advice case mini trapper

[NirreBosse]

Locking for some knowledge.
I have seen some trappers, actually just the three ones I own, Shrade mod 96, case mod 54 and remington 1178. I have started to like the pattern a lot but realy not the size.
Since I have been given a Case stockman 62032 CV I come to like the medium stockman a lot. The minitrapper is the same size.

I have a thought about bying two stockman of the same modell as its the best pattern I tryed up till now and my boys need slipjoints. I have been locking at the chestnut bone CV series. They also carry a minitrapper in the same series and I thinking about geting one of those. Im under the impression people here is pleased with the quality of the chestnut series.

Is the blades on this minitrapper very thin and flexing or are they the same thickness as the larger trapper.

As slipjoints tend to be expensive before they come all the way to Sweden and they are difficult to send back if qc was bad Im seareching for a good source to by them from. Price is one thing to consider but the main thing is if they scheck them so the quality of fit, finish, walk and talk is up to pair in the knifes they send to me.

I will probably by a yeller sodbuster jr cv also as thats a knife im curious about.

Bosse

 

[coop1957]

I've always had good CS from Shepard Hill Cutlery and knifeworks. Call and explain your shipping situation ($) and ask them to examine the knife before they ship it.
Good luck with your search

 

[moonwilson]

The mini trapper is a nice pattern, and the quality of Case's chestnut series (that I've seen) is good. I like the mini trapper better than the medium stockman actually, it's more comfortable to use- there's no sheepfoot blade to stick up and poke you in the palm when you grip down tight. I would call your vendor and have them check the knives for lateral blade play before they ship them out- I've noticed the mini trappers can be prone to this. Mostly in the delrin versions though, I haven't had any problems with the bone-handled models. While the dealer is checking the knives, you might ask them to check the blades for good snap- there can be a good bit of difference from knife to knife.

I'm not sure if the blades on the full-size and mini trappers are the same. They may be a bit thinner on the mini trapper, but not by much. The pattern feels more robust to me, because the blades are a good deal shorter, and there is not so much leverage against the pivot. I like the mini trapper a lot more than the full-size pattern. I've never understood why the big trapper is so popular- Case has several patterns that are much nicer IMO (the mini trapper being one of them).

 

[kidwholaughs]

The mini trapper comes in different kinds. Mini Trapper, Wharnie Mini Trapper and my favorite, Dog Leg Jack. But dog leg jack is made by Queen It's good to have a long and short blade.

In general, Case has very good quality for fit and finish.

God Bless

 

[Will Power]

Bosse, As kid suggests, the Mini Trapper also comes in Wharncliffe option and I find that blade more useful than the spey. But, it only comes in stainless and in some rather bright handle options..... The Yellow Handle Mini Trapper in CV could be considered as well as the Chestnut Bone. Another choice is the CASE Small Texas Jack in Amber Bone(a fine handle)in CV this has Clip blade and Modified Pen,very useful and the same size as the Mini Trapper.See a picture in a recent What Traditional Knife Are you Carrying Today thread

As I live next door to you in Finland, send me an e-mail and I can recommend you a couple of excellent e-bay dealers who sell CASE and don't overcharge on the shipping either.

 

[338375]

The mini trapper is a nice pattern, and the quality of Case's chestnut series (that I've seen) is good. I like the mini trapper better than the medium stockman actually, it's more comfortable to use- there's no sheepfoot blade to stick up and poke you in the palm when you grip down tight. I would call your vendor and have them check the knives for lateral blade play before they ship them out- I've noticed the mini trappers can be prone to this. Mostly in the delrin versions though, I haven't had any problems with the bone-handled models. While the dealer is checking the knives, you might ask them to check the blades for good snap- there can be a good bit of difference from knife to knife.

I'm not sure if the blades on the full-size and mini trappers are the same. They may be a bit thinner on the mini trapper, but not by much. The pattern feels more robust to me, because the blades are a good deal shorter, and there is not so much leverage against the pivot. I like the mini trapper a lot more than the full-size pattern. I've never understood why the big trapper is so popular- Case has several patterns that are much nicer IMO (the mini trapper being one of them).

+1 The mini Trapper is one of my favorites, I too prefer it over the full size trapper. IMHO It give a feel of a bigger knife but pockets very well. I know I've said it a lot of times, but another nice touch for the mini trapper is that they have half stops. I really like them, while others don't care for them..

The 62032 you mentioned is actually considered a Jack Knife with only two blades as compared to the stockman which has three blades.

The 62032 is another great one IMO, and I have been carrying one for the last few months.

 

[CL01]

I think the mini-Trapper would be an excellent choice & while I like the other handle materials, I'd personally get the chestnut or yellow delrin because they're in CV steel (Which I prefer over Case's SS Tru-Sharp).

I don't know how old or big your boys are, but they can certainly grow into the mini-Trapper. Last summer, I got my youngest Daughter a Case tiny trapper in orange G-10 (She picked it out). She also has a Case Seahorse Whittler in the same handle, too, so she has the size spectrum covered.

Good luck & enjoy. Teaching/bringing up the kids to use/respect knives is always a great thing, IMHO.

 

[NirreBosse]

Sorry about my difficulty with numbers. The right number is 63032. Its the medium stockman with squere bolsters and clip, sheep and pen blades. Its CV and brownish bone.

My boys are 4 and 7 years old. They have fixedblades in scoutpattern and SAK soldiers from their birtyears right now. Its the stockmans that is simular to mine I plan to by for them and the smalltrapper is for me.

Bosse

 

[wintermute]

The Case mini trapper is currently my favorite pattern - it's the perfect size, not too heavy for pocket carry, the weight distribution and rounded butt keeps it upright in your pocket without wearing through the material. The blade choices complement each other very well, nice half step. There's really nothing to dislike. I have one in CV with yellow handle. It's pretty much flawless. Regarding blade thickness, I'd say it's a good compromise. Not too thick, not too thin.