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2005 CASE XX LIMITED XX EDITION ORANGE PEEL CHEETAH #17072 – 6111 1/2L SS – 1 OF 3000 – SWING GUARD – ORIGINAL BOX – USA
Offered for sale is a striking 2005 W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co. Case XX Limited XX Edition Orange Peel Cheetah, Item No. 17072, pattern 6111 1/2L SS, featuring genuine Orange Peel jigged bone handles, a highly polished stainless-steel locking Clip blade, traditional Cheetah swing guard and its original matching Limited XX Edition – 1 of 3000 Case factory box.
The master blade is prominently etched:
LIMITED XX EDITION1 OF 3000
This is a documented limited-production Case collectible from a 3,000-piece Limited XX Edition production run.
Factory Identification
The original Case factory label identifies:
Item No.: 17072
Pattern: 6111 1/2L SS
Model: CHEETAH
Handle: ORG PEEL / Orange Peel
Handle Material: Bone
Factory Box Date: 05/11/2005
UPC: 021205170723
Orange Peel Genuine Bone
The factory box specifically identifies the handle treatment as:
ORANGE PEEL
This knife has a beautiful genuine bone handle finished in vivid shades of orange, amber, golden yellow and honey, with darker areas highlighting the jigging.
The pronounced jigging gives the scales considerable texture and depth, while the rich orange coloration makes this knife stand out immediately from more traditional Case bone colors.
Because genuine bone is a natural material, individual examples vary in color and jigging.
The photographs show the exact knife the buyer will receive.
Limited XX Edition — One of 3,000
The knife and matching original packaging both document the special edition.
The blade is etched:
LIMITED XX EDITION1 OF 3000
and the original blue Case box is prominently marked:
LIMITED XX EDITION1 OF 3000
This means the knife is one example from a total production of 3,000 pieces.
It does not mean this knife is serial number 1 unless a separate individual serial number is present.
Full-Size Case Cheetah
The exact factory pattern is:
6111 1/2L SS
This is Case's distinctive full-size Cheetah pattern.
The Cheetah is instantly recognizable because it combines a long traditional Clip blade with a locking mechanism and the distinctive movable swing guard at the blade pivot.
This is not the smaller Cheetah Cub. It is the full-size Cheetah.
Swing Guard
One of the strongest selling features is the Cheetah's traditional:
SWING GUARD
When the blade is opened, the guard swings into position near the front bolster.
The swing guard gives the Cheetah a classic folding-hunter appearance and makes the pattern visually distinctive from ordinary Case lockbacks.
Your photographs clearly show the guard in the open position.
Single Locking Clip Blade
The knife uses one long Clip blade with:
Highly polished finish
Plain cutting edge
Traditional nail nick
Locking construction
Swing guard
The blade also carries the important Limited XX Edition – 1 of 3000 etch.
That etch should be shown clearly in the listing photographs.
6111 1/2L SS Pattern
The pattern designation provides useful collector information:
6 — bone handle family
1 — single blade
11 1/2 — Cheetah frame/pattern
L — locking configuration
SS — stainless-steel blade
The exact factory box designation should always remain 6111 1/2L SS in the listing.
Full-Size Knife
The traditional full-size Case Cheetah frame is approximately:
4⅜ inches closed
This makes it a substantial collectible folder and distinguishes it from the smaller Cheetah Cub.
Decorative Case Shield
The Orange Peel Bone handle is fitted with an attractive decorative Case script shield.
The silver-colored shield contrasts beautifully with the bright orange/golden bone and complements the polished bolsters.
Original Limited XX Edition Box
Knife #145 includes its matching blue Case factory box prominently marked:
CASE XXLIMITED XX EDITION1 OF 3000
The end label identifies:
ITEM NO 17072
11 1/2L
6111 1/2L SS
CHEETAH
ORG PEEL
BN PS
05/11/05
Having the correct limited-edition packaging is an important advantage when selling this knife to a collector.
Made in USA
Manufactured in the United States by W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co.
This beautiful 2005 Case XX #17072 Orange Peel Bone 6111 1/2L SS Limited XX Edition Cheetah — one of only 3,000 produced — with its original Limited XX Edition box would make an excellent addition to a Case XX, Cheetah, Orange Peel Bone or Limited XX Edition collection.
Features
- Authentic W.R. Case & Sons / Case XX
- 2005
- Factory box dated 05/11/2005
- Item No. 17072
- Pattern 6111 1/2L SS
- Full-Size Cheetah
- Limited XX Edition
- One of 3,000 produced
- Orange Peel Bone
- Factory designation ORG PEEL
- Genuine jigged bone
- Orange / amber / golden coloration
- Decorative Case script shield
- Single blade
- Clip blade
- Stainless steel
- Highly polished blade
- Plain cutting edge
- Nail-nick opening
- Locking blade
- Swing guard
- LIMITED XX EDITION – 1 OF 3000 blade etch
- Approximately 4⅜" closed
- Polished bolsters
- Brass-colored pins/liners
- Made in USA
- Original blue Limited XX Edition box
- UPC Collector Condition / New Old Stock With Original Box
This knife appears to be in excellent collector condition and presents as new old stock.
The Clip blade appears exceptionally clean, bright and highly polished. The important LIMITED XX EDITION – 1 OF 3000 blade etch remains strong and clearly visible.
The Orange Peel genuine bone scales present beautifully with vivid orange, amber and golden coloration. I don't see an obvious major crack, chip or missing section of bone in the supplied photographs.
The swing guard, decorative Case shield, bolsters and pins also present nicely.
The original blue Limited XX Edition – 1 of 3000 box is included and retains its matching factory label dated 05/11/2005. The packaging shows normal minor shelf/storage wear consistent with age.
Please examine all photographs carefully. Photographs are considered part of the description and show the exact knife and original box the buyer will receive.
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