Transforming a $5 Knife into a $475 Gem!

[@ElliottCoker]

It’s crazy how much comfort I got from listening to the weather radio. Brings back memories of my Poppa, who’s recently passed away. He always carried an old timer, then a Winchester after he broke the old timer.

[@theknifedoctor]

That’s awesome!! Thanks for sharing this!! God Bless Sir!!

[@MarkSchmidt-w6s]

Yes me too

[@ImaOkie]

I agree , when preparing to go offshore on my dive boat the NOAA weather radio was my companion , swell report , weather etc . and I enjoyed the different people reporting !!

[@lawrencebruce6492]

@@ImaOkie All of the NOAA "weather reporters" have been machine synthesized for about 20 years now! All those different people you enjoyed listening to, have been replaced by artificial "unintelligence"...LOL

[@jakemiester45]

Same here, my father also had the weather report playing in the back ground, back in the 70's & 80's. Put's me back on the farm, at the kitchen table, with the smell of Pall-Mall or hand rolled Bugler in the air.

[@Knifesandmore]

That Case Tested might be one of if not the best knife I have seen you find! And $5, can’t beat that! Cleaned up good too! Good Job Doc!

[@theknifedoctor]

It is!! Thank you!!

[@Roosterdad50]

It does my heart good to see you honor that old Case Barlow the best way a guy possibly can - with pocket time. That's what it was made for. : )

[@kaynef6637]

Yeah real honor by low balling over the ridiculously low price

[@nonyabusiness7780]

​@@kaynef6637 Oh shut up 🤡. The seller said $5 a knife not the buyer.

[@theknifedoctor]

@@kaynef6637 I’m so sorry I saved me some money…I’m sure you would have paid more than asking price right?? I’m NEVER PAYING ASKING PRICE AT A FLEA MARKET, YARD SALE ETC!!! I’ve proven my honor by Going to Combat for my country…what have you ever done?? Question my honor on paying less than asking price. It ain’t about honor buying at a flea market, it’s about getting the best price and saving ME some money to buy more knives!

[@theknifedoctor]

⁠​⁠@@user-ze2rn1nz8h Get a life! I’m saving me money for that next knife AT ALL COST.

[@marcryanii3233]

​@@theknifedoctor very nice. What are you using to buff it/clean it? I realize a buffer but what is the first wheel material you are using? Thanks Marc

[@Eunegin23]

Well done. It's sometimes sad to see how the good old things are neglected or even thrown away - and it's so gratifying to rescue them and bring them back to life. My oldest knife is from around 1890 and was used as a sidepocket knife in a Bavarian Lederhose. Only yesterday I rescued old brass handles (around 1900) from doors somebody threw out during a renovation. The doors themselves were done and I have a couple of beautiful wooden ones at home for my own renovation project.

[@theknifedoctor]

That’s Awesome!! Thank you for watching and supporting the channel!!

[@Kyoko12345678]

Beautiful knives! Very satisfying to bring back old knives. Golden age of American made pocket knives

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@robbellphoto]

The kind of person who clearly takes good care of his possessions . Great find

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@carlgrater4853]

That case is a treasure and both knives cleaned up awesome enjoy them stay sharp Kevin

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@charleykeenan6171]

I have this same knife.. Very worn. My Grandfather bought new in 1925 - my brother had it next (he passed in 2013). Now its in my pocket everyday.. Great video, thanks.

[@theknifedoctor]

That’s Awesome!!

[@davestelling]

I happened to lose the little carbon steel Case folder that my Mom carried in her purse for a good many years. Was a 1950s Case XXX, I miss it all over again whenever I see one...sigh...

[@CarsonBritton]

just starting to get into restoring and collecting (real) knifes, old, new, pocket, blades, bowie, hunting ect and already loving your videos

[@user-Bladewalker]

Amazing find and wow the way that old pocket knife turned out after a little tlc is so awesome. Love giving something that is useless new meaning to be continued to enjoy.

[@propblast82nd]

Wow Doc , you done hooked a shark 🦈

[@DonohoeDSc]

Thanks for posting this video, for some reason it popped up while I was looking for some fly fishing patterns. Anyway, the Barlow you have reminded me of my Dad’s that has been sitting in my desk drawer for 45 years since his death. I’m 68 and he told me when I was young he got it from his Dad…bottom line it too is old. Mine looks exactly like yours and I’m. Going follow your process for cleanup! Love these old knifes.

[@theknifedoctor]

Awesome sir!! Welcome Aboard!! Thanks for sharing this!!

