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I think over the years there have been so many knife sites and info sites, that I have read from page to page...that never get passed on to others and you end up having to surf to find them later..So I thought a special area earmarked just for those would be great...Since I am an avid Case collector and collector of the coke bottle shaped knives of all brands, there will be those links that interest me.

I hope to see the sharing of other members favorite info links so we can all have fast clicks to the world Library of Knives.

Sue

I found this one today similiar to others I have read but a simplified quick overview of the Case family history

http://www.wrcase.com/interactive/timeline/index.html?keepThis=true...

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Permalink Reply by Sue OldsWidow on February 11, 2012 at 8:24

Many of knife sellers have excellent Info too...even if you don't intend to buy, they have

done some of the research, so quick reference is available to us.

http://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/wr_case/patterns_alphabetically...

Permalink Reply by Sue OldsWidow on February 11, 2012 at 8:32

C. Platts & sons Cutlery

http://jfgvictoryverlag.com/eldred/platts.html

I love the pics of the old factory's too !

Permalink Reply by Sue OldsWidow on February 11, 2012 at 8:35

The Knife makers who went west....

http://www.smethporthistory.org/eldred/platts/plattsbook.html

Permalink Reply by Robert Burris on February 11, 2012 at 8:49

Thanks Miss Sue, I'm always on the hunt for a Moose knife.

Permalink Reply by Sue OldsWidow on February 11, 2012 at 9:05

I have obtained quite a few books about knives and car topics, jewelry from This fellow over the years , I enjoy the price and also variety available...all transactions have been 5 star.

http://edwardrhamilton.com/

Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on February 22, 2012 at 18:48

Sue,

Can I say thank you about 100 times for this info? I have always wanted to read the knife makers who went west but have never found a copy for less than 150.00. That link is just awesome. So how about it, anyone else have some sites to share?

Permalink Reply by Sue OldsWidow on February 22, 2012 at 18:57

Thanks jan...

I am also interested in the Kinfolks brand, due to its history with the Case Family and Champlin family..here is a link i found on them.

http://www.kinfolksinc.com/story/casemen.htm

Jan Carter said:

Sue,

Can I say thank you about 100 times for this info? I have always wanted to read the knife makers who went west but have never found a copy for less than 150.00. That link is just awesome. So how about it, anyone else have some sites to share?

Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on February 22, 2012 at 19:50

More interesting info from our friend Sue. Just read this and it is facinating

Olin Mathieson Chemical Corp. v. Western States Cutlery and Manufacturing Co.

UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS TENTH CIRCUIT

http://ok.findacase.com/research/wfrmDocViewer.aspx/xq/fac.19551112...

Permalink Reply by Sue OldsWidow on February 25, 2012 at 14:09

INPUT INPUT....................................

http://www.collectors-of-camillus.us/History/Camillus%20History.pdf

http://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/queen/index.php

Permalink Reply by Sue OldsWidow on February 25, 2012 at 14:14

Founded in 1844 by Alexander Hamilton Holley and George Merwin as Holley and Merwin, the Company claimed to be the oldest manufacturer of pocket cutlery in the United States. The company name was later changed to Holley & Company. In 1854, it was incorporated as the Holley Manufacturing Company.

The Holley Manufacturing Company of Lakeville (Salisbury), Connecticut, produced pocket cutlery and related products, from 1844 until 1946. Holley Manufacturing Company’s sales and production declined after 1933 and the firm was dissolved in 1946.

Interestingly, this Holley catalog from 1915 states the firm was in its 72nd year (1843).

Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on February 25, 2012 at 14:16

This is also a great article with some very interesting info

http://www.worldknives.com/info/knife-history-documentary-the-solin...

Permalink Reply by Sue OldsWidow on February 25, 2012 at 14:20

ULSTER/SCHRADE

http://www.collectors-of-schrades-r.us/articles/Ulster.pdf

http://oldwalkandtalkknives.com/ulster-knife-company.html