Case Cheetah Smooth Natural Box Elder Burl Wood Lock Back 16567

The Cheetah is a full-size, swing guard lock back from Case knives that has been produced for over 100 years but has only born the name 'Cheetah' since the early 1970's. The Cheetah is a great utility folder but thanks to its storied history makes a great addition to any collection. This version comes with a Clip Point, Tru-Sharp stainless steel blade and Smooth Natural Box Elder Burl Wood covers.

Brand new directly from W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co.

Blade: The single Clip Point blade is made from Tru-Sharp stainless steel and opened via a generous nail nick. A full flat grind offers a good combination of strength and cutting performance and is finished with a stylish, satin polish. The blade is equipped with a swing guard which offers added security during use but folds flat against the handle when closed for a sleek profile.

Handle: Nickel Silver bolsters frame the handsome, Smooth Natural Box Elder Burl Wood covers fitted with brass pins to brass liners. The front cover sports an engraved "Case XX" logo en lieu of a shield. A mid-back lock construction offers simple and smooth locking operation of the blade with one-hand operation.

Tru-Sharp Stainless Steel: Case's proprietary version of 420HC. Stainless steel that provides excellent rust resistance, ease of re-sharpening and moderate edge retention while being exceptionally tough. With proper heat treat it is said to preform similarly to VG-10 in wear resistance.