The Case Dating System is a method for identifying the year a knife was manufactured. The dating symbols are found on the tang stamps at the base of the blade. In 1970, Case added ten dots beneath the “U.S.A” on all knife tangs. Each year a dot was removed. In 1980, the same dating system was used.

What kind of case knife do I have?

You can find the Case knife pattern number stamped on the tang of your knifes blade. This number tells you exactly what kind of knife you have. The first number indicates the type of material used to make the handle. The second digit gives the number of blades.

What is special about Case knives?

Whats unique about Case knives is that they stamp each blade with a special tang marking that can be used to identify the knife and production date. This is of great appeal to collectors and hobbyists and Case boasts the largest knife collecting association in the world with almost 20,000 members.

Why are Case Knives so good?

Case has a staggering selection of pocket knives, each available in a variety of sizes, patterns and materials for both the blade and handle. It really is an excellent pocket knife design and give its popularity it can be had in a large variety of handle colors, materials and designs.