As a fellow trapper guy it's nice to see someone else who can appreciate the spey blade. A lot of people don't seem to like it but honestly, unless the job specifically needs a fine, sharp point I pull out the spey. It probably sees 80% of the use between the two.
I'm an acctual trapper that loves Trapper style knife. Best pattern for my needs. Pointed blade for opening cuts on furbearers and spey blade for actual skinning. Trapper style is also in my food prep survival bag. Mora is my second trapline carry knife.
I am gonna say it. 3 blade Stockman, 2 blade Trapper, 2 blade Muskrat. Absolutely three of the most useful patterns ever made for true outdoorsman's pocket knives. The Trapper and Stockman are far more universal than the Muskrat, but that little Muskrat really shines on small game.
Carried a Sears craftsman stockman from when i was a young till i was in my mid twenties. Then got into the modern folders for a while. But the last decade I've discovered my love of those old school tradional folders again. Case & Buck , Boker have all taken a few dollars off of me lol
As a pocket knife, I always carry a Swiss army knife these days. But my first one was the two bladed Case Cub scout knife that I got when I was 9 years old followed by my father's Old timers knife that he gave to me when I was 10 years old. I believe that this handing of these types of knives from father to son at this age is something that many of us went through. They are great knives to have for everyday needs.
I've had alot of knives and have always carried an edc since i was a little kid (i'm almost 40 now). I was watching your video and i realized that i've never had a trapper pocket knife. So i ordered the Rough Ryder Trapper, carbon steel. Just sharpened it and put it in my pocket.
Well you just supported someone working in a Sweatshop for 2 cents an hour in a Communist Country when there are plenty of great American Made pocket knives available and the Pawnshops are loaded with them for CHEAP.😢
Yes i did, and i also bought two Case trapper knives after that. I'm not an american so i'm allowed to buy stuff outside the US you know. @@1OFGODSOWN
As a fellow lover of traditional pocket knives and a self-proclaimed cowboy enthusiast myself. I have lately been carrying a Schrade Imperial 2 bladed Barlow. It tends to do everything I need a knife to do.
I have a Rough Ryder 2235 assisted opening 2 blade trapper. It is a fairly good knife. Cheap enough that if you loose it, it won’t put you in bankruptcy court to buy a replacement. You are 100 percent correct. A 2 blade trapper is the best of both worlds knife to carry for every day carry.
I always carried a stockman. Had good luck with the older pre 80s Old Timers. They took a great edge and stayed sharp for a really decent amount of time. I prefer carbon steel.
USA made Old Timer Blazer and Old Timer large Stockman were best pocket knives I ever carried. Carbon Steel was easy to hone the edge back on whatever at hand. Skinned and field dressed a whole deer with a large USA made Old Timer Stockman slip joint pocket knife once just to see if it could. I also have never had a Victorinox Swiss Army knife let me down either.
@@SoldierDrew I bet there have been a lot of critters field dressed and skinned out with a common 3 blade stockman's pocket knife. Like a 2 blade Trapper you have enough to work with to get it done if you don't have a "hunting" knife for whatever reason. The beauty of these knives are compact capability.
Respect. Not being an outdoorsman (except on weekends) I've never felt like I really needed the second blade. I've carried a single blade Case Copperhead for years without any trouble.
One man's outlook... For a pocket knife I go for a SAK, and always have a 3" (more or less) clip folder in my pocket... Always good to have more than one blade! 😊
I have 3 slips that I actively carry paired with a modern folder. I keep a 60s Boker camp, case large carbon stockman and a carbon case copperhead. I am not really a fan of the spey blade due to it being frustrating to sharpen the tip (not impossible just frustrating) hence why I really like my copperhead. I also don't really need a spey in my line of work. Now with the modern folders I do prefer spearmaster and drop point blade because they tend to be less prone to tip snapping and I also tend to get chunkier modern folders. Now I do have a wide variety of old and new trappers/cattle knives because I use them when hunting generally paired with a Buck 119 and my case stockman since that gives me 6 blades to get the processing done without having to stop and sharpen blades. Trappers are great for that process for sure due to the extra blade length over the stockman in fact my go to hunting trapper is a Remington jumbo bullet trapper just for the extra length. So I may not carry a trapper daily but I do see the use for one.
Back now a year later. Been continuously walking back to the “old school” trappers. You really can’t beat them. Recently acquired a Moore/Maker two blade - pretty awesome quality… as a matter of fact- I find better then most out there right now.. may have to get another. But… I’m with you on the trappers… keep up the great vids!
I carried a three blade USA made Schrade Old Timer Blazer for almost 30 years. Saved my live twice and I gifted it to my best Army buddy because it was my most sentimental possession. Best pocket knife I ever owned. Best fixed blade I own is a made in USA Western brand trout & bird knife and an Old Hickory Chef knife with leather cross draw sheath I built for it.
Brother I thought I’d never see the day someone mentioned much less said they carry an Old Hickory. I got a couple. Planning out some sheaths for them , the ones I had started didn’t turn out well. But man, those are some great knives. I know for sure one of em I have I found when I was helping clean a property. People don’t know unless they nnow
Trapper is a great knife pattern, and Soligen steel is great blade steel. I'm a sucker for a good sodbuster pattern work knife as far as slipjoints, or general purpose paterns on modern folders like Ontario RAT1s. The less complicated a knife is, the better I tend to like using it.
Better question is,Why would you NOT carry a Trapper? I carry a Full Sized Trapper,a Sodbuster Jr,& a Full Sized Stockman every day and All of them are CASE XX.I usually carry one more pocket knife and it can vary with each day of the week.They all go well with the .9mm in my front right pocket in the soft pocket holster.👍👏🇺🇸
Nice video! You need to give an old scout/camp style knife a try. I do appreciate the trapper but on a scout style You get a nice blade, flat head/bottle opener, awl, and can opener. Total game changer. A nice American made one from the 20s-60’s can be had for very little and has carbon steel that’ll hold an edge. If you want, next one I get I can send your way. It’s not often you find someone who appreciates a quality knife and will actually use it. I carry mine with a solid brass olight in a hand made pocket organizer that holds the knife and light.
