Question about a Case Trapper

[Diamond Dog]

I recently saw a case trapper with black micarta handles not sure of the blade material appeared to be carbon but may have been stainless. I know it was not that shiny, mirror stainless I've seen on most of the case knives at the stores I frequent. My question is does the black micarta handle fade or wear/dull over time? My second question is does anyone know the possible steel material of this knife, I remember seeing 4#'s and a SS near the bottom of the blade by the handle. I do not own any case knives and this one may be the one I get. I asked the guy at the store if it was a carbon knife and he said yes but the SS I mentioned made me think other wise.

 

[SharpFella]

I suspect it was one of the new ones out that is made with G10 instead of micarta. If I am thinking right, they don't have a highly polished blade finish. If it is G10, it will wear well and last a long time.

 

[Diamond Dog]

Thanks for the relpy SharpFella. The blade was not polished. Sweet knife I'll probably get it, I just don't want the black handle to fade. I've not had a G10 or micarta handle before.

 

[kidwholaughs]

It could be SS with G10. I know Case makes the Peanut in that config. I highly recommend bone handle and Case's CV blade. Either way you can't lose.

God Bless

 

[xing]

Im pretty sure the handle material is g10. Any case knife with g10 handles will have stainless blades. I own a case stockman with g10 handles and stainless blades and is is the best knife i own.

 

[mdauben]

Yes, sounds like the black G-10 handled Trapper, which has the Case stainless steel blades. Unlike most Case knives, the blades are not mirror pollished, but have a sort of brushed finish.

I've got one on my belt right now.