Is this a Pattern 031?

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Is this a Pattern 031?

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I just got this 1940-64 barehead jack. It does not have a pattern number. It is ~3.75" closed. I'm horrible as identifying handle material, and at first I thought they might be ebony, but under a 60x scope I *think* it is some sort of smooth synthetic? It has brass liners. I saw some info that seemed to indicate that an 031 without a pattern number would make it pre-1949. Is that correct?
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Re: Is this a Pattern 031?

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I know almost nothing about Case knives...without being able to hold it...gonna throw a guess out there...and let the experts come along and correct me.
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It looks like pocket worn slick black to me TFL. Doesn't look like a saber ground main blade. Could be a 22031 1/2 based on Steve Pfeiffer's book, 2nd Ed. Should be snappy as heck. ::tu::
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looks like the 031 body to me.....I have some of the electrician knives...and yea more snap and spring strength than needed….a real nail breaker..
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TFL, it is as Steve has noted a 22031 1/2. Slick black composition handles. ::tu::
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Excellent - thanks!
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Further proof...I know nothing about Case knives...but enjoy looking and reading about them! ::tu::
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