The Case XX Axe Handle Folding Knife 30th Anniversary Pocket Worn
edition captures the spirit of a hard-used classic while delivering the
precision and reliability collectors expect. Built as a special
collaboration with renowned knifemaker Bill Ruple, this folding knife
features a rare one-piece integral backspring that provides exceptional
strength and smooth, consistent action. Measuring about 4.4 inches
closed and weighing roughly 4.2 ounces, it has a solid, reassuring feel
in hand without sacrificing everyday carry comfort.
A 3.46-inch clip point blade anchors the design, offering a
time-tested profile that handles detail work and general cutting tasks
with ease. Traditional brass pins and liners reinforce the knife’s
structure, while nickel silver bolsters add durability and visual
balance. An inlaid Case shield completes the look, marking it as a
genuine piece of American cutlery heritage.
The handles are Pocket Worn bone finished in a distinctive Peach Seed
jigged pattern, delivering both texture and character. Designed to look
naturally aged and broken in, the Pocket Worn process gives each knife a
weathered appearance that feels earned, not manufactured. This year
marks the 30th anniversary of Case XX’s Pocket Worn special distressing
treatment, and this Axe Handle folder honors that milestone with a look
that reflects decades of honest use and proven design.
Proudly made in the USA, this knife stands as a celebration of
craftsmanship, tradition, and functional beauty. It’s equally at home in
a collection or riding in a pocket, ready to create its own story over
time.
