Single-blade trappers

J

James Y

Joined
Feb 18, 1999
Messages
6,504
I've been feeling a slight want for a single-blade trapper, maybe a Case, preferably with a SS blade. The idea of a traditional slip-joint, single-bladed jackknife that carries fairly slim has an appeal for me.

I've also been thinking about a toothpick pattern, but am leaning in favor of the single-blade trapper, probably due to the handle shape and how it would carry in a pocket (i.e., butt-down, as opposed to pivot-side down).

If there are any experiences/suggestions, even other than Case brand, any info or stories will be appreciated.
Jim
 
The GEC #23 is a good one! They are about 4.5 inches closed and carbon steel. Here's a pic of one with a lock. They come with and without the lock.
 
Isn't the upcoming Case Backpocket considered a single blade trapper pattern? It's supposed to be here soon and looks great. Comes in SS too.
adam
 
+1 for GEC. Also. check out the Scagel Fruitport-made by GEC. Both in 1095.:thumbup:
 
:thumbup: on the Case back pocket. I enjoy this GEC too.
IMG_20100914_175603.jpg
 
I find most trappers a bit bulky in the pocket, but Case and GEC both make a very pocket-friendly slim trapper in CV or stainless, and 1095, respectively. The Case is a tuff little knife and a great value, while the GEC is just as durable and has a much higher level of fit and finish at a commensurately higher price. It's been my experience that Case's CV and GEC's 1095 will both outperform Case's just-adequate stainless by a significant margin.

Another look at a 3-7/8" closed GEC #48 Dogleg Trapper, and a 4-1/8" closed Case yeller Barehead Slimline Trapper #80031:

GECSlimDoglegTrapper03.jpg


80031-1.JPG
 
There is also the Queen Slimline Trapper or Utility. D2 isn't quite stainless, but it is more corrosion resistant than most other carbon steel.
 
I've always liked the Case slimline trapper pattern. Not a hefty knife by any means, but works well for light to medium use
 
Heads up for the Canal Half Moon Trapper

3 3/4" in 14-4 CrMo, which is a Crucible steel.
It is very thin and very sharp
Very comfortable in the pocket
The blade length is the same as the longer Case 4 1/8" Slimline trapper
F&F well above average

It comes in a least five types of wood and three types of bone, and you might find stag.
there is a

Highly recommended!

Olive Wood
picture.php


Aberdeen Caramel jigged bone
picture.php


See this thread
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=777487
 
noody the only grind on the gecs that i have seen is the flat grind. in fact my tests on cardboard last year gave the nod to gec 1095 over queens d2. however tests on rope by knarfeng showed the gec 440c & queen d2 to slightly better the gec 1095. he measured the width of the bevel directly behind the edges & found the gec 1095 to be about .009 slimmer therefore having a friction coefficient lower than queen. in effect the gec actually performed better in my tests because it had a slimmer flat grind. however all the story was'nt settled then since the gec 1095 rockwelled at 58 as opposed to the d2 at 61 or so. i would extrapulate that 1095 at 61 r.r. would probably outperform d2 at 61 by a large margin.
dennis
 
That is interesting there, Dennis - I didn't know 1095 went up that high the Rc before now :)

@Rick - that pearl is astonishing - lovely pic :)
 
I second the Canal St. Very slim and pocketable. A gents knife. My spring is a bit slow, but the f/f is very good and the long bolster make it stronger.

P1010011-3.jpg
 
Some other choices for the Canal Street Half Moon Pie.
IMG_0162-1.jpg

First row: Smooth Sunset bone, Buffalo Horn, Red Stag bone, Camel bone
Second row: Mossy Green bone, Gray bone, Reclaimed Chestnut, Sambar Stag, Green Abalone.
I have one in Cocobolo coming in this week too.
 
navihawk

Everytime I go to order a CS half moonpie, I read something somewhere about that sluggish spring

Looking back with that knowledge and first hand experience of the spring, would you have bought it?
 
Hi Noddy, I didn't buy it. It was a trade. I do like the knife enough to overlook that point.
I think it might be due to the knife being tightly made as well as the spring being slender. Doesn't stop it from talking as it has a nice sound. Safe enough in the open and closed positions also.
The slim trapper to me is a gents knife, not meant for heavy work, but can if it has to, fits well in the pocket, easy to open and looks rich.

I would be curious to know if any of Neeman's 2Dead's knives were slow or crisp?
Guys?
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top