Case XX R5318 SS Red Stag Stockman ~ Vintage 1996

• Pattern Number: R5318 SS (The "R" denotes Red Stag, "5" represents a stag/antler handle material, "3" indicates the number of blades, and "18" is the specific medium stockman frame layout). 
  
• Handle Material: Genuine burnt Red Stag (India Antler) featuring a distinctive texture and coloration, fitted with brass pins and liners. 
  
• Blades: 3 mirror-polished blades consisting of a Clip point, a Sheepfoot, and a Spey point (or Pen blade configuration depending on production variations).
• Steel Type: Tru-Sharp surgical stainless steel ("SS") designed for durability, corrosion resistance, and edge retention. 
  
• Dimensions: Measures approximately 3-1/2 inches (8.9 cm) when closed and extends to roughly 6 inches (15.2 cm) when fully open. 
• Hardware: Outfitted with polished nickel silver bolsters and a classic oval block-letter "CASE-XX" script shield inlay. 

• Tang Stamp: The main blade features the official "CASE XX USA **** " identifier stamped into the tang.
• Dating System: The 4-dot stamp alongside a lightning-bolt "S" configuration serves as Case's proprietary method to verify production precisely to 1996.
• Packaging: Original distribution models from this production year typically shipped to dealers inside a specialized protective Case metal display tin. 
  

• Never used, carried or sharpened
• Original tin 
• Condition is near mint, slight rub, see all photos