trapper with serrated blade; bird/trout

[Seppe]

My perfect bird hunting knife would be a trapper style; one blade of which would be serrated. I'm having a hard time finding something nice that fits the bill. Any suggestions?

 

[TLARbb]

Remington made a stockman with a serrated sheepsfoot, plain edge clip, and a choke tool. You'll have to look in places like the auction site most likely to find one.

Case made some Halloween trappers at one time:

Ed J

 

[comoha]

Remington makes a Heritage Series waterfowl knife that seems to fit the bill.

 

[Seppe]

Thanks. Ideally, I want something with just two blades.

 

[comoha]

Thanks. Ideally, I want something with just two blades.

Time to go custom then.

 

[hunterjrg]

The Remington waterfowl knife is a favorite of mine. I like the trigger pin punch and the tube/screwdriver blade but I never use the serrated blade. Good luck in your search.

 

[r8shell]

I have a Boker copperhead that came with two clip blades, and had my local knife sharpener guy put serrations on one. It looks a little strange, but works well. You can try it out on an inexpensive trapper (like a Rough Rider) and see if you like it.

 

[Obsessed with Edges]

I believe Camillus, at one time (years ago) made a few traditionals with a serrated blade. The 'Yello-Jaket' series comes to mind. This is an image found on the web, of one from a completed auction; it's a double-locking copperhead pattern #707, very similar to a trapper. Assuming it's like most other Camillus folders of that vintage, the steel is likely 440A, which is very user-friendly and sharpens up nice & easy. Downside is, these ones may be hard to find (but not impossible; might just have to be patient for one to turn up):

 

[Obsessed with Edges]

Here's another possibility, an older Case 7254 SS trapper with a serrated spey blade. Again, from a completed auction listing, and the description for it indicates 1990 vintage, with smooth rosewood (or maybe cocobolo) handles:

 

[markpmc]

Schrade made a trapper with a serrated spey. My example has smooth red bone scales and LTD on the tang. Pics later if required.

 

[Seppe]

Thanks for the replies. I have seem some of these older ones. It just surprises me that there is not anyone producing these currently. A lot of two blade knives with similar edges, which I have never understood.

 

[Obsessed with Edges]

Thanks for the replies. I have seem some of these older ones. It just surprises me that there is not anyone producing these currently. A lot of two blade knives with similar edges, which I have never understood.

Selling serrated blades can be somewhat tricky for manufacturers. A lot of them don't sell well in 'traditional' patterns, so not many companies consistently maintain them in their line, aside from more common configurations like kitchen cutlery (bread knives, tomato knives, some fillet knives). Straight/plain-edged blades are easier to maintain in sharp condition, and also easier to restore to sharpness, if they do get extremely dull. Most knife users prefer them for these reasons, and I'm sure most makers are aware of that.

Another variable is the size/shape/grind of the serrations themselves, which can vary all over the place. And some will be much, much better cutters than others. Some 'serrations' on knives from manufacturers not normally accustomed to making them can be absolutely horrible, and more an impediment to cutting than an advantage. It's an additional gamble for a manufacturer to choose which type of serration will be 'right' for most of the target customers, many of whom might find reason to not like them, for their own individual reasons.


David