Case Delrin knives were changed during 1974, removing the inner oval, and this knife has that shield. But if there are no “dots” under the U.S.A. on the tang stamp, it suggests 1965-69. I am guessing this is a late 70’s knife, Delrin shield, and the dots are hidden or nearly hidden under the pivot bolster. I have a couple of 70’s Delrin knives that have this condition. Variation in the stamping of the tang sometimes put the dots too close to the pivot and even hidden by the pivot.
I find a little piece of 0000 steel wool and a popsicle stick (the end cut into a blunt point) useful to getting the inside blade channel of the knife clean. It is easy to rub the steel wool back and forth, for what it's worth.
I picked up two old Case knives one from about 1980 it’s stainless the other not dated yet but same era more or less both stockman’s one mediums one small they have lots of life left need cleaning
Is there a specific mineral oil and can you soak any knife ? Exactly what does that do. I have a few knifes I would like to clean up. Does the handle material matter?
Great video, i love the strop idea. I will have to locate someone of the sponge sandpaper. I have always had luck cleaning inside the liners with 0000 steel wool.
This knife dates 1965 to 1969. Usa made knife makers put the country of origin on there knives starting 1965. Before that they were Case XX only that dates 1940 to 1964. The dot system began in 1970 it was a Case XX Usa ten dot.
@@richterknives have you noticed that Case is putting the XX on the shield of certain knives. My new 6254 has an XX underneath the Case logo on the shield. My new 6344 does not. It is probably because they have different size shields with the 6254 being larger. Most of my knives are Old Timer or Uncle Henry knives. Case are or much higher quality then Old Timer knives.
The 6 will also denote brown delrin. The lack of an oval around the Case on the shield also suggests delrin. I suspect the dots are under the bolster. My guess is that this knife was made in the late 70s.
@@eric_in_florida It is personal preference. I'll grant you that. At the same time, most knife blades pre 1950 was made of high carbon steels. Patinas were just oxygen reacting with the carbon. Patinas helped protect against rust. I collect things. Knives, to me are a very undervalued item. I like vintage slip joints as investments.
I find myself not skipping through your vids like I do most others. I just like hanging out and letting you make up words and shine some light on this hobby. You even made me open my Flitz paste I had laying around and OMG my bolsters are glam now. What you did to that old knife just makes me happy. Appreciation and love for a good old thing. Thanks.
Love this!! 🤣
I let out an audible "Oh Yeah!" when the blade snapped after you oiled it...the SNAP is BACK! That knife came out real nice. It's so rewarding bringing an old tool back to life. For rusty blade wells, I use a few drops of brake cleaner, and then scrub around in there with a Sandit stick. It's like a steel wool Q-Tip. You can get a pack of them (with 120/180 & 400/800 grit sticks) for under $20. Love your varied grit sanding block...that's some Richter genius right thurrr 😀
sweet! Thanks for tips bud 👍👍
Good details like a crisp walk & talk, patina, half stops, tight fit and finish - can certainly please knife nuts like me
Awesome video! Nothing like making a knife walk and talk again.
Thanks! Agreed
It came out real good It will make you a nice little dropper. Someone mentioned using brake cleaner HA HA it reminded me of when I was a kid i was cleaning up an old Uncle Henry. I was so dumb! I soaked it down with Carburetor Cleaner one morning when I came back home from School and it had melted the Stagalon handles oh Good Lord A lesson earned is a lesson learned I reckon. So I never forgot it probably 55 yrs. ago Thanks Brother for sharing
I’ve done stuff like that too! 🤣 live and learn lol
Good looking small sepentine frame pen knife, pre 70, both blades operate on the single spring, a walk through my memories, nice to see the next generation on their traditional journey
Thanks for watching and for the feedback!
The shields on Case Delrin knives were changed during 1974, removing the inner oval, and this knife has that shield. But if there are no “dots” under the U.S.A. on the tang stamp, it suggests 1965-69. I am guessing this is a late 70’s knife, Delrin shield, and the dots are hidden or nearly hidden under the pivot bolster. I have a couple of 70’s Delrin knives that have this condition. Variation in the stamping of the tang sometimes put the dots too close to the pivot and even hidden by the pivot.
Love the insight. Thanks buddy
Probably 1960’s,my experience with delrin vs bone is that bone has a grain and you can kinda look inside bone similar to opaque glass
Very nice! Always wonderful to bring an old knife back to life. Great video 👍
It’s pretty fun
Nice lil pen knife i love case knives
Thanks bro!
I find a little piece of 0000 steel wool and a popsicle stick (the end cut into a blunt point) useful to getting the inside blade channel of the knife clean. It is easy to rub the steel wool back and forth, for what it's worth.
Good idear
Nice knife I just love that era
Same here! Thanks!
A little dab of grinding compound on that stiff blade joint will polish and smooth it up.
@@jamesrogers8880 thanks for the tip
Great job cleaning up that knife! It’s always good to give more life to a good knife.
