W.R. Case & Sons Stars & Stripes Sowbelly
Item #: CS-SH10767
$125.00
2024 SHOT Show Special
Every year at the SHOT Show we order knives from W.R. Case that are exclusive to dealers who place orders at that show. The quantities are limited to those dealer orders. The first version of the Stars & Stripes handle scale was offered in 2023 on their Russlock. At the 2024 show, they took orders for their Sowbelly Stockman. What makes these knives unique is the smooth natural bone handle scales with a portion of the American flag visible through what appears to be a "tear" in the bone.
We are told that the Sowbelly was named for its resemblance to the shape of a "pig's belly". This is a heavy-duty version of a Stockman knife. The blades are a 2-3⁄4" clip, 2-1⁄2" spey and 2-1⁄8" sheepsfoot. Blades are Case's own Tru-Sharp stainless at 54-57 Rc. with a mirror polish. The bolsters are nickel silver and liners are brass. Measures 3-3⁄4" closed. Weighs 3.3 oz. Made in Bradford, PA, U.S.A. Suggested retail is $179.80.
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TypeFolder
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BladeClip - Spey - Sheepsfoot
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Blade Length2-3/4" - 2-1/2" - 2-1/8"
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FinishMirror Polish
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Blade SteelTru-Sharp
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Rockwell54-57
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LockSlip Joint
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BolstersNickel Silver
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LinersBrass
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HandleSmooth Bone
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Closed Length3-3/4"
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Weight3.3 oz.
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OriginUSA
Case Knives
W. R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company is an American manufacturer of traditional pocket knives, limited edition commemoratives and collectibles. It makes American made traditional pocket knives in a variety of patterns, blade styles, and handle materials. They are particularly well known for their specialized dying process - creating beautiful and colorful bone handles. Case prefers to use their proprietary Tru-Sharp stainless steel. Tru-Sharp sharpens and polishes easily and is enjoyed by collectors all over.
The roots of the company span all the way back to 1889. W.,R. Case & Sons notably made knives in World War 1, notably the M3 Fighting Knife for servicemen and the V-42 stiletto for the Devil’s Brigade. They also made knives for NASA astronauts for when they touched back down on earth and were waiting to be picked up. The Case Company is currently owned by the Zippo Manufacturing Company, based in the same city, which is well known for their Zippo lighters. You can see great synergy between the companies as they share equipment and expertise like inlaid dyed bone handles and laser engraving machinery.
W.R. Case & Sons Stars & Stripes Sowbelly