I agree about the german steel. Personally I carry a Boker urban trapper. I think it's the best of both world. Modern flipper with the old style and the good vg10 steel. Honestly my favorite knife of all time.
I have some Frost Cutlery mini trappers that were made in Pakistan, but the blades are German stainless. I think they're pretty nice quality for what they cost. Frost also owns the German made Hen & Rooster and Buck Creek brands.
I've stuck with the Traditional patterns or Modern Traditionals for outdoor use. Not a huge two blade Trapper fan but the one I do use regularly is a Boker along with a Boker Stockman. Do like the Swedish Sandvik steel too, holds an edge and sharpens easily, though you don't get too many Traditionals in Sandvik.
I was looking for a Case® trapper , but since they don't ship to Canada , I started looking for another one , then I saw this yellow Boker. As soon as I saw this "made in Germany" , I bought it
cool knives. my favorites are my two Case brand midium stockmans. same two blades as yours, plus a sheeps foot blade. they are both carbon steel with awesome patina
You should try great eastern cutlery. Their 1095 steel is top notch. Only better steel I’ve sharpened is vintage cattaraugus. You should try a large or extra large stockman. 3 blades.I haven’t been able to afford a great eastern cutlery one but the vintage case version has been outstanding. Clip point blade for general piercing and cutting, Spey blade for castrating and skinning, and the sheep’s foot blade for leather work, cutting and beveling strings for braiding and small whittling task. The first true multi tool. I didn’t like them as a youngster, but there is a good reason my granddad and every other rancher/cowboy in the country carried them. I’ve carried one now 30+ years and I haven’t found a job they can’t do barring needing a pair of pliers or a screwdriver. And I don’t think I’ve come across a cowboy on any of the ranches I worked that didn’t find the stockman more handy than the trapper, especially around the leather bench…though a few still carried the trapper.
The Trapper is the single most versatile knife pattern ever made. I have Carbon steel Trappers, Stainless Steel Trappers, single blade Trappers. But they are still one of my favorite patterns after the Barlow and Stockman.
I said nothing about a stockman pattern. Though I did use those growing up on a ranch. I said it is one of my favorite patterns after the Barlow and the stockman. I do not need to give a reason, other than personal preference.
Recently purchased a douk-douk knife based off of watching a video from our own devices and man, it's the perfect knife for me. Would recommend you check it out considering your interest in pocket knives and is super affordable
I didn’t need this but I’ll watch. That’s what I carry most of the time. Sometimes it’s an old Boker electrician’s knife. I field dressed my deer this past December and lost it. Going up there with my metal detector and going to find it
I like the stockman pattern best myself 😄 mainly just because it was my first knife style and I remember getting others handed down to me from my grandpas
@@bustinout when I was kid my grandpa gave me an old pen knife made in England. Could have been a hundred years old for all I know. I carried that from age 8 to 15. Somehow or another it disappeared on me. Of every knife I've ever owned that's the one I wish I still had. You should a video on stockman knives and how they hold up compared to trappers. I myself have never owned one, but I'm thinking of getting one for that sheepsfoot blade.
I like to have two large blades on my pocketknife, but don't like the spay blade particularly, so to make my perfect knife, I grind about a 1/4 inch off the spay blade on all my trappers and re-profiled it into a sheep's foot on my grinder. The sheeps foot tip works way better opening boxes and is even safer as a blunt end blade than the spay. Also, I'm going to get that Boker trapper based on your recommendation.
I still have my yellow trapper my dad got me in 1971 we would whittle snakes from tree limbs at recess in 6th grade,my buddy made a holster for it ,I still have that to.Hagerman NM 1971 haha
That is amazing that you managed to hold on to your knife for over 50 years. I wasn't as responsible and lost the first knife my dad gave me. I still got the second one though lol
I also carry a two-blade trapper knife. Never really needed another. Also ditched a knife like the one you showed broken. The blade was clearly too flimsy when I unpacked it. Left it in my emergency kit.
Wouldyou say the spey can cover all of what a sheepsfoot on a stockman can do? I only really use jt for draw cuts and piercing. Trying to decide if i should buy a trapper or a stockman. @@bustinout
I've had a buck trapper for years great knife it's a mini trapper but last year 2023 the day after I married my wife we were moving her stuff into my apartment when one of her jewelry boxes got spilled open clean the car out lift it up the back seat to retrieve some of her jewelry and next to the seat belt lock I found a 1976 case trapper I had to wait a few months cuz it got put away but I finally got it out on a trip to the mountains to get firewood and I cleaned it up one two rusted cleaned up fairly easy beautiful knife but whoever had the knife before broke the tip off and tried to reshape the blade which Roundup just putting a rounder tip on there that couldn't really Pierce anything the tip slightly not a whole lot but when I do it is probably the toughest handiest pocket knife I own outside of my Benchmade bug-out
I carry a case xx trapper from the 70 befor they switched to the junk metal they use now fixing to send it in and have it in and have it fixed and reshaped and fix a lose blade
Hard to beat a Trapper! I tend to use the Spey blade for food and the Clip for other jobs (like gutting fish), which just goes to show what a versatile knife this is. Most of mine are made by Case, but I've a few GEC too.
Well that’s good to hear, you can’t go wrong with one of the cheaper bokers for everyday beating on. If you like that one you’ll love one of the bokers made In solingen
Thanks for all your knowledge I don't know how to sharpen a knife and make it sharp and keep it sharp and that's all the knowledge your password is great information thank you love your videos
You and every other farmer/rancher/everyone's grandfather basically agrees on the case trapper. Most nerds also agree that the best bet is to go for the pre WW2 to mid 50s Case moly alloyed carbon steel, or if you want stainless the German stainless stuff. In my experience, with German, French, and US steel, older is generally better.