[@jerryphillips5112]

The Camillus fishing knife is a gem... 💎 😊

[@mmccoyster]

Congratulations on that wonderful find. And another great restore in it. That fish knife is a real beauty also.

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@BBQDad463]

Thank you for this video. It is fascinating to see a knife made nearly a century ago being restored to good functionality as well as fine appearance. This is what happens when the manufacturer starts off with quality materials: They just get better with age. That is why I like Case knives.

[@theknifedoctor]

I love the older Case knives. The new ones not so much. Thanks for sharing this! God Bless Sir!

[@davidlowrie579]

Any time steel has been stamped, if you can heat the steel until it discolors from the heat, even if the stamping has been sanded or polished off, the stamping will reappear. It will discolor a slightly different color from the heat treatment.

[@brandonworley8402]

My favorite knives, I collect mainly Case Barlows from 1940-1964. But I do have one tested Barlow from the 20s and it’s a gem.

[@theknifedoctor]

Awesomeness!!

[@ArmyBoiSweat]

I HAVE ONE OF THOSE SCHRADE HUNTERS 110h is the model. My dad found one in an old truck when he worked at the scrapyard. Cleaned it and sharpened it, one of the best knives i own

[@lannylancaster62]

I love a Barlow. That's quite a find. Beautiful restoration job.

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@dalehammond1749]

I(we) do estate and garage sales and often see old knives. I never realized some can be worth a lot. Thanks

[@theknifedoctor]

Awesome!!

[@mrmouse-ol9pw]

To be fair most aren't! Plus having the knowledge tools and skill to bring these back is an art in itself. My 2 cents

[@theknifedoctor]

@@mrmouse-ol9pw thank you!!

[@theknifedoctor]

Were you serious about the offer?? I was only kidding about it being sold. I thought you were being sarcastic.

[@mrmouse-ol9pw]

@theknifedoctor ya. My grandfather carried that exact same case ww2 through Korea. Still not sure what happened to it but as soon as I saw the video I actually teared up.

[@barbarianleatherandblades8686]

You can chemicly remove a lot of rust on old knives with vinegar this way you don't have to use scrapers and abrasives so much and take a chance of damaging them. I have cleaned up a number of old knives with vinegar and a plastic cleaning brush. Sometimes I use a metal polish with a sonic toothbrush too. Weenol and an old Sonicare tooth brush works great.

[@invictusbp1prop143]

I recently got some of those little plastic wheels that chuck up in a Dremel tool... They're kind of pinwheel looking deals that come in several color coordinated grits. Good for cleaning up blades and such without being as harsh as a wire wheel. They seem to work really good so far. Those things and a little Flitz is a good way to go without doing too much.

[@thetoolfool8452]

Evapo Rust is better than vinegar. Alot less harsh on the metal, but removes rust just as well. Also reusable

[@Badastro59]

Thanks for sharing the love, and greetings from Goulburn NSW Australia

[@ohyikes1]

Vinegar is much h too abrasive. Avoid it!

[@richpolecat6527]

He scratched the shit out of the surface of the metal with that jewellers screwdriver.

[@CuttingEdgetools]

Beautiful old case knife Kevin. Cleaned up nice! Books like that give you a reference to go by, but the reality is in the market of Case knife collecting,the Real serious collectors are very experienced and only lay down top cash for Mint examples. They can tell if the blade has even the slightest sharpening done etc. that being said.-There are knife guys like myself that don’t particularly seek out the Mint stuff. I prefer old valuable folders that are in the 80% -95% condition. To me they have that mojo! Your Awesome old Barlow’ there is what I prefer in a Classic pocket knife. When they’re Mint you don’t carry them and you gotta fuss to keep them polished. I don’t blame you for saying hey!!! I wouldn’t take less than $400. That old workhorse Barlow you saved from the Box means more because of its circumstance and love you put into it! You go to a knife show and lay down $475 for a Mint one in some guys glass - will not mean the same to your Heart and Soul. Enjoy that beautiful old Barlow. I scored on a beautiful old Case tested green bone Jack 2 months ago for $14 . Not mint - probably 90% and that’s the way I like em! God Bless

[@theknifedoctor]

Also Remember this price ($475) was from 2008. Mint now will probably be $600-775. That’s why I said $400. Thanks for watching!!

[@bruceowens3258]

Amazing 😮, you scored a grand slam, DOC !!! Blessed from above, amen. Great video 😀 Semper Fi, Marine...

[@theknifedoctor]

Thanks Bruce!!

[@Walterliquori]

Man I would 100% use that camillus as my fishing knife . Great finds

[@865knives]

Beautiful knives! You did a bang up job on them! That Barlow is phenomenal! Great video! Thanks for sharing it with us!!

