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That's a pre-1970 Case. It was made when Case built knives to use rather than collect. I bought that knife knowing the scales were going South on it. The guy selling it had no idea what he had but he...

Here's a view of cell rot from a big Case pocket knife that went South.

The knife as bought.
http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu303/Wullie_01/CASEXX%20HOBO%20BUCK%20CK%20IXL/XX3.jpg
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