CASE Early XX 65 Hunter

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CASE Early XX 65 Hunter

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Picked this one up hidden in a AAPK store.

No model/pattern stamp, high pull, full flat blade (would indicate early XX) with some beautiful handles.

Will take a closer look at it this weekend as I still have yet to figure out the handle material. I am thinking second cut stag or green bone. Can't find where CASE made a second cut bone unless that would be my guess. This one is hard for me even with knife in hand but been busy so I really have not analyzed it closely yet. Either way, a beautiful knife in my opinion. Not buying anymore knives but just could not pass it up.

Any thoughts?

Regards, Jerry
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Jerry,

I don`t know much of anything about Case knives, but the bone handles on that knife are beautiful! ::drool:: ::drool:: ::tu::
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Jerry.
Pretty sure it's Green Bone

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Very nice handles Jerry, would have to agree with jlw257 green bone. ::tu::

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Thanks Guys for the input! I hope life finds you all well!

I was looking at her thru a loupe while everyone was responding. Before I read the replies that was my best determintaion, green bone. I can see the viens and pores.

You have to admit, at first glance (at least for me) sure as hell looks like stag until you look real close at it. Pretty happy with this pickup. The combination of flat blade, high pull, bone color, no model stamp and condition make this a pretty cool knife, in my opinion. CASE Green Bone that color is not real common in my limited experience. Picked it up at what I feel is a decent price.

Oddly (for me), I am really tempted to EDC this knife but probably will not. I thought about flipping it but I will probably hang onto it.

Regards, Jerry
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Jerry, if you flip it shoot me a price. I think its cool.
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Nice find Jerry, Beautiful handles. I would say they are unusual.
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