Decent traditional starter slip joint

[neeman]

Check out Mike at Collectorknives.net. His handle is Knifeswapper on BFC. Great prices, and an even better guy.

Also, for a terrific sharpening service, go to knifenut1013 here on BFC. Jason does "miracles" with good steel like D2.

I really dug the Queen but I need the knife in a hurry and it sound like it would be a two or more week process.

The Queen is much better than a Boker trapper
A Queen in D2 sharpened by Jason, that is a wow....

Have Mike send the Queen directly to Jason
And Jason will send you the knife

That will be much faster

 

[RobbW]

A couple of things.

If you're used to modern tacticals, realize that traditional knives carry a bit bigger and heavier in your pocket because they rest at the bottom, instead of clipped to the top. You may want to consider a mini-trapper instead of a full-sized trapper. Same thing, smaller package.

Also, being used to modern knives, you've acquainted with stainless super steels. Because of this, I would add to the chorus of those recommending Queen. Their D2 is fantastic, resists rust and holds a sharp edge for a very long time. In the steels you mentioned, Buck's 420HC is the next most wear resistant (due to Paul Bo's heat treat, not the steel itself), then Case CV which is like 1085 with Chromium and Vanadium, then Case True Sharp which is like 420. I don't care for True Sharp in a user knife since I like to really thin my knives out and give them secondary bevels on a Sharpmaker set to 15 degrees.

Queen Amber Carved Stag Bone is really beautiful and durable--I'd steer you towards that unless something else calls out to you. Be warned that most Queen D2 comes dull as a butter knife. If you have the tools to sharpen it, the knife will be a fantastic user for you. If you don't, you'll be cursing Queen. Queen also makes knives with 1095 and those have an exceptional heat treat and come sharp out of the box.

You can check out KnifeCollector.net, Cumberlandknifeworks.com and SoonerStateKnives.com as "good guy" dealers.

 

[cj65]

I'd also look at the Queen amber bone in D2. The steel is better and it's a little slimmer than the Case. Might be 5-10 dollars more, but the D2 steel is worth it, if you can get it, and keep it sharp. Diamond hones are best for D2.

Yes,

A fine example. Slimline trapper Queen in D2. I got one, and I love it.

 

[338375]

If you like the trapper style, but think it may be to big, take a look at the Case mini trapper...
Its a little smaller, but feels like a bigger knife, and is very pocket and sheeple friendly. It is one of my favorite patterns.
I never grew to like the full size trappers, just didn't feel right, but the first time I held a Mini Trapper, I was hooked.
The MT also has half stops...

 

[Will Power]

I like Böker a great deal, the recent ones (Germany) I've had have all been very good indeed. I'm awaiting a 4.25" Washboard bone Lockback in carbon, that could be a candidate. Extremely good value for money and decent fit is how I characterize the Bökers I have.

Why do you need such a large knife in the workplace? A Medium Stockman or Mini Trapper could be a lot more practical frankly.

 

[SilverFoxKnows]

For some reason a Boker always finds a way into my pocket. I have had knives with more snap, better fit and finish, prettier scales, what have you, but the carbon/delrin Boker is what I usually grab. Go figure. Maybe because I'm not afraid to ugly it up. Case & GEC are very nice knives that will probably outlast you so long as you don't try to baton it through a log. Pick the one that calls out to you.

Frank

 

[not-too-sharp]

I ended up getting a case large trapper in CV with jigged amber bone. I'm also putting aside money for a queen trapper in D2 with carved amber stag bone. Can anyone give me a link to Jason's profile to PM him about the queen? EDIT: I'm going to wait to see if I dig the pattern on the case trapper before I pull the trigger on the queen, but regardless of pattern or size, the next slip joint I'm getting will be a queen for sure. You guys have my knife addiction rising with all these testimonials to D2

 

[Josh.T]

I own a Case Trapplock in CV and Chestnutbone handles. I was drooling over it and couldn't afford it for approximatley a year. My girlfriend (of a year and 4 mounths) purchased it as a gift for my birthday. Look at it, i find it beautiful. I also really want the Case Trapper in CV eith chestnut bone handles. Or the slim line trapoer. But CV holds a wicked edge, and tremendious edge retention

 

[Josh.T]

I hope I wasn't to late for i know you will love the chestnut bone CV trapper.

 

[Peregrin]

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