Case Classic 830055 Wharncliff Whittler Genuine Pearl. FACTORY SAMPLE. 1 of 5 MINT.

I spent a good amount of time researching this Genuine Pearl Wharncliffe Whittler. Just 10 were issued in the regular Case Classic run. All were stamped TESTED 1994. All had shields. This Factory Sample was one of 5 sent to the 5 decision makers who decided which knives would be selected for the Classic program. It is stamped TESTED and 1994 but has NO SHIELD. So this knife is special. It is a Factory Sample one of five that was not included in the Classic run.

The real story of the fascinating history of the Case Classic program starts with the Letter of Authenticity---see the photo. The letter outlines how five men selected the exact knives to be included in the Classic program. These five men received knives titled FACTORY SAMPLE knives. The interesting fact is CASE KNIVES made only 3 of the 36 patterns in the CASE CLASSIC program. The balance of 33 patterns were made at QUEEN CUTLERY. You GREAT EASTERN CUTLERY fans will love this, Bill Howard, owner of GREAT EASTERN CUTLERY was responsible for making those knives. Thus the high quality of CASE CLASSIC Knives. I love knife history.

You will receive the Letter of Authenticity and  Case Classic Box.

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