Case XX Russlock  Smooth Rosewood ~ Vintage 2000

• Pattern Number: 71953L SS (The "7" denotes wood handles, "1" indicates a single blade, "953L" is the factory Russlock pattern code, and "SS" stands for stainless steel). 
• Blade Style: 2.75-inch Tru-Sharp™ surgical stainless steel clip point blade featuring a mirror-polished finish. 
  
• Dimensions & Weight
  4.25 inches (10.8 cm) closed; weighs approximately 2.7 ounces.
• Locking Mechanism: High-tech liner lock system paired with an additional liner for stability. 
• One-Handed Opening: Utilizes a unique, jimped extended tang "tail" (or flipper lever) at the base of the blade. Operating like a traditional straight razor, it allows smooth, one-handed thumb deployment. 

• Handle Scales: Premium Genuine Smooth Rosewood offering a warm, rich wood grain aesthetic without structural jigging.
• Bolsters & Liners: High-grade nickel silver bolsters and liners.
• Shield: Inlaid nickel silver Case script oval shield embedded directly into the rosewood scale.
• Packaging: Originally distributed in a special collectable metal gift tin rather than a standard cardboard box. 

• First-Year Debut: The Russlock pattern was originally designed by the late Case Master Knifemaker Tommy Hart and officially debuted in the 2000 Case Catalog.
• 2000 Tang Stamp: To verify a true vintage 2000 model, look for the unique Case factory stamp on the blade's tang: it features 5 Xs and 5 Dots surrounding the Case logo.
• Historical Tribute: The pattern name honors corporate founder J. Russell "Russ" Case, while the "953" designation pays direct tribute to 1953—the year Russ Case passed away. The sleek frame silhouette itself was modified from Case's retired '028' Dogleg Jack Knife.

• Never used, carried or sharpened
•  Original tin
• Condition is near mint to mint