What do the "dots" mean on case knives. I just bought a 3 dot slimline trapper.

Srvchop · Post by **Srvchop** » Thu Mar 23, 2017 12:52 am

I just bought a 3 dot slimline trapper. 61048 ssp. What do the dots signify?

FRJ · Post by **FRJ** » Thu Mar 23, 2017 1:37 am

Welcome here.

The dots indicate year made, depending on tang stamp.

Please show pictures.

hardman · Post by **hardman** » Thu Mar 23, 2017 1:38 am

Go to http://www.wrcase.com and click on Case College. From there click on the section for tang stamps to learn about their dating system.

You said you have a three dot. It could be a 1977, a 1987, a 1997, a 2007, or if it is new a 2017. You should be able to match your Tang Stamp to determine which of the five it is.

Mumbleypeg · Post by **Mumbleypeg** » Thu Mar 23, 2017 1:40 am

Welcome to AAPK. The dots are part of the Case date code system. Tells what year the knife was manufactured. For more specific info, up at the top of this page click on "Research". When that page opens scroll down, under the W.R. Case section click on Case knife age identification.

How about posting a picture of the knife here?

Ken

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