Tang Stamp Series | NEW 2020 | A Slice of Case Media
Published: 4 years ago
This video introduces the new Case Tang Stamp Series of knives. The nine patterns in the series bear a unique historical tang stamp from Case's past embellished on each center bolster. Collectively, the engraved markings document a timeline that spans over 100 years of knives bearing the Case name.
As early as the Case Brothers began making knives in upstate New York during the late 19th century, they were also methodically scrawling symbolic stamp designs into their blades. Knife historians have since come to realize the critical value of these unique and important marks.
Many of the early Case tang stamps were used during time spans that varied widely. But that changed in 1970 when the company began stamping blades with a “dot dating’ tang design that would span a finite decade of manufacturing. The annual removal of one of ten dots from the blade presses signaled the start of a new production year that collectors could recognize as new knives were released to dealer displays. From then on, it became possible to know the exact year in which each Case® knife was manufactured.
The year 2020 signals the beginning of another decade of Case knives, and with it comes a brand new tang stamp design - one that recalls the early use of the “ten-dot” dating system - and the ’CASE XX’ marking that remains one of the most recognized company hallmarks.
Watch this video to learn about the new Case Tang Stamp Series of knives. Each of the nine patterns in the series have historical tang stamps that together document 100 years of Case knives.
As early as the Case Brothers began making knives in upstate New York during the late 19th century, they were also methodically scrawling symbolic stamp designs into their blades. Knife historians have since come to realize the critical value of these unique and important marks.
Many of the early Case tang stamps were used during time spans that varied widely. But that changed in 1970 when the company began stamping blades with a “dot dating’ tang design that would span a finite decade of manufacturing. The annual removal of one of ten dots from the blade presses signaled the start of a new production year that collectors could recognize as new knives were released to dealer displays. From then on, it became possible to know the exact year in which each Case® knife was manufactured.
The year 2020 signals the beginning of another decade of Case knives, and with it comes a brand new tang stamp design - one that recalls the early use of the “ten-dot” dating system - and the ’CASE XX’ marking that remains one of the most recognized company hallmarks.
Watch this video to learn about the new Case Tang Stamp Series of knives. Each of the nine patterns in the series have historical tang stamps that together document 100 years of Case knives.