About Case Knives
|
W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company is an American manufacturer
of premium, hand-crafted knives that are passed down for generations. Based in
Bradford, PA, Case’s offerings include a wide variety of knives that fit
virtually any need, from convenient folding pocketknives and fixed blade
sporting knives to limited edition commemoratives and collectibles.
The company’s rich history began in 1889 when William Russell (“W.R.”), Jean,
John, and Andrew Case began fashioning their knives and selling them along a
wagon trail in upstate New York. A unique tang stamp dating system used since
the very early days of its history has cemented the Case brand as one of the
most recognized and valuable collectibles in the industry. Today the Case
Company is owned by Zippo Manufacturing, another family-owned business based in
Bradford.
In 2007, Case celebrated the 160th anniversary since the birth of W.R. Case, the
first man to serve as President of the Company. His guidance was critical in
stabilizing the company’s early finances while building the company’s reputation
as a dependable producer of high-quality products.
Today, Case credits its associates with maintaining its industry position by
blending innovative design with an inexhaustible array of materials. Case’s
pioneering spirit is shown in several of its original knife patterns, like the
CopperLock®, Baby Butterbean®, Sod Buster®, XX-Changer®, Baby Doc, Tiny Trapper,
and the all-new Hunter Trapper, Tiny Muskrat, and Jr. Scout.
To further expand its product offerings, the company has secured licensing
agreements with several American icons including: Boy Scouts of America®, Ducks
Unlimited®, John Deere, Sturm, Ruger and Company, Inc., Johnny Cash (under
license from the John R. Cash Revocable Trust), John Wayne (under license from
Wayne Enterprises, and others.
Case’s commitment to quality is evident in the 125 pairs of hands it takes to
create one knife. Artisans shape handles from rare Brazilian cattle bone and
Buffalo horn to more delicate substances like rosewood, mother-of-pearl, and
stag. Metals like brass, nickel, and silver highlight each form, bringing
together a knife that’s not only beautiful, but one that will stand the tests of
time and use.
The Case Collectors Club is the largest knife collecting association in the
world with 18,000 members. Club members enjoy exclusive knife offers, a
quarterly publication entitled The Case Collector, and other
benefits including an open invitation to participate in a “Walk and Talk Tour”
of the Case factory. The company co-sponsors a biennial Swap Meet with Zippo
that lures enthusiasts from all corners of the globe to Bradford, PA to buy,
trade, and share their most prized collection pieces.
Case knives are sold exclusively through a national authorized dealer network of
hardware and home improvement retailers, specialty cutlery shops, fashion
accessory shops, catalog retailers, and others. For more information about W.R.
Case & Sons Cutlery Company, call 1-800-523-6350 or visit their website at
www.wrcase.com.
Warranty Info
The Case Limited Lifetime Warranty
We warrant each and every Case knife to be free of defects in material and
workmanship for the life of the owner, and we will repair or replace with a new
Case knife, at our option, any Case knife that is defective. That’s how strongly
we feel about the quality of our cutlery. If you believe your Case knife has a
manufacturing defect, mail your knife along with a written explanation of the
problem to: W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co., Repairs Department, Owens Way,
Bradford, PA 16701. Case does not warrant its products against normal wear or
misuse. Case knives are not intended to be used as hammers, chisels, pry bars or
screwdrivers. If your knife was damaged due to misuse, our repair department can
analyze the damage and repair it for a reasonable fee. This Warranty gives you
specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to
state.
Repair Statement
When sending knives to Case, please be sure to note if the knife has sentimental
or collectable value. Knives covered under the warranty that cannot be repaired,
are replaced. If a knife is replaced, the owner does not receive the original
knife back. If a knife has sentimental or collectable value, we will return the
original knife and not replace as noted. You will be contacted by mail if repair
charges apply. Some knives cannot be repaired depending on the limited
availability of parts. Case will furnish a currently manufactured item that most
closely matches the item sent in for repair. Please allow 4 to 5 weeks for
servicing. We recommend that you insure your package. Email the repair center at
repair@wrcase.com
Home Case Knife
