Nothing special as far as being a collectible, but I EDC this knife more than any other.

Copperhead pattern, 4" closed, ebony scales, nickel silver bolsters, brass pins and liners. 1/500 made in 2000. I made the leather lined sheath for optional belt carry.

Tom,

You have hit on one of my favorite Case XX patterns, the 49 series. I picked one of the same knives up that you have pictured, with the ebony scales. I really like the XX period with the greenbone.
Very nice sheath you have there. That will keep it looking nice for a long time:)

Thanks Michael. This is my only Case knife. I'm not a Case collector, but I really like this one. As you know, the blades are beautifully hollow ground. I can't tell you how many compliments I get on this knife. It's just a pleasure to use and hold.

They really are a great pattern! In addition to being called a Copperhead, they are also called Vietnam knives.

Now that you mentioned it, I think I remember reading something about them being called Vietnam knives. Wasn't it because this pattern was popular with soldiers at the time?

my favorite pattern is the trapper. i have 10 old case trappers

Perry,

The Vietnam name was what first intrigued me about this particular model. But the more I saw of them, the more I liked it. I'll have to start myself another collection of this model some day. Thank-you for reminding me...

One of my favorite Cases, and the one I carry the most, is the lockback version of the Copperhead that Case calls the Copperlock. Mine is actually the Mini Copperlock. It measures 3 5/8 inches.

I can't remember what Case called the handle color, but I do recall that it was dubbed a 'worm groove' pattern. I got it at a show years ago. I think the worm groove ones were a special run done for Parker.

The number is 61749L. It's hard to see clearly, but I think it has two dots, one before the USA and one after.

It's a fine knife and I intend to keep carrying it.

Rick,

Very nice, I like the worm groove look. Add the long pull to it and it all adds up to a very nice package. Sweet knife !!

Very nice, Rick. How's the blade play with that lock up? Any idea what year it was made?