Case pattern numbers

Case Canoe Knife Value Guide

Canoe values hinge on whether the knife is the common 131 frame or a larger gunboat-style variant, then on era, handles, and blade rub.

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Common Canoe codes

Usually a two-blade equal-end pattern with spear and pen blades; gunboat canoe variants are larger and should not be priced as standard 131s.

62131 SS62131 CV521313213162131

Bone, synthetic, stag, and limited shield or etch runs can create wide spreads between common users and collector-grade knives.

Value drivers

Correct 62131 frame rather than gunboat variants
Even blade rub and clean spear/pen profiles
Bone or limited cover runs with clear box labels

Condition pitfalls

Gunboat canoe prices mixed into standard 131 searches
Blade rub mistaken for rust damage
Common modern stainless examples overvalued

Baseline value bands

Confirm whether the knife is a standard canoe or larger gunboat style before treating comps as comparable.

poor: $12-$28
good: $35-$75
excellent: $85-$160
mint: $170-$310

Compare current Canoe listings

Start with the exact code, then add era or handle material only when those details are visible on your knife.

62131 52131 Case canoe

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