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W.R. Case & Sons Christmas Transition Green Bone Trapper ~ 2000
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W.R. Case & Sons Christmas Transition Green Bone Trapper ~ 2000
The 2000 W.R. Case & Sons Christmas Transition Trapper (Pattern 6254 SS or SSM) is a highly collectible, factory-released pocket knife produced in a limited run of only 500 pieces.
Here is the detailed description of this rare collector's knife:
Design & Transition Features
The core feature that defines this "Transition" model is the presence of two distinct corporate shieldsembedded side-by-side on the front handle scale:
- The 1990s Old-Style Shield
- The 2000s New Script Case Shield
This dual-shield design signifies the millenium-era transition of the Case brand identity.
Blade Specifications
- Pattern Number: 6254 SS (or SSM)
- Configuration: Dual full-length blades consisting of a master Clip Point blade (multi-purpose/detail work) and a Spey blade (all-purpose utility).
- Blade Material: Tru-Sharp Stainless Steel featuring a high-polish mirror finish.
- Blade Etch: The master clip blade is black-etched with the text: "Christmas Transition Trapper!".
- Tang Stamp: Stamped with Case XX USA alongside 5 X's and 5 Dots, which structurally authenticates the production date to the year 2000.
Handle & Construction
- Handle Material: Striking Bright Green Jigged Bone covers on both sides.
- Liners & Pins: Solid brass liners and brass pins.
- Bolsters: Highly polished Nickel Silver bolsters.
- Mechanism: Traditional slipjoint manual opening via nail nicks; lacks a half-stop mechanism but features a crisp, heavy snap.
Original Packaging & Production
- Factory Release: This is an official W.R. Case & Sons factory release, not an aftermarket secondary-etched holiday modification.
- Exact Production Date: The factory label details the assembly date as 08/30/00 (August 30, 2000).
- Item Number: Case Factory Item #2495.
- Dimensions & Weight: Measures 4 1/8 inches closed, with a blade length of 3.25 inches, and weighs roughly 3.7 to 4.0 ounces.
- Never used, carried or sharpened
- Original box & paper
- Condition is near mint to mint
