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Case Knife Pattern Name Reference Guide

This page is an index of sorts where you can look up knife pattern names to see pictures & descriptions of them.  Most of the names that collectors use to describe certain knives vary at times. I have tried to include all of the names used by most collectors.

Case Knife Pattern Assortment

Please note that many patterns share the same name. Other patterns have their own unique name that is universally known and used by almost all collectors.

You will find information about popular knife patters like trappers, muskrats, congresses, stockmans, toothpicks as well as less known patterns like vest pocket axes, Texas Lockhorns, sidewinders & everything in between.

When you find all of the interesting patterns you like, be sure to stop by our store & shop for W.R. Case pocket knives to add some great looking unique Case pocket knives to your collection!

Click on one of the links below to view a description and picture of a pattern name that you are interested in. They are categorized alphabetically.

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As you use this reference, keep in mind that most collectors categorize pocket knives into three categories; Jack Knives, Pen Knives, and Multi-bladed knives. Jack knives are usually single ended, meaning that their blades are hinged on the same side. Some larger double ended knives fall into this category as well. Pen knives are generally lighter weight double ended knives that have blades that open on both sides. Multi-bladed knives are those with more than two blades.

Barlow:

Barlow knives are a type of jack knife. They have an extra long bolster on the right side, and usually none on the left side.  The larger bolster adds to the strength of the knife, and the lack of a left side bolster allows for a less expensive construction. Factory patterns that are known as Barlow's include the 05, 009, and 43.


Bartender's Knife:

Case Bartender's KnifeCase's most recent version of a bartender's knife is the 130 pattern.
More About Pattern # 130


Big Nut:

Refers to a five-blade peanut. see peanut


Bow-Tie: see fishtail


Buffalo:

Case BuffaloAlso known as Bulldog or Clasp Knife.  The buffalo is a 5 1/2"  clasp style jack knife that has 72 as the factory pattern number.
More About Pattern # 72


Bulldog: See Buffalo


Butterbean:

Case ButterbeanThe butterbean is a 2 3/4" pen knife that has the pattern number 132.
More About Pattern # 132


Camper's Knife:

Case's 0045 Camper's KnifeAlso known as a scout knife or utility knife.  This is a 3 3/4" multi-blade knife that has the pattern number 0045.
More about Pattern # 0045


Canoe:

Case's Canoe Pattern KnifeCase's most popular Canoe pattern is the 131.
More About Pattern # 131


Cattleman's knife:

Case's Cattleman KnifeCase made several Cattleman knives including the 94 pattern.
More About Pattern # 94


Cheetah:

Case's Cheetah KnifeThe cheetah has the pattern #11.
More About Pattern # 11


Cigar Jack:

Case's Cigar Jack KnifeAlso known as equal end jack knives.  There are a handful of Case knife patterns that go by the name Cigar Jack. One such knife is Case's 055 pattern.
More About Pattern # 055


Citrus Tester:

Case's Citrus Tester KnifeAlso known as a melon or sausage tester.
More About Pattern # 00


Clasp Knife:

The term clasp is used to describe knives that have handles that arc upward at the rear.  The Case buffalo is probably the best example of this style. See illustration.  Other clasp knives include the toothpick, the folding hunter, and many more.


Coke Bottle:

The coke bottle is a jack knife that gets its name from the likeness of its shape to a bottle of coke.  Case has produced several patterns that collectors call coke bottles.  The two most popular include pattern # 25 and pattern # 050. The #25 pattern is usually called a small coke bottle, and the 050 pattern which is usually referred to as a large coke bottle.

Pattern # 25

Case's 25 Small Coke Bottle
More About Pattern # 25

Pattern # 050

Case's 050 Large Coke Bottle Knife
More About Pattern # 050

Congress:

Sometimes called a swayback.

