Case Muskrat smooth bone question

[313 Mike]

I just picked up this 2003 Muskrat from a friend, got it for next to nothing and I really like it...unfortunately he didn't have the box or any info on it, so I thought I would inquire here amongst the Case experts and see what info you all could share. My questions would be...What is the name of the bone color used on this one? Is it smooth chestnut bone? Also, any info you could share about the shield, I can see it is a bowtie shield, but when and for how long was this shield used with the XX instead of the Case marking? And lastly, can you tell me if this knife was a part of a series that was released that year with the same bone and shield, and what other knives were in that series?
Any pics of similar knives would be a bonus too. Thanks much for taking the time to share some info, it is much appreciated!
Mike

[deanmm56]

Mike,

I found this limited info on the " Worthpoint " site . I'm not a member so I can't access any further information, such as the sales price of the knife. There is a small picture just showing the tang stamp .... not enough to ID the color of the handles.

" If you like the muskrat style knife, you will like this one, just beautiful, not to big, not to small, some info:
2003 issue Case Special Factory Order Muskrat, 3 /8" closed, featuring Case's Smooth Chestnut (cattle bone) scales and the special order "XX" stamped Bowtie shield.
500 pieces were made for a Case retailer in 2003. Case item number is #06108
This knife is stamped on the master Clip blade with CasCase item number is #06108e XX with 5 X's and 2 Dots, dating this as a 2003 issue Case knife, with the rear tang of the opposite Clip blade being pattern stamped with USA Muskrat SS "

Hope this helps,

[313 Mike]

Hey thanks for the info Dean!
Seems to match up with this knife....I don't have the box so I can't confirm the Case item # though....and nothing stamped on the main clip blade except the Case stamp and the 5 x's and 2 dots.
I'm wondering if they were maybe a Red Hill Cutlery sfo, or maybe Smoky Mountain Knife Works...?
Anybody else have any leads...?
Thanks again Dean,
Mike

[Elvis]

My guess would be Shepherd Hills, but that's only a guess.

[DR_MAGOO]

I'ma guessin' also,

Question, does Sheperd Hills use the XX on the shield?

I think I remember SMKW using the XX on their special factory orders. Maybe or maybe not>>>>>>>>>>>>