Case XX Gunboat Stag Prototype?

[XXCASEXX]

I’m usually the guy to call if you need to know what a knife sells for. I recently bought a knife collection from an older gentleman that had a 50 year old knife collection. He was particularly proud of this knife. I’ve never owned a prototype. What would you say this thing is worth. I believe it’s a 1980. It’s stag so I’ll likely never get rid of it. I love stag! Thanks in advance!

[CarMan]

I can’t answer your question, but I can say WOW that is sweet. Nice knife sir.

[1967redrider]

Looks like 1980, could be one of a kind.

[knifeaddict1965]

I’m usually the guy to call if you need to know what a knife sells for. I recently bought a knife collection from an older gentleman that had a 50 year old knife collection. He was particularly proud of this knife. I’ve never owned a prototype. What would you say this thing is worth. I believe it’s a 1980. It’s stag so I’ll likely never get rid of it. I love stag! Thanks in advance!

Here's a link to one that sold on here for $280 a while back. I've seen a few on eBay over the years and I think it is listed in Parkers price guide. I'm not home currently to look at the book, but IIRC, I think there may have been 200 made. Kinda defeats the whole purpose of a Prototype, but I believe this to be the case. BTW, nice knife.

https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/ca ... type-aaaa-

[Mumbleypeg]

Beautiful knife. The knife is shown on knifedb.com, 1980, 5394 prototype pattern. Says there were 200 made, all stamped “PROTO” and sold at “ factory auction” (whatever that means).

Also shown from 1980 is a 5394 having the master blade etched with an image of the Case Bank Street factory, which was part of a canoe pattern set commemorating the 75th year anniversary of the Bank Street factory. Doesn’t say how many sets were made nor what the set consisted of.

Ken