Thanks bud
A CRISP, sharp walk & talk...its the little things in life that make u smile sometimes...am I right ? Or am I damn right ?
I sure love me a good walk and talk
I think you did a good job cleaning that knife up. The old knives are cool.
Thanks
Nice job on that one, buddy. Looks great!!
Thanks!
Can't wait for this man🍿🍿🤜🏼
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Welcome
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Soak it in mineral oil and the delrin scales will pop and it will certainly be well oiled.
Thanks for the tip
That came out real nice
Thanks. Can’t wait to sharpen it
I picked up two old Case knives one from about 1980 it’s stainless the other not dated yet but same era more or less both stockman’s one mediums one small they have lots of life left need cleaning
Fun projects!
Very nice job
Thanks!
I like to get oil between the spring and the brass liners. That spring is a moving part too.
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Finally!!!!!❤
Right! Lol
I’ve got a pen just like this one bought when I was 10 and would be the year of 1972
Thanks for the feedback Rodney
Drop in in mineral oil overnight then take the dremmel to it but it looks great nice little pen blade brother 😊
Thanks for the tips buddy
@@richterknives lol 😂
Is there a specific mineral oil and can you soak any knife ? Exactly what does that do. I have a few knifes I would like to clean up. Does the handle material matter?
Great video, i love the strop idea. I will have to locate someone of the sponge sandpaper.
I have always had luck cleaning inside the liners with 0000 steel wool.
Thanks!
Thats before 1970 which was when they started the dating system. Awesome knife and thats Chesnut Bone I would say
Appreciate that William
Your right William pre 1970,chestnut bone I got the same knife.
To be honest I liked it as it was BUT it really looks Great now! I'd love to own it.
👍 it’s a cool little knife
1940-64 if it has case xx and nothing elese on the blade , if it has usa its 65-69 , if it has dots , 70,s .
‘ppreciate that 👊
This knife dates 1965 to 1969. Usa made knife makers put the country of origin on there knives starting 1965. Before that they were Case XX only that dates 1940 to 1964. The dot system began in 1970 it was a Case XX Usa ten dot.
You got it!
It's mid seventies. You can't see the dots below the USA on the main blade. No circle around the word case on the handle emblem means it's not bone.
Great 👍 Ppreciate the info!
Nice job on that knife. If OSHA was there, you would have to wear a helmet with face shield, hearing protection and a life preserver.
Good thing no OSHA fellers were around 🤣
Richter your the man!!!!!! But you can’t turn a wrench lol 😂
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Great job love that Case paste! That pocket worn looks great! I have a few Sod Busters on my channel! If would like to give it a look!
Heck yeah
That knife will make a fine Gent's knife ( after it's cleaned up and sharpened )
Oh yeah
Might be a half Whittler,cool little knife
Thanks!!
If there’s no dots under the trademark tang stamp, then it’s a 65-69.
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Get some pipe cleaners. They’ll work well inside that knife.
Thanks!
I have a new 6344, middle stockman. So a 6244 is the same pattern with two blades.
Yup!
@@richterknives have you noticed that Case is putting the XX on the shield of certain knives. My new 6254 has an XX underneath the Case logo on the shield. My new 6344 does not. It is probably because they have different size shields with the 6254 being larger. Most of my knives are Old Timer or Uncle Henry knives. Case are or much higher quality then Old Timer knives.
that cat is good and skinned
Yup
I bet it'd open a oack of peanuts with the best of em !!!!
Absolutely 👍
It is a 65-69 year.
Thanks!
Ive never seen squishy or spongy sandpaper. What is it called??
Squishy sandpaper….naw!🤣J/k I’m not sure. I wish I could remember. You can find it at Walmart in the auto section
@@richterknives Lol. Sweet!! Thank you. I'll give it a shot
"Sanding blocks" basically foam bricks with sandpaper glued to both sides.
I have the same knife with a bad blade......
Cool!
Hey man!
I want to give you my knife for restoration from India
How can I deliver it to you
Is it possible!?
I appreciate that but I’ve got way too many projects bud. Thanks
You know what I’m sayin!!!!! 😮lol hahahahababahah
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The number indicates bone covers.
Thank you!
The 6 will also denote brown delrin. The lack of an oval around the Case on the shield also suggests delrin. I suspect the dots are under the bolster. My guess is that this knife was made in the late 70s.
Don't clean knives old knives. Get rid of the rust, but never clean them i.e., get rid of the patina.
That's strictly personal preference. It's not a coin from the 1800's, it's pocket knife someone is going to use.
@@eric_in_florida It is personal preference. I'll grant you that. At the same time, most knife blades pre 1950 was made of high carbon steels. Patinas were just oxygen reacting with the carbon. Patinas helped protect against rust.
I collect things. Knives, to me are a very undervalued item. I like vintage slip joints as investments.
65 to 69
Yessir
Hey brother, It’s a 1965-1969 based on the tang stamp. I’ll post the tang chart on IG and tag you
Ppreciate ya