OR Summer 2021 – Case Knives

by Brian Mullin on August 13, 2021

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Marilla and Kinzua Knives

Case Knives showed their innovative and stunning Marilla Knife, which felt great in hand and offered a center inlay grip and a drop point blade. I drolled over the Marilla; it was a gorgeous piece of art with high functionality.  The Kinzua is another modern knife with a tanto blade. Lastly, they had the wild-looking Astronaut M-1 Knife that commemorates the 50th anniversary of the moon landing.

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Marilla Knife

The Marilla marks a modern chapter for Case knives. This new one-handed opening knife features a 35VN stainless steel drop point blade with a stonewashed satin finish. The knife handle is made of durable, lightweight anodized aluminum and a textured black G-10 center inlay for a reliable grip. Its flipper design offers quick and reliable deployment with a simple flip of your index finger and snaps open on a ball bearing pivot. The frame locking mechanism secures the blade in position when fully opened. A reversible deep-carry steel pocket clip allows for a comfortable and versatile pocket carrying experience. The Marilla name is shared with a local spring that’s been a favorite spot for locals to explore, and the knife is part of the first collection of Modern Everyday Carry knives to be made in our Bradford, PA factory.

  • Satin Finished S35VN Steel blades; Lightweight Red Anodized Aluminum Handle with Spine Gimping
  • One-hand opening frame locking Drop Point blade
  • Reversible deep-carry steel pocket clip
  • Length: 4.75 inches closed and 3.6 ounces
  • Limited lifetime warranty

 

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Kinzua Knife

The Kinzua is a modern chapter in the story of Case knives. This new one-handed opening knife features an S35VN tanto blade with a stonewashed satin finish. The knife handle is made of durable, lightweight anodized aluminum with a triple-faceted face. Its flipper design offers quick and reliable deployment with a simple flip of your index finger and snaps open on a ball bearing pivot. The frame locking mechanism secures the blade in position when fully opened. A reversible deep-carry steel pocket clip allows for a comfortable and versatile pocket carrying experience. The Kinzua name is inspired by a scenic stretch of forest in the Allegheny region. The knife is a part of the first collection of Modern Everyday Carry knives to be crafted in our Bradford, PA factory.

  • Satin Finished S35VN Steel blades; Lightweight Black Anodized Aluminum Handle with Spine Gimping
  • One-hand opening frame locking Tanto blade
  • Reversible deep-carry steel pocket clip
  • Length: 4.75 inches closed and 3.4 ounces
  • Limited lifetime warranty

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Astronaut M-1 Knife

In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of man’s first steps on the Moon, Case proudly presents this Case Astronaut M-1 Knife. This re-creation pays homage to the original made for NASA’s Gemini and Apollo missions program that ultimately traveled through the sea of tranquility to the Moon a total of nine times! This commemorative carries a Smooth White Synthetic handle, an Embellished As-Ground High Carbon Machete Blade, and Consecutive Serialization. It comes packaged in a two-piece presentation box. It is made in Bradford, PA, the USA, from domestic and imported materials.

  • Embellished As-ground High Carbon Stainless Steel Fixed blade; Consecutive Serialization
  • Machete blade
  • Smooth White Synthetic Handle
  • Overall Length: 17 inches, Blade Length: 11.75 inches, and 7.5 ounces
  • Limited lifetime warranty

 

About Case

Case’s rich history began in 1889 when four brothers – William Russell (W.R.), Jean, John, and Andrew Case (a.k.a. “The Case Brothers”) began fashioning knives and selling them along a wagon trail in upstate New York. W.R.’s son, John Russell (Russ) Case, a former salesman for the Case Brothers brand, launched W.R. Case & Sons around the turn of the 20th century. Russ’s father acted as his son’s consultant, helping to stabilize the company’s early finances while building a reputation as a dependable supplier of high-quality cutlery.
Today, Case is owned by Zippo Manufacturing Company, makers of the world-famous Zippo® windproof lighter, another family-owned business based in Bradford. The company’s original knife concepts and manufacturing methods have been recognized with awards and features from major print publications, international trade organizations and events, broadcast television shows, and major motion pictures.
A unique tang stamp dating system used since the very early days of its history has made the Case brand one of the world’s favorite collectible brands. The Case Collectors Club, with 19,000 active members, is the largest known knife collecting association in the world.

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