Vintage 1980 Case XX Barlow Pocket Knife – A62009 1/2 Pattern – Ten-Dot Tang Stamp – Smooth Appaloosa Bone Handles

This vintage Case XX Barlow, dated 1980 by the ten-dot tang stamp, is a handsome and rugged example of one of America’s most iconic pocket knife patterns. Built with a clip point master blade and a pen blade in stainless steel, this A62009 1/2 pattern carries the enduring simplicity and utility that made the Barlow a classic. The long nickel silver bolster is boldly stamped “CASE XX,” and the jigged bone handles provide warmth, texture, and grip.

🔧 Specs:

Maker: W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co. – Bradford, PA, USA

Year: 1980 (10-dot tang stamp)

Pattern: A62009 1/2 (Barlow)

Blades: 2 (Clip Point and Pen Blade, Stainless Steel)

Handle: Smooth Appaloosa Bone with rich coloration

Bolsters: Nickel silver (long bolster engraved CASE XX)

Liners: Brass

Closed Length: Approx. 3 3/8"

Blade Action: Excellent snap, both blades tight at the pivot

🔎 Condition Note:
This knife remains in excellent working condition. Both blades have strong snap and function. Light peppering is present along the top ridge of the blades, consistent with age. Handles are intact with no cracks, and bolsters show only minor handling wear. Ships wrapped in acid-free archival tissue for safe preservation.

📜 Historical Note:
The Barlow pattern has deep roots dating back to 17th-century Sheffield, England, but in America it became a working man’s favorite—found in the pockets of farmers, tradesmen, and schoolboys alike. Case kept the tradition alive throughout the 20th century, and this 1980 ten-dot example comes from the end of the first decade of Case’s dot dating system, making it both a functional and collectible piece.

🧲 Collector’s Note:
Case Barlows are highly regarded among collectors for their bold bolster stamp and no-nonsense design. The A62009 1/2 pattern, especially with a clear 1980 ten-dot tang stamp, is a fine addition to any Case collection—appealing to both seasoned enthusiasts and those starting their journey into knife collecting.

⚠️ Disclaimer:
All knives in this shop are vintage or pre-owned unless stated otherwise. While many are in excellent condition, they may show normal signs of age or handling such as scuffs, blemishes, or blade wear. I try to document condition as accurately as possible in both the description and photos.

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