Vintage 1990 Case XX Kodiak Hunter Fixed Blade Stag Knife & Tooled Sheath 51116 For Sale

Item Specifics• Brand: W.R. Case & Sons (Case XX)
• Model: Kodiak Hunter
• Pattern Number: 51116 SS
• Handle Material: Genuine Sambar Stag (Antler)
• Blade Material: Stainless Steel (SS)
• Blade Type: Mirror-Polished Clip Point with Bear Etching
• Year/Era: 1990 (Stamped "19 CASE XX 90")
• Country of Manufacture: United States (Bradford, PA)Item Description
MINT CONDITION: Vintage 1990 Case XX "Kodiak Hunter" Fixed Blade Hunting Knife with Genuine Stag Handle & Custom Tooled Leather SheathUp for sale is a beautiful, investment-grade 1990 Case XX Kodiak Hunter (Model 51116 SS). This iconic fixed-blade knife is a pristine survivor from the 1990 factory run, presenting a flawless mirror-polished clip-point blade featuring the highly detailed, factory-etched growling Kodiak bear scene.Knife Features & Materials• The Blade: Crafted from premium stainless steel with an immaculate, high-reflective mirror finish. It holds a razor-sharp factory edge and is perfectly free of any rust, pitting, pepper spots, or blade play.
• The Handle: Built using exceptionally thick, heavily textured genuine Sambar Stag horn. The stag scales have incredible color variation and zero cracks or splits.
• The Hardware: Accented by a beautiful, heavy solid-brass finger guard and a matching brass pommel cap.
• The Date Code: The tang is clearly stamped "19 CASE XX 90", firmly dating this knife to its exact 1990 production lineage.Premium Tooled Sheath DetailsIncluded is the original, heavy-duty dark brown leather sheath featuring intricate Western floral tooling and crisp white contrast stitching. The belt loop is stamped with the classic CASE XX logo near the throat.
Note for Collectors: The snap strap features vintage corporate presentation pins for URC (United Refining Company), indicating this rare knife was originally awarded as a high-end executive or safety milestone presentation piece in 1990.Condition Report• Knife: Near-Mint to Mint condition. The knife shows no signs of field use, sharpening, or carry wear. The brass guard has a subtle, authentic age patina but can easily be polished to a high luster if desired.
• Sheath: Excellent structural condition. The leather is supple, the belt loop and stitching are completely secure, and the snaps work flawlessly. Very minor storage wear on the reverse side as expected from sitting in a collection.
This is a beautiful piece of American cutlery craftsmanship that will make an exceptional centerpiece for any Case XX collection or fixed-blade display case.
Shipping & Handling: Securely wrapped in thick bubble wrap and shipped in a sturdy, crush-proof box. Fully insured for your peace of mind.
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