Most Case congress knives have either two or four blades (some have three).  The two blade version usually has a Sheepsfoot and a pen blade that open on opposite sides.  The four blade usually has a Sheepsfoot master blade along with a pen, coping and spear blade.  Congress knives all have the same general shape as you can see by the pictures below.  Case has produced these knives in several different sizes ranging from 3" to 4 1/8" closed.  The 69 pattern is the smallest that I know of, and the 88 is the largest. Congress knives have become a very collectible pattern over the years.  The 88 seems to be the most collectable.  The two bladed versions are not quite as desirable.   

Pattern # 052

Case's 052 Half Congress Knife
Case's Medium Congress Knife
More About Pattern # 52

Pattern # 68

Case's 68 Small Congress Knife
More About Pattern # 68

Pattern # 69

Case's 69 pattern half congress knife
More About Pattern # 69

Pattern # 88

Case's 88 Large Congress Knife
More About Pattern # 88

Copperhead:

There are two knives that I know of that go by the name copperhead.  The 49 pattern and the 109 pattern.  The 49 is a serpentine style jack. It is sometimes called a Vietnam knife.  The 109 is a pen style knife that is smaller and is most often referred to as a mini or baby copperhead.

Pattern # 49

Case's 49 Copperhead Knife
More About Pattern # 49

Pattern # 109

Case's 109 Mini-Copperhead
More About Pattern # 109

CopperLock:

Case's Copperlock KnifeThe Copperlock is a 4 1/4" lock-back that has the pattern # 549.
More About Pattern # 549


CopperLock (mini):

Case's Mini-Copperlock KnifeThe Mini Copperlock is a 3 3/8" lock-back that has the pattern # 749.
More About Pattern # 749


Doctor's Knife:

Case Single Blade Doctor's Knife
Case Two Blade Doctor's Knie
(also known as a Physician's Knife)

Case currently produces two patterns that are known as Doctor's knives. One is a 3 5/8" slim jack knife that has the pattern #85.  The other was introduced in 2005, and is referred to as a baby doc. and has the pattern # 82.
More About Pattern # 85 | More About Pattern # 82


Dog Leg Trapper:

 See Trapper pattern #40


Eisenhower:

Case's Eisenhower PatternSometimes called a Senator Pen, or Equal End Pen. The Eisenhower is Case's #63 pattern knife. It is 3 1/8" closed.

More About Pattern # 63


Electrician's Knife:

Case's Electrician's Knife Pattern
Case's most recent Electrician's knife is a 3 11/16" jack knife that has the pattern #031.

More About Pattern # 031


Elephant's Toenail:

Case's Elephant Toe Knife PatternAlso known as a Sunfish.

The Sunfish is a 4 3/8" double end jack knife. Case's version has the pattern # 50.

More About Pattern # 50


Equal End Jack:

See Cigar


Equal End Pen:

See Senator Pen


Farmer's Knife:

See Trapper pattern #048


Fisherman's Knife:

See Toothpick; pattern #'s 093, 094, and 0095


Fishtail:

Also known as a Bow-Tie

Case's most well known fishtail knife is the 051 pattern.

More About Pattern # 051


Folding Hunter:

Case's Single Blade 65 Pattern Folding Hunter KnifeCase's Two Blade Folding Hunter PatternThe folding hunter is a 5 1/2" clasp style knife that has the pattern #65.

More About Pattern # 65


Gunboat:

Case's 94 Pattern Gunboat Knife PatternSometimes called big gunboat canoe.  This pattern is a 3 1/4" multi blade knife that has the pattern #94

More About Pattern # 94


Gunstock Jack:

Case's 15 Pattern Gunstock Knife PatternOne of Case's most well known gunstock is a 3" Jack knife that has the pattern # 15

More About Pattern # 15


HammerHead:

See Lock-back Hunting Knives; pattern #59


Hawbaker Special:

See Muskrat


Hawkbill Knife:

See Pruner's knife


Hobo:

Case's 54HB Two Blade Hobo Knife PatternCase's 54HB Three Blade Hobo Knife PatternCase's most recent hobo is a Jack knife that has the pattern #54HB. Case's oldest version of the hobo has the pattern # 51.

