Recommendation? Classic Apple Knife

The craftsman has brass. I'll try to get a picture tonight. And with a stockman you have another blade for cleaning your fingernails:)
 
Bugdoc said:
Opinel No. 7 SS.
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Thanks for the recommendation but that handle just looks awful, being rounded and what not :confused:
jc57 said:
Case Jigged Rosewood Slimline Trapper - everything but the brass bolsters. Technically nickel silver is a type of brass.

https://www.knifecenter.com/item/CA1055/case-jigged-rosewood-slimline-trapper-71048-ss
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This Case Jigged is perfect! Does anyone know what "surgical steel" is technically? Google says it's just stainless 316

I may have to take Wheeler80 Wheeler80 advice and go custom..is there anyone you know of that does this service?
 
Take a look at Enigma knives, I got one recenly and am really liking it. As far as customs go, I've got, and am waiting on another from K'roo. He does great work if not as refined as a maker like T.A. Davidson. (I would love to but don't own one of his). There are a number of really good makers on here if you look. Only issue with a custom is the wait...
 
I've had a couple made recently by Andy Fannin (@AJF). Exactly the specs and materials I was wanting. Excellent f&f and he gets them to you ridiculously quick.

I'd recommend Todd Davison, Ian VanReenen, & Bobby Toole also.

Here are my 2 Fannin's. Neither one has liners so they're both lightweight but the cf Zulu is crazy light.

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spyderg said:
Take a look at Enigma knives, I got one recenly and am really liking it. As far as customs go, I've got, and am waiting on another from K'roo. He does great work if not as refined as a maker like T.A. Davidson. (I would love to but don't own one of his). There are a number of really good makers on here if you look. Only issue with a custom is the wait...
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Eh the wait won't bother me as this knife is not pressing to the collection, just simply saw the knife on Fear and Loathing and it struck my fancy. I'd rather wait half a year and have one of a kind when it comes to the type of knife I'm asking for than just getting another run of the mill Winchester or whatever
 
Wheeler80 said:
I've had a couple made recently by Andy Fannin. Exactly the specs and materials I was wanting. Excellent f&f and he gets them to you ridiculously quick.

I'd recommend Todd Davison, Ian VanReenen, & Bobby Toole also.

Here are my 2 Fannin's. Neither one has liners so they're both lightweight but the cf Zulu is crazy light.

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Holy man. I'm loving that tan one ...how much would something like this cost if you don't mind me asking?
 
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I've seen quite a few beauties flow through the knife makers exchange(under folding). Some of them almost had me pulling my wallet out. A lot were using 154, which would be a perfect steel for an apple knife.
 
McFeeli said:
I've seen quite a few beauties flow through the knife makers exchange(under folding). Some of them almost had me pulling my wallet out. A lot were using 154, which would be a perfect steel for an apple knife.
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Thanks for the heads up! I'll keep my eyes peeled that doesn't sound like a bad idea either
 
Aquaholicc said:
This Case Jigged is perfect! Does anyone know what "surgical steel" is technically? Google says it's just stainless 316
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Case's stainless steel is called "Tru-Sharp" which is currently Latrobe 420HC. It works quite well on apples and can take a very sharp edge.

GEC did a run of 48 Trappers in 440C stainless steel and bird's eye maple a few years ago. You might be able to find one of those on the Exchange or Ebay. I think there were some single-blade versions of them. They are very similar to the Case Slimline Trapper.
 
image.jpg One knife that is available is a GEC #48 Woodcock in SS. Of course you might want to have someone remove the hook.
Photo from KSF.
 
jc57 said:
Case's stainless steel is called "Tru-Sharp" which is currently Latrobe 420HC. It works quite well on apples and can take a very sharp edge.

GEC did a run of 48 Trappers in 440C stainless steel and bird's eye maple a few years ago. You might be able to find one of those on the Exchange or Ebay. I think there were some single-blade versions of them. They are very similar to the Case Slimline Trapper.
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Great info about the steel, now it seems I'll have to keep an eye on the traditional trade
joeradza said:
View attachment 720723 One knife that is available is a GEC #48 Woodcock in SS. Of course you might want to have someone remove the hook.
Photo from KSF.
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Very sweet knife, but your right about the hook..can it be done easily ?
 
You might have the tools and talent but I wouldn't. Or you could just cut it off at the bolster.
 
I would argue the idea of stainless being your only option. The knife below cuts several apples a week. And with cutting fruit, you get to watch the colors change on the blade. Simply wipe it off after use and good to go.
I do agree with the suggestion of having a custom built if money is not an issue. Some of the craftsmen on this sight make beautiful products.

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The Case Slimline Trapper is a great choice.

An outside choice: Opinel Slimline. They don't usually get too expensive, even in exotic woods, and the bolster/lock is stainless. But they are excellent apple cutters.
 
Slim278 said:
I would argue the idea of stainless being your only option. The knife below cuts several apples a week. And with cutting fruit, you get to watch the colors change on the blade. Simply wipe it off after use and good to go.
I do agree with the suggestion of having a custom built if money is not an issue. Some of the craftsmen on this sight make beautiful products.

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Is this the GEC Viper? I just saw one in a video and it appealed to me very much, and still less than 100 bucks somehow haha.
 
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