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Case XX 8227 SSF Genuine Mother of Pearl Serpentine Pen Knife ~ File ~ Vintage 1997
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Case XX 8227 SSF Genuine Mother of Pearl Serpentine Pen Knife ~ File ~ Vintage 1997
The 1997 Case XX 8227 SSF is a rare, vintage pocket knife featuring a Genuine Mother of Pearl handle and Stainless Steel blades. It is classified as either a Small Half Stockman or a Serpentine Pen Knife depending on the specific blade configuration.
Specifications
- Closed Length: 2-3/4 inches
- Open Length: 4-5/8 inches
- Blade Material: Stainless Steel
- Handle Material: Genuine Mother of Pearl
- Country of Origin: Made in the USA
Identification & Tang Stamps
- Primary Blade Front Tang: Stamped with
"CASE XX USA ***"(Three Dots, Longtail-C, and a lightning bolt "S"). The three dots officially denote its 1997 production year within the 1990s Case dating system. - Secondary Blade Front Tang: Stamped with the pattern number
"8227 SSF".8specifies the Mother of Pearl handle material.2indicates it features two working blades.27defines the specific frame/pattern style.SSFindicates the secondary blade configuration, which often includes a surgical steel blade or file component.
Aesthetics & Components
- Shield: Single oval block-letter
"CASE XX"shield inlayed into the handle. - Bolsters: Nickel Silver bolsters. On some variations, the front right-facing bolster is polished and etched with a Longtail-C
"CASE XX"logo. - Liners: High-quality Nickel Silver liner construction.
- Never used, carried or sharpened
- Case velvet box
- Condition is near mint to mint