Any time somebody says, 'I got kicked in the leg by a steer', I'm gonna listen to what he's got to say after that! 😄 I'm the opposite. First & foremost I carry a big sheath knife (usually my BHK Scout) which I use a lot, then the secondary knife is a pocket knife or multitool depending on what I'm doin' that day. I just lucked out and picked up a Case Hunter Trapper model and I'm definitely EDCing that thing.
I personally prefer jacks and pen patterns. I've gotta have 2 blades, but I want one to be smaller than the other. One of my favorites is the Case 032 pattern Texas jack, with the secondary modified into a sheeps foot. I'm all in on a traditional knives but favor carbon steel most, if I need a one handed knife I carry a modestly sized belt knife generally an old bird & trout of some kind. From a Buck 102 to a vintage western, they are the best one handed knife out there. Fyi that Buck you showed is one of their Chinese offerings with a relatively soft steel. What you want is one of their American made knives with their famous 420HC, they only offer 2 sizes of stockman currently when it comes to slipjoints though. That steel will hold an edge as well or better as that boker.
If you like the buck 100 series you should check out their pro models. I recently picked up a 105 pro and it is perfect, It got a good blade steel with the s35vn and the green canvas micarta handle looks gorgeous. I've been using it all summer and all it took was a few swipes on the steel to bring it back to hair splitting sharp. I think I'll be getting a 110 pro soon.
Hey D, goin' back watchin', some of your older videos. Always enjoy the knife videos, stroppin' a few out in the shed myself today. Seen the news about the tornados up there south of okc, hope ya'll are all right and no damage. C.J. in Texas.
Yes sir we were very fortunate to only have some minor hail damage on the vehicles,but just a few miles south there was a huge tornado, about a mile wide is what they said it was. Thank you for checking up.
@@bustinout glad y'all made it through ok, that is just too close for comfort. here in parker county tx, we recently lost a big 100 year old tree on my property due to 70 mph straight line winds. spooky!
Yeah the straight line winds do some bad damage to. A friend lost his big pecan tree in the storm so we cleared it all for him yesterday. It was a shame cause it was so big.
Those of you who carry the large case trapper.. how do you carry it? Do you all use a belt sheath or stick it in the pocket? The large trapper is my favorite. Just feels great in hand and I love the large blades especially if I’m doing anything with food. But pretty big to stick in my pocket. Would like to start carrying it more.
I agree with you that Boker is the best and I have some Case and Buck knives. I have a Boker 3 blade Stockman thaat I traded something for at scout camp when I was 12 or 13 and I am 77 now and still using the same knife when I need it. Can't beat Boker.
I carried a yellow handle stockman Case my mom gave me in 1983 until I lost it somehow in 2018. Loved that knife and felt like I'd lost an old pet at that point. I've got an orange bone Case stockman I carry now, but I still miss my old yellow knife.
Man, I would've shed many tears and lost sleep over it, even months after losing it. Fine pieces of history from mom are rarer than hitting the lottery. Your comment hit kind of hard because just yesterday, I dug up my little multi blade old timer that my mom had bought me when i was with her during a fair in 2018. As I was sharpening it, I promised myself I would only use it in the house strictly for carving to avoid a sentimental loss such as yours.
Great video!!!! I have carried a case trapper for over 20 years and has served me well. I've never owned a boker but I just might have to take a look. New sub here.
I carry a Recon-1 and a little Klein electrician's knife everyday. Both are perfect for me. Also have a Leatherman Wave on my belt. 'bout got everything covered.
I have carried a knife since l was a news paperboy at about 10 years old and today l'm a collector and still carry a pocket knife every day. So l have a wide and varied choice of a carry knife and have a few comments regarding this video. Regarding steels...There was a time when British, Swedish and German steels were considered to be world class but today there are high tech crucible steels being produced all across the world. It would be simplistic and incorrect to espouse one country's steel as being the best. Regarding two bladed knives...l generally carry two pocket knives, one being a one hand opener and the other a multi-tool. Instead of two nearly identical blades on one frame, an everyday beater and a Swiss Army or Leatherman make more sense. And if one is broken or lost, you still have a functional knife. And slip joint knives are not as safe to use as modern locking blade knives... why take the chance? Finally, tradition has its place but why not take advantage of modern tech, design and engineering. We drive reliable modern vehicles, not vehicles from the 1950's. We take advantage of power steering, power brakes, crash absorbing front ends and reliable efficient engines. We appreciate the beauty of a classic car or truck, but we drive something more reliable and safe. Same is true for pocket knives. There are old school outdoorsmen who swear by the Buck 110, but today there are so many better steels, more reliable locks and more easily carried knives that to carry an original Buck 110 is almost a hold out to tradition, not function. But to each his own, there is room for everyone... just don't claim that a 200 year old design is the best choice in today's world.
Interesting that you vouch for German steel (Solingen), while some users swear by Swedish steel. I was looking at a video the other day where a knife historian was saying that the original utility knives, going back to the civil war, were made by Rodgers of Sheffield England, so some users believe that Sheffield steel is tops.
I have a cheap ass Kissing Crane Christmas Edition 2 blade trapper with 420 steel and I love that thing. Not quite my edc choice, that's usually a Spyderco PM2, (or a Work Tuff Gear Kitsune S), but man!... I have been eyeing some Case trappers that they offer in 1095, and some of the Boker Solingen made versions are looking mint.
I absolutely love my old Schrade trapper but I don’t carry it. Too big in the pocket. I carry a very small Old Timer, don’t remember the model. It’s the second I’ve carried, first is worn so far down you can’t catch a nail in the groove to open the blade.
I bought two case cheetah knives and a buck creek cheetah German stainless I did the paper test the buck creek knocked it out of the park despite feeling less heavy and as sturdy as the case cheetah’s
Good video but I have to disagree with the comment on Buck knives not holding an edge. I have a Buck folder that is older Than you are and it is an excellent old knife. The quality of the Steel comes into play for sure but also the care and handling of the user. A good knife deserves respect.
