Help with info on an older case!

[cjfarmer]

I've got a Case Pawnee that was my Uncles. Does anybody know anything about them?

 

[Bradsknives]

I've got a Case Pawnee that was my Uncles. Does anybody know anything about them?

The Case "Pawnee", also known as Case model/pattern R603SSP. Manufactured in 1979/1980, It is approx 9" in length and has pakkawood handles. "Pawnee" is ink etched on the blade. It comes with a basket weave style leather sheath. It was one of three fixed blades that Case made in 1979 and 1980 that had an Indian theme. The other two are the Arapaho model and the Kiowa model. These Indian models never really took off as far as being collectible, but they are still a decent user knife. In mint condition with the box you can find them in the $50 to $75 range.

 

[traderdan]

I am not a fan of Case knives as new as this one,but this particular model with the flat thin grind is easy to keep extremely sharp.....

 

[cjfarmer]

Thanks guys! And yes the knife is super sharp. I don't believe it's ever been used or sharpened. I don't have the box, but I do have the sheath.