BRADFORD, PA – August 12, 2026 – W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company, one of the nation’s longest-running knife manufacturers, has reached an exclusive licensing agreement with Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. to produce and distribute Case® pocket knives under the Ruger and Marlin brand names.
"Case is extremely proud to be producing pocket knives for two of the most storied brand names in American-made firearms: Ruger and Marlin,” says Brent Tyler, Vice President of Marketing at Case. “The products manufactured under our collective of brands have been carried in the hands and pockets of outdoors enthusiasts for well over a century. We’re pleased to bring these new knives to market to extend such a deeply rooted American tradition.”
Four knife patterns in all are scheduled for introduction this fall. Three knives will carry Ruger branding: a Case Trapper and a Case CopperLock, both featuring smooth old red bone handles with white embellishments and stainless steel blades; and a Case Mini Trapper with white embellishments on an olive green none handle that will be packaged in a collectible gift tin. A Case Sod Buster® Jr pattern will carry the Marlin branding in white on a smooth red synthetic handle.
“Ruger is proud to partner with Case on this new line of knives,” said Rob Werkmeister, Senior Vice President of Marketing & Customer Experience at Ruger. “Case’s commitment to developing dependable and quality American-made products aligns with the values that have defined Ruger for decades. We’re excited to see Case launch this new line of knives that delivers the reliability and performance our customers have come to expect.”
Consumers will soon find these knives at participating Case authorized dealers and at caseknives.com.
ABOUT STURM, RUGER & CO., INC.
Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. is one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of rugged, reliable firearms for the commercial sporting market. With products made in America, Ruger offers consumers almost 800 variations of more than 40 product lines, across the Ruger, Marlin and Glenfield brands. For over 75 years, Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. has been a model of corporate and community responsibility. Its motto, “Arms Makers for Responsible Citizens®,” echoes its commitment to those principles as it works hard to deliver quality and innovative firearms.
ABOUT W.R. CASE AND SONS CUTLERY COMPANY
W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company is an American manufacturer of premium knives that are built on a reputation of quality and perseverance. Based in Bradford, Pennsylvania, Case’s offerings cover a wide range of product categories, from traditional folding pocket knives and fixed blade sporting knives to modern everyday carry knives and other gear. Celebrating the Case brand’s 121st anniversary in Bradford, Case inspires us all to become more everyday capable by using its dependable and innovative products. Case is owned by Zippo Manufacturing Company. For more information, visit caseknives.com.