More About Pattern # 54HB


Half Whittler

Case's 08 Pattern Half Whittler KnifeCase's two blade version of the 08 pattern is often known as a half whittler.

More About Pattern # 08


Jack knife:

The jackknife is reportedly named after Jacque de Liege. He was a French knife maker who is said to have invented the first back-spring assembly. The
term is used today to describe many different kinds of knives. It is most commonly used to describe any knife that has one or two blades that open on the same side. It is also used to describe any knife that has two blades that open in opposite sides and measures more than roughly 3 1/2". You will find that some folding knives do not have any special name and often go only by the generic name "Jack knife".  Those knives are listed in this index as regular jack knives or premium jack knives. Note that premium jacks are slim, while regular jacks are wider in shape.


Leg Knife

Case's 97 Pattern Leg Knife One of Case's leg knives is the 97 pattern. It is a 3 3/8" jack knife.

More About Pattern # 97


Lock-back Hunting Knives:

Case has manufactures several knives that fall into the lockback knife category. All of them have locking mechanisms, and single  blades. Most have a clip blade, but some have a skinner blade. Some knives that go by this name include the 58 pattern mako,  the 59 pattern hammerhead, the 97 pattern sharkstooth, and the 51 pattern.

Pattern # 51

Case's 51 Pattern Lockback Hunting KnifeThis pattern is a 4" lock-back knife.
More About Pattern # 51

Pattern # 58

Case's 58 Pattern Lockback Hunting KnifeThis pattern is a 4 1/4" folding hunting knife known as a mako.
More About Pattern # 58

Pattern # 59

Case's 59 Pattern Lockback Knife PatternThis pattern is 5" folding hunting knife known as a hammerhead.
More About Pattern # 59

Pattern # 97

Case's 97 Lockback Hunter Pattern KnifeThis pattern is a 4 3/8" folding hunting knife called a sharkstooth.
More About Pattern # 97


LockHorn:

Case's Lockhorn Pattern KnifeAlso known as a Texas lockhorn.  The lockhorn is 4 1/2" double ended lockback knife that does not have a pattern number.  The name Texas Lockhorn is stamped directly onto the tang.

More About the Lockhorn


Moose:

Case's 75 Pattern Moose KnifeCase's most popular moose pattern is a 4 5/16" double-ended jack knife that has the pattern # 75.

More About Pattern # 75


Mako:

See Lock-back Folding Hunters Pattern # 58


Melon Tester:

See Citrus Tester


Mid Folding Hunter:

Case's 265 Pattern Mid-Folding Hunter Knife PatternThe mid folding hunter is a 4" locking knife that was introduced by Case in 2003 with the pattern #265.

More About Pattern # 265


Mini Trapper

See Trapper; Pattern # 07


Muskrat or Muskrat Trapper:

Case's Muskrat Pattern Knife
Case's Hawbaker Muskrat Knife PatternThis is a 3 7/8" double end jack knife that does not have a pattern number.  The name Muskrat is stamped directly onto the tang.

More About the Muskrat


Navy Knife:

See Whaler


One Arm Man:

See Barlow; pattern #05 and #009


Peanut:

Case Peanut KnifeThe Peanut is a 2 3/4" serpentine style jack knife that has the pattern #20

More About Pattern # 20


Pen:

The name pen is shared by many knives.  As a general rule, it describes any double ended knife that measures less than 3 1/2" closed. Some pens include the senator or equal end pen, the sleeveboard pen, and the premium pen.  Senator pens are those with a perfectly oval shaped handle.  Sleeveboard pens have a handle that tapers to a narrower rear.  Premium pen knives are generally classified as pen knives that share the pattern number with a stockman knife.  This is of course subject to argument, but most collectors categorize pens in this manner.


Pocket hunter:

Case Pocket Hunter KnifeThe pocket hunter is a 2 3/4" clasp style jack knife that is represented by the pattern #165.

