Light, slim trapper

Dornblaser

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I have ordered a couple of traditional knives that I will be using for edc, particularly with dress pants from a custom maker. I would like to add one more knife for use when outdoors hiking or fly fishing, etc., to replace the non-traditional knives that I currently use. I have narrowed this decision down to a light, slim, single-blade trapper, or dogleg, 3 3/4 - 3 7/8" length, in the $75.00 - 175.00 price range. I have looked at CSC, Case, Queen, GEC, Scagel, etc., and a couple of the GEC's and Scagel's top the list. I want to start out with one knife to see how I like the size, etc., although I suspect that I will like it a lot. My question is this: are there any other small production companies or makers that make a knife that meet those requirements and do not have a long wait list that I have not mentioned?

Thanks,
David
 
Get a GEC stag/1095 #48, about 100USD

You won't want anything else after - well maybe another one, only the same :D
 
A Queen Cozy Glen trapper sounds like a good start. The main blade is very slender for filleting. Quality made with good walk and talk and a small size for the pocket. A good start for around fifty bucks.

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Just noticed you said single blade. This ones slim anyways.
 
Hi Steve,

Nice pics, thanks. For the first knife, I would prefer a single-blade for its slimness.

- David
 
I bring this up, because it sounds close to your request and it is on sale. A Buck 301 'sized' stockman with a single clip blade.....a 'almost' trapper.
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It is super inexpensive currently, but is a limited run. You will have to PM me , per rules, to find the details of sale.

300Bucks
 
The Case 61048 is a great knife,and you could buy 4 of them for your price point.
 
+1 for either the Scagel or GEC #48. The Scagel is a tad more hand-filling, IMHO.
 
Have you considered a toothpick? They are perfect for filleting and very slim.
 
Thanks Mack, but I doubt I will be using the knife to filet with. I am pretty much a catch 'n release guy. I am pretty set on the light trapper parameters.

- David
 
Dornblaser said:
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I have narrowed this decision down to a light, slim, single-blade trapper, or dogleg, 3 3/4 - 3 7/8" length, in the $75.00

Thanks,
David
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Canal Street 1/2 Moon Trapper at 3 3/4" in a very good steel
Nice long blade and long bolster
Comes in a whole bunch of sclae material from all sorts of wood, bones, stag and horn

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I'm going to cast a vote for the GEC #48 single blade trapper. I have the two blade and I know I want a single blade to go with it. It's just perfect for me. I don't think you can go wrong with it.

The Scagel by KSF is very close to the same thing. They are made by GEC and then sharpened by Bark River. You can get them with a long clip or a wharncliffe blade.

Ed
 
Hi Dave,
I own just a few trappers,and I have to be honest with you, the single bladed version that just has me totally Rapt with is the good ol' Old Timer 1940T, the blade is 1095 and I can tell you, if you get this knife, for value for your money...this knife will simply blow you away, make sure its the U.S.A version, and there can still be very tidy ones found quite easily...I just had a look on e-bay...and found a few there!

Also...check out that Uncle Henry in the photo as well, I gifted that to a great mate of mine...and he loves it...he lives on a farm..and that thing is his pride and joy!

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Thanks, there are some knives suggested that I did not think of. The CSC Half Moon is one that I have been considering as well.
 
The "Scagel" GEC #48/ Bark River hybrid is the way to go. It is a superb knife. It's the same thing as the regular GEC #48, but with stainless liners, a bit "taller" blade that is easy to pinch open, and a wonderful full-convex Bark River grind that makes the knife a slicing demon. Fit and finish is perfect. Blade action is perfect.

Case's slimline trappers are nice, but the Scagel is on a whole different level. The only way to get a nicer knife would be to go to a full-blown custom. And even then, I don't know how much nicer it would be.

My Scagel is in this image. It is developing a nice patina. The backspring has developed into a perfectly even, matte grey. The blade is always changing, because I use and clean it a lot.
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I'm going to have to "second" the Schrade. I've been using one for 20 years now and the single blade liner lock is perfect for almost everything. My copy was a USA made knife that I wanted to retire to make sure I didn't lose it. I bought a Taylor made Old Timer three weeks ago to replace it. I think quality of FF, walk and talk is about 97% of my USA made knife. It cost ma about $12.00 at a Rual King farm store in a little town we went through.

Pick one up, they are worth double the price and then some.
 
The one thing that I am concerned about with the Scagel is sharpening the convex blade. I have looked at a couple videos but I am a relative newbie to knife sharpening.
 
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