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Case XX Cheetah Cub 1st Run ~ Genuine India Stag ~ Vintage 2006
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Case XX Cheetah Cub 1st Run ~ Genuine India Stag ~ Vintage 2006
Case XX Cheetah Cub (Pattern 511 1/2L SS) in Genuine India Stag from the 2006 factory production is a highly collectible, single-blade folding pocket knife. The "4 X" designation indicates its precise manufacturing year of 2006 under the Case XX date stamping system. As part of the initial launch of this pattern in natural antler, the "1st Run" edition features a factory-etched blade and was strictly limited to the first 500 pieces shipped by W.R. Case & Sons." 1st Run" is etched on the front bolster.
Specifications
- Closed Length: 3.5 inches.
- Blade Length: 2.58 inches.
- Weight: 1.9 ounces.
- Blade Material: Mirror-polished Tru-Sharp surgical stainless steel.
- Blade Shape: Clip Point.
- Lock Mechanism: Lockback.
Features
- Genuine India Stag Scales: Handcrafted from dense, naturally shed Sambar or Chital deer antlers. It is highly prized for its deeply textured "bark" surfaces and rich color variations.
- Signature Swing Guard: A folding metal guard attached to the blade pivot. It rotates into place to protect your fingers when the knife is fully deployed.
- 1st Run Etching: The clip-point blade features a special factory-applied theme or logo etch designating its early production status.
- Premium Accents: Fitted with highly polished nickel silver bolsters, brass liners, and an inlaid Case script shield.
Collector's Context
The Cheetah Cub was scaled down from the traditional full-sized Cheetah to match the pocket-friendly footprint of a Mini CopperLock®. “The first 500 of each pattern of these knives are limited. Genuine India Stag releases from this era are heavily targeted by enthusiasts due to the strict trade and export bans later placed on Indian Sambar antler.
- Never used, carried or sharpened
- Case box - not original
- Condition is near mint