One quick note for the steel snobs out there… I’ve owned and own MANY MANY high dollar custom and production Spyderco, Medfords, Pro-Tech and more than I’d like to mention Of the OTFs by Microtech…These are outstanding blade craftsman…but, I do not carry these… their show pieces. They each have their place in the right hands. A two bladed old school knife Trapper or what ever still gets the job done. I think you get my meaning. Of all the knives I’ve owned or have currently… I really didn’t get them to carry… Most folks would not admit… it. They talk the great steel talk and it’s abilities… and that’s about where it ends. I’m seeing more old school blades out here… Take care
i actually have one of the first model of the double trapper i believe , blades are pretty rusty and old tho but very sharp still not sure how to age it but it has the Solingen shield and blade stamp and its yellow bone
As much as I love the look and feel of classic old school knifes I generally dont carry them because you cant open them with one hand. It seems about everytime I need a knife I only have one hand available.
Lol sharpening knifes with a cowboy hat and a grinder behind ya my grandfather would take you to the woodshed !!!’ But after he would buy you some arkansas wet stones and leather strap and show you the right way to sharpen a knife 😂Lol great taste in knifes though and great video 👍
What's your opinion on the victorinox pocket knifes or any multitool on the matter? I actually own a super tinker and I'm pondering on getting a two layer knife to use instead. Would love to hear what you or anyone on the comments have to say!
I'll have to leave this to the comment section. I've never really messed with carrying any of the victorinox multitools. I have carried some leathermans, one is a wave and the other is a supertool 200 and they both work great. I would go with the new supertool just because its bigger and it will take a good beating.
Check out the old Russell Green River pattern fixed blade "mountain man" knives. I have a matched pair; Hunter and Skinner from the 70s that are IRT branded. Haven't worked them on anything yet, but I sure do respect their proven history. Impressive pair that turned out to be worth way more than I paid for them. Since they were bought out of the "Land of Enchantment" I can without a doubt say they went through " buffalo country" and have certainly ventured "west of the Mississippi". I like historical stuff even if it ain't original and old...
@@bustinout You obviously like vintage style stuff. I probably will have you in trouble again cruising on Flea Bay for a Green River pattern knife of one type or another... I'm a professional bad influence sometimes.
@@connorperrett9559 Russell makes good time tested stuff. As long as your hand is happy with the handle based on the level of work you are doing the blade patterns and steel are excellent. They have pretty decent handles on the knives intended for high usage commercial work. Your hand really tells you at the end of the day whether you have the right one or not. Like a good pair of boots on your feet after 14 hard hours on concrete or asphalt. No doubt about it.
Was just thinking about how the knives here are like a good revolver or pistol. Give me a good pocket knife, and a .357 and I could be primarily feeding cows, fixing fence, plowing stubble or a dozen other whatevers besides "hunting" and if something showed up I could be shooting and skinning at the drop of a hat. Compact capability.
I carry 2 tactical folders and a traditional pocket knife whats good about the traditional pocket knife tou dont scare anybody when you pull it out to use it .
German steel has to be made/forged in Germany that trapper has D2 steel which is a tool steel and it's from the US/Britain ,boker doesn't use "German steel" it's all imported.
@@bustinout These were available 9/8 years ago they are not available in the two blade version anymore single blade only now and they're all in D2 which isn't German.
Your "click-bait" picture cught me off-guard, for a few seconds there, I thought you had that knife in your TEETH acting funny! (Lol, it IS going on 2 in the morning, LOL..) ~Best
( I once had a German knife, man was it good! But I had a good offer and sold it, all well ! I my self carry a 2 " pocket knife 🔪, here in the city it's ok , I guess !)
I do like a good stockman knife. I have a few old Cases and an old timer. I am not a fan of the Barlow knifes. Just the shape of the handle doesn't feel right to me.
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As a fellow trapper guy it's nice to see someone else who can appreciate the spey blade. A lot of people don't seem to like it but honestly, unless the job specifically needs a fine, sharp point I pull out the spey. It probably sees 80% of the use between the two.
I'm an acctual trapper that loves Trapper style knife. Best pattern for my needs. Pointed blade for opening cuts on furbearers and spey blade for actual skinning. Trapper style is also in my food prep survival bag. Mora is my second trapline carry knife.
I am gonna say it. 3 blade Stockman, 2 blade Trapper, 2 blade Muskrat. Absolutely three of the most useful patterns ever made for true outdoorsman's pocket knives. The Trapper and Stockman are far more universal than the Muskrat, but that little Muskrat really shines on small game.
Then Stockmans are pretty slick little knifes sometimes.
@@alkalonka You got that right. And anybody that does anything besides their fingernails does too.
Carried a Sears craftsman stockman from when i was a young till i was in my mid twenties. Then got into the modern folders for a while. But the last decade I've discovered my love of those old school tradional folders again. Case & Buck , Boker have all taken a few dollars off of me lol
Perhaps you already know this but Sears Craftsman stockmans were manufactured by Schrade U.S.A. Great knives, I own (2) of them.
Pick up a GEC. You won't be disappointed.
If you don’t mine me asking, how well do the Case knives last over time? I have a buck and an old timer and I’m thinking about buying a case knife.
As a pocket knife, I always carry a Swiss army knife these days. But my first one was the two bladed Case Cub scout knife that I got when I was 9 years old followed by my father's Old timers knife that he gave to me when I was 10 years old. I believe that this handing of these types of knives from father to son at this age is something that many of us went through. They are great knives to have for everyday needs.
I've had alot of knives and have always carried an edc since i was a little kid (i'm almost 40 now). I was watching your video and i realized that i've never had a trapper pocket knife. So i ordered the Rough Ryder Trapper, carbon steel. Just sharpened it and put it in my pocket.
Well you just supported someone working in a Sweatshop for 2 cents an hour in a Communist Country when there are plenty of great American Made pocket knives available and the Pawnshops are loaded with them for CHEAP.😢
Yes i did, and i also bought two Case trapper knives after that. I'm not an american so i'm allowed to buy stuff outside the US you know. @@1OFGODSOWN
@@1OFGODSOWN Yes i did. Also got 2 Case trappers after that. I'm not an american so i'm allowed to buy stuff outside the US you know.
