CASE XX Stainless 6296X question

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CASE XX Stainless 6296X question

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Question about the 6296X. Again did research before asking.

I have a 6296X (as stamped on back of mainblade). Length closed is 4 1/4". Both mainblade and back of secondary blade have the "CASE XX" over "STAINLESS" stamps, circa 1950 to 1964'. Looks to be red bone. This knife is very similar to the example in Steve's book on page 240. Steve's book has some great information in my opinion on this particular pattern and history.

My question is this...

Some of the books show listings for 6296X and also 6296 XSS. The particular knife I have has only the 6296X stamp but is identical to Steve's listing picture and same type of ""CASE XX" over "STAINLESS" stamp. In Sargent's 7th edition/page 244, I see the 6296X with a stamp looks different. Looks like the circa 1947 to 1952' "CASE XX STAINLESS" stamp where the "STAINLESS" is not in a straight line but resembles the shape of a smile. Hard to see even under magnification. Mine is "CASE XX" over "STAINLESS" stamps, circa 1950 to 1964', as I stated. Knife pictured also has a shield, mine does not. I am sure this is a 9296X but what is the difference between the 2 “sub patterns”???

Is that the difference between the X and the XXS model? No shield and different "STAINLESS" stamps or just a mid-era change in that pattern/knife? Just wanting to know the difference in these 2 pattern designations if anyone knows.

Any input is appreciated. Thanks, Jerry
XX Stainless 6296X front blades open.jpg
XX Stainless 6296X model stamp on back of MB.jpg
XX Stainless 6296X back blades open.jpg
XX Stainless 6296X date stamp on back of SB.jpg
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Re: CASE XX Stainless 6296X question

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In the XX era they never (as far as I know) put the "SS" at the end of the pattern number that was stamped on the knife on any stainless pocket knife. So you have to rely on the tang stamp CASE XX STAINLESS to know that the knife in stainless.

The curved CASE'S STAINLESS tang stamp is an older stamp, I usually equate it to the CASE TESTED era though some books say that it was late 40's to early 50's.
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Re: CASE XX Stainless 6296X question

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Thanks much Steve. Exactly the info I was looking for as far as SS tang model stamps not used in XX. I appreciate the detailed answer. Great info to know.

Jerry
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