The Case "OOPS" P172

[edge213]

I found this at a yard sale today.
Mark side tang stamp:
CASE XX (regular S)
P172

Pile side tang stamp:
••••••••••
HAND MADE USA

Not being an expert, I assumed this was a 1970 10 dot.
After rereading Steve's book I found I have a 1980 10 dot " OOPS" P172. See page 216 of "Collecting Case Knives" by Steve Pfeiffer 2nd edition.

The P172 Buffalo was first introduced in 1971 as a 9 dot. In 1980 when Case went back to 10 dots with the "lightning s" it was the first 10 dot P172. However, some blades with the old "regular s" stamp went through production. Only about 600.

I lucked into one today.

[gsmith7158]

That's a scarce one David. Great find!

[edge213]

Thanks Greg.

[hardman]

Excellent find, David! I wish I we had such yard sales around here.

[edge213]

Gary, it's usually go to about 100 yard sales before I find anything interesting. Just got lucky.

It wasn't out for sale, but I always ask if they have any old pocket knives. The guy went in the house and brought this out.

[philco]

Nice find David. I've always loved those Buffalo and Bulldog Case knives.

[32man]

Excellent find, David! I wish I we had such yard sales around here.

You do Gary, Midland Antique Fest , this weekend