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Vintage 1970s Case XX (10-Dot Era) 6243 2-Blade Swell End Jack Knife – Jigged Bone – 3 3/8" Closed (MINT)
Up for sale is an exceptional, collector-grade 1970s Case XX 6243 Swell End Jack Knife. Produced during Case's highly collectible 1970–1979 "Dot Era," this classic 2-blade pattern features stunning dark amber jigged bone handles, dual nickel silver bolsters, and crisp mirror-polished blades.
Item Details & Specifications:
Era / Date: 1970s Case XX "Dot Era"
Manufacturer: W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co. (Bradford, PA)
Pattern Number: 6243 (Stamped on rear tang of master clip blade)
6 = Genuine Jigged Bone Scales
2 = 2-Blade Configuration
43 = Swell End Jack Frame
Closed Length: 3-3/8 inches
Blades: High-polish Clip Point main blade (~2-1/2") and Pen secondary blade (~1-1/2")
Blade Steel: Case Tru-Sharp Stainless / High Carbon Steel
Handles: Rich dark amber Jigged Cattle Bone
Shield: Inlaid Nickel Silver Oval "CASE" Shield
Hardware: Solid nickel silver bolsters, brass pins, and brass inner liners
Condition Report:
Overall Condition: Mint / Collector Grade.
Blades: Full, unsharpened, with original mirror-finish polish and no signs of corrosion or pocket wear.
Handles: Beautiful jigged bone with deep natural graining; zero chips, cracks, or loose pins.
Action: Excellent walk-and-talk with strong backspring snap opening and closing; no blade play/wobble.
