Traditional with bottle opener

[bigdaddy96]

I’m getting more into traditional folders. I’m looking for a knife with a blade and bottle opener only. Are there other knifes similar to the GEC #15 Crown Lifter and Beer Scout Knifes? Not interested in SAKs.

 

[Ernie1980]

Do you not care for the beerscouts or are you just looking for other options? Also, do you have a preference for price, steel, etc?

 

[bigdaddy96]

I do like the beer scout; and still looking to aquire one. I prefer the handle on the crown lifter though. Less than $150 would be ideal.

 

[supratentorial]

Since you want "blade and bottle opener only", that rules out scout/camp knives that typically also have a can opener and punch. And since you are not interested in Swiss army knives, that rules out the Bantam (a good knife!).

There are some oldies but the good ones are hard to find in good condition. And the cheap oldies that are readily available were typically promotional giveaway and advertising knives that were built extremely cheaply.

Case makes a mini trapper with a bottle opener.

I don't buy knives that are made in China but fyi Rough Rider also makes one. They copied Cases's pattern.

 

[LastRodeo]

Trestle Pines makes a jack with a bottle opener also.

 

[supratentorial]

There are also some made by Trestle Pines.

Edit: Oops LastRodeo posted before I finished writing.

 

[bigdaddy96]

Since you want "blade and bottle opener only", that rules out scout/camp knives that typically also have a can opener and punch. And since you are not interested in Swiss army knives, that rules out the Bantam (a good knife!).

There are some oldies but the good ones are hard to find in good condition. And the cheap oldies that are readily available were typically promotional giveaway and advertising knives that were built extremely cheaply.

Case makes a mini trapper with a bottle opener.

I don't buy knives that are made in China but fyi Rough Rider also makes one. They copied Cases's pattern.

I have lots of SAKs. Also have an older Case camp knife from the 70s. Thanks for the info. Don’t know how I missed the mini trapper.

 

[Jolipapa]

I have a yellow delrin mini trapper thanks to Randy's generosity, a very nice to use and handsome knife, perfect for pocket EDC.

 

[afishhunter]

I saw a Sunfish (4 inches closed) with a main spear point and bottle opener somewhere online.
I'll see if I can find it again.

 

[mrknife]

@Jfowl31 could probably build you something to your liking if you don't find something in production.

 

[Planterz]

Trestle Pines makes a jack with a bottle opener also.

There are also some made by Trestle Pines.

Edit: Oops LastRodeo posted before I finished writing.

Keep in mind that Trestle Pines were made by Queen, so what's available now might be all that you'll ever find.

 

[Corso]

There's the Camillus "What-A-Knife" or the Camco promotional both are around a #14 in size

 

[hughd]

Rough Rider Tailgate Trapper

 

[hughd]

Rough Rider Tailgate Trapper

 

[Dirk D]

There are a few traditional ones from Solingen/Germany, which are produced untill now and may also be available in the US

This one is from Robt. Klaas, but afaik it´s also available under their Bertram Cutlery Hen& Rooster brand in the US.

This one is from Hartkopf

 

[Bartleby]

There's the Camillus "What-A-Knife" or the Camco promotional

Either of these can be had with a bail to attach to a keyring, the "What-a-Knife" with a bail is stamped "Duratool." The fairly thick stamped handle plates make these small knives surprisingly sturdy. I have had one on my keys since Camillus was still in business, it's often the knife I carry when I am not carrying a knife. Nothing pretty, but sure holds up to years of use.

The Camco promotional knives seem to hold up very well also, judging by the numbers that survive in good shape. Interesting that the "Lone Ranger" version is still being knocked off with the names of other western celebrities. Too bad that the importer hasn't brought in an all stainless version, like the old "What-A-Knife" or "Duratool" line. I would get one as a back up for the one hanging on my keyring....