More About Pattern # 165


Premium Pen knife:

Sometimes called small or baby half stockman The name premium pen is generally given to any double end knife that has two blades, is smaller than 3 1/2" closed, and has the same pattern number as a stockman. Pattern #'s 027 and 33 are examples of premium pen knives.

Pattern # 027
Case's 23 Pen
Measures 2 3/4"
More About Pattern # 27

Pattern # 33
Case's 33 Pattern Pen Knife
Measures 2 3/4"
More About Pattern # 33


Premium Jack:

Sometimes called half stockman knives.

The name premium jack is given to most knives that have the same pattern number as a stockman, but only have two blades that open on the same side.  A few double end knives are called premium jack knives, but only when their length exceeds 3 1/2".  Any double end knife that is smaller than 3 1/2" and has two blades are usually referred to as premium pen knives.

Patterns that most often go by the name premium jack include the 27, 32, 44, 47, 87, and 92.

Pattern # 27

Case's 27 Premium Jack Knife
Measures 2 3/4"
More About Pattern # 27

Pattern # 32

Case 32 Jack Knife
Measures 3 1/2"
More About Pattern # 32

Pattern # 44
Case's 44 Pattern Premium Jack Knife
Measures 3 1/4"
More About Pattern # 44

Pattern # 47
Case's 47 Double End Jack Knife
Measures 4" closed
More About Pattern # 47

Pattern # 087

Case 087 Serpentine Jack Knife
Measures 3 1/4"
More About Pattern # 087

Pattern # 92
Case Premium Jack Knife
Measures 4"
More About Pattern # 92


Physician's Knife:

See Doctor's Knife


Pruner's Knife:

Case's 011 Pruner's KnifeAlso known as a hawk bill knife.  Case's most recognized pruner's knife is their 011 pattern.

More About Pattern # 011


Regular Jack Knives:

Regular jack knives are single or two-blade single end knives that do not have a distinct name for themselves.  These are very stout knives that make excellent working knives, but are not usually the most desired by collectors.  Many of these knives are known as teardrop jacks or swell end jacks because the rear of the knife is wider than the front.  The 99 pattern is the most collectable.  Other patterns include the 14, 31, and 35.

Pattern # 35
Case's 35 Regular Jack Knife
Measures 3 1/4"
>More About Pattern # 35

Pattern # 14
Case's 14 Jack Knife
Measures 3 3/8"
More About Pattern # 14

Pattern #31

Case's 31 1/2 Jack Knife
Measures 3 3/4"
More About Pattern # 31

Pattern # 99
Case's 99 Jumbo Jack Knife
Measures 4"
More About Pattern # 99


Riggers Knife:

Case's 46 Marlin Spike KnifeAlso known as a Marlin Spike.

Case's Rigger's knife measures 4 3/8" closed and has the pattern #46.

More About Pattern # 46


RussLock:

Case's 953 L Russlock KnifeThe Russlock has the pattern number 953 and measure 4 1/4" closed.

More About Pattern # 953


Saddlehorn:

Case's 110 Saddlehorn KnifeAlso known as a beavertail jack knife.

Case's most recent production that goes by the name saddlehorn is the 110 pattern. Their oldest is their 100 pattern.

More About Pattern # 110 | More About Pattern # 100


Senator Pen:

Also known as Equal End Pen.

The senator pen has a perfectly oval shape and includes the 79 and 01 pattern.  These are the most common style of pen knives made.

Pattern # 79
Case's 79 Pen Knife
Measures 3 1/8"
More About Pattern # 79

Pattern # 01
Case's 01 Pen Knife
Measures 2 5/8"
More About Pattern # 01


Sausage Tester:

See Citrus Tester


Serpentine Knife:

Many knives include the name serpentine. There are serpentine jack knives, serpentine stockman knives, and serpentine pen knives.  The term simply describes the shape of the handle.  They generally have an s curve, much like a snake or serpent (hence the name).  If you hear a knife described as a
serpentine pen, it will more likely than not be a premium pen.  The same goes for serpentine jack knives as they are often synonymous with premium
jack knives.  Almost all stockman knives have at least a slight s shape, so can be referred to as a serpentine stockman or stock knife.


