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Case XX 8233 SS Pen Knife with Scissors - Mother of Pearl ~ Vintage 1998
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Case XX 8233 SS Pen Knife with Scissors - Mother of Pearl ~ Vintage 1998
The Case XX 8233 SS Pen Knife with Scissors from 1998 is a highly collectible, premium "gentleman's" pocket knife handcrafted by W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co.. It is celebrated for its unique combination of a small cutting blade and integrated folding scissors, wrapped in elegant scales.
Decoding the 8233 SS Pattern Number
Case XX utilizes a specific numbering system to outline the exact build configurations of its knives:
- 8: The material code for Genuine Mother of Pearl handles.
- 2: Indicates the knife houses two primary folding tools (the blade and the scissors).
- 33: Represents the Small Pen knife frame/pattern shape.
- SS: Stands for Stainless Steel, signifying the blade and scissors material.
Specifications
| Feature | Specification | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Closed Length | 2 ⅝ inches to 2 ⅞ inches | Highly compact, non-bulky profile for pocket carry. |
| Blade Material | Tru-Sharp™ Surgical Stainless Steel | High-carbon steel formulated for superior corrosion resistance and edge retention. |
| Tool Components | 1 Cutting Blade & 1 Pair of Scissors | Features a standard daily-utility blade paired with spring-action scissors. |
| Handle Material | Genuine Mother of Pearl | White, iridescent, high-end organic shell scaling. |
| Hardware | Nickel Silver & Brass | Polished nickel silver bolsters with brass pins and liners. |
| Mechanism | Slipjoint / Manual | Non-locking traditional safety design utilizing a strong backspring snap. |
Identifying a 1998 Vintage Model
To verify that an 8233 SS model was manufactured exactly in 1998, inspect the primary blade's tang stamp. Case used a distinct system during the 1990s:
- The 1990–1999 Stamp Style: Features the words "CASE XX" over "USA" with a series of small dots and long-tailed "lightning bolt" style "S" letters.
- The 1998 Configuration: A 1998 production knife will display exactly 2 dots remaining on the tang stamp (as Case removed one dot for every year progressed through the decade, starting with 10 dots in 1990).
- Never used, carried or sharpened
- Case velvet box
- Condition is near mint to mint
