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Case XX 5185 SSP Doctor's Knife "Fat Stag" ~ Vintage 1980
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Case XX 5185 SSP Doctor's Knife "Fat Stag" ~ Vintage 1980
The Case XX 5185 SSP Doctor's Knife from 1980 is a vintage folding pocket knife characterized by its genuine stag handle and specialized "Doctor's" pattern features. The "10 Dot" tang stamp explicitly dates this model to the year 1980.
Specifications
- Pattern Number: 5185 SSP (5 denotes Stag handle, 1 is the number of blades, 85 is the pattern, and SSP indicates Stainless Steel Polished).
- Blade Material: Mirror-polished Tru-Sharp surgical stainless steel.
- Blade Style: Long spear point blade, traditionally used by physicians as a backup scalpel.
- Handle Material: Genuine Sambar stag antler, often noted for being exceptionally thick on this 1980 run.
- Closed Length: 3.62 to 3.75 inches.
- Weight: Approximately 1.80 oz.
- Hardware: Features nickel silver bolsters, brass liners, and the classic Case oval script shield.
Specialized Design Features
The Doctor’s Knife (or Physician’s Knife) was originally designed as a multi-tool for medical professionals:
- Pill-Crusher Bolster: The bottom bolster is uniquely flat and squared, designed specifically for crushing pills into powder.
- History: This pattern was popularized for house calls, allowing doctors to cut sutures, crush medication, and mix powders.
- Production Rarity: While the pattern originated in the early 1900s, this 1980 version was part of a limited special production run of approximately 1,000 pieces.
- Never used, carried or sharpened
- No box
- Condition is near mint to mint
