1970s case xx fishing knife

[Bob62]

found yesterday on the beach it was a foot in a half in the ground. it read junk on my mxt but it was good junk first one i ever found. was using the 6x10dd coil i just got it work's great.

 

[romeo-1]

You're lucky...that's a recent loss. Great shape!

 

[mlayers]

Nice find. It is in great shape. Now you can put it in your tackle box.....Matt

 

[Roland58]

You're lucky...that's a recent loss. Great shape!

You really think it was a recent loss being 1.5' down? If it is all stainless, couldn't it have survived this well? I did notice the "Case" brand insert was gone, it may have oxidized away if not made of stainless.

In any event, cool find. I've only found two knives, so far....one was rusted away and the other is a Swiss Army knife. It is in pretty good shape, still has the toothpick and tweezers in the handle, but, one plastic side is lifted up from a root that grew between it and the knife body.

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

That's a very cool find Bob!
It's in great shape and it's American to boot!
I wonder what was in here . . . maybe the makers name?

Welcome to Tnet!

Dave

 

[Bugsterx2]

Cool knife!

 

[romeo-1]

You're lucky...that's a recent loss. Great shape!

You really think it was a recent loss being 1.5' down? If it is all stainless, couldn't it have survived this well? I did notice the "Case" brand insert was gone, it may have oxidized away if not made of stainless.

In any event, cool find. I've only found two knives, so far....one was rusted away and the other is a Swiss Army knife. It is in pretty good shape, still has the toothpick and tweezers in the handle, but, one plastic side is lifted up from a root that grew between it and the knife body.

Oh yeah...definite recent loss. 18 inches down at a beach isn't much...just shifting sands. I've found dozens of pocket knives and it doesn't take long for stainless to break down in the ground.

 

[Roland58]

You're lucky...that's a recent loss. Great shape!

You really think it was a recent loss being 1.5' down? If it is all stainless, couldn't it have survived this well? I did notice the "Case" brand insert was gone, it may have oxidized away if not made of stainless.

In any event, cool find. I've only found two knives, so far....one was rusted away and the other is a Swiss Army knife. It is in pretty good shape, still has the toothpick and tweezers in the handle, but, one plastic side is lifted up from a root that grew between it and the knife body.

Oh yeah...definite recent loss. 18 inches down at a beach isn't much...just shifting sands. I've found dozens of pocket knives and it doesn't take long for stainless to break down in the ground.

Stainless breaks down quickly in the ground? I figured it would be good for a long time, if not, permanent. The blades of the Swiss Army knife I found were perfect, even though the key ring was almost rusted away. What happens to the stainless....is it oxidation or some sort of other mineral reaction decomposing it? Do you have any pictures of this process?

 

[romeo-1]

You're lucky...that's a recent loss. Great shape!

You really think it was a recent loss being 1.5' down? If it is all stainless, couldn't it have survived this well? I did notice the "Case" brand insert was gone, it may have oxidized away if not made of stainless.

In any event, cool find. I've only found two knives, so far....one was rusted away and the other is a Swiss Army knife. It is in pretty good shape, still has the toothpick and tweezers in the handle, but, one plastic side is lifted up from a root that grew between it and the knife body.

Oh yeah...definite recent loss. 18 inches down at a beach isn't much...just shifting sands. I've found dozens of pocket knives and it doesn't take long for stainless to break down in the ground.

Stainless breaks down quickly in the ground? I figured it would be good for a long time, if not, permanent. The blades of the Swiss Army knife I found were perfect, even though the key ring was almost rusted away. What happens to the stainless....is it oxidation or some sort of other mineral reaction decomposing it? Do you have any pictures of this process?

No, but I've got plenty of pictures of rusty old stainless knives...

 

[Nightowl 280]

That's a very cool find Bob!
It's in great shape and it's American to boot!
I wonder what was in here . . . maybe the makers name?

Welcome to Tnet!

Dave

Fish hook sharpener was in there . Pretty standard on those knifes . I got two like that in my knife box one case and one Kabar but both have hook sharpeners

 

[Bunker]

Love those old knives that are in such great shape, congrats.
Bunker

 

[Roland58]

You're lucky...that's a recent loss. Great shape!

You really think it was a recent loss being 1.5' down? If it is all stainless, couldn't it have survived this well? I did notice the "Case" brand insert was gone, it may have oxidized away if not made of stainless.

In any event, cool find. I've only found two knives, so far....one was rusted away and the other is a Swiss Army knife. It is in pretty good shape, still has the toothpick and tweezers in the handle, but, one plastic side is lifted up from a root that grew between it and the knife body.

Oh yeah...definite recent loss. 18 inches down at a beach isn't much...just shifting sands. I've found dozens of pocket knives and it doesn't take long for stainless to break down in the ground.

Stainless breaks down quickly in the ground? I figured it would be good for a long time, if not, permanent. The blades of the Swiss Army knife I found were perfect, even though the key ring was almost rusted away. What happens to the stainless....is it oxidation or some sort of other mineral reaction decomposing it? Do you have any pictures of this process?

No, but I've got plenty of pictures of rusty old stainless knives...

So, it is oxidation and stainless does rust....whodathunkit? That's what I love about this forum, something learned almost everyday!!

 

[calisdad]

Nice knife. Did they start making that model in 1970? It's sweet but looks like you can buy a new one for $38. My stainless knives show some rust on occasion but have to be exposed to really salty water to do so.

Yours is a keeper for sure.

 

[history hunter]

That's a quality find, congrats!!

 

[Bulldog1948]

Is that a Case XX knife? That's what the markings seem to show in the first pic. That's a great knife to find . It would make my day anyday of the week.
My best Case find was in an old bag of filthy knives that a buddy of mine paid 5 bucks for. He charge me $20 and laughed. Well, i had the last laugh. When cleaned up I pulled a Cataragus knife from the group [ they were the forerunner of the Case Knife Co.] Oh Happy Day
Bulldog 1948

 

[steelheadwill]

That's a very cool find Bob!
It's in great shape and it's American to boot!
I wonder what was in here . . . maybe the makers name?

Welcome to Tnet!

Dave

Nice find
Case makes some fine blades.
Wonder why the insert is gone
Marine environment will rust all but the best grades of 'stainless' steel.
Here's an old 'XX' with carbon blades

 

[spitfire55]

Good knife.