Recommendation? Which Case CV Slimline trapper should I get

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Trying to decide which current production CV slimline trapper to get.

I'm torn between a Yellow Bearhead Trapper and a one in Dark Red bone.

I prefer the look of the Bearhead, but having has a SS Synthetic version I found it a bit too light in the hand

I'm wondering if the Dark red bone version is a bit heavier and whether the jigging gives it any better grip
 
Word of caution about their Red Bone cv knives, the 'Red' is all too often closer to a light colour even Strawberry pink.....:eek: You might well have to dye it...

Bone tends to be heavier than Delrin, it might be more grippy but never had a problem with the Yellow delrin ones.

I actually prefer stainless for these knives as my make excellent picnic or food knives
 
Ive only ever had a yellow delrin one in stainless, so I dont have an answer for you. I like mine, and I like the light feel of it. If you want a heavier knife, theres an app for that, just get the standard trapper.
 
I have both, I like them both, I prefer the bone handled one. The bone on mine is fairly dark red and it goes well with the patina it has developed. I’ve never weighed them but I’m pretty confident the bonehandled one is heavier since it’s not a bare head model. The bone probably is a little grippier. Both are great knives.
 
Thanks for all the comments

Will Power said:
Word of caution about their Red Bone cv knives, the 'Red' is all too often closer to a light colour even Strawberry pink.....:eek: You might well have to dye it...

Bone tends to be heavier than Delrin, it might be more grippy but never had a problem with the Yellow delrin ones.

I actually prefer stainless for these knives as my make excellent picnic or food knives
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I plan to dye both which ever I get :D - if I get the bone it'll be going darker Red, the Delrin will be Tangerine Orange as i'm not a fan of the Yellow


CVamberbonehead said:
Ive only ever had a yellow delrin one in stainless, so I dont have an answer for you. I like mine, and I like the light feel of it. If you want a heavier knife, theres an app for that, just get the standard trapper.
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If they made a single blade in CV I'd probably look closer at them

Grateful said:
I have both, I like them both, I prefer the bone handled one. The bone on mine is fairly dark red and it goes well with the patina it has developed. I’ve never weighed them but I’m pretty confident the bonehandled one is heavier since it’s not a bare head model. The bone probably is a little grippier. Both are great knives.
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This is just what I wanted to hear
 
I certainly liked this recent buy, Pocketworn Old Red Bone (some tea dye too) in stainless. Great F&F on this knife, nothing to remark on:cool:

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Will Power said:
I certainly liked this recent buy, Pocketworn Old Red Bone (some tea dye too) in stainless. Great F&F on this knife, nothing to remark on:cool:

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And it indeed has - this is now on order

yours does look a richer colour than the online pics I've see can you give us a bit more detail regarding the tea dye
 
Thanks I understand it won't be as grippy but it won't be less grippy than the yellow delrin

and it looks stunning :D
 
Corso said:
And it indeed has - this is now on order

yours does look a richer colour than the online pics I've see can you give us a bit more detail regarding the tea dye
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Important to degrease it before dyeing, use alcohol and don't touch the knife with hand(use gloves or paper) Brew up VERY strong Tea British/Irish style using black tea. 4 teabags in a small saucepan and only enough water-boiling-to cover the bags, add pinch of salt. Once cooled a bit, not boiling but still very hot, lower the knife in-rest it on 2 bags, place the other two over it to cover. Leave a few hours or overnight. Then wash with dishwashing soap under the tap. Don't be alarmed if the bone has bloated or a load of black crap comes out. Dry slowly on a towel do not use direct heat, radiator, blow lamp...etc The bone get's back to shape in a short while, wipe down with mineral or coconut oil. Done!
 
Corso said:
Thanks I understand it won't be as grippy but it won't be less grippy than the yellow delrin

and it looks stunning :D
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Yes, I have swaybacks in both old red SS and dark red CV. They each have their distinctive characteristics and both are beautiful. Good choice!
 
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