Case Mini Trapper with Bottle Opener / Screwdriver ("Beer Trap"!!!)

What it says in the title. Just discovered it over at (non BF dealer member reference) and I have the Amber Bone version on the way to me. I believe it's in Case's stainless steel, though it doesn't say. This knife is so new it's not yet on the main Case website. I had been thinking that Case should consider replacing the spey blade with a cap lifter/screwdriver as there aren't too many people going around and castrating piglets anymore, and the few remaining are using more specialized equipment.
One caveat, I would've liked it if Case had used a longer screwdriver than whats on the mini trapper(at least what I can tell in the pic). I'm not complaining though, a knife should have a screwdriver always, so you won't be tempted to use the blade for a screwdriver. Here's the pic of the one I have ordered:

https://www.casexx.com/LargeImages/3006.jpg

I still think I'm going to get the Beer Scout when it's released this year, how can one not get a knife called Beer Scout.
 
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Quiet a few of us are excited about this one. Please, let us know what you think once it arrives.
 
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bt93 said:
What it says in the title. Just discovered it over at (non BF dealer member reference) and I have the Amber Bone version on the way to me. I believe it's in Case's stainless steel, though it doesn't say. This knife is so new it's not yet on the main Case website. I had been thinking that Case should consider replacing the spey blade with a cap lifter/screwdriver as there aren't too many people going around and castrating piglets anymore, and the few remaining are using more specialized equipment.
One caveat, I would've liked it if Case had used a longer screwdriver than whats on the mini trapper(at least what I can tell in the pic). I'm not complaining though, a knife should have a screwdriver always, so you won't be tempted to use the blade for a screwdriver. Here's the pic of the one I have ordered:

https://www.casexx.com/LargeImages/3006.jpg

I still think I'm going to get the Beer Scout when it's released this year, how can one not get a knife called Beer Scout.
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I just ordered one, myself. Amber bone that I plan to dye. The tang stamp has the "lightning strike S" in the word "Case", which I believe indicates that it is SS.
 
I like it.

Although part of me wished Case angled the screwdriver to also fit Phillips screws like victorinox does with the "combo" tool on the bantam / compact / waiter etc...
 
I look forward to seeing photos when you get them. :thumbup:

I haven't ordered yet.

Wurrwulf said:
I just ordered one, myself. Amber bone that I plan to dye. The tang stamp has the "lightning strike S" in the word "Case", which I believe indicates that it is SS.
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The Case brand stamp indicates the year. The "SS" after the pattern number indicates stainless steel. For example, "3207 SS".

Mora2013 said:
I like it.

Although part of me wished Case angled the screwdriver to also fit Phillips screws like victorinox does with the "combo" tool on the bantam / compact / waiter etc...
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The combo tool on the Bantam etc is angled for use as a can opener.

Are you thinking of the can opener on the Pioneer? It works well as a Phillips screwdriver.
 
supratentorial said:
I look forward to seeing photos when you get them. :thumbup:

I haven't ordered yet.



The Case brand stamp indicates the year. The "SS" after the pattern number indicates stainless steel. For example, "3207 SS".



The combo tool on the Bantam etc is angled for use as a can opener.

Are you thinking of the can opener on the Pioneer? It works well as a Phillips screwdriver.
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http://www.wrcase.com/case_college/

"Is there a simple way for me to know the type of steel that was used in my Case knife?

There are two ways to identify the type of steel used on Case knives. Today, each steel type has a unique abbreviation that can be found after the pattern stamp on the knife tang. If the knife has stainless steel blades, the letters “SS” will follow the pattern number. In the same fashion, “CV” denotes chrome vanadium, “ATS-34” stands for ATS-34 steel, “154-CM” is 154-CM, and “BG42” is BG42 steel. There is a second way to identify the steel type. This can be observed by looking at the logo stamp on the reverse side of the tang. Refer to “S” in the Case logo. When the logo contains a lightning “S”, the blade is either made of Tru-SharpTM surgical steel or ATS-34. When the logo contains a regular “S” that matches the other letters, the blade is made of Chrome Vanadium. Case SlimLocks are the only knives currently made with BG42 steel. This line of knives carries a special logo stamp. Note: This answer specifically addresses Tru-SharpTM surgical steel (SS), Chrome Vanadium (CV), BG42, ATS-34 and 154-CM steel."