Shark's Tooth:

See Lockback Folding Knives; pattern #97


Sidewinder:

Case's SidewinderThis knife is a 5 1/4" single-blade side locking knife known as a sidewinder.  They do not have a pattern number and have the name etched on the blade.

More About the Sidewinder


Sleeveboard:

The sleeveboard name does not describe any one particular knife. The term can be used to describe many knives. There are sleeveboard pen knives, sleeveboard jack knives etc.  The term comes from the shape of the handle.  The ends are rounded and the handle tapers from front to back.  Any knife with this feature may be called a sleeveboard.


Slimlock:

Case's 73L Slimlock KnifeThe slimlock is a knife that Case began manufacturing in 2005. They have the factory pattern number 73.

More about the Slimlock


Sodbuster:

Case's 38 SodbusterThe sodbuster is a clasp style jack knife that measures 5 5/8" closed and has the pattern #38.

More About Pattern # 38


Sodbuster Jr.:

Case's 37 Sodbuster Jr. KnifeThe sod buster jr. is a 3 5/8" clasp style jack knife that has the pattern # 37.

More About Pattern # 37


Sowbelly:

Case's 39 Sowbelly KnifeThe first Case sowbelly knives were last made during the tested era and are rare finds. Case re-introduced a newer version of the knife style in 2002 with the pattern #39.

More About Pattern # 39


Stockman:

Also referred to as stock knives or premium stock knives.

Stockman knives are said to have originated from the cattleman's knife.  They are similar in character, but are a bit less bulky.  They always have at least two back-springs that support at least three blades.  Some stockman knives have been manufactured with four and five blades, with the five blade versions having three springs.  Case has manufactured a large variety of stockman knives each of different size and/or shape. The seven most popular patterns and the ones shown below are the18, 27, 32, 33, 44, 47, 75, 087, and 92.  Most stockman knives have a clip master blade along with a second and third blade consisting of one of the following: sheepsfoot, spey, pen, or punch.  You will usually find that the smaller versions often have a clip, sheepfoot and pen blade, or clip spey and pen blade.

Pattern # 18
Case's 18 Serpentine Stockman Knife
Measures 3 1/2"
More About Pattern # 18

Pattern # 27
Case's 27 Small Stockman Knife
Measures 2 3/4"
More About Pattern # 27

Pattern # 32
Case's 32 Square Bolster Stockman
Measures is 3 1/2"
More About Pattern # 32

Pattern # 33
Case's 33 Small Stockman Knife
Measures 2 3/4"
More About Pattern # 33

Pattern # 44
Case's 44 Stock Knife
Measures 3 1/4"
More About Pattern # 44

Pattern # 47
Case's 47 Stockman Knife
Measures 4"
More About Pattern # 47

Pattern # 75
Case's 75 Large Stockman
Measures 4 5/16"
More About Pattern # 75

Pattern # 087
Case's 087 Serpentine Stockman Knife
Measures 3 1/4"
More About Pattern # 087

Pattern # 92
Case's 92 Square Bolstered Stockman
Measures 4"
More about pattern # 92


Sun Fish:

See Elephant Toe Toenail


Swayback:

See Congress


Swell Center Hunter:

See Coke Bottle; pattern #050


Swell End Jack:

See Regular Jack Knives


Swing-Guard:

A swing guard knife refers to any knife that has a swing guard feature.  The most popular pattern is the #11 cheetah.  Others include the jaguar, and in some cases the large coke bottle.


Teardrop Jack:

See Regular Jack Knives


Texas Jack:

See Premium Jack Knives patterns 32 and 93


Texas LockHorn:

See Lockhorn


Texas Toothpick:

See Toothpick


Tiny Trapper

See Trapper; Pattern # 154


Toothpick:

Often called a Texas toothpick and sometimes switch knife or tickler.

