Who makes a fine "trapper"

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Quy4n8

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Say for under $225, what company or maybe maker produces the finest quality trapper style knife, similar to the Remington R1123? It doesn't have to have the bullet shield, but proper walk and talk, fit and finish, good blade steel (S.S. or carbon) as this will be a user and I would prefer wood or stag handle slabs. Any and all thoughts or comments would be appreciated. Thanks.

Richard
 
In the custom realm you may have to go a bit higher but not unreasonably so.

In the factory realm, I think you may find one of the offerings from Great Eastern to your liking.

Check out the examples over at www.cumberlandknifeworks.com by way of reference.
 
Thanks, I have seen a couple form Great Eastern that look quite nice.

If I were to consider custom, how much more would I need to consider to get a solid using trapper?
 
Bob Ham made this Trapper (http://stores.ebay.com/Handcrafted-Knives-by-Ham) (address is for reference only, as he doesn't have a website)...

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...for under $200. He doesn't always have Trappers, but you might contact him through eBay, if interested.

Not afilliated...just trying to help.

Bill
 
Richard Sommer said:
Say for under $225, what company or maybe maker produces the finest quality trapper style knife, similar to the Remington R1123? It doesn't have to have the bullet shield, but proper walk and talk, fit and finish, good blade steel (S.S. or carbon) as this will be a user and I would prefer wood or stag handle slabs. Any and all thoughts or comments would be appreciated. Thanks.

Richard
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Case yellow handled full size (#3254). No question.
 
I don't think you could go wrong with any of the better makers. Right now Great Eastern has some good looking stag for around $150, and it is 1095 (if that is what you want). You could check Shepherd Hills and look at what Case has to offer. Queen is good also. I like to look at what I am going to buy, and feel it in my hand. If it doesn't feel right, it won't be carried or used.
Just my thoughts.
 
Heck, look at Case's current catalog, and look for stag, full size, with their CV blades. For $225., you could buy two or three - a user, a spare, and one to give to family/close friend.

thx - cpr
 
Some pretty good advices given already!

I`d recommend a Bob Ham knife in your given price range!
Have 2 of them and like them VERY much. No blade play, really solid and well made! You can`t go wrong with a Bob Ham knife (and not only in that price range! :thumbup: :cool:


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Next one was modified with mammoth ivory scales by Karel "cosco" Koci

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That`s what it looked like before modding. (Most of my friends liked it the way it was but I disliked that pinkish colour after a while.)

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Thanks for the suggestions. Those are all some real nice knives. I looked at Erickson's website, very nice and I like the photo's here of Bob Ham's work. I may just wait, save up some more money and get a custom. I don't have any custom slipjoints yet, but I really like what I see and it may give me the opportunity to order precisely what I would like.

Richard
 
Sword and Shield said:
Whoawhoawhoa... stag AND CV?
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Here's what I had in mind, from Shepherd Hills, although looking at it now I just realized they don't specify the steel or steels in the blades. The Case website doesn't list any stag/CV combinations for the Trapper. Sorry for the confusion.

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thx - cpr

edited to add - also, it's within the $225. price range, but I guess there won't be any extras . . .
 
I ended up buying a Great Eastern Cutlery with buffalo horn scales. Cost less than a true custom and I didn't have to wait.

This is certainly a large knife; 4 1/2" closed with both blades being 3 3/4" long and it weighs in at 5 3/4 oz. Blades are 440c, brass liners and nickel silver bolsters.

Very nice knife, good fit and finish, blades are tight and have excellent walk and talk, without being nail breakers. Overall, there are only two items I would change, the blades are not very sharp and the bevels are too obtuse; I haven't measured them, but they are probably around 25 to 30 degrees per side. This is a simple thing for me to fix. The other item is the scales have shrunk slightly from the metal. I love natural materials, but this is one of those small items that irritates me and can't be improved.

Overall, for the cost, I can't be more pleased. Thanks for all your suggestions.
 
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