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@EDCMECH]

Awesome find! ❤ Did some great work brining them back. Love that Camillus too.

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@BryansKnivesKy]

What great finds! That Barlow is awesome.

[@theknifedoctor]

Thanks Bryan!!

[@jackasswhiskyandpintobeans9344]

The best knife purchase I made recently was getting two Case Classics for $75 each. I didn't realize that they were Case Classic, and the prices kept on dropping. One day I realized that they were Case Classics. I they were just on the site a Case knife. For those who don't know Queen Cutlery made most of the Case Classic that Parker contracted when he owned Case. When Bill Howard worked at Queen, he was in charge of the Case Classics and Winchesters. If you can't afford a GEC, get a Case Classic or a Winchester. The only problem with the two Classics I bought is that Queen was still using celluloid or some such material for scales. There is significant shrinkage, but I don't want to replace the scales because Bill Howard may have applied them.

[@tedhart7708]

That barlow is stunning!! Love it!

[@stevefisher2121]

Beautiful case restoration-saving a piece of history!!! God bless

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you kindly

[@arturhakobyan6850]

Beautiful knife with history... 😊

[@Anonymous-vr9hp]

I have the same little table grinder. The moment you turned it on the sound is how I recognized it. Got mine from the sportsman's guide many years ago.

[@theknifedoctor]

Awesome sir!! They work very well for the money!

[@shannonelliott6116]

Good eye on finding that case!!! You did it right putting it back in service!!

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@earlbargen4695]

Awesome video. Congrats on an EPIC vintage Case find. Definitely one to pass down as a family heirloom.

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@AWCustomDesigns]

Both great looking knives, but the bone on that Barlow is just beautiful

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@AWCustomDesigns]

@@theknifedoctor maybe it will fit in that new slip that you’re getting

[@cecilmize1]

Beautiful Case Barlow. I have a Parker Edwards razor trapper that I pocket carried for 33 years now. Made in Alabama I love USA knives.

[@theknifedoctor]

Awesomeness!! Me Too!!

[@spazzlo8356]

Loving your channel and the work you do mate, amazing find on this one and a great job on the resto!

[@markn3586]

Beautiful work. That Case is one awesome looking knife. Great job giving it a refresh. The bolsters and that bone handle give it some distinction the way you left them.

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@georgeshaw8925]

My grandfather gave me a Barlow with ivory handles. I sent it to the Apostle P to get it sharpened and I also sent him a couple other Knives on the higher end. One of them was a Chris Reeve’s small Sebenza. he sent me back the knives and the box was empty. I truly only cared about the one from my grandfather when I called and told him that the box he sent me was empty. He called me a liar and hung the phone up on me my worst experience in the Knife world ever

[@theknifedoctor]

Wow! I’m so sorry.

[@johnjohn8042]

I had a Barlow when I was a kid, we would play with them on the playground at school ever once in awhile at school, of course that was about 60 years ago

[@owenclint4455]

Can yall imagine teachers today catching you playing mumbly peg on the play ground? For you younguns, that’s when you and your buddies stand a couple feet apart and see how close you can stick your knife in the ground without stabbing your buddies foot. Maaaan those were the days. Thanks for the memories gentlemen.

I had my boy scout knife with me everyday too.

[@Sanguivore]

Very, very fun and informative video. And great results! Thanks, Doc.

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@stormsigma]

An absolutely unbelievable find!! Fantastic work bringing it back as well!

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@Keithabides]

Those knives came out Slick!! Great finds!!

[@jinxjones5497]

Well, it's very rare I sub a page after only one video and I confess I didn't have high hopes going in being doubtful a $5 knife could be worth so much but I'm wrong. The Case is exquisite. Excuse me, I have a channel to sub. I love that "sometimes you just have to let an old knife be an old knife"

[@theknifedoctor]

Awesome Buddy!! Welcome Aboard!! Thanks for Watching!!

[@WVKNIFEGUY]

Heck of a find!! Masterful job restoring it also. I totally agree with you too. I wouldn't have polished the bolsters anymore either. That really small amount of pitting is what an 80-100 yr old knife is supposed to look like. Well done sir!!! Im so glad youre going to carry it too. Have a good one. Thanks for the videos, as always. 🙏

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you sir!! God Bless!

[@jth56]

Amazing finds Kevin. They are awesome. You will have a tough time ever finding two better than that. You never know, could be one flea market away. lol

[@jotarodriguez4468]

I need a barlow right now in my pocket . What a beauty that Case. Big like from the south of Spain. Stay sharp Doc.

