Know Your Patterns: Gunstock

We're looooooong overdue on getting to know our patterns! So, today we're gonna look at the Gunstock.

Named because of it's handle shape that strongly resembles that of the stock on a gun.

Shown: #10728 Amber Bone Gunstock

While the pattern is used by several knife manufacturers, with Case it dates back to sometime close to 1915.

Made on pattern #15, the Gunstock then boasted a much larger size - 3 5/8".

These were produced up until close to 1940 before being discontinued.

Today's Gunstocks are still produced on the #15 frame, however, they're now smaller, measuring 2 7/8"; and most have 2 blades - A Pen and a Spear.

A second pattern has also been used in more recent years; pattern #130. Sometimes called the Large Gunstock, it measures 3 3/4" when closed and still features the Pen and Spear blades.

In 2003, Case also used the #130 frame to introduce a short lived multi blade knife, sometimes called the Bartender's Knife. It featured a label blade and corkscrew, in addition to the Pen and Spear.

Gunstocks are still made today, though typically they are made in a more limited selection of handle materials, thus making them a desireable pattern for collectors.