Case trapperlock

jec88 · Jan 31, 2014

Would like opinions of these from anyone that has carried one for any length of time. I guess they have been out now for a little over 5 years, and would like opinions from anyone that may use this for edc and how they have held up.
I've read some not so good reviews on these, but I came across one in person and bought a new in box 2009 yellow cv the other day and it seems pretty nice. I held off buying one based on the poor reviews, but when seeing it in person, it opens easy, perfect fit and finish, locks up tight, zero blade play and it's not loose and won't open up in my pocket. I'm use to carrying a buck 110 but would kind of like to try out something in cv and I like the fact that it locks. I wish they would offer these without the thumbstud as well.
Anyway, anyone have any experience using these for edc and how do they hold up. Feel free to show some pics.

Bob6794 · Jan 31, 2014

Looks like a torx bit is holding in that thumbstud, so you can always remove it and just open it by pinching the blade. (From a few pictures I found online, go ahead and double check)

Beyond that I haven't heard anything other than it's typical Case quality for a knife. Buy it an enjoy it.

jc57 · Jan 31, 2014

Here's mine. It's a nice sturdy knife that locks up well and is easy to operate. I haven't carried mine a lot since it is a bit bigger than I usually prefer. This is the Smooth Chestnut Bone with a pocket clip.

It's a knife that really doesn't have much of a home here on Bladeforums. The thumbstuds and pocket clip make it off limits for the Traditionals forum, but the styling really doesn't appeal to the people who like more modern folders.

For the price, there are better functional modern folders out there. If you like the style and look of traditional knives but want modern controls then it's a great choice.

cchu518 · Feb 2, 2014

Kershawguy still has some of the two bladed pattermef trads with thumbstuds by kershaw on his site.

mtangent · Feb 2, 2014

I have one in SS, bone scales. I like it a lot.

I like the traditional styling with modern engineering, & wish there were more like it. The steel snob in me wants a steel upgrade, but I haven't been disapointed in practice. The pocket clip works better than most, it seems to balance well & has the right tension. Mine is too pretty to do the ugly jobs, so I use it for food & opening packages, mostly.

Llasi · Feb 2, 2014

Nice classic knife with current good things: blocking, one hand opening and clip.

Without clip.

CARRERA50 · Feb 2, 2014

Have one in Hunter Green; easily the sharpest, most finely crafted Case knife of the over 60 I have in my collection. Perfect lock-up,
wicked sharp, dead-center blade; wish all my Case knives were of this quality.

agile_1 · Feb 2, 2014

I have a Case 6154L that I just started carrying this week. I really need the thumbstud or some kind of one handed opening as I have potato chips for finger nails. I like the larger traditional trappers, barlows, sodbusters but can't use the nail nicks. The trapperlock is a nice change from the newer/modern one handed and assisted openers. Even so - opening it one handed is a bit of an effort. It is NOT assisted and takes some effort to get it open. These are not flippers. My model does not have the clip but I will probably buy one that does sometime later this year.

The one issue that I have with my knife is that the lockbar appears to engage at 90-100%. I honestly don't know how the blade does not wobble. I am used to seeing lockbars engage at 40-50%. Hopefully this will not limit the number of open/close cycles.