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you sir!! Thanks for watching from Way Over There!!

[@Checkmate1954]

A Case knife is money in the bank. Thanks Doctor

[@MindBodySoulOk]

I'd give you five and a quarter for it

[@mc4906]

Do people actually pay money for stuff like this?

[@onewade1974]

Get you some green ( you can use them all and work your way down) strope compound, put it on a stope, then work the bolsters, liners, and blade on that strop. It will be shiny and almost new looking. It won't take the stain out of the blade steel, but it will give it a nice coating.

[@onewade1974]

It should take the piting out of the bolsters too.

[@rcjoe406]

I dont have many words for this find but i feel it found you same with guitars for me enjoy it brother 😊

[@rogerferris3720]

That's a real nice find, that Barlow and the fish knife is pretty awesome too.

[@theknifedoctor]

Thanks!! They are great finds!!

[@ColdHarborOP]

Beautiful blades and a great restoration. Thanks for bringing us along.

[@theknifedoctor]

Thanks for watching!!

[@billdziepak4880]

Great find and great restoration. Enjoyed the video on this rainy day

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@howardkayecrabyman]

That knife was made during the war when we had a brass and copper shortage realistically in the condition of the knife if you got a $200 offer that's fair, remember that the top $is for new never sharpen. But you did very well. 😊

[@theknifedoctor]

It was made before the war. 1920-1940. It’s pre 1940.

[@knifelore1647]

Love the channel, thanks for sharing a sweet find!

[@windwolf3758]

Very nice! You did a great job!

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!

[@grknives]

Hey Kevin you done an amazing restoration on both of those knives! The saw cut bone on the Case looks awesome!

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@TingTingalingy]

It really is what I view as the ideal gentleman's carry. Nice work

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@John-w4w4r]

Fantastic video ty. For sharing, job well done ❤🎉😊

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!

[@kenbates1354]

Great looking knives, I love that jigging on the fish knife. Congratulations on the finds.

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@clayjenkins4268]

Love to see u make a knife collection video see all the knives u collected

[@ebertcombs6610]

That’s a beautiful case. U got a good deal, those guys at the market will look closer next time. Great find. It went to the right place, enjoy

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@ShadowR-jz2cw]

Love the case barlow .beautiful knife .I want to start going to my local flee market

[@Dieseldozer357]

Congratulations Doc. great find!!!!!

[@billybond1744]

What a find. 😮

[@tinanorwood5557]

Doc you no doubt outdid yourself on this hunt! 2 grails in1 weekend! Be on lookout for the Old Timer grail, 2 ot made in59

[@peterpage7441]

Thank you very much for the video. I am impressed by your knowledge and ability.

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@garrockwaters304]

Great find! I love that Case.

[@andrewsteinberg7103]

I have folders from seventies . Don’t remember case being 5$ but similar cheap Barlows were and sold in most sporting stores. Was a good bang for the buck for 9 year old

[@theknifedoctor]

Awesome!!

[@johndrover7161]

Wow, what an interesting video. Really enjoyed it, and hello from eastern Canada.

[@theknifedoctor]

Hello Sir!!

[@JimDog794]

Nice job cleaning up those knives.

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!

[@georgia_adventurer]

That Barlow looks Awesome…what a great find!

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@phillipr538]

The Barlow is one of my favorite patterns. If you wanted to give it to me, I would not turn it down. lol.... The folding hunter is my other favorite pattern. Great find! It cleaned up good.

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@greghays6794]

That was an awesome video. Two fantastic knives. Congrats on that great find.

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@bigjoe8922]

Thanks for the weather report

[@theknifedoctor]

You’re welcome!!

[@SouthJerseyBaitReviews]

I've always felt grinder wheels where to abrasive sometimes and can ruin the surface of certain metals. So i just use fine steel wool to polish up older knives or i will just let em set in some evaporust that stuff works wonders and it cleans em up real good but. My favorite wadding polish to use is Eagle One "Nevr-dull" it comes with a cleaning/ polish agent soaked into it and really shines up whatever ur cleaning. Its great on a bunch of metals brass, chrome, steel and more.

[@theknifedoctor]

It’s not a stone I’m using. It’s a fiber wheel. Like an SOS pad.

[@SouthJerseyBaitReviews]

@@theknifedoctor yea i don't use wire wheels neither nothing that tends to use power really just some elbow grease and no sand paper neither unless its like 800 grit but. Not telling u what to do just what i do with my knives.

[@wtr7]

I recognized the Barlow knife immediately. I had one when I was a kid. Not sure if it had a bone handle. Thanks for the vid.

