Case Cheetah Cub Dark Red Burlap Micarta Carbon Steel Swing Guard Lockback Folding Knife (3.50" Closed) 12277

The Case Cheetah Cub carries Dark Red Burlap Micarta scales, squared off by nickel silver bolsters and the swing guard that still defines this pattern. The lockback snaps home with a confident click.

• 1095 Carbon Steel Clip Point Blade - The clip point blade is forged from 1095 carbon steel, a high-carbon alloy that sharpens fast and bites hard but trades away stainless steel corrosion resistance. Wipe it dry and add a drop of oil after use to keep rust off the edge.
• Lockback with Swing Guard - A traditional lockback holds the clip point blade open with a crisp, confident snap. A swing guard pivots up behind the spine for an extra layer of grip security, the signature touch of the Cheetah pattern.
• Dark Red Burlap Micarta Handle - Compressed layers of burlap cloth sealed in dark red resin give the handle a grippy, textured face that shrugs off water and wear. Nickel silver bolsters and a black oval shield finish the look.
• Compact Collector Size - Closed, the Cheetah Cub sits about the same size as a Mini CopperLock, small enough to slip into a pocket unnoticed and tidy enough to take center stage in a display case.

The Case Cheetah Cub

The Cheetah Cub was introduced in 2005 as a compact version of the classic Cheetah pattern, scaling down the frame while keeping the swing guard and locking clip blade that define the family. It has spent much of its life out of regular production, returning mostly through the limited Case Vault program rather than running as a catalog staple. The small frame and distinctive swing guard give it a look and feel unlike most traditional pocket knives, which is a big part of why it has become a sought-after pattern among Case collectors.