6202? Pattern Opinions Please

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6202? Pattern Opinions Please

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So, I did end up snagging this knife that I posted about a week ago (W.R. Case 62027 1/2 Tang Stamp Look OK?), and appreciate the opinions provided about authenticity. I just patched the missing chip between the mark side rocker pin and the edge and gave it a light cleaning. The "& Sons" magically appeared below the "W.R.Case" and the pattern stamp on the pen blade is a tiny bit clearer. But, I still can't read what I think is the last digit. I see a very similar knife on page 47 of Jim Sargent's book (2nd ed.) listed as a 62027 1/2. I don't think there is room for the "1/2" on my knife, and I'm not sure if the last digit on my knife looks like it could be a "7". Also, as you can see in the pictures, my knife is a tad longer than 2 3/4" indicated in Sargent's for the 62027 1/2, more like 2 7/8". That slight length difference may not matter. Any opinions or info on the pattern of my new knife would be greatly appreciated! :D
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The “1/2” in a Case pattern number denotes a clip master blade in a pattern which also comes in a version having a spear master. For example a 62027 would have a spear master, whereas the same frame with a clip master would be a 62027-1/2. That likely solves your question.

Something I don’t know however is when that “1/2” was first used to denote a clip master blade. It may be that during the “& Sons” era the 027 spear master was the only version. ::shrug:: Also regarding the measurements, I’ve found some errors in Sargents regarding length, plus it’s difficult to measure knives anyway (for me at least) so a discrepancy of an eighth of an inch doesn’t bother me, especially when you have a certainty of the “6202-something” stamped on the knife. Everything I see points to it being a 62027. JMO

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Mumbleypeg wrote: Mon Mar 22, 2021 10:21 pm The “1/2” in a Case pattern number denotes a clip master blade in a pattern which also comes in a version having a spear master. For example a 62027 would have a spear master, whereas the same frame with a clip master would be a 62027-1/2. That likely solves your question.

Something I don’t know however is when that “1/2” was first used to denote a clip master blade. It may be that during the “& Sons” era the 027 spear master was the only version. ::shrug:: Also regarding the measurements, I’ve found some errors in Sargents regarding length, plus it’s difficult to measure knives anyway (for me at least) so a discrepancy of an eighth of an inch doesn’t bother me, especially when you have a certainty of the “6202-something” stamped on the knife. Everything I see points to it being a 62027. JMO

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Forgot to add, nice snag! ::tu:: ::tu::

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That is some nice stag. Love that old shield.
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herbva wrote: Mon Mar 22, 2021 9:59 pm I see a very similar knife on page 47 of Jim Sargent's book (2nd ed.) listed as a 62027 1/2. I don't think there is room for the "1/2" on my knife, and I'm not sure if the last digit on my knife looks like it could be a "7". Also, as you can see in the pictures, my knife is a tad longer than 2 3/4" indicated in Sargent's for the 62027 1/2, more like 2 7/8". That slight length difference may not matter. Any opinions or info on the pattern of my new knife would be greatly appreciated! :D
Nice grab! For reference, this is a Tested XX 62027 1/2 with a regular pull. So several years younger than yours and with a different blade shape.
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FarSide wrote: Mon Mar 22, 2021 11:34 pm That is some nice stag. Love that old shield.
It is indeed nice Tim, but it’s jigged bone - in fact it looks like Rogers bone to me.

Here’s another, a Tested 92027-1/2. Cracked ice covers.

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Mumbleypeg wrote: Tue Mar 23, 2021 12:16 am
FarSide wrote: Mon Mar 22, 2021 11:34 pm That is some ::tu:: nice stag. Love that old shield.
It is indeed nice Tim, but it’s jigged bone - in fact it looks like Rogers bone to me.

Here’s another, a Tested 92027-1/2. Cracked ice covers.

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Hah, yes indeed ::dang:: Still nice though ::tu::
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Herb it looks like Rogers bone to me also. Nice knife.

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Come on now!! Yinz are killing me with these FINE 27s !!!👍💎👍
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