W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company is an American manufacturer of premium, hand-crafted knives that are built to be passed down for generations. Based in Bradford, PA, Case's offerings include a wide variety of knives that fit virtually any need, from convenient, traditional pocketknives to fixed blade sporting knives to limited edition commemoratives and collectibles. The company's rich history began in 1889 when William Russell, Jean, John, and Andrew Case began fashioning their Case knives and selling them along a wagon trail in upstate New York. Today Case knives are one of the most recognized and valuable collectibles in the industry. They blend innovative design with an inexhaustible array of materials. Case's commitment to quality is evident in the 125 pairs of hands it takes to create just one Case knife!