63091 Proto. Lots of unusual things about this knife.

[bkazz5]

I acquired this 63091 that is marked proto. A few things about this knife are unusual to me. First it is marked with the pattern number of 83091 when I believe it should be 63091. Also all blades have different tang stamps. Is it common with protos to have non typical stamps? The knife is in great shape. Came in the orange sunrise box. No COA. AHs blue/green scales. Interested in any feedback regarding the authenticity of this knife. How do you know if it is an actual proto?

[outofplace]

Most likely a Case Classic Proto, made by James Parker. They made so many different, and unusual Proto's and Patterns it's hard to tell. If possible, get your hands on a copy of Case Classics Best in the Long Haul and you might be able to find it in the Book. Just so you know, the Book is not cheap to purchase. The Knife looks Good to me! Good Luck! Don

[Classic Case]

The knife looks good to me. On the proto's and short run type stuff, sometimes the pattern numbers are not correct as to handle material, sometimes there's no pattern number at all. They can have stampings on different blades, from different eras of Case. (for example, Case Brothers,.. W.R.Case)