When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
2004 CASE XX AUTUMN BONE MID-FOLDING HUNTER – 61265LC SS – ITEM #98117 – ORIGINAL BOX
Offered for sale is a beautiful 2004 W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co. Case XX Mid-Folding Hunter, Item No. 98117, pattern 61265LC SS, featuring striking factory Autumn Jigged Bone handles, a polished stainless-steel blade, one-hand thumb-stud opening, liner lock, pocket clip and its original matching Case factory box.
The original factory label identifies:
Item No.: 98117
Pattern: 61265LC SS
Pattern Name: MID FOLDING HTR / Mid-Folding Hunter
Handle: AUTUMN / Autumn Bone
Box Date: 10/29/04
UPC: 021205981178
61265LC SS Mid-Folding Hunter
The 61265LC SS combines traditional Case bone-handle craftsmanship with more modern everyday-carry features.
Case\'s published specifications identify the pattern as a Mid-Folding Hunter with Clip, featuring a one-hand-opening Clip blade with thumb stud and liner lock. It measures approximately 4 inches closed and weighs approximately 3.7 ounces.
The knife features:
Single Clip blade – versatile primary cutting profile.
Thumb stud – allows convenient one-hand blade opening.
Liner lock – locks the blade open during use.
Pocket clip – provides convenient pocket carry.
That makes the 61265LC SS quite different from Case\'s traditional slipjoint Trappers, Stockmans and Muskrats.
Beautiful Autumn Jigged Bone
One of the strongest features of this particular knife is its Autumn Bone handle.
The genuine bone displays an outstanding mixture of orange, amber, reddish-brown and dark brown/black coloration, combined with deep jigging. The color variation is especially attractive on this example.
Case\'s historical database confirms Autumn Bone as one of the company\'s recognized bone-handle treatments from this era.
The handle is complemented by a distinctive Case shield, polished bolsters and traditional pinned construction.
Made in USA
Published specifications for the 61265LC SS identify the pattern as USA made. The same pattern continued in Case catalogs for many years, confirming its place as one of Case\'s popular modern/traditional crossover designs.
This 2004 Autumn Bone example with its matching dated factory box would make an excellent addition to a Case XX collection.
Features
- Authentic W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co.
- Case XX
- Item No. 98117
- Pattern 61265LC SS
- Mid-Folding Hunter
- 2004 production
- Factory box dated 10/29/04
- Factory AUTUMN / Autumn Bone
- Genuine jigged bone handle
- Orange / amber / brown / black coloration
- Single Clip blade
- Stainless-steel blade
- Highly polished finish
- Plain cutting edge
- Thumb-stud opening
- One-hand opening
- Liner lock
- Pocket clip
- Approximately 4\" closed
- Approximately 3.7 oz.
- Nickel-silver bolsters
- Traditional pinned construction
- Made in USA
- Original Case factory box
- Original matching identification label
- UPC 021205981178
Case\'s later product guide independently confirms the 61265LC SS = Mid-Folding Hunter with Clip, one-hand Clip blade, thumb stud, liner lock, 4-inch closed length and 3.7-ounce weight.
ConditionExcellent Collector / New Old Stock With Original Box
This knife appears to be in excellent collector condition and presents as new old stock.
The blade appears exceptionally clean, bright and highly polished. I don\'t see obvious signs of significant use or sharpening in the supplied photographs.
The Autumn Bone handle is particularly attractive, displaying strong orange, amber, brown and black coloration with pronounced jigging.
I don\'t see obvious major cracks or chips in the handle from the supplied photographs.
The shield, bolsters, pins, thumb stud and other hardware all present very nicely.
The original green W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co. factory box is included and retains its matching factory label for:
98117 – 61265LC SS – MID FOLDING HTR – AUTUMN – 10/29/04
The box displays minor shelf/storage wear consistent with age.
Please examine all photographs carefully. Photographs are considered part of the description and show the exact knife and original box the buyer will receive.
Search Keywords
Case XX 98117, Case 98117, Case 61265LC SS, Case 61265LC, Case Mid Folding Hunter, Case Mid-Folding Hunter, Case Folding Hunter, Case Autumn Bone, Case Autumn Jigged Bone, Case Autumn knife, 2004 Case XX, 2004 Case knife, Case linerlock, Case liner lock, Case thumb stud, Case pocket clip, Case one hand knife, Case clip blade, Case bone handle, Case jigged bone, Case collectible knife, Case collector knife, W.R. Case Sons, Case Bradford PA, Case USA knife, Made in USA knife, Case NOS, Case NIB, Case original box