Case Trapper - Why am I so excited?

For me the thinner blades of a traditional folder just cut better for the tasks I encounter and that multiblades easily provide more blade edge and versatility in a smaller package.

Blade mag had an article a few years back (maybe 10 or so) stating that the trapper pattern was by far the most popular pattern produced in modern times. Enjoy your knife. We are all fortunate to have many different styles available to meet our needs, preferences and taste.
 
L2bravo said:
Alright, settle down now all you old farts. I wasn't trying to start on old fart hate fest on tactical knives! I'm only 40 , but have an old soul, and like things of those years gone by.

Yes, there is something sexy about a "trapper" design knife. It gives you a really thin spey point blade, that can easily be made into a razor. And a clip point, that is a good bit thicker, and can be used for ''tougher' work.

I am a fireman (20 years). I am on a ladder truck, and we do a lot of the "heavy" work. Rescue, stuff, and such. I am always using my "not so nostalgic" knives on duty. There is a real need for my owning knives like that. I also have a shop that I own/work at. I cut a lot of cardboard, and such. Again, I use a heay knife for a lot of that.

Remember back in the day? A guy that needed a "big" knife, for things I just listed.......Buck 110 was the answer. Lol

Call me bat%^&* crazy, but how cool would it be if: Somebody like Benchmade, made a modern day "Trapper XL"??? Made it with newer steels, and G10 scales. I think they would sell the daylights out of them. If they made them like that, and they came in under $70. I think they would not be able to handle the demand.
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Hey now, no hate from me for modern knives. I just happen to enjoy owning and carrying traditionals too.

I am a former law enforcement officer (now retired) and back in my day I *DID* carry a Buck 110 folder on my uniform belt. I still have that knife. That was well before knife technology had advanced to where it is today. I would not have considered a Case Trapper as an on-duty carry knife in those days. I did upgrade from the Buck to a Gerber Bolt-Action Folder when those came out, much lighter due to the synthetic handle and with some practice could be opened one-handed with the right wrist flick. Still have that one too. The idea was to have something on me that could cut a seatbelt if I ever had to get someone out of a car in a hurry.

But today I work in an office environment and my typical daily cutting needs are packing tape, cardboard boxes, pallet straps, shrinkwrap, bags of cat litter (at home), and slicing the occasional apple or orange for lunch. So a slipjoint fills the need quite well and nobody blinks when I pull out a Case Peanut or Small Texas Jack.

All I was suggesting is that if you are interested in that style of knife in addition to your work tools, there's lots of information to be gained down in the Traditional sub-forum.
 
If you're really looking for a blend of modern and traditional then take a look at a case trapperlock. Mine gets a lot of carry time and had started to develop a nice patina.
 
L2bravo said:
I love D2! Please tell me more,
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Canal Street is another US manufacturer that uses D2, 440C, and 14-4CrMo (ATS-34/154CM equivalent). They don't offer many synthetic covers, but natural materials add a bit of uniqueness to each knife and they feel better in the hand IMHO. Don't get me wrong, I like CF, G10, and micarta for the properties they have such as strength and durability along with being lightweight and stable. They just have a cold feel in the hand and can't match the visual interest of some nicely figured wood or highly textured stag. When carried with a modern folder at the same time, it's also nice to have a little contrast and some variety.


I enjoy and appreciate all kinds of knives, but when it comes to everyday use there is a usually a slipjoint of some kind in my pocket. I have found them to be excellent cutters and they offer a huge variety of styles and materials to choose from.
 
After carrying Ti framelocks, Axis, lockbacks and liner locks, it's very refreshing to go back to the good ol' slipjoints. They just have a magical feel to them.
 
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