Case XX 6233  1940–1964 Small Pen Knife ~ Vintage

• Closed Length: The knife measures approximately 2 5/8" to 2 3/4" (2.625 - 2.75 inches) when closed.
• Blades: It features two blades , a master clip point blade and a smaller pen blade.
• Blade Material: Knives from this era typically had carbon steel blades, which were known to develop a patina over time.
• Handle Material: The handle is made from jigged cow bone, often appearing in red or brown colors.
• Lock Type: The knife utilizes a slipjoint mechanism, meaning it does not lock but stays open due to spring pressure.
• Tang Stamp: Knives from the 1940-1964 period are identifiable by the simple "CASE XX" stamp on the tang. 

• Appears to be used very little, if at all
• No box
• Rare unmatched scales
• Condition is near mint, minor patina, see all photos

NKCA Grading system

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.