William Russell Case6496GrandDaddy BarlowChestnut

From the Case cutlery company comes this commemorative knife, the 6496 William Russell Case Grand daddy Barlow knife. The benefit of a Barlow knife is the huge tear drop shaped handle that offers comfort and grip. Barlow knives were probably created originally in England in 1670 and then the idea was exported to the United States and developed further.

In 1785 John Russell manufactured Barlow knives for the American market and things have gone on since then. William Russell Case was the father of the Case founders, and became a pioneer of these knives and American cutlery. This knife was made to pay tribute the the 160th anniversary of his birth.

The handle of this knife is made from jigged Chestnut colored bone, pinned and nailed to the frame, and is the married up to a finely polished Nickel Silver polished bolster that surrounds the pivot for the blade.

The long Clip blade is a special blade, and pays tribute with an etching of William Russell Case and his picture. It is made from Tru-sharp surgical stainless steel so it enjoys being incredibly sharp. The pattern number for this knife is 6143 SS. It weighs a solid 4.3oz and measures 5 inches when closed. Care to pay your own tribute to the success of this amazing company?