Winston Cup Champion Case Knife

The W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company has a very rich history that began in 1889 when William Russell (“W.R.”), Jean, John, and Andrew Case began fashioning their knives and selling them along a wagon trail in upstate New York. The company has produced countless treasures and it continues to do so as one of the most collected brands in the world.
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DMLEATH
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Winston Cup Champion Case Knife

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This one does not have a number on it and I was wondering what pattern number it would be? A saddle horn? I have a Collecting Case Book but can’t seem to find this pattern. Thanks for any help you can give me!
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Re: Winston Cup Champion Case Knife

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Nice looking knife! The pattern number is 61100 (aka saddlehorn). Case made 1500 serial numbered sets of the Winston Cup Champion series knives, each having etched blades commemorating a different driver IIRC. The blades were stamped “Winston Cup Champion” in lieu of having pattern numbers. Yours does not have a blade etch so was not one of the knives from the sets.

The story I heard is when they finished making the sets they used up the left over Winston Cup stamped blades. Yours appears to be one of those.

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Re: Winston Cup Champion Case Knife

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Ken, I appreciate your help! Very interesting and informative!
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