1999 Case XX NKCA Saddlehorn Trapper Knife – Red Bone Handles – Pattern 62100 SS – Limited Edition #L1463 – 4.5" Closed with Box

This 1999 National Knife Collectors Association (NKCA) commemorative Saddlehorn Trapper was crafted by W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co. as part of their annual club knives. Patterned as the 62100 SS, it features two mirror-polished blades with crisp etching: the main blade proudly bears the NKCA emblem and “1999 National Knife Collectors Association.”

The handles are richly jigged red bone with a nickel silver NKCA shield inlaid on the mark side, flanked by nickel silver bolsters—one bolster stamped “L1463,” marking its limited-edition production number. Brass liners and nickel silver pins complete the build. The knife has never been carried or sharpened and retains excellent snap on both blades.

🔧 Specs:

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

Pattern: 62100 SS Saddlehorn Trapper

Blades: 2 (Clip Point and Spey)

Handle: Jigged red bone with NKCA shield

Bolsters: Nickel silver (serialized #L1463)

Liners: Brass

Closed Length: 4.5"

Packaging: Original Case XX box

🔎 Condition Note:
This knife is in very good condition. Blades are bright, etchings are sharp, handles are intact with no cracks, and action is tight with excellent snap. Never carried, never sharpened. Includes the original Case XX box.

📜 Historical Note:
Founded in 1972, the National Knife Collectors Association fostered the growth of modern knife collecting, with Case often chosen to produce their annual commemoratives. The 1999 edition exemplifies Case’s late-20th-century craftsmanship with vibrant bone handles and bold etchings, produced in limited quantities for members.

🧲 Collector’s Note:
With its serialized bolster, pristine condition, and NKCA heritage, this 1999 Saddlehorn is a standout piece for Case collectors and NKCA enthusiasts alike. It represents not only a fine Case knife but also a moment in American knife-collecting history.

⚠️ 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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