Help with Identifying These Scales

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donjr
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Help with Identifying These Scales

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Can anyone help me identifying what type of bone scales are on this old XX 6332? They appear to be very pocket worn. Thanks in advance for your replies! donjr
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donjr,
You probably know Case sells knives with new "Pocket Worn" handles, I believe your knife is as you described it, very pocket worn! A very nice one to have, the shield even shows the wear. ::tu::
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Are you sure that is a "5332" and not a "6332"?? In Case numbering, 5 is stag, and 6 is Bone or Synthetic. I'm no expert, but that looks like smooth red bone to me.
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You are correct! I do not know why I put that! Must have had Stag on the brain!! Thanks for catching that! I Will edit it! donjr
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As TF states well worn well loves great knife ::tu::
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Agree, started as jigged bone. Now well worn but may also have seen a buffer. ::hmm:: Bolsters and shield are awful shiny for pocket worn - don't see the usual pocket scratches.

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