Case XX 01616 "Big Nut" Green Bone 5-Blade Peanut ~ Vintage 1997

Case XX 01616 "Big Nut" Green Bone 5-Blade Peanut (Pattern G6520 SS) is a rare, highly collectible traditional folding pocket knife manufactured by W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co.. 

• Pattern Name & Number: Big Nut / G6520 SS (Item #1616 or 01616). The "G" indicates Green Bone, "6" stands for bone handle material, "5" denotes the five blades, and "20" represents the Peanut frame layout. 
  
• Release Year: 1997 (First year advertised and produced).
• Rarity & Production Run: Highly limited; only 1,000 pieces were produced for the standard edition (with a separate numbered "1616N" version limited to just 150 pieces). 
• Handle Material: Genuine Green Jigged Bone featuring a distinct texturing. 
  
• Handle Inlays & Hardware: Embellished with a Case Oval Nickel Silver shield and highly polished nickel silver bolsters. Some rare variants within this run featured scrolled bolsters. 
• Dimensions & Weight: Measures 2 7/8 inches (approx. 7.3 cm) when closed and weighs 2.6 ounces.

1. Clip Blade: The main master blade, measuring roughly 2 3/8 inches, ideal for multi-purpose detail cutting.
2. Spey Blade: Traditionally used for utilitarian tasks or sweeping cuts.
3. Sheepsfoot Blade: Excellent for clean, controlled downward slicing.
4. Pen Blade: A smaller backup blade geared toward precision or light task work.
5. Scissors: Integrated folding spring-action scissors. 

• Never used, carried or sharpened 
• Original box & papers
• Condition is near mint to mint