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@jasonbeecher509]

Gorgeous knife Kevin. Enjoy my friend

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@LowkeyAscendedYT]

Could you maybe do a tutorial video, on what to look for when knife hunting, and maybe how to fix em up?

[@jerryphillips5112]

Brother I knew when you found that knife. It was special because the day before. I was looking to buy one on eBay. When I seen you you in the video pick it up. I said let's see what tha book says. I couldn't wait to let you know. I didn't know if you knew it yet or not? When you said they are worth $100 all day long. I was like OMG! IT'S 4 TIMES THAT BUDDY! 😊😂❤ GREAT FIND KEVIN!✌🏻👍🏻😊

[@Clowningabout001]

Love that fishing knife!

[@theknifedoctor]

Me to!

[@stephenjeffrey75]

Absolutely beautiful knives! I’m so glad for your find. Both in such great condition. 😊👍

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@christopherkopeikin5536]

I think Case knifes are nice but I also think they are very overpriced and because of that I also feel like that is a bit “Un-American”. The culture of buying a product and paying more just because of a brand name is def not a true American heritage idea, it’s a modern corporate American idea. So not buying China made I feel is more of a brand name thing rather than being about American made loyalty. We should pressure Case and other name brand knives to lower their cost so that Americans can more widely enjoy them.

[@BrandonGavin_EDC]

Unfortunately it costs too much to provide those Americans with good paying jobs and insurance. For that alone I think Case provides a good knife at a decent price. Especially something like a Sod Buster. $40-$50 is fine for a good knife. Their QC is what needs to improve.

[@Jimthechevywheelman]

I hate to go along with the crowd… not my cup of tea. Spyderco for everyday carry here .. traditional collecting : Camillus. Heavy duty users : BECKERS! Of course if I find something in the street or at a garage sale for giveaway price……. Lol

[@christopherkopeikin5536]

@@BrandonGavin_EDC I really try to support and purchase American made goods but sometimes I don’t. I think many companies like Case can offer better pricing, their knifes are also smaller but it is what it is.

[@dgoody84]

Your a 🤡

[@someone-gb2ec]

No shit Sherlock

[@ronperez9956]

What book is that you’re using for the price guide?

[@theknifedoctor]

Search for Author Houston Price. Collecting Knives. They made 15 editions. 15th is the best one and it’s the last one made. It was published in 2008.

[@bryanmead6887]

Great find congratulations.

[@crossxcats]

nice find that fish knife is riley cool too

[@theknifedoctor]

Thanks ! It is!

[@dracodeathblade3747]

Nice knife to hand down. Good find.

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!

[@therealhawkeyeii7888]

Damn! You did good. Love the Case.

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@joeyking3908]

Great finds!

[@davidjensen4796]

I totally agree that Barlow has been round the block and now it's going to be appreciated let it be old and graceful got one just the same come down the family over 100 years old and it nose is position what is telling you don't fix that don't want fixing that's what mine tells me anyway thumbs up but I suppose a little bit of spit and Polish doesn't hurt

[@AC-jh3pn]

I really liked the weather radio in the back. I kind of thought he was going to do more to polish up that old knife but i guess it didn’t call for it, cool old pocket knife.

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you! I hand buff it, just don’t show it much on camera.

[@jackasswhiskyandpintobeans9344]

To clean an old knife, I dose it with WD40. After that the dirt is easy to clean off.

[@kellyvcraig]

Very interesting. Things I didn't know, but am glad I happened across them. Makes me wish you were a neighbor. It'd be fun to see you drop by and play in my shop. I have cabinet (filtered air) buffers, a four wheel, variable speed grinder, several Dremel like tools (Foredom, RAM, dental (400,000 RPM) grinders and a chest full of bits. It'd give me a chance to learn a few more things.

[@doublecheeseburger1712]

Very nice, now I have to go dig out my Barlow knife....was my Grandfather's......looks a lot like that one

[@theknifedoctor]

That's pretty cool!

[@lowrangeoverland9013]

Outstanding score Doc.💯🏆💲💰❤️👍

[@ZippoVarga]

Nice to see a video of yours going viral! Well deserved my friend. Cheers! Zip~

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@steviegene4006]

Great video! Thanks for sharing

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@bobbyd4400]

Beautiful job doc

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@mickroe8798]

Good job on them two

[@jeffjackson5331]

Very nice looking knives!

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@jeffjackson5331]

@@theknifedoctor you're welcome

[@arbitrarynightjar2788]

I picked up a Case xx Barlow with the main blade being a spearpoint blade today at a flea market. I would love to know more about them. If you could make a video about them that would be awesome!!!

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!