CASE XX 63055 Rough Black. Length in question

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CASE XX 63055 Rough Black. Length in question

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I think this is a CASE XX 63055 Rough Black. Only measures 3-3/8 closed and my reference material shows that pattern at 3-1/2". It appears the clip blade was standard so not a "1-/2" in the model number if it is an 055 frame. No model stamp. If it is not a 55 frame, what is it? Thanks for the help. Jerry

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Re: CASE XX 63055 Rough Black. Length in question

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It's not the first Tested Era knife I've seen that was 1/8" off from specs. You can blame it whoever was in the hafting dept the day that one was made.
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Re: CASE XX 63055 Rough Black. Length in question

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It is an 055. Bob is correct, minor length variations are not uncommon.
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Re: CASE XX 63055 Rough Black. Length in question

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Thanks for the input Bob and Steve. Best I could tell I had the pattern correct but the length threw me off. Good to know that length may vary abit for future identification.
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It used to bother me a bit until Steve taught me better. ::tu::
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