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As a fellow lover of traditional pocket knives and a self-proclaimed cowboy enthusiast myself. I have lately been carrying a Schrade Imperial 2 bladed Barlow. It tends to do everything I need a knife to do.
I have a Rough Ryder 2235 assisted opening 2 blade trapper. It is a fairly good knife. Cheap enough that if you loose it, it won’t put you in bankruptcy court to buy a replacement. You are 100 percent correct. A 2 blade trapper is the best of both worlds knife to carry for every day carry.
I always carried a stockman. Had good luck with the older pre 80s Old Timers. They took a great edge and stayed sharp for a really decent amount of time. I prefer carbon steel.
Yeah I’m not the biggest fan but I do like the sheeps foot.
USA made Old Timer Blazer and Old Timer large Stockman were best pocket knives I ever carried. Carbon Steel was easy to hone the edge back on whatever at hand. Skinned and field dressed a whole deer with a large USA made Old Timer Stockman slip joint pocket knife once just to see if it could.
I also have never had a Victorinox Swiss Army knife let me down either.
@@SoldierDrew I bet there have been a lot of critters field dressed and skinned out with a common 3 blade stockman's pocket knife. Like a 2 blade Trapper you have enough to work with to get it done if you don't have a "hunting" knife for whatever reason. The beauty of these knives are compact capability.
I got about 20 American made old timers. They take a better edge than my case and boker knives.
Carried many knives and I always go back to either my trapper or sod buster.
Respect. Not being an outdoorsman (except on weekends) I've never felt like I really needed the second blade. I've carried a single blade Case Copperhead for years without any trouble.
Man you can’t really go wrong with those. Just that extra Spey blade makes the difference for me.
Got an old 1950s Carbon -Ka-Bar’ Trapper that’s been a great knife to carry for 30 + years 🇺🇸
I love them old bars man
I got one from my dad
One man's outlook... For a pocket knife I go for a SAK, and always have a 3" (more or less) clip folder in my pocket... Always good to have more than one blade! 😊
I have 3 slips that I actively carry paired with a modern folder. I keep a 60s Boker camp, case large carbon stockman and a carbon case copperhead. I am not really a fan of the spey blade due to it being frustrating to sharpen the tip (not impossible just frustrating) hence why I really like my copperhead. I also don't really need a spey in my line of work. Now with the modern folders I do prefer spearmaster and drop point blade because they tend to be less prone to tip snapping and I also tend to get chunkier modern folders. Now I do have a wide variety of old and new trappers/cattle knives because I use them when hunting generally paired with a Buck 119 and my case stockman since that gives me 6 blades to get the processing done without having to stop and sharpen blades. Trappers are great for that process for sure due to the extra blade length over the stockman in fact my go to hunting trapper is a Remington jumbo bullet trapper just for the extra length. So I may not carry a trapper daily but I do see the use for one.
Hey every knife has its function and that’s why people should get familiar with many knifes for different processes and purposes
Back now a year later. Been continuously walking back to the “old school” trappers.
You really can’t beat them.
Recently acquired a Moore/Maker two blade - pretty awesome quality… as a matter of fact- I find better then most out there right now.. may have to get another. But… I’m with you on the trappers… keep up the great vids!
Thanks man. Those moore makers are good little knifes
I've been carrying the same Case American Workman Large Stockman for a decade now. It's good and sharp and always does the job.
I love my Case Trapper. I seldom leave home without it.
I'm a trapper man myself and don't leave home without my schrade trapper and my schrade LB7 lock back...have a great day!
I carried a three blade USA made Schrade Old Timer Blazer for almost 30 years. Saved my live twice and I gifted it to my best Army buddy because it was my most sentimental possession.
Best pocket knife I ever owned. Best fixed blade I own is a made in USA Western brand trout & bird knife and an Old Hickory Chef knife with leather cross draw sheath I built for it.
Brother I thought I’d never see the day someone mentioned much less said they carry an Old Hickory. I got a couple. Planning out some sheaths for them , the ones I had started didn’t turn out well. But man, those are some great knives. I know for sure one of em I have I found when I was helping clean a property. People don’t know unless they nnow
Trapper is a great knife pattern, and Soligen steel is great blade steel. I'm a sucker for a good sodbuster pattern work knife as far as slipjoints, or general purpose paterns on modern folders like Ontario RAT1s. The less complicated a knife is, the better I tend to like using it.
Better question is,Why would you NOT carry a Trapper? I carry a Full Sized Trapper,a Sodbuster Jr,& a Full Sized Stockman every day and All of them are CASE XX.I usually carry one more pocket knife and it can vary with each day of the week.They all go well with the .9mm in my front right pocket in the soft pocket holster.👍👏🇺🇸
Nice video! You need to give an old scout/camp style knife a try. I do appreciate the trapper but on a scout style You get a nice blade, flat head/bottle opener, awl, and can opener. Total game changer. A nice American made one from the 20s-60’s can be had for very little and has carbon steel that’ll hold an edge. If you want, next one I get I can send your way. It’s not often you find someone who appreciates a quality knife and will actually use it.
I carry mine with a solid brass olight in a hand made pocket organizer that holds the knife and light.
I will definitely see if I can try to acquire one. It looks very interesting
I never realized how much I needed a bottle opener until I lost my old timer scout knife that I carried for 26 years.
I agree about the german steel. Personally I carry a Boker urban trapper. I think it's the best of both world. Modern flipper with the old style and the good vg10 steel. Honestly my favorite knife of all time.
I haven’t got the chance to get my hands on one of those yet. I bet they’re really nice though
Mighty fine, have carried a Mini-Trapper for decades. Never fails!
I have some Frost Cutlery mini trappers that were made in Pakistan, but the blades are German stainless. I think they're pretty nice quality for what they cost. Frost also owns the German made Hen & Rooster and Buck Creek brands.
Yeah the older ones are good knives I haven’t got anything from Pakistan to Confirm if they’re good or not but I imagine they arnt as good.
