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Case XX 08263 SS "Eisenhower" Equal-End Pen Knife ~ Mother of Pearl ~ Vintage 1997
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Case XX 08263 SS "Eisenhower" Equal-End Pen Knife ~ Mother of Pearl ~ Vintage 1997
The Case XX 08263 SS "Eisenhower" is a highly collectible, equal-end pen pocket knife handcrafted in the United States.
A vintage 1997 version features a specific 3-dot tang stamp on the base of the blade. This system was utilized by the manufacturer to authenticate the exact year of production.
Decoding the Pattern Number (08263 SS)
- 0: Identifies the handle material as Genuine Mother-of-Pearl.
- 8: Represents the number of bolsters, indicating it features front and rear bolsters.
- 2: Specifies that the knife contains two distinct blades.
- 63: Dictates the formal factory design pattern, universally known as the Eisenhower or equal-end pen pattern.
- SS: Signifies that the blades are forged from Tru-Sharp Stainless Steel.
Specifications
- Closed Length: Exactly 3 1/8 inches (approx. 7.9 cm) long when folded.
- Weight: Exceptionally lightweight at roughly 1.3 ounces.
- Blade Styles: Contains a primary Spear blade and a secondary Pen blade located on opposing ends.
- Blade Etch: The primary spear blade prominently displays the iconic, script-etched Dwight D. Eisenhower signature.
- Hardware: Outfitted with premium nickel silver bolsters and solid nickel silver liners.
- Lock Type: Standard traditional non-locking slipjoint mechanism.
- Never used, carried or sharpened
- Velvet Case Box
- Condition is near mint to mint
