Seeing a couple others show up yesterday inspired me to put this in the pocket today.

Here’s one that deserves a little time in the spotlight.
An extraordinary early Case XX 6250 Sunfish, believed to date to 1940–1949, bearing the CASE XX tang stamp without a pattern number. Acquired from a private collection, with a single collector-owner preceding me.
What makes this particular example so special is the remarkable preservation of its original character. Both blades retain what appear to be their factory edges, with exceptionally full profiles and that unmistakable gator-strength walk and talk these old Sunfish are famous for.
But the bone is the real showstopper.
The show side carries a gorgeous red-honey coloration, transitioning from warm golden amber into deep reddish-brown jigging. The pile side displays a richer, more saturated red, with remarkable depth and contrast. Most impressive is the virtually uninterrupted topography of the jigged bone, retaining the pronounced peaks, valleys, and intricate character that make these early Case handles so desirable.
The combination of blade preservation, mechanical strength, deeply figured bone, and nearly eight decades of history makes this an exceptional survivor.
For me, this is what collecting vintage Case knives is all about. Not simply finding an uncommon pattern, but finding an example that still displays so much of the craftsmanship and character that made these knives legendary.
A genuine grail piece, and one I’m exceptionally proud to have in my collection.

Shot on my iPhone in diffused, outdoor evening light.

Really enjoying how well build this one is.

Vintage Queen Jack Knife for today

Took years but I finally landed a 44 in brass and cocobolo! It’s been cared for properly while used respectfully and in my pocket it went.

Kizer Sheepdog 2.9 Elmax 💪🏻, Red synthetic "American workman" Sod Buster Jr carbon steel 🥾, handsome brown corduroy Beard & Owl slip 🦉, Zippo with bit safe insert 🪛

Tracked down a #66 calf roper. Been after one for a while!

Found this Case last minute on auction and grabbed it for less than $20 shipped. Last owner did not take care of it so it was a fun lil project when I got it.

Swayback Jack slipjoint

Bakers forge cumai blade, 1084 spring, Titanium liners, copper bolsters and shield with black paper micarta scales.

Thanks for looking, please let me know what you think.

**books are open**

Have a knife day

Got this as a gift from my lovely girlfriend ❤️ Fully handmade,new gem of my collection 🙏🏻

It can be taken apart,also this was viewed as a "status symbol" among shepherds in the past,this one features:

- nickel silver bolsters

- bull horn panels

- nickel silver bull and sun disc inlays

These turned out excellent. Been using the blue India jigged bone the past six days and was planning on trying to keep the antique yellow jigged bone pristine but.. I can’t help myself. Awesome run, excellent users. Some of my recent GECs have been hit or miss but these ones are both damn near perfect.

Taylors Eye Witness Barlow Model 100

and Joseph Rodgers Lambsfoot.

First impression for both was pretty good. The Joseph Rodgers needed a good strop at first, now both cut well. With a blade length of 5,5cm (or 2.2 inches) they both are small knives. Handy for most everyday tasks, compact enough to drop in your pocket and forget about it until you need it.

As my first knives from sheffield they make me check out other makers and models from england. Good stuff.