The toothpick is a clasp style jack knife that is reported to be the first type of switch knife. Owners of these knives would often place a matchstick between the blade and the spring that would cause the tip of the blade to stick out.  This would allow the operator of the knife to catch the tip on the seem of a pant leg or pocket to quickly open it with one hand.  Over the years, Case has manufactured these knives in many different sizes ranging from 5 1/2" to 3" closed. The most recently manufactured popular patterns from largest to smallest include the following: 098, 093, 0094, and 0096. The larger knives are almost always the most valuable.

Pattern # 093
Case's 093 Toothpick Knife
Measures 5"
More About Pattern # 093

Pattern # 0094
Case's 0094 Medium Toothpick Knife
Measures 4 1/4"
More About Pattern # 0094

Pattern # 0094F
Case 0094F Fishermn's Toothpick Knife
Measures 4 1/4"
More About Pattern # 0094F

Pattern # 095F
Case 095F Fisherman's Toothpick Knife
Measure 5" closed.
More About Pattern # 095F

Pattern # 0096
Case 0096 Mini-Toothpick Knife
Measuring 3" closed
More About Pattern # 0096

Pattern # 098
Case's 098 Large Toothpick Knife
Measures 5 1/2"
More About Pattern # 098


Trapper:

A true trapper is a jack knife that has two blades of the same size; usually consisting of a clip master blade and a long spey blade.  The style was developed around 1920 and was quickly embraced by fur trappers.  The blade configuration made them very useful for skinning. Case has manufactured trappers in several shapes and sizes. The most popular is the 54 pattern. Others include the 048, 40, 07, and 154.

Pattern # 54
Case's 54 Pattern Trapper Knife
Measure 4 1/8"
More About Pattern # 54

Pattern # 048
Case's Slimline Trapper Knife
Measures 4 1/8"
More About Pattern # 048

Pattern # 40
Case's Dogleg Trapper Knife
Measures 4 7/16"
More About Pattern # 40

Pattern # 07
Case's 07 Mini Trapper Knife
Measures 3 1/2"
More About Pattern # 07

Pattern # 154
Case's 154 Tiny Trapper Knife
Measures 2 3/8"
More About Pattern # 154

 

Tuxedo:

Case's 156 Swell Center Tuxedo KnifeCase's most recent tuxedo is a 3 1/2" swell center pen knife that has the pattern #156.

More About Pattern # 156


Whaler:

Case's 99 Whaler Knife
Also known as a Navy Knife.

Case's whaler pattern is a 4 1/8" jack knife that has the pattern #99.

More About Pattern # 99


Whittler:

Sometimes known as a split back or split-backspring whittler. Some whittlers have three springs and are referred to as three spring whittlers.

Any knife that uses a split-back spring construction falls into the whittler category. The split-back design uses two springs that support a large single blade on one end, and two smaller blades on the other.  The larger blade uses both springs, and each small blade rides on its own spring.  All knives that work in this manner are referred to as whittlers regardless of the shape or design of the handle. This allows for many different styles of whittler knives
with numerous names.  Some include balloon whittler, seahorse whittler, equal end whittler, sleeveboard whittler etc.  There is more work that goes into their construction than almost any other styles of knife.  They have always been very collectable patterns.  Case's most well known recently manufactured whittlers include the following patterns: 08, 80, 83, and 55.  A few whittlers have three springs and are usually known as a three spring whittlers.

Pattern # 08
Case's 08 Small Whittler Knife
Measures 3 1/4"
More About Pattern # 08

Pattern # 55
Case's 55 Seahorse Whittler Knife
Measures 4"
More About Pattern # 55

Pattern # 80
Case's 80 Large Whittler Knife
Measures 3 7/8"
More About Pattern # 80

Pattern # 83
Case's 83 Whittler Knife
Measures 3 1/2"
More About Pattern # 83