GEC Slim Trapper is here - *photos throughout*

Got a stag one the other day, but will be wanting another and that bone looks just lovely - wish I'd seen your pics a couple of weeks back
 
great pics of one of gecs most elegant patterns. although the double blade is more handy the single blade is so sweet. these are great in hand & great in pocket.
dennis
 
Beautiful knife and pics. Thickness has kept me from buying GEC knives but this one will be right there with my MM and CS Trappers!
 
Thanks for the message GradeMaker :) I need to get some membership going here
 
Thanks for the comments on the photos. I do use a light box. The lights are just household adjustable desk lamps with those daylight tint bulbs. I think the weather will be a little warmer and sunnier tomorrow so I hope to get some good shots of the trapper outside. In the field, as it were. ;)

The knife is really quite pocket friendly with its light weight and trim profile. It also happens to be a great fit for a William Henry clipcase I had laying around in the event I didn't want it colliding with other items.

The edge is proving somewhat less responsive to my sharpening efforts than I had anticipated. I've not had 1095 before that went this long on medium grit rods without seeming to get anywhere.


-- Nate
 
Thanks Nate. As far as the edge, it takes a few times to get the 1095 in the shape you want.
 
The sun was in and out while I took pictures today so I got some varying light. Just walked around the backyard and set the knife down in a few places. Shots came out okay, didn't need any color correcting.

At the picnic table


Hiding in a tree


Leaves and moss


Old iron



-- Nate
 
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jijigatame the 1095 on gecs is an honest 58 with added tweaking. it's much more resistant to the hone than case's c.v.once you get it sharp it stays a long time. this 1095 is very fine grained & will get super sharp.i really love these knives for the field but my work necessitates a one hander in the city.my pioneer did 2 whitetails last year. hopefully i'll get out soon for some deer .
dennis
 
Alright. This just snapped my strained resistance cleanly with a loud crack. I've just got to have one of these. I love single blade trappers and that one is a real beauty. Off now to see what's in stock at my favorite shopping sites.

Ed
 
Well last night I definitely felt I was getting over the hump for the edge coming good. Went back at it this morning and I am pleased with how it has turned out. She's definitely a slicer now and will easily shave armhair. I'd say total time spent was about an hour, almost all of it on the medium grit stones before finishing up on the fine grit. Can't wait to take her out and about. Gonna see if I can still find some good local apples and get to gettin'. :)

To Ed - sorry if the snap my pictures helped induce was too sudden. ;) In any case, this one is about as nice as I've ever seen for a factory single blade trapper so I imagine you'll be happy with it.

slimtrappernewedge.jpg



-- Nate
 
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TLARbb said:
Alright. This just snapped my strained resistance cleanly with a loud crack. I've just got to have one of these. I love single blade trappers and that one is a real beauty. Off now to see what's in stock at my favorite shopping sites.

Ed
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I'm fighting it really hard.
 
Your photos show it as having really attractive bone, one of GEC's best-and they do bone well!

I've only got the lowly Tidioute version in Tractor Green as I like Bareheaded knives-rather wish I'd chosen this end capped Amber Bone version now..... Well made and a good in hand feel to this knife. However, I think it might be better without the half-stop as I prefer the smooth opening of the CASe and Queen equivalents. But, a very fine knife to own and worth the money.
 
Thats the only thing that keeps me from pulling the trigger is the half stops.I don't hate them but I much prefer a smooth walk and talk.
 
I was able to get some locally grown apples at a farm stand this afternoon and set my GEC slim trapper to work on one as soon as I got home. It sliced and diced like a champ, letting me enjoy a tasty Macoun in bite-sized pieces. I let the juice sit on the blade for a few minutes after I was done before rinsing it off and I can now see some patina starting to form. :thumbup: Gotta say I'm really enjoying using this knife.




-- Nate
 
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