I've stuck with the Traditional patterns or Modern Traditionals for outdoor use. Not a huge two blade Trapper fan but the one I do use regularly is a Boker along with a Boker Stockman. Do like the Swedish Sandvik steel too, holds an edge and sharpens easily, though you don't get too many Traditionals in Sandvik.
I was looking for a Case® trapper , but since they don't ship to Canada , I started looking for another one , then I saw this yellow Boker. As soon as I saw this "made in Germany" , I bought it
If it has Solingen on it is.
I've carried and owned many many patterns, but damn, the Trapper ends up in the pocket. The spey is plenty useful and a great flat blade.
cool knives. my favorites are my two Case brand midium stockmans. same two blades as yours, plus a sheeps foot blade. they are both carbon steel with awesome patina
oh yeah excellent little knives.
Howdy from Texas!
I own that Boker trapper , its a solid knife.
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A man with taste I like it. Thanks for the aub
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You should try great eastern cutlery. Their 1095 steel is top notch. Only better steel I’ve sharpened is vintage cattaraugus. You should try a large or extra large stockman. 3 blades.I haven’t been able to afford a great eastern cutlery one but the vintage case version has been outstanding. Clip point blade for general piercing and cutting, Spey blade for castrating and skinning, and the sheep’s foot blade for leather work, cutting and beveling strings for braiding and small whittling task. The first true multi tool. I didn’t like them as a youngster, but there is a good reason my granddad and every other rancher/cowboy in the country carried them. I’ve carried one now 30+ years and I haven’t found a job they can’t do barring needing a pair of pliers or a screwdriver. And I don’t think I’ve come across a cowboy on any of the ranches I worked that didn’t find the stockman more handy than the trapper, especially around the leather bench…though a few still carried the trapper.
I’ll give them a look!
The Trapper is the single most versatile knife pattern ever made. I have Carbon steel Trappers, Stainless Steel Trappers, single blade Trappers. But they are still one of my favorite patterns after the Barlow and Stockman.
So you prefer and use a stockman more than a trapper? Why?
I said nothing about a stockman pattern. Though I did use those growing up on a ranch. I said it is one of my favorite patterns after the Barlow and the stockman. I do not need to give a reason, other than personal preference.
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Recently purchased a douk-douk knife based off of watching a video from our own devices and man, it's the perfect knife for me. Would recommend you check it out considering your interest in pocket knives and is super affordable
Nice. I have the same but from Case. And their Mini Trapper too.
I didn’t need this but I’ll watch. That’s what I carry most of the time. Sometimes it’s an old Boker electrician’s knife. I field dressed my deer this past December and lost it. Going up there with my metal detector and going to find it
yeah go find that thing lol
Theres a reason the Trapper has been popular this long. It's got the Gravitas.
I like the stockman pattern best myself 😄 mainly just because it was my first knife style and I remember getting others handed down to me from my grandpas
German and swiss knives are great, but nothing beats those old made in Sheffield England pocket knives
I will agree to disagree but my old draw knife was made there I believe and it is a fine tool. Definitely my nicest draw knife.
@@bustinout when I was kid my grandpa gave me an old pen knife made in England. Could have been a hundred years old for all I know. I carried that from age 8 to 15. Somehow or another it disappeared on me. Of every knife I've ever owned that's the one I wish I still had.
You should a video on stockman knives and how they hold up compared to trappers. I myself have never owned one, but I'm thinking of getting one for that sheepsfoot blade.
That’s a great idea sir. Both are great knifes
I like to have two large blades on my pocketknife, but don't like the spay blade particularly, so to make my perfect knife, I grind about a 1/4 inch off the spay blade on all my trappers and re-profiled it into a sheep's foot on my grinder. The sheeps foot tip works way better opening boxes and is even safer as a blunt end blade than the spay. Also, I'm going to get that Boker trapper based on your recommendation.
I really like your scarf!! Nice touch....
Thank you. It’s getting a bit hot for it now
I still have my yellow trapper my dad got me in 1971 we would whittle snakes from tree limbs at recess in 6th grade,my buddy made a holster for it ,I still have that to.Hagerman NM 1971 haha
That is amazing that you managed to hold on to your knife for over 50 years. I wasn't as responsible and lost the first knife my dad gave me. I still got the second one though lol
I am a big fan of the trapper pattern myself.
I also carry a two-blade trapper knife. Never really needed another. Also ditched a knife like the one you showed broken. The blade was clearly too flimsy when I unpacked it. Left it in my emergency kit.
I watched this video a while back. I ended up getting into stockmans.
Thank you for making this video.
Nothing wrong with that. Stockmans are great!
Wouldyou say the spey can cover all of what a sheepsfoot on a stockman can do? I only really use jt for draw cuts and piercing. Trying to decide if i should buy a trapper or a stockman. @@bustinout
I've had a buck trapper for years great knife it's a mini trapper but last year 2023 the day after I married my wife we were moving her stuff into my apartment when one of her jewelry boxes got spilled open clean the car out lift it up the back seat to retrieve some of her jewelry and next to the seat belt lock I found a 1976 case trapper I had to wait a few months cuz it got put away but I finally got it out on a trip to the mountains to get firewood and I cleaned it up one two rusted cleaned up fairly easy beautiful knife but whoever had the knife before broke the tip off and tried to reshape the blade which Roundup just putting a rounder tip on there that couldn't really Pierce anything the tip slightly not a whole lot but when I do it is probably the toughest handiest pocket knife I own outside of my Benchmade bug-out
I carry a case xx trapper from the 70 befor they switched to the junk metal they use now fixing to send it in and have it in and have it fixed and reshaped and fix a lose blade
Steer kicked me in the leg😂 who can say that on YT!
Hard to beat a Trapper! I tend to use the Spey blade for food and the Clip for other jobs (like gutting fish), which just goes to show what a versatile knife this is. Most of mine are made by Case, but I've a few GEC too.
Heck yeah man. That’s why I love that knife so much?
I've also got a Boker trapper that I'm fond of. I have the jigged bone handle version and the mini, great knives.
They’re great knives!
