Traditional EDC Opinions.

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DBiz86

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New here, thank you all for having me. I’m not a collector of knives, but I have quite a few that I have acquired over the years. My EDC is a newer 4-1/8 Case Trapper in SS. This is the worst knife I’ve ever carried. When you can get an edge on it, it won’t slice an apple until it’s dull again. To get straight to the point, what is another option in the same size and style that you all prefer. I don’t want to change style because of the sheath I carry it in that I made.
 
DBiz86 said:
New here, thank you all for having me. I’m not a collector of knives, but I have quite a few that I have acquired over the years. My EDC is a newer 4-1/8 Case Trapper in SS. This is the worst knife I’ve ever carried. When you can get an edge on it, it won’t slice an apple until it’s dull again. To get straight to the point, what is another option in the same size and style that you all prefer. I don’t want to change style because of the sheath I carry it in that I made.
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First, welcome to the Forum! I’m a little confused. Are you saying that your knife will slice an apple when it’s dull and not when it’s sharp?
 
sounds like you have have a wire edge/burr after sharpening.

Try stropping WITHOUT a polishing compound or diamond paste using a leather or heavy canvas strop. (in the field, your belt or boot tops can be used as a strop.😇)

When you sharpen, ALWAYS push the edge on the stone, NEVER pull the edge.
ALWAYS use light pressure when sharpening. About what is necessary when typing on your computer keyboard is plenty of pressure.

Hold the blade 10 to 15 degrees (Case says "10 to 20 degrees". However, a 40 degree inclusive edge angle is not really very sharp or slicy.) from the stone, like you are trying to "shave a very thin layer off the stone.

If you are using a draw-through "sharpener" (note quotes) throw it away ... (or if you are really mean and nasty, you give it to your worst enemy. 😁👍)
Get a "soft" Arkansas oil stone. That will put a good edge on for you. A guided rod sharpener that can go to 10 degrees is also an option.

After you get the edge set, DON'T rush to the stone when it needs sharpened. Try dry stropping first to restore the working edge. (that hair whittlin' sharp edge is gone after the first or second cut, and isn't necessary unless you doing surgury.)
 
Howdy, welcome to BF and the Porch as they call the traditional section here. Just get a case trapper in carbon steel, if the stainless isn't to your liking. Case stainless is a bit harder to work with until you learn how it behaves. I don't care for it especially, but I carry a stainless Case Jumbo Stockman, the 75 pattern, daily.

I think I speak for everyone when I say, I'd like to see the sheath.
 
DBiz86 said:
New here, thank you all for having me. I’m not a collector of knives, but I have quite a few that I have acquired over the years. My EDC is a newer 4-1/8 Case Trapper in SS. This is the worst knife I’ve ever carried. When you can get an edge on it, it won’t slice an apple until it’s dull again. To get straight to the point, what is another option in the same size and style that you all prefer. I don’t want to change style because of the sheath I carry it in that I made.
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Welcome! But I don't understand. The Case trapper is probably my favorite knife, and it cuts like the dickens. Very sharp.

Edit: I like afishhunter afishhunter 's advice above.
 
For even better steel that is not carbon Case makes a trapper in s35 with buffalo horn covers.
Welcome to the forum!!
 
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