THROUGHOUT 2026

2026 Case XX® Vault Pattern

The Cheetah® Cub, part of the Cheetah® knife family, returns from the Case XX Vault in 2026, bringing back a compact pattern known for its signature swing guard and recognizable Cheetah profile. First introduced in 2005 as a scaled-down version of the original Cheetah, it trims the frame to 3 1/2 inches for a size comparable to the Mini CopperLock®. Throughout 2026, the Cheetah Cub will be available in a wide range of handle options, but only for a limited time as part of the Vault program. Add one to your collection while you can, before it heads back into retirement.

Cheetah Cub - two handle options on a wooden background.
Cheetah Cub knife in a workbench setting

Small in size. Big in legacy. Ready to move.

  • Blade Material: Case Tru-Sharp™ surgical steel & 1095 carbon steel Options
  • Blade Shape: Clip Point with Swing Guard
  • Weight: 1.9 oz. (may slightly vary with handle materials)
  • Closed Length: 3.5 in.
  • Blade Length: 2.58 in.
Cheetah® 4.375 in vs. Cheetah® Cub 3.5 in, length

Wide Variety of Handle Styles

This historic pattern features a wide variety of distinct handle styles.

Dark red burlap micarta handle

Dark Red Burlap

Item #12277

Blue sycamore wood handle

Blue Sycamore Wood

Item #63738

Black curly oak handle

Black Curly Oak

Item #14013

Genuine stag handle

Genuine Stag

Red Stag handle

Red Stag

Handle - Abalone

Abalone

Item #12040

Caribbean Blue Bone handle material example.

Caribbean Blue Bone

Item #25578

Handle material example.

Rough Black® Synthetic

Item #18243

Handle - White Synthetic SparXX™

White Synthetic SparXX®

Item #60177

Handle material example.

Dark Red Bone

Item #31943

Handle material example.

Patriotic Kirinite®

Item #11230

Handle - Seafoam Green G-10

Seafoam Green G-10

Item #18112

Handle material example.

Case 6.5 BoneStag®

Item #65349

Handle material example.

Antique Bone

Item #58214

amber bone swatch

Amber Bone

Item #10812

Handle - Pocket Worn Old Red Bone

Pocket Worn® Old Red Bone

Item #10309

yellow synthetic swatch

Yellow Synthetic

Item #81086

Natural Bone

Item #14026

Gator Jig Bright Green Bone handle

Gator Jig Bright Green Bone

Item #11446