Product Description
The Case Axe Handle is a completely new pattern for 2026 — the first new Case pattern in years — and it was built in collaboration with Bill Ruple, one of the most respected custom knifemakers in the country. Ruple is an award-winning craftsman known for his dedication to traditional folding knives, and his influence is visible in every curve of the Axe Handle's distinctive silhouette. This is not a reissue or a variation. It is a genuinely new pattern from a company that has been making pocket knives since 1889, and the collector community has been waiting for it since Case announced it at SHOT Show 2026. The 55237 is the 30th Anniversary Pocket Worn Mahogany Bone version — the most distinguished configuration in the initial lineup.
The Pocket Worn Mahogany Bone handle is pre-tumbled to give it the warm, lived-in character that Case collectors know from the Pocket Worn Trapper and Barlow. The handle pairs that bone with fluted, highly polished nickel silver bolsters — the same premium hardware treatment found on the 30th Anniversary Trapper and Barlow in this series. The blade is Tru-Sharp Surgical Stainless Steel in a clip point profile, 3.46 inches, mirror polished. The pattern number is BR61135 SS and the knife is tang stamped and dated as every Case has been since 1889. The lockback mechanism provides a secure, positive lockup — a departure from the slip joint on many traditional Case patterns and a welcome addition for buyers who want a locked blade in a classic design.
The Axe Handle pattern is expected to become one of the most collected Case patterns of the 2020s, and the 30th Anniversary Pocket Worn Mahogany Bone is the version serious collectors will want first. Orders are fulfilled in the sequence received — if you want one, placing your order now is the right move. Knifeworks is an authorized W.R. Case and Sons dealer. Your purchase is backed by Case's limited lifetime manufacturer's warranty.
• Brand new 2026 Case pattern — co-designed with award-winning custom knifemaker Bill Ruple
• 30th Anniversary edition — Pocket Worn Mahogany Bone handles, pre-tumbled for character
• Blade: 3.46" Tru-Sharp Surgical Stainless Steel clip point, mirror polished, plain edge
• Lock: Lockback — positive, secure lockup
• Pattern number: BR61135 SS
• Bolsters: Fluted, highly polished nickel silver
• Handle: Pocket Worn Corn Cob Jigged Mahogany Bone
• Closed length: 4" | Tang stamped and dated — documentable Case collectible
• Debuted at SHOT Show 2026 — among the most anticipated new Case patterns in years
• Made in Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
• Limited lifetime manufacturer's warranty
• Authorized Case Knife dealer
Note: Because we use hand-crafting and natural materials your knife may not look exactly as depicted.
Specifications:
| Product Type | Traditional | |
| Brand | Case | |
| Case Family | Pocket Warn Mahogany Bone | |
| Model # | 55237 | |
| Pattern | Axe Handle | |
| Pattern Stamp | BR61135 SS | |
| Number of Blades | 1 | |
| Blade Style | Clip Point | |
| Blade Material | Tru-Sharp Surgical Steel | |
| Blade Length (in) | 3.46 | |
| Blade Finish | Satin | |
| Handle Material | Bone | |
| Handle Color | Mahogany | |
| Handle Finish | Jigged | |
| Closed Length (in) | 4.44 | |
| Lock Type | Lock Back | |
| Shield | Nickel Silver Badge | |
| Weight (oz) | 4.2 | |
| Origin | USA | |
| Blade Range | 3-3.49 | |
| Edition | 30th Anniversary |
Warranty Information
Covered by W.R. Case and Sons' limited lifetime manufacturer's warranty. Knifeworks is an authorized Case dealer — your warranty is fully supported from the date of purchase.Product Videos
Custom Field
Product Type Traditional
Brand Case
Case Family Pocket Warn Mahogany Bone
Model # 55237
Pattern Axe Handle
Pattern Stamp BR61135 SS
Number of Blades 1
Blade Style Clip Point
Blade Material Tru-Sharp Surgical Steel
Blade Length (in) 3.46
Blade Finish Satin
Handle Material Bone
Handle Color Mahogany
Handle Finish Jigged
Closed Length (in) 4.44
Lock Type Lock Back
Shield Nickel Silver Badge
Weight (oz) 4.2
Origin USA
Blade Range 3-3.49
Edition 30th Anniversary
