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By learning the
simple Case Dating System, you can
easily determine the year a Case® Knife was manufactured. |
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Pocket Knives |
Throughout their history there
have been five distinct production
periods marked and noted on the
tang stamp of Case knives: Case Bradford,
Tested, Case XX
and Dot.
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In 1970
Case added ten dots
beneath the "USA" on the tangs
of all knives. As each
year passed, one dot was
removed. So, nine dots
appeared in 1971, eight in 1972,
and so on |
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In the 1980's, the same dating
system was used - with two
subtle differences. First, a
"Lightning S" appeared in both
"CASE" and "USA". Secondly,
the dots were placed over the
"USA". Just like in the 70s, one
dot was removed each year. |
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From 1990 to
mid-1993, the dot
system was replaced with a
stamping of the actual date. By
popular demand, however, the
dot dating system is again
being used on all current Case
knives. |
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Case's current tang stamp is
designed to be reminiscent of the
Case Tested Stamp with the "long
tail" C. In addition, a new dating
system features a combination of
"X"s and "dots" to date the
production of each Case knife. From 2001 through 2005 Case will
be removing one "dot" each year. From 2006 through
2009 Case will
remove one "X".
Knives with this new stamping are
sure to be a favorite with collectors
as they mark the dawn of a new
century at Case.
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