Case Axe Handle 6.5 BoneStag 65348

The Case Axe Handle lands as a brand-new inline slip joint pattern, dressed in hand-flamed 6.5 BoneStag with honey and amber tones that look worn-in from day one.

• Bill Ruple Collaboration — Co-designed with award-winning custom maker Bill Ruple, the Axe Handle marks an all-new inline pattern from Case and carries the debut BR'135 tang stamp honoring 35 years of his knife craftsmanship.
• 6.5 BoneStag Handle — Genuine jigged bone is hand-flamed to mimic the look and feel of real stag antler, producing honey and amber tones that vary from knife to knife. No two handles come out the same.
• Tru-Sharp Stainless Clip Blade — The mirror-polished clip point is ground from Case Tru-Sharp surgical stainless, a high-carbon stainless that holds a working edge and shrugs off corrosion with minimal upkeep.
• Classic Fit and Finish — Nickel silver bolsters, brass liners, and the Case oval script shield round out a traditional build made in Bradford, Pennsylvania.

The Case Axe Handle

The Axe Handle is a rare thing in the Case catalog: a completely new pattern. Co-designed with award-winning custom maker Bill Ruple, this slip joint earns its name from the distinctive upswept curve at the butt of the handle. That profile is more than a style choice. It fills your hand in a way that flat-ended traditionals simply don't. The pattern stamp marks the first inline collaboration between Case and Ruple, with the numbers honoring both his 35 years of custom knifemaking and the 135 years Case had been in business when the project started.