I went and bought a boker double lock trapper after watching this video. Good knife for 25$$. Enjoyed your video.
Well that’s good to hear, you can’t go wrong with one of the cheaper bokers for everyday beating on. If you like that one you’ll love one of the bokers made In solingen
Saved up, and got the German Made Boker with the bone scales. Finest knife I own.
That’s awesome man. Bone is one of my favorite materials
Thanks for all your knowledge I don't know how to sharpen a knife and make it sharp and keep it sharp and that's all the knowledge your password is great information thank you love your videos
I carry my case trapper love it. The Spey blade is my go to blade.
Me to. That’s what I use most of the time on mine
You could be a stunt double for Shia LaBeouf lol
I carry the Remington Trapper 1989
Amoung a few fixed blade styles. Good vid enjoyed.
You and every other farmer/rancher/everyone's grandfather basically agrees on the case trapper. Most nerds also agree that the best bet is to go for the pre WW2 to mid 50s Case moly alloyed carbon steel, or if you want stainless the German stainless stuff.
In my experience, with German, French, and US steel, older is generally better.
Any time somebody says, 'I got kicked in the leg by a steer', I'm gonna listen to what he's got to say after that! 😄
I'm the opposite. First & foremost I carry a big sheath knife (usually my BHK Scout) which I use a lot, then the secondary knife is a pocket knife or multitool depending on what I'm doin' that day. I just lucked out and picked up a Case Hunter Trapper model and I'm definitely EDCing that thing.
Haha thanks yankee. 😂
That’s a good set up to have I usually keep a leather man in my truck. Those Case hunters are good Knives
I personally prefer jacks and pen patterns.
I've gotta have 2 blades, but I want one to be smaller than the other.
One of my favorites is the Case 032 pattern Texas jack, with the secondary modified into a sheeps foot.
I'm all in on a traditional knives but favor carbon steel most, if I need a one handed knife I carry a modestly sized belt knife generally an old bird & trout of some kind.
From a Buck 102 to a vintage western, they are the best one handed knife out there.
Fyi that Buck you showed is one of their Chinese offerings with a relatively soft steel.
What you want is one of their American made knives with their famous 420HC, they only offer 2 sizes of stockman currently when it comes to slipjoints though.
That steel will hold an edge as well or better as that boker.
If you like the buck 100 series you should check out their pro models. I recently picked up a 105 pro and it is perfect, It got a good blade steel with the s35vn and the green canvas micarta handle looks gorgeous. I've been using it all summer and all it took was a few swipes on the steel to bring it back to hair splitting sharp. I think I'll be getting a 110 pro soon.
@@justindunlap1235 I'm just not into the more premium modern type steels.
I bought a old Z71 a d found a boker skinning lock blade in it. It was the sharpest knife id
ever felt
I’d say that’s a heck of a find
That's what i carry, the spey blade makes a good can opener.
Hey D, goin' back watchin', some of your older videos. Always enjoy the knife videos, stroppin' a few out in the shed myself today. Seen the news about the tornados up there south of okc, hope ya'll are all right and no damage. C.J. in Texas.
Yes sir we were very fortunate to only have some minor hail damage on the vehicles,but just a few miles south there was a huge tornado, about a mile wide is what they said it was. Thank you for checking up.
@@bustinout glad y'all made it through ok, that is just too close for comfort. here in parker county tx, we recently lost a big 100 year old tree on my property due to 70 mph straight line winds. spooky!
Yeah the straight line winds do some bad damage to. A friend lost his big pecan tree in the storm so we cleared it all for him yesterday. It was a shame cause it was so big.
Old school trapper knives are some I have always used grandpa had one and now I have one and it works good
Those of you who carry the large case trapper.. how do you carry it? Do you all use a belt sheath or stick it in the pocket? The large trapper is my favorite. Just feels great in hand and I love the large blades especially if I’m doing anything with food. But pretty big to stick in my pocket. Would like to start carrying it more.
I carry mine in the pocket, but you can find some really nice sheaths that go on the belt. It will be a lot easier to access that way as well.
Large Trapper/ Stockman (Case) in a selfmade slip Sheath in my 5.11 Pants (right Front pocket for Knifes) 😊 Most usefull Knifes you can get.
I agree with you that Boker is the best and I have some Case and Buck knives. I have a Boker 3 blade Stockman thaat I traded something for at scout camp when I was 12 or 13 and I am 77 now and still using the same knife when I need it. Can't beat Boker.
Looks good 👍 I also prefer traditional style knives when it comes to folders
Right on man
I carried a yellow handle stockman Case my mom gave me in 1983 until I lost it somehow in 2018. Loved that knife and felt like I'd lost an old pet at that point. I've got an orange bone Case stockman I carry now, but I still miss my old yellow knife.
Man, I would've shed many tears and lost sleep over it, even months after losing it. Fine pieces of history from mom are rarer than hitting the lottery. Your comment hit kind of hard because just yesterday, I dug up my little multi blade old timer that my mom had bought me when i was with her during a fair in 2018. As I was sharpening it, I promised myself I would only use it in the house strictly for carving to avoid a sentimental loss such as yours.
Great video!!!! I have carried a case trapper for over 20 years and has served me well. I've never owned a boker but I just might have to take a look. New sub here.
Thank you! It’s a fantastic pattern. I would recommend trying one out. Just get the German made ones.
I carry a Recon-1 and a little Klein electrician's knife everyday. Both are perfect for me. Also have a Leatherman Wave on my belt. 'bout got everything covered.
I have carried a knife since l was a news paperboy at about 10 years old and today l'm a collector and still carry a pocket knife every day. So l have a wide and varied choice of a carry knife and have a few comments regarding this video.
Regarding steels...There was a time when British, Swedish and German steels were considered to be world class but today there are high tech crucible steels being produced all across the world. It would be simplistic and incorrect to espouse one country's steel as being the best.
