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Case XX 82109X SS Mini Copperhead Mother-of-Pearl ~ Vintage 1997 / Rare Factory Code Error
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Case XX 82109X SS Mini Copperhead Mother-of-Pearl ~ Vintage 1997 / Rare Factory Code Error
The Case XX 82109X SS is a highly collectible Mini Copperhead pocket knife featuring premium Mother-of-Pearl handles and dual stainless steel blades
The description of a 1997 Case XX Mother of Pearl Mini Copperhead (or Baby Copperhead) pocket knife requires understanding Case's standard numbering and stamping systems.
While the official pattern code for a standard jigged bone handle is 62109X, a genuine Mother of Pearl version uses 82109X. The first digit in a Case pattern number designates the handle material: "6" represents bone, whereas "8" represents genuine Mother of Pearl or Abalone.
Rare factory error, mismatched Pen blade
This knife should have a pen blade with 82109X, for Mother of Pearl handles, but was mistakingly made with a pen blade stamped with 62109X, which is for a bone handled knife.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co. (Bradford, PA, USA).
- Pattern Name: Mini Copperhead (historically referred to as the Baby Copperhead).
- True Pearl Pattern Number: 82109X SS (the "SS" stands for Surgical Stainless Steel).
- Closed Length: 3-1/8 inches (approx. 7.9 cm).
- Weight: Approximately 1.3 ounces.
Blade Features
- Blade Count: Two folding blades nestled on a manual slipjoint mechanism.
- Blade Types: Features a primary Clip Point blade and a secondary Pen blade (older variants sometimes featured a spey point).
- Blade Material: Tru-Sharp Surgical Stainless Steel, mirror-polished to resist corrosion and hold a fine edge.
- Pocket Safety: Distinctive "Copperhead" bolster design. The top of the bolster forms a smooth, protective shroud over the blade tangs when closed, keeping them from catching or wearing out the inside of your pants pockets.
Handle & Structural Details
- Handle Material: Genuine, premium Mother of Pearl scales seamlessly pinned to the frame, known for its iridescent, milky-white luster.
- Bolsters: Polished Nickel Silver. Some pristine collector editions from this era feature the "CASE XX" text stamped or engraved directly onto the cap bolster.
- Liners & Pins: High-durability solid brass liners accented with nickel silver handle pins.
- Shield: Most standard Mother of Pearl configurations skip the inlaid shield entirely to protect the integrity of the natural shell, though specialized commemorative runs occasionally feature a small nickel silver script shield.
- Never used, carried or sharpened
- Rare mismatched Pen blade
- Case velvet box
- Condition is near mint to mint
