Case XX 5265SAB SSP Blue Scroll Folding Hunter ~ Vintage 1977

• Pattern Number: 5265 SAB SSPDimensions & Weight: Measures 5-3/8 inches closed (approximately 5-1/4 inches depending on frame variance), 9-3/16 inches fully opened, with a master blade length of 4 inches. It weighs roughly 6.9 to 7.3 ounces. 
  • 5: Handle material denotes genuine stag/antler.
  • 2: Features two total blades.
  • 65: Refers to the specific "Folding Hunter" frame shape.
  • SAB: Indicates that the master blade is saber-ground.
  • SSP: Stands for Stainless Steel Polished blades. 

• Master Blade: A satin-finished stainless steel clip point blade featuring a prominent, decorative "Blue Scroll" banner etched on the left face with unique blue color fill. 
• Secondary Blade: A satin-finished stainless steel drop point skinning blade. 
• Tang Stamps:
  • The front master blade carries the authentic "CASE XX STAINLESS USA" stamp with 3 dots beneath it, which structurally validates its 1977 manufacturing year.
  • The reverse side of the blade displays the pattern number stamp. 

• Scales (Handles): Features well-matched, premium genuine burnt stag handles. Original factory configurations are highly sought after for being thick, chip-free, and crack-free. 
• Shield & Bolsters: An inlaid nickel-silver Case oval script shield sits flush in the stag, complemented by solid nickel-silver bolsters.
• Pins & Liners: Constructed using traditional brass liners and brass handle pins. 
• Mechanism: Operates via a manual slipjoint mechanism with strong backsprings providing excellent opening and closing snap ("gator snap") without a half-stop. 

• Never used, carried or sharpened
• No box
•  Condition is near mint to mint