W.R. Case & Sons Embossed aluminum sign Hand-Crafted Since 1889 NOS 30\" X 25\"NOS For Sale

Rare Modern W.R. Case & Sons Embossed aluminum cut out sign Hand-Crafted Since 1889 NOS NIB 30\" X 25\" in Original box #50180. Case XX Folding KnivesEmbossed Metal Original Dealer Sign. Not A Reproduction. Opened for pictures. HA 80 092325 127
Case Knives trace their origins to 1889, when four Case brothers—William Russell (W.R.), Jean, John, and Andrew—began selling handcrafted knives from the back of a wagon in upstate New York. They later incorporated as Case Brothers Cutlery Company in 1900, establishing a reputation for quality with their signature “Tested XX” mark, signifying blades tempered and tested twice.
In 1905, J. Russell “Russ” Case, son of W.R., merged with C. Platts & Sons Cutlery Co. to form W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company, relocating operations to Bradford, Pennsylvania, where the company remains headquartered today. This move solidified Case’s status as a premier American knife maker.
The company gained national recognition during World War I and World War II, producing military knives such as the M3 Fighting Knife and the V-42 stiletto for the elite Devil’s Brigade. In the 1960s, Case crafted the Astronaut Knife M1, used on all Gemini and Apollo missions, including the historic Apollo 11 moon landing, marking a pivotal moment in both American and space history.
Case has also partnered with major American icons like Elvis Presley, John Wayne, Ford Motor Company, and Coca-Cola, and collaborated with master knifemaker Tony Bose to produce timeless, high-quality designs. The company was acquired by Zippo Manufacturing Company in 1993, further strengthening its legacy in American craftsmanship.
Today, Case continues to honor its heritage through programs like the Case Vault, which rotates limited-edition patterns in and out of production, and the Case Collectors Club, the world’s largest knife collecting association with over 18,000 members. Each knife is still hand-finished by up to 125 pairs of hands, ensuring enduring quality and collectibility.
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