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    • Muskrat

    Case Muskrat: 2-Blade Trapper Pocket Knives

    The Muskrat is a traditional trapper's pattern named for the small-game work it was built to handle, carrying two matching 3" Clip point blades on one handle instead of two different blade shapes. Nickel silver bolsters and a shield, in either Oval Script or Dogbone Tested XX styling, finish off every handle.

    The lineup runs from smooth and jigged bone in Old Red, Natural, and Amber, to Blue Sycamore Wood, Smooth Spruce Green Synthetic, 6.5 BoneStag, Jigged Buffalo Horn, a Star Spangled tribute edition, and two Damascus steel collector's pieces with a Ladder pattern finish.

    Prices run from $69.99 for the Smooth Spruce Green Synthetic up through $285.99 for the Vintage Bone Damascus edition, so there's a Muskrat here whether you want an everyday two-blade knife or a showcase piece for a collection.

    Two Clip blades, not oneUnlike a Stockman or Baby Doctor, the Muskrat carries two identical Clip point blades rather than two different shapes. Trappers valued that redundancy: if one blade dulled mid-task, the second was already sharp and ready to go.

    Call 888-225-9775 — our team can help you pick the right Muskrat handle for your carry.

    Authorized Case Knives DealerFull manufacturer warranty on every knife we carry.
    Bone, Wood & BoneStag HandlesPlus two Damascus steel collector's editions.
    Dual Matching Clip BladesTwo 3" Clip blades on one handle.
    Same or Next Business Day ShippingShips from Columbia, Louisiana. Questions? Call 888-225-9775.
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    The Case Muskrat Buyer's Guide (2026)

    How to choose a handle material and blade steel for your Case Muskrat.

    What Makes the Muskrat Different+

    Most Case multi-blade patterns, like the Stockman or Baby Doctor, pair different blade shapes for different jobs. The Muskrat instead carries two matching 3" Clip point blades on independent springs, a trapper's pattern built around having a second identical blade ready the moment the first one dulled.

    That dual-blade simplicity, combined with a compact frame, has kept the Muskrat a popular everyday-carry choice long after its trapping-line origins.

    Why Two Identical Blades?+

    With two Clip blades instead of one, a Muskrat owner always had a sharp edge on hand: if one blade dulled or chipped mid-task, the second blade was ready to keep working without stopping to resharpen.

    TipEach blade opens and closes independently on its own spring, so using one doesn't disturb the other folded against the handle.
    Handle Materials Compared+
    MaterialCharacterFound On
    BoneClassic Case texture, develops patinaOld Red Bone, Natural Bone, Amber Bone
    WoodNatural grain, lightweight gripBlue Sycamore Wood
    SyntheticDurable, consistent colorSmooth Spruce Green Synthetic
    BoneStag & Buffalo HornNatural material, premium showcase handle6.5 BoneStag, Jigged Buffalo Horn
    Tru-Sharp Stainless, 1095 Carbon Steel, and Damascus Compared+
    SteelCharacterMaintenance
    Tru-Sharp StainlessCorrosion-resistant, easy to sharpenLow
    1095 Carbon SteelTakes a keener edge, traditional feelNeeds light oiling after use
    Damascus (Ladder Pattern)Layered pattern-welded steel, collector's finishNeeds light oiling after use
    Shields and Bolsters+

    Every Muskrat carries highly polished nickel silver bolsters and an inlaid shield, though the shield style varies: most models use Case's Oval Script shield, while select models carry a vintage-style Dogbone Tested XX shield or, on the Vintage Bone Damascus edition, a Coat of Arms CASE inlay.

    Licensed & Tribute Editions+

    Case produces a Star Spangled tribute edition of the Muskrat with a smooth natural bone handle, similar in spirit to its other patriotic and tribute releases across the Case lineup.

    Muskrat Quick Reference+
    I need…Best ChoicePrice
    Most affordable everyday carrySmooth Spruce Green Synthetic$69.99
    Classic jigged boneJigged Amber Bone$79.99
    1095 carbon steel for a keener edgeJigged Burnt Amber Bone (CS)$78.99
    Natural wood handleSmooth Blue Sycamore Wood$91.99
    Natural showcase handle6.5 BoneStag$94.99
    Natural buffalo horn handleJigged Buffalo Horn$119.99
    Patriotic tribute editionStar Spangled Smooth Natural Bone$137.99
    Collector's Damascus pieceVintage Bone Damascus (Ladder Pattern)$285.99

    Case Muskrat: Frequently Asked Questions

    Answers from Knifeworks' team on choosing a Case Muskrat handle.

    Why does the Muskrat have two identical blades?+

    Trappers valued having a backup blade ready to go: if one Clip blade dulled or chipped mid-task, the second identical blade could pick up right where it left off without stopping to resharpen.

    What blade steel does the Muskrat use?+

    Most Muskrat models use Case's Tru-Sharp stainless steel. Select models use 1095 carbon steel (marked CS), and two collector's editions use Damascus steel with a Ladder pattern finish (marked DAM).

    What's the difference between Tru-Sharp stainless, 1095 carbon steel, and Damascus on the Muskrat?+

    Tru-Sharp stainless resists corrosion and needs little maintenance. 1095 carbon steel takes a keener edge but needs a light coat of oil after use. Damascus is a layered, pattern-welded steel valued mainly for its distinctive look and collector appeal.

    What makes the Damascus Muskrat models cost more?+

    Damascus steel is hand-forged in layers to create its Ladder pattern, which takes far more time and skill to produce than standard Tru-Sharp stainless or 1095 carbon steel.

    What is a Dogbone Tested XX shield?+

    It's a vintage-style nickel silver shield design Case uses on select Muskrat models, an alternative to the more common Oval Script shield.

    Will a bone handle change color over time?+

    Yes. Natural bone handles develop a richer patina with handling and age, which many collectors consider part of the appeal. Synthetic handles keep their original color and texture indefinitely.

    What is the Star Spangled edition?+

    It's a patriotic tribute edition of the Muskrat with a smooth natural bone handle, similar in spirit to other patriotic releases across the Case lineup.

    Are Case Muskrat knives made in the USA?+

    Yes. Case knives, including the Muskrat line, are made at Case's factory in Bradford, Pennsylvania.

    Authorized Case Knives Dealer · Dual Matching Clip Blades

    Find Your Case Muskrat

    Every knife here ships same or next business day from Columbia, Louisiana, backed by full manufacturer warranty support. Call 888-225-9775 — our team can help you pick the right handle for your carry.

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