One handed traditionals?

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ashshades

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I recently saw a case trapper lock .... For those that haven't it's basically a slimline trapper with a thumb assist nut. I really liked the look and functionality does anyone have or know of any other knives that are similar
 
The concensus around here is that the thumb stud takes it out of the traditional camp, although a near relative. Knives that slim from spine to backspring are not very easy to open with a thumb stud anyway, they tend to roll in your hand. I'd stick with a regular trapper.
 
The Case Russlock operates much like a friction folder, with a tang extension on the blade for levering it open with the thumb. Also easily closed one-handed. It's sort of a bridge/hybrid knife, including aspects of friction folders, slipjoints (it uses a backspring) and liner lock, all in the same pattern.

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I never did get the hang of opening one of those Russlocks one-handed and as a result gave away the two I had. I really do like the looks of the trapper lock but no, it is not traditional as traditional is defined for this forum. Nothing wrong with them. Many of us "Traditionalists" who hang out here in this forum have modern knives.
 
I guess I'm just trying to get the best of both worlds trad looks with modern functionality
 
I would just say handle one before you buy, to make sure you get the one-handed utility you are looking for.
 
Like Ed said, I carry a slipjoint and a one hand wonder. I usually have a large Insingo, my peanut, my Charlow and a small jack or trapper (usually either my 73 or Tribal Spear).

Overload, yeah. I usually end up with just the peanut and Charlow. Try an average size jack/trapper and one hand opener combo.
 
ashshades said:
I recently saw a case trapper lock .... For those that haven't it's basically a slimline trapper with a thumb assist nut. I really liked the look and functionality does anyone have or know of any other knives that are similar
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Thumb studs take it out of the "Traditional" definition established for this forum. Moving this thread to General Knife Discussion.
 
Buck is releasing a limited 50th anniversary 110 in G10 and S30V with a thumb stud and reversible pocket clip. It's pricey, though. Looks hot as heck. I think it's called the Lochsa edition after the street the factory is presently or used to be on.
 
Here's a stag trapperlock. I haven't used it much so I can't speak to it's durability but the opening is smooth and the lock up is solid with no play.
 
When I first saw the trapperlock I had to give it a try. Ended up with 4 of them. the action on each one is different. I suggest that you try before you buy, if that's possible.
One of them is very easy .It can be flicked out with the back of my thumb nail. 3 out of the 4 are ok one seems stiff by comparison.
 
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Svord peasant knives are friction folders that are very easy to operate one handed (not with your thumb). Watch below, starting at 0:20.
[video=youtube;tRSFC--GDkI]https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=tRSFC--GDkI#t=20[/video]
 
I think I have seen pics of early twentieth century scout patterns, or something similar, with a stud on the main blade. No, i don't think I am picturing an early can opener.
Would that not be traditional?
 
Victorinox one hand models seem traditional to me, very versatile and affordable too. Older, more traditional lockbacks without studs or holes I would always just pinch the blade and swing the handle down. Good slipjoints you probably wouldn't want to do that
 
I own 4 trapper locks and 1 russlock ..I edc's one of the trapper lock every day and I love them. Easy to open and close one handeduploadfromtaptalk1399835675209.jpg
 
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