Any Love For Case Slimline Trappers

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I've been thinking about adding a Case knife or two since it looks like I'll be on a hiatus from GEC for a couple months (depending on what's after the upcoming 23 run). I've got a Tribal Lock and several Mini Trappers which I like quite a bit and find to be of pretty darn good quality. I've also got a few Peanuts and Medium Stockmen that are not quite as good from a quality perspective. The Slimline Trapper intrigues me quite a bit and I likely will add one in a week or two. Any love for this pattern? Any negative thoughts?
 
Knifemaker Don Hanson of Sunfish Forge said he carried one for years since the knives he made had to be sold for food and shelter. Many like the yellow handle version in Chrome Vanadium steel, $36 at Knifecenter.
 
Certainly, very handy picnic knife for food snacks, slices pies, cheeses, salami, large fruits, can carve meat:cool: Reminds me a bit of the French Laguiole. Longish pattern but light in the pocket, I like them Barehead best.

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I keep a yeller handled ss slimline trapper in my lunch box for cutting my food. It works very well for that type of duty be it apples, cheese, smoked sausage, veggies, or spam. The shallow blade is not as good for spreading mayo or pb though Lol. I like the longer 3.24 inch blade than other 4 1/8 inch folders I’ve come across and the slim profile doesn’t take up much room. Sharpens easy enough and slices really nice but I have to sharpen more often. I wanted to get a salmon jigged bone model but they went quicker than I could jump.
 
I tried, i really did because I have a fondness for single blade trappers ever since I saw silence of the lambs, but these were too slim.
 
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I think I have 3- a yellow handle in CV, a sawcut amber bone in CV, and a smooth antique bone in stainless for summertime carry. Most days one of them is in my left front jean or overalls pocket. They sharpen up nicely and are so slim they carry easily. I use mine mostly for apples, oranges, peaches, and once in a while slicing a sandwich in half. I highly recommend you getting at least one.
 
I never thought much of the slimline trapper, but tried oner last summer & was hooked - it's become one of my favorite weekend carry knives. To me, it looks just like a grand daddy peanut. I love a thin single blade knife, and just like the blade shape - it's just about right. Best part is I haven't found one yet that doesn't have excellent snap. Really nice knives ... plan to put a few fish in the fry pan next summer with these - I bet they'll make a great fillet knife.

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I'm quite fond of mine, you might want to look at them in person before buying though. Mine came with a blade that rubbed the obverse side liner. I was able to crink it back over, but just finding one that is a little better centered would be easier.
 
I had a yellow Delrin SS that -- unfortunately -- I lost one day. I tried to like it but never could warm up to the long, slim blade and handle. Doesn't make sense to me since I like slim knives (e.g., swayback gent) and I like long, slim blades (e.g., muskrat). Maybe I'd like it better in jigged bone or stag, I don't know. I can see how it would be excellent for food prep and as a picnic knife.
 
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I'm quite sure the "Slim Trapper" is a fine pattern and the Case is an excellent knife.
However, it is not for me.

Negatives for me include it looks considerably shorter in height, and may not give as good of grip as a "regular" trapper.
I'm also very un-fond of single blade slipjoints. The biggest draw (to me) of a slipjoint is the versatility multiple blades provide.

It might just be me, but that clip point blade looks a bit flimsy or weak.
(It's a "Turkish Clip" or "California Clip", like you would find on a Toothpick pattern, correct? I know many like that style blade. However, I am not among their number.)

I can understand the desire to avoid having a knife "print" in your pocket, especially in a business environment. And, I understand the resulting draw of teeny tiny and "Slim"/"Thin" knives.

Personally, whether I'm wearing jeans, cargo pockets, or a suit on the rare occasions I go to church, I've never had a knife "print" in my pocket, unless I'm seated. (I do not wear baggy pants (ew), either. I look fat enough without those things as it is, thank you very much.)

Keep in mind I generally carry a 4 inch plus closed stockman in my RFP, along with a second or even third knife.
Due to a physical deformity of, and limited movement in my left wrist, my LFP (and LRP, for that matter) has been empty all of my "life".
This month I've had a 4 1/4 inch closed equal end moose in my pocket. I added a 4 1/4 inch closed stockman yesterday.
As long as I am standing, you cannot tell I have two or more knives in my RFP. (the sheath on my belt is always visible, of course ... at least when I don't have a coat or jacket on.)
 
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I don't think people like this knife because of its "print." Who cares if someone can see a knife in your pocket? They like it because it works, is cheap, versatile and easy to carry. It's not "flimsy" or "weak" and works well as a cutting tool.
 
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