CASE XX 1977 BUFFALO CLASP KNIFE ~ Vintage

Vintage 3 dot Case Buffalo Clasp knife  The handle is pakka wood. The tang is stamped on one side with “Case XX P172” and on the other side “Handmade USA” with 3 dots. The dots signify that it was made in 1977. This is a high quality Case knife in a walnut box. No Cracks - Nickel Silver Bolsters - Brass Liners - Snaps Open and Shut - No Wobble - 5 1/12 inches closed. Still has factory edge. No chips or cracks in handles.

• Never used, sharpened or carried
• Original wood box
• Condition is near mint, slight patina and blemish, see all photos

MINT: A factory fresh knife, absolutely original as it came from the manufacturer, not carried or sharpened, a perfect knife.

NEAR MINT: A new knife that has seen sometimes, show some slight carry or shop wear, blades snap perfectly, handles show no cracks.

EXCELLENT: Shows no more than 10% blade wear, handles are sound, no cracks, blades snap good.

VERY GOOD: About 25% blade wear, slight cracks in handles, may have one lazy blade, stamping clearly visible to the naked eye, no blades changed or repaired.

FAIR: 50% blade wear, blades lazy, cracks and chips in handles, handles replaced with same type, blades repaired, stampings faint but readable with a glass.

POOR: Blades very worn, handles bad or missing, blades have been replaced with the same type, reading of the stamp is almost impossible, even with a glass, good mostly only for parts.