Case & Sons 1994 Stag  Canoe ~ "Merry Christmas" ~ Serial # 001 ~ RARE ! 

1994 W.R. Case & Sons Canoe pocket knife. Because this specific knife features Serial #001, it represents the absolute first knife produced in this specific holiday run, making it a premier center-piece for Case collectors. 

• 5: Material type indicating Genuine Stag (Deer Antler) covers/handles.
• 2: The number of working blades (2-blade configuration).
• 131: The factory identification code for Case's classic Canoe pattern shape.
• SS: Stands for Surgical Stainless Steel used for the blades. 
  

• Pattern Style: Canoe (so named because the metal bolsters at both ends curve slightly upward, resembling a traditional canoe). 
  
• Closed Length: 3-5/8 inches. 
• Open Overall Length: 6-1/4 inches. 
• Blades: Two standard blades folding out from opposite ends:Liners: Solid brass. 
  • Primary Blade: Spear Point etched with special edition artwork, in this case, a "Merry Christmas" theme).
  • Secondary Blade: Pen Blade etched " Psalms 28:7 The Lord is my strength"
• Bolsters: Polished nickel silver. 
  

• Tang Stamp: The primary blade's front tang features the CASE XX USA logo.
• 6 Dots: Case used a dot-removal system to identify production years. In the 1990s era, 6 dots indicates a 1994 manufacture date. 

• "Merry Christmas" Holiday Edition: Case frequently releases limited festive holiday runs. The primary spear blade  features an elegant holiday etch celebrating Christmas. 
• Serial Number #001: This is the most crucial valuation factor. Typically, serialization is engraved directly into one of the nickel silver bolsters. Finding #001 means this was the inaugural piece of the entire production block, a rarity highly sought after by members of the Case Collectors Club.

• Never used, carried or sharpened
• No box
• Condition is near mint to mint