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2007 CASE XX #06682 5383WH SS GENUINE STAG WHITTLER – 3 BLADE – ORIGINAL BOX – USA
Offered for sale is a beautiful collectible 2007 W.R. Case & Sons Case XX Genuine Stag Whittler, Item No. 06682, pattern 5383WH SS.
This classic Case Whittler features genuine natural stag handles, three Tru-Sharp stainless-steel blades, nickel-silver bolsters, brass pins/liners, a red CASE XX oval shield and its original matching Case factory box.
The original factory box identifies:
ITEM NO.: 06682
PATTERN: 5383WH SS
MODEL: WHITTLER
HANDLE: STAG
FACTORY BOX DATE: 11/08/2007
UPC: 021205066820
Correct Case Pattern — 5383WH SS
The correct Case pattern number for this knife is:
5383WH SS
Case's traditional pattern-number system helps describe the knife itself.
5 = Genuine Stag Handle3 = Three Blades83WH = Whittler PatternSS = Stainless-Steel Blades
The 5 at the beginning is especially important. It distinguishes this genuine-stag knife from bone-handled versions of the same basic pattern.
Collector discussions of Case's numbering system likewise identify 5 as stag, while Case documentation identifies the 5383WH as its genuine-stag Whittler configuration.
Genuine Stag Handles
This knife features:
GENUINE STAG
rather than jigged bone.
The natural stag scales show beautiful individual variation in:
Cream / ivory
Golden honey
Tan
Medium brown
Dark brown
The mark side has particularly attractive dark natural stag texture through the center, transitioning to lighter cream and golden coloration toward the bolsters.
The reverse scale has its own individual natural coloration and texture.
Because genuine stag is a natural material, individual examples of the same Case model can look considerably different.
The photographs show the exact knife the buyer will receive.
For that reason, I would list this knife individually rather than using a quantity listing with another #06682.
Traditional Whittler Pattern
The 5383WH is a traditional three-blade Case Whittler.
Case documentation for the 5383WH configuration specifies:
3½" closed
Approximately 2.1 oz.
Three blades
Clip blade
Short Clip blade
Pen blade
Genuine Stag handle
A later Case Genuine India Stag/Damascus version retained the same 5383WH configuration and dimensions.
Three-Blade Configuration
This knife carries three traditional blades:
Large Clip Point Master Blade
The largest primary cutting blade opens from one end of the frame.
Short Clip Blade
One of the two smaller secondary blades.
Pen Blade
The second smaller secondary blade completes the classic Whittler configuration.
All three use traditional nail-nick opening and non-locking slipjoint construction.
Case Tru-Sharp Stainless Steel
The SS suffix identifies the stainless-steel blade version.
Contemporary discussion of Case knives identifies Tru-Sharp as Case's proprietary name for its stainless blade steel, and the 5383WH SS configuration was produced with three Tru-Sharp blades.
This gives you another useful search term for the description:
CASE TRU-SHARP STAINLESS STEELRed CASE XX Shield
The genuine stag handle carries the attractive red oval:
CASE XX
shield.
It contrasts particularly well against the natural cream, honey and dark-brown stag.
Original 2007 Factory Box
The knife includes its original green W.R. Case & Sons factory box.
The end label confirms:
Item No. 06682
5383WH SS
Whittler
Stag
11/08/07
The barcode corresponds to:
UPC 021205066820
The matching item-numbered and dated factory box is an important part of the knife's collector presentation.
The box shows normal shelf/storage wear consistent with age.
2007 Production
The matching factory box is dated:
NOVEMBER 8, 2007
This gives us direct factory-box documentation of the production period.
Made in USA
This is an American-made W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co. traditional pocketknife.
The 5383WH genuine-stag Whittler configuration is documented as handcrafted in the USA.
Features
- Authentic W.R. Case & Sons / Case XX
- 2007
- Item No. 06682
- Correct pattern 5383WH SS
- Whittler
- Genuine Stag handles
- Natural cream, honey and dark-brown stag coloration
- 3 blades
- Clip master blade
- Short Clip blade
- Pen blade
- Case Tru-Sharp stainless steel
- Traditional nail-nick opening
- Manual operation
- Slipjoint / non-locking construction
- Approx. 3½" closed
- Approx. 2.1 oz.
- Nickel-silver bolsters
- Brass pins/liners
- Red CASE XX oval shield
- Factory box dated 11/08/2007
- Original matching Case box
- UPC 021205066820
- Handcrafted in USA
ConditionExcellent Collector Condition / New Old Stock With Original Box
This knife appears to be in excellent collector condition and presents as new old stock.
All three blades appear bright and clean overall. Because highly polished blades easily show reflections, fingerprints and fine handling marks in photographs, I would avoid describing them as absolutely flawless unless you've inspected them closely in person.
The genuine stag scales display excellent natural color and character. I don't see an obvious major crack, chip or missing section in the supplied photographs.
The CASE XX shield, pins and bolsters present nicely.
The original matching factory box is included and shows normal shelf/storage wear consistent with age.
Please examine all photographs carefully, as they show the exact knife and box the buyer will receive and are considered part of the description.
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