21051 LSSP Question

[TexasMoose75]

Hello - This is my first post on here, although I have floated around for sometime using the resources. I apologize if I do anything uncouth here that is not standard on posting.

I am trying to get some information on what these scales are made of on this knife...

I am almost wondering if they were added on at a later date. You can see when looking at the bottom of the knife that they are bowing and breaking.

Anyone know what this material is?

Thanks

[zp4ja]

Welcome to the forum Texas Moose.

No idea what the handle material is but it is a definite non factory "re-handled" example you have. Looks like it may be some type of exotic wood. Hard to tell without knife in hand. CASE never made a handle like that in 1977' and CASE did not glue on scales/handles. As you notice, they are no pivot pins or handle pins visible. Re-handled and glued on.

The pattern number indicates slick black handles or maybe even a black wood on this particular knife/year if I recall correctly.

Great Pattern. Nice and lightweight. Called the 'Backpacker" or "Hornet" depending on whom you ask.

Again, welcome! Please stick around and ask away.

Regards, Jerry

[TexasMoose75]

Boom.

Thank you very much!