THE TRAPPER KNIFE Episode 185

THE TRAPPER KNIFE Episode 185 The trapper knife is defined as a Jack Knife with full-length clip and spey blades. The Light Trapper (serpentine design) was introduced before World War 1. The Standard Trapper (center-swell design) was introduced around the 1920's. Mini Trappers are compact designed (both standard and light patterns) and were introduced in the 1970's. There are also Premium Trappers, Large Trappers, Double End Trappers, and single blade Slimline Trappers. They were made by many companies and had many handle materials like: genuine stag, pearl, celluloid, plastics, and laminated wood. They can be found in both carbon steel and stainless steel varieties. Check out the link below to cutlerylovers "trapper history" video for some nice Case Trappers he has. Thank you for watching! If you have any questions, feel free to ask them in the comment section below.
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[@jlen82]

I'm wearing a Case t-shirt and watching your video. Life is good.

[@ISLANDOUTDOORS1]

Nice! I don't have a Case t-shirt yet , but I know the feeling! Enjoy my friend!

[@jlen82]

When I was down at the Smoky Mountains, I stopped at the Smoky Mountain Knife Works and bought the shirt. The place is huge. If you are ever down that way stop in, also Bud's Guns is across the street.

[@ISLANDOUTDOORS1]

I would love to go to SMKW, I would be like a kid in a candy store!

[@jlen82]

I wish I,could have stayed longer but the wife and kids didn't want to come in so I had like 30 minutes before I was in trouble lol. That's why I just grabbed the shirt. If I had more time I would of left with one or two knives. I was eyeing up the Victorinox One hand Trekker.

[@ISLANDOUTDOORS1]

But at least you got a great souvenir! I get their catalogs and drool over some of the stuff in it. They get some nice special edition knives made just for them, witch is pretty cool. The One Hand Trekker is a nice knife too.

[@tennbones]

Love my yellow handled Old Timer trapper! Carry it daily.

[@wmbchristie]

Thank you for educating me❤

[@rlbennett]

When I was growing up my father always carried a K-Bar stockman . Me being a rebellious young man had to carry a trapper .

[@desertratedc9596]

You don't know what you were missing with not having a sheep's foot blade

[@justindunlap1235]

@@desertratedc9596 it's the ultimate utility blade plus it's do easy to bring to a razors edge. That's always the fine work blade on my stockman.

[@Rancherinaz]

Gotta love the trappers . Nice collection . That little Old Timer with the liner lock I never knew existed .

[@janetowens7288]

I collect case knives and have some trappers. My favorite is the large trapper with rough black handle. This knife is measurably heavier with thicker blades than the others I have. Good video.

[@edgaraquino2324]

A nifty tutorial on trapper knives...you have a beautiful collection...thanks!

[@toolsgear2695]

I really miss your videos. Please come back!!! 👍

[@paddyspotatopeelers2154]

Thanks pal really enjoyed you are definately my go to and chill channel.hey sometimes I remember stuff.lol😀☘atb paddy

[@ISLANDOUTDOORS1]

LOL Your welcome to chill here anytime paddy!

[@Eliel7230]

Great collection ! I really like the slim line trappers. 😀

[@happysingle9184]

Very good video, Thanks !

[@alittleolder]

I am really learning a lot watching your videos. Thanks for sharing.

[@ISLANDOUTDOORS1]

Thank you alittleolder, and your very welcome.

[@MrSharp]

Great history and overview! thumbs way up! :)

[@ISLANDOUTDOORS1]

Thank you MrSharp! Glad you liked it!

[@jimhebrank74]

I have a deep love for traditional knives.I very much enjoyed your video! I have a few trappers in my collection. My favorite is the slim line trapper and the mini trapper is nice. I find the full size trapper to be a bit heavy in the pocket. I have an interesting one from Rough Rider, the improved muskrat. It has a clip blade and a sheepsfoot blade in yellow composition handles.

[@ISLANDOUTDOORS1]

Very glad you liked it Jim! Your Rough Rider Improved Muskrat is a better example of the Double End Trapper design than my Muskrat in the video. I have a belt sheath for my Case trapper that I completely forgot to show in the video that makes the full size much more enjoyable to carry. Always love to hear that someone else likes these old style knives as much as I do! Take care!

[@40belowful]

I like the serpentine pattern trapper.

[@ISLANDOUTDOORS1]

They are nice! I like that sleek style.

[@austinthornley1272]

I really enjoyed your video

[@robertwagner1079]

I have a Case Trapper that has Wharnclip Blade ..it has a Calfornia Clip blade and a Wharnclip blade .. Very Rare ...I got lucky on finding this Case Knive ...Case didn't make very many of them...

[@markwaller13]

I have a Sheffield trapper, it's nice and inexpensive.

[@paulie4x1]

Say Heah Jeremy, Yes I did learn more. Thanx You. Yeah, I have a Case Test Jumbo Trapper, The second blade is more of a trailing tip instead of a spey blade and it wasn't made by Case but for Case. The markings like the double X's look almost generic and thin but their on the main blade. I would have to L@@K again for who made it. I thing Green is in their name. It is a nice knife and size especially for the Bush. Although I carried it in the bush, something told me not to use it so I have a horizontal pouch or sheath for it. It is a nice knife. Then I have a 3 blade Stockman that was made in Shefield England by Wilkerson Sword, It's a Beauty you could see the quality that its made in, but I can't find any info on it even info on Wilkerson Sword making knives. Then I have this very tiny knife, it too is a nice quality, It's just a cute knife so I hang on to it. Anyhow Thanx You for a lesson in Trapper Knives, patterns etc. I enjoyed it. Thanx You.,,. p

[@ISLANDOUTDOORS1]

Your very welcome paulie! I bet those are some collectible knives you have there. You always have some cool stuff to share! I love it, thanks.

[@robertoservadei4766]

I have two knives that look exactly like trappers, but instead of a spey blade, they have a saw that locks on opening. Do you know them? If so, why do they chose to have the lock in the saw instead of in the cutting blade were it would be more useful?

[@ISLANDOUTDOORS1]

I've seen them. Saws sometimes cut on the push stroke and tend to want to close up. Maybe why the lock. Cool knives.

[@mattmork2970]

The case amber bone cv trapper

[@ISLANDOUTDOORS1]

That's a nice one! Love that CV steel!

[@mattmork2970]

The cv takes and holds an edge better than the ss, forms a very nice patina and the amber bone for me is a love affair! Every time I buy a case knife I want to get some other handle, but i always revert back to ole' faithful.

[@ISLANDOUTDOORS1]

If I have a choice I always go for the cv steel. After it gets that patina it gives the knife a whole new character that looks really nice. I think I have a stockman in that amber bone and your right it is really great.

[@ISLANDOUTDOORS1]

Do you have a favorite trapper?

[@j.d.ethridge2162]

ISLANDOUTDOORS1 Hen and Rooster Damascus blades mother of Pearl handle

[@DanielGarcia-it5by]

I really love Böker 2525 trapper

[@markwaller13]

Case one from the 80s or early 90s, a Puma, Sheffield and an Imperial Schrade.

[@MilledSteel]

When’s your next video?