Is this no longer in play?
 
Wurrwulf said:
I just ordered one, myself. Amber bone that I plan to dye. The tang stamp has the "lightning strike S" in the word "Case", which I believe indicates that it is SS.
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I was going to chime in and say the same thing. Good call, Shawn.:thumbup:


To clarify, here a couple of photographic examples.

2003 Mini Trapper with Tru-Sharp blades. Note the lightning strike S in the word Case indicating Tru-Sharp steel.


2007 Pocket Hunter with CV blade. Note the regular S in the word Case indicating CV steel.

 
Wurrwulf said:
http://www.wrcase.com/case_college/

"Is there a simple way for me to know the type of steel that was used in my Case knife?

There are two ways to identify the type of steel used on Case knives. Today, each steel type has a unique abbreviation that can be found after the pattern stamp on the knife tang. If the knife has stainless steel blades, the letters “SS” will follow the pattern number. In the same fashion, “CV” denotes chrome vanadium, “ATS-34” stands for ATS-34 steel, “154-CM” is 154-CM, and “BG42” is BG42 steel. There is a second way to identify the steel type. This can be observed by looking at the logo stamp on the reverse side of the tang. Refer to “S” in the Case logo. When the logo contains a lightning “S”, the blade is either made of Tru-SharpTM surgical steel or ATS-34. When the logo contains a regular “S” that matches the other letters, the blade is made of Chrome Vanadium. Case SlimLocks are the only knives currently made with BG42 steel. This line of knives carries a special logo stamp. Note: This answer specifically addresses Tru-SharpTM surgical steel (SS), Chrome Vanadium (CV), BG42, ATS-34 and 154-CM steel."

Is this no longer in play?
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Never heard of it!! My application to Case college was rejected. ;)
 
supratentorial said:
The combo tool on the Bantam etc is angled for use as a can opener.

Are you thinking of the can opener on the Pioneer? It works well as a Phillips screwdriver.
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Going off topic ...

The "combo tool" on the bantam/compact etc. does work decently as a Phillips #2 driver, as well as a flat head, can opener, and bottle opener (and wire stripper) all in one. It's not ergonomic as a Phillips driver as you need to approach the screw around 45 degrees, but does work.

See 1:30 ish mark here: https://youtu.be/A0Bojkwj-QY
 
Mora2013 said:
Going off topic ...

The "combo tool" on the bantam/compact etc. does work decently as a Phillips #2 driver, as well as a flat head, can opener, and bottle opener (and wire stripper) all in one. It's not ergonomic as a Phillips driver as you need to approach the screw around 45 degrees, but does work.

See 1:30 ish mark here: https://youtu.be/A0Bojkwj-QY
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I gave it a shot. It works but the can opener on the Pioneer is a better fit. Some of my knives came with a sheet describing the combo tool functions and I don't recall Victorinox describing that function. Sort of a bonus.
 
I was just over at the site I ordered mine from. The amber bone is on back order, apparently the word got out somehow, can't imagine. The other 2 are still available.
 
meako said:
I'm definitely on the other side of the fence to the "not much use for a bottle opener on a knife " crowd.:)
I find them far more useful than any flathead screwdriver on a knife. Except for the most dire emergency I would rather use a proper screwdriver which is designed for the screw.
All that twisting and turning can't be good for the knife.
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I prefer a proper screwdriver myself, but I generally don't carry one. I know when I've had knives without the screwdriver that there were times I needed a screwdriver so I'd attempt with the knife blade. A few times I'd totally screw up the tip and rarely was I able to loosen a screw with the blade. I eventually started only carrying knives with the caplifter/screwdriver combo. It may not work as well as a screwdriver but it's better than ruining a blade.
 
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