Who likes Trapper slipjoints?

jefroman

jefroman

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I really like Trapper slipjoints! Does anybody else? I don't hear much about them here. I also like Stockman patterns. Can anyone recommend a good brand that makes Trapper and Stockman slipjoints with stag and good steel(preferably carbon, but stainless is ok too)

Thanks!

Jeff
 
I bought a Case Trapper with genuine Stag a little while ago. I thought the price was decent, so I got it and kept it in the box. The steel is pretty chintzy in my opinion.

Many of the German names, like German Eye, Hen & Rooster, Henkles, etc. make pretty good slipjoint Stags with very good carbon steel. They are expensive, though.
 
I like them for sentimental reasons (Grandad), but that's about it. I like knives that can be completely disassembled and properly cleaned. Just a quirk I guess...
 
Not Me!

A. Trappers are too cotton-pickin' thin
and
B. I HATE SLIPJOINTS, I need a LOCK dangit! Slipjoints are just too risky IMHO.
 
For the trapper/stockman with the combination of stag and carbon steel, only a few come to mind: Eye Brand and Bulldog. They are not that expensive, with some online retailers and sometimes on ebay you can get them for aroung $50. Boker makes good ones with rosewood or bone and carbon steel blades, as well as with stag and stainless (440C). I used to see Kissing Crane slipjoints with stag and good carbon steel, I don't know if they make them any more. They do show up on ebay. Case makes bone-handled slipjoints with carbon steel, their chrome-vanadium is a good steel. I haven't used their stainless, and I haven't heard many good things about it. If you have some money to burn look at Whitewing knives, I have heard that they are really nice. They have CPM3V blades and are ground very thin.
 
I have been in the market for a good slipjoint for utility use, and was about to buy a Schrade Old Timer stockman this morning. However, in examining the knife, I noticed that the sheepsfoot blade was wobbly. I was attracted to the Old Timer line because they have carbon steel blades, but now I am put off by this wobbly blade. Anyone know if this is a rare or common problem with the Old Timers?
I did buy a smaller Buck 303 stockman awhile back. It has stainless blades, but the knife is tight as a tick and the blades open smoothly.
 
Hi,

I tend to like the larger stockman patterns the best. I don't like the traditional trapper pattern is that I never had much use for the long spey blade, while the short spey makes a good leather slicer. I also favor the Hawbreaker special pattern of Muskrat/Moose.
Check out the Fighting Rooster theard in Knife reviews/testing. Also, check out Steven Dick's book "The working folding knife".

:D
 
Stockmen are my favorite pattern, but trappers are great too. I have a nice Case with bone handles and CV steel, two Old Timers, and a small Browning featherlight. I would like to add a Bulldog or German Eye someday. I think, as others have stated, the German brands will give you what you are looking for in materials, as Case steel can be iffy at times.

Steve
 
As I wanted to get a dip into the world of carbon steel pocket knives without giving up too much money I was ready to settle with a Schrade Old Timer. However, during my search on E-bay, I saw a Henckels 4 1/8" jigged red bone double blade carbon steel trapper knife that I immediately fell in love. I got it new for ~$22 plus $5 S&H. Actually, that is my EDC. Good comfortable size for my palm and very nicely made.
You can get the similar size Old Timer trapper with the forceps and pick in the handle new for ~$14 on E-bay.
Other German brands seem to be more expensive.
Kershaw makes a liner lock traditional pattern pocket knife (Double Cross?).
Yep, I would love to have a discrete lock (liner or backlock) on my trapper.
I prefer the somewhat slimmer blade profile of the trapper blades over the clip point of the stockman.

HM
 
I like slipjoints a lot. No particular favorite as far as patterns go. The company that I think makes the nicest slipjoints is Shatt & Morgan. I also like Bull Dog, Hen & Rooster, Case and in a lower price bracket Camillus.


Edited because sometimes I can't even figure out what I typed.
 
I collect Trappers and Mini Trappers both Custom and production.Love them all.
 
I carry a Case trapper with yellow handles, great little knife for everyday use around the shop and home. Being so inexpensive I don't feel guilty using it to tighten screws or pry with but it just keeps on ticking.
 
I love Trappers. I have the Old Timer Bearshead Trapper, the one with the pick and tweezers in the handle, and it has performed extremely well for me. It takes an exceptionally keen edge and does a pretty good job of holding it. And it sharpens easily.

That long spey blade is a good small game skinner.
 
The Trapper is the only slipjoint I collect. There's just something about the looks and feel of a large Trapper that floats my boat. My EDC at the office is this Mooremaker:
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Check out their site, for a great selection of traditionally styled slipjoints.Mooremaker Knives
I also have the following trappers:
- Henckels smooth white bone
- Queen jigged red bone
My goal is to have at least one representative from all the better slipjoint makers, and a variety of different handle materials. Up for consideration are: German Eye, Bulldog, Fighting Rooster. Gotta get at least one nice stag and wood handled knife.
BTW, I buy only non-ss when possible. The Mooremaker is non-ss high carbon. It takes a wicked edge and keeps it for quite a while.
Easy to resharpen.
Lenny
 
Lenny -

If you are looking for a wood-handled trapper or stockman, Boker makes a nice one with rosewood handles and 1095 carbon steel blades.
 
lambertiana
Yeah, I forgot to mention Boker.
I'd like to see one in person though.
With Wood and Stag, I'm really particular about the pattern/grain.
Lenny
 
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