Case XX R52052 SS Red Stag Half Congress ~ Vintage 1996

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Case XX R52052 SS Red Stag Half Congress ~ Vintage 1996

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Case XX R52052 SS Red Stag Half Congress ~ Vintage 1996

The Case XX R52052 SS Red Stag Half Congress is a highly collectible vintage pocket knife manufactured by W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company in 1996. This specific variant belongs to a "Vault Pattern" or limited-run series prized for its vibrant Red Sambar Stag handles.

Pattern Number Breakdown (R52052 SS)

R: Signifies the use of Red dye styling on the handle material.
5: Indicates Genuine Stag/Antler handle scales.
2: Specifies that it is a two-blade configuration (making it a "Half" Congress).
052: Case’s traditional pattern identification number for the Congress shape.
SS: Denotes that the blades are forged from Case's proprietary Tru-Sharp Surgical Stainless Steel.

Specifications & Materials

Production Year: 1996 (Verified by the 4-dot tang stamp paired with the long-tail 'C' and lightning bolt 'S' typography used in the 1990s).
Closed Length: 3-1/2 inches.
Open Length: 5-7/8 inches.
Handle Material: High-grade Genuine Red India Sambar Deer Stag with zero-wobble tight pinning.
Blades: Features a mirror-polished primary Sheepsfoot blade and a secondary Pen blade, both featuring manual nail-nick openings, solid half-stops, and excellent snap.
Frame & Hardware: Constructed with solid brass liners and brass pins.
Bolsters & Accents: Polished nickel silver bolsters complemented by an inset oval block-letter Case XX shield.
Packaging: Originally distributed in a standard Case factory box or special collectible tin.