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Case XX 25 1/2 Small Coke Bottle ~ Vintage 1979
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Case XX 25 1/2 Small Coke Bottle ~ Vintage 1979
The Case XX 25 1/2 from 1979 is a vintage folding pocket knife famously known as the Small Coke Bottle or Half Jack pattern. This specific year is identified by the 1-dot tang stamp, which was the final year of Case’s 1970s dating system.
Specifications & Features
- Pattern Number: 25 1/2.
- Handle Material: Jigged brown or black Delrin, a durable synthetic composite. After 1970, Delrin became a primary handle material for many Case patterns.
- Blade Configuration: Typically a 2-blade folder featuring a master clip point bladeand a secondary pen blade.
- Dimensions: The knife measures approximately 3 inches closed. The main blade is roughly 2 3/8 inches, and the secondary blade is about 1 7/8 inches.
- Hardware: Constructed with nickel silver bolsters and an inlay shield, brass pins, and brass liners.
- Action: Most versions of this vintage pattern feature a slipjoint lock type with a manual opening mechanism and often a "half stop" position for safety.
Collectibility
This pattern is highly sought after by collectors of vintage folding knives due to its distinctive "coke bottle" shape and historical 1970s dot-stamped marking. The 1979 Delrin model remains a classic example of late-70s Case manufacturing.
- Never used, carried or sharpened
- No box
- Condition is near mint
