Custom Slimline Trappers

[Blues]

That bone sure looks old. Interesting shield too. 4" closed? Must be knice to have knives coming in just in time for a Merry Knifey Christmas!

Should be just over as I recall. (And it sure beats a couple of lumps of coal. )

 

[Dornblaser]

I'm still a little new, Don is who?

Elliott: what type of bone is used on those scales?

Thanks,
David

 

[Blues]

I'm still a little new, Don is who?

Elliott: what type of bone is used on those scales?

Thanks,
David

Don is "Don Hanson", ABS Master Smith (He is a regular around this forum as well as the Custom Knives forum.) He makes extraordinarily nice knives (and great forged damascus and carbon steel).

The bone is "old".
That's really all I know. (Even John couldn't remember where he got it or from whence it derived.)

Edited To Add Images Of Howser "Slimline Trapper":

 

[JAlexander]

Here's kind of an unusual one that Ken Coats made for me. It's a lot less pristine now.

James

 

[Dornblaser]

James,

How do you use the Spey blade on that pretty Coats?

Thanks,
David

 

[TLARbb]

Man, oh man!!! There are some real beauties in here. I like all of them. Elliott, that new knife is gorgeous. That bone is mesmerizing!!! - Ed

 

[Blues]

Man, oh man!!! There are some real beauties in here. I like all of them. Elliott, that new knife is gorgeous. That bone is mesmerizing!!! - Ed

Thanks, Ed.

I think these images do it more justice than the ones above which were taken in my shop the night it arrived...

 

[kai76]

Ridiculously nice bone on that slimline Elliot.

 

[Ed T]

I was lucky enough to pick this pne up last year.

 

[2toes]

Tony Bose makes a pretty nice slim line





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[canineforge]

Tony Bose makes a pretty nice slim line

This one totally knocks my socks off!!

- Joe

 

[Campbellclanman]

Oh My!!...Just LOOK at those knives
You guys are so, so lucky to own such stunning beautifull knives!!, and I am certain that we are privaliged to look at them-thanks very much for showing them!

 

[JAlexander]

James,

How do you use the Spey blade on that pretty Coats?

Thanks,
David

David,

Sorry I missed your question 'til now. Do you mean what do I use it for? Well, to be honest, I use it for its original purpose. I used it last Spring for ear-marking calves and castrating a couple of bull calves.

James

 

[Dornblaser]

Hi James,

Yes, that was exactly what I meant. Glad to hear that it is being used as intended.

Best,
David

 

[VCM3]

Here's a slim line trapper from Billy Watson
Its a forged 1095 blade,fileworked liners,cocobolo scales with abalone inlay,German Silver bolsters are dovetailed.Pivot pin is a "proud pin" style.