1998 W.R. Case & Sons Collectors Club Annual Life Member Knife Set

This is a 1998 commemorative folding pocket knife produced by W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co. specifically for their Collectors Club. The knife is a two-blade Trapper or similar pattern featuring genuine stag bone handles with a distinctive 'popcorn' texture and natural brown and cream coloration. The blades are polished stainless steel; the primary blade is etched with '1998 Case Collectors Club' and the secondary blade is etched with '~ Life Member ~'. A nickel silver Collectors Club shield is inset into the handle. The knife features polished nickel silver bolsters, with the rear bolster stamped with a serial number, likely signifying its limited production run. The tang is stamped with 'CASE USA' and the dated dot system synonymous with the brand's 1990s production. Accompanied by a square pewter-finish 'Collectors Club' medallion, original paperwork, and a fitted black velvet-lined presentation tin. The tin lid features a vintage-style graphic of the Case factory workers, though the exterior of the tin shows significant cosmetic wear with large patches of the decorative finish missing due to age-related oxidation or adhesive damage. The knife itself appears to be in mint, unused condition with no signs of sharpening, blade play, or handle cracks.