Case Trapperlock

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I just bought a Case Trapperlock Chestnut bone in CV. I can't wait to get it. However I was a little dissapointed that they used a Saber Grind as opposed to the great Flat Grind on the Trappers. Any guesses on why they did that? Maybe I will send it out to Bruce Bump for a Full Flat Grind!
 
My guess is so they could pop the thumb stud on there easier.
 
Could be. It's quite the sacrifice IMO. They could have put a full flat up to the stud. I'll bet it will cut just fine though!
 
I never even thought of the type of grind it has....doesn't matter to me, obviously. It sure looks good, smooth as silk action, and cuts anything I ask it to....
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kodiak said:
I just bought a Case Trapperlock Chestnut bone in CV. I can't wait to get it. However I was a little dissapointed that they used a Saber Grind as opposed to the great Flat Grind on the Trappers. Any guesses on why they did that? Maybe I will send it out to Bruce Bump for a Full Flat Grind!
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I don't mean this as a dig, or to belittle your concerns ...... but I would seriously bet that - excluding people who post to this or any other knife forum - there are maybe 10 knife users on the planet who would be troubled by the saber grind on that knife.
 
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I guess I'm one of ten then. I don't mind a Sabre grind so much but the edge primary grind was left so thick that I found it to be rather obtuse for any real slicing or cutting jobs unless you just like making the work harder than it needs to be in which case I'm sure you could use it if you wanted. Compared to my old CV trapper from the 70s this one doesn't keep up in the 'actual use' dept. I'm sure it looks great in a display case though.

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mnblade said:
... excluding people who post to this or any other knife forum - there are maybe 10 knife users on the planet who would be troubled by the saber grind on that knife.
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STR said:
I guess I'm one of ten then. I don't mind a Sabre grind so much but the edge primary grind was left so thick that I found it to be rather obtuse ...
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Well, since I excluded people who post to this forum, you don't count. :p

Also, you yourself write that your beef isn't with the sabre grind (i.e. shape of the blade) but with the edge that came on it from the factory.
 
Thanks for the picture rayban. That is a sweet looking knife. I like a flat grind because I cut alot of cardboard, so I like a good slicer.

Also, thanks STR. I feel your pain.

mnblade: I really don't know how your point apply's to my post. I wouldn't give two cow chips for the opinion of some schmuck who doesn't know a good grind from his bum hole. Thanks for playing though! :) (I do like your tagline more than your point!)
 
How is the lock up, Is there any play in any direction and does the blade sit centered when closed?

I like that pattern, I am thinking about ordering one myself. also nice sheath where did it come from?
 
How is the lock up, Is there any play in any direction and does the blade sit centered when closed?

I like that pattern, I am thinking about ordering one myself. also nice sheath where did it come from?
 
I just got one; SS with a red bone handle, and I'm impressed with it.

Easy action, tight lock-up, blade sharp and well-centered, terrific F&F.

Easily as nice as the GEC, Canal Street and Nothwoods knives I own and have seen.

I want one of those Standard Brand barlows next...
 
I recently purchased the yellow CV Trapperlock and did not think the lockup was secure so sent it to Case for warranty inspection. Received a replacement in about 3 weeks and the second one had too much blade wobble. Returned it to the original seller with an explanation, no problem. May try another in the future if I can handle it first.
 
it's a good idea, can't decide if I would like to carry one or not. trying to find somewhere to handle one before I buy
 
It's a tad long for comfortable carry (although I do have mine on me right now).

I find 3-3/4" to be the ideal closed length for me; big enough to fit my hand yet just right to lay flat in the bottom of my pocket.

Sorry to hear about your bad experience, Scoop65. Mine is so nice it's hard to believe it could happen; hopefully that is an isolated incident.
 
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My other Case purchases have been 100%. You are right about the blade being abit long. It just didn't feel secure to me.
 
I received my knife today! I like it. The knife as a whole is beautiful! The smooth action everyone is talking about is true. It is as smooth as my Benchmade Mini-Griptilian. It was a bit gritty at first, a bath of light oil and working back and forth ... it's sweet now. It has a tiny bit of side to side play,. While I hate that, I think I can live with it. I may find a way to fix that latter. The edge is a bit thick, I'm going to have to reprofile the blade. I took a few pictures before I trash the blade! For the Money...... It's an Awsome Knife. The pictures are with a 4 inch. Skeleton for size compareison. The back side is compaired to a Medium Case Stockman.

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I've carried this knife for a week and I really like it. I carry it in my front jeans pocket right now. I rides nice at the bottom.

I think I might want to try one of those Slim profile, Slip Sheaths that go on a belt. As long as the top of the knife didn't go above the belt line.

I put a 30 Deg. bevel and a 40 Deg. cutting edge on it with my Sharpmaker. Makes the blade slice much better. Overall it's a great mid size knife. I sold my Mini RitterGrip for this. It was hard to do that..... but I am happy so far.

The CV blade takes a real nice edge. I would like a flat grind on. It would have made it perfect IMO. :D

I would like to note: the liner lock is nowhere near the strength of your "tactical" liner lock, nor does it have to be. Treat it like a slip joint.... with the bonus of a lock!
 
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I, too, was disappointed this knife doesn't come with a flat grind. It still looks like a great knife, though.
 
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