Regarding two bladed knives...l generally carry two pocket knives, one being a one hand opener and the other a multi-tool. Instead of two nearly identical blades on one frame, an everyday beater and a Swiss Army or Leatherman make more sense. And if one is broken or lost, you still have a functional knife. And slip joint knives are not as safe to use as modern locking blade knives... why take the chance?
Finally, tradition has its place but why not take advantage of modern tech, design and engineering. We drive reliable modern vehicles, not vehicles from the 1950's. We take advantage of power steering, power brakes, crash absorbing front ends and reliable efficient engines.
We appreciate the beauty of a classic car or truck, but we drive something more reliable and safe.
Same is true for pocket knives. There are old school outdoorsmen who swear by the Buck 110, but today there are so many better steels, more reliable locks and more easily carried knives that to carry an original Buck 110 is almost a hold out to tradition, not function.
But to each his own, there is room for everyone... just don't claim that a 200 year old design is the best choice in today's world.
I respect this comment very much. This was very methodical.
Interesting that you vouch for German steel (Solingen), while some users swear by Swedish steel. I was looking at a video the other day where a knife historian was saying that the original utility knives, going back to the civil war, were made by Rodgers of Sheffield England, so some users believe that Sheffield steel is tops.
I think it all comes down to preference I guess.
I always have a stockman or trapper in the pocket, all around knives
I have a cheap ass Kissing Crane Christmas Edition 2 blade trapper with 420 steel and I love that thing. Not quite my edc choice, that's usually a Spyderco PM2, (or a Work Tuff Gear Kitsune S), but man!... I have been eyeing some Case trappers that they offer in 1095, and some of the Boker Solingen made versions are looking mint.
I absolutely love my old Schrade trapper but I don’t carry it. Too big in the pocket. I carry a very small Old Timer, don’t remember the model. It’s the second I’ve carried, first is worn so far down you can’t catch a nail in the groove to open the blade.
I bought two case cheetah knives and a buck creek cheetah German stainless I did the paper test the buck creek knocked it out of the park despite feeling less heavy and as sturdy as the case cheetah’s
Good video but I have to disagree with the comment on Buck knives not holding an edge. I have a Buck folder that is older
Than you are and it is an excellent old knife. The quality of the
Steel comes into play for sure but also the care and handling of the user. A good knife deserves respect.
I haven’t had an old enough one yet, but I am looking for a US made 112.
Enjoyed your humorous video showing your cracked knife and spey blade. Um…nice hat too.
Thank you sir. That’s what I’m here for
One quick note for the steel snobs out there… I’ve owned and own MANY MANY high dollar custom and production Spyderco, Medfords, Pro-Tech and more than I’d like to mention Of the OTFs by Microtech…These are outstanding blade craftsman…but, I do not carry these… their show pieces.
They each have their place in the right hands.
A two bladed old school knife Trapper or what ever still gets the job done.
I think you get my meaning. Of all the knives I’ve owned or have currently… I really didn’t get them to carry…
Most folks would not admit… it. They talk the great steel talk and it’s abilities… and that’s about where it ends. I’m seeing more old school blades out here… Take care
i actually have one of the first model of the double trapper i believe , blades are pretty rusty and old tho but very sharp still not sure how to age it but it has the Solingen shield and blade stamp and its yellow bone
No telling man. I imagine it would be an older knife. Still great either wY
As much as I love the look and feel of classic old school knifes I generally dont carry them because you cant open them with one hand. It seems about everytime I need a knife I only have one hand available.
I have multiple trapper style , Case , Boker , Old Timer / Schrade . If ya know how to sharpen n use a knife it’s all ya need
You got it David!! I consider it to be the best, in my opinion
I pair a 2 bladed trapper with a leatherman pst for a few tools on me and damn iv never needed anything else
Yes sir I keep the leatherman in the truck with me. It’s a good combo
Lol sharpening knifes with a cowboy hat and a grinder behind ya my grandfather would take you to the woodshed !!!’ But after he would buy you some arkansas wet stones and leather strap and show you the right way to sharpen a knife 😂Lol great taste in knifes though and great video 👍
Sir that’s a buffer. I have a video coming up showing how I sharpen my knifes and you’ll be surprised how I do it 😂
@@bustinout lol 😂 I’ll definitely watch and glad it’s a buffer love the vid good knifes too the trapper style is my fav !!!👍
@@davemathis4215 thank you sir. I love me some German steel and trapper knifes
Yep!
I carry one every day!
What's your opinion on the victorinox pocket knifes or any multitool on the matter? I actually own a super tinker and I'm pondering on getting a two layer knife to use instead. Would love to hear what you or anyone on the comments have to say!
I'll have to leave this to the comment section. I've never really messed with carrying any of the victorinox multitools. I have carried some leathermans, one is a wave and the other is a supertool 200 and they both work great. I would go with the new supertool just because its bigger and it will take a good beating.
@@bustinout Good thinking man, thanks for the reply!
Love the trappers, but I carry an old timer muskrat.
Claims to be an old fashioned cowboy..........has youtube channel. 😂
I also listen to rap music, your point?
Have you ever had a mini trapper?
Yes but they’re a bit too short for my liking. Great for smaller hands though
Check out the old Russell Green River pattern fixed blade "mountain man" knives. I have a matched pair; Hunter and Skinner from the 70s that are IRT branded. Haven't worked them on anything yet, but I sure do respect their proven history. Impressive pair that turned out to be worth way more than I paid for them. Since they were bought out of the "Land of Enchantment" I can without a doubt say they went through " buffalo country" and have certainly ventured "west of the Mississippi". I like historical stuff even if it ain't original and old...
I’ll give it a Google
@@bustinout You obviously like vintage style stuff. I probably will have you in trouble again cruising on Flea Bay for a Green River pattern knife of one type or another... I'm a professional bad influence sometimes.
Nothing wrong with that. I get myself in trouble enough as it is 😂
I have a Russell butcher knife as my primary kitchen knife.
@@connorperrett9559 Russell makes good time tested stuff. As long as your hand is happy with the handle based on the level of work you are doing the blade patterns and steel are excellent. They have pretty decent handles on the knives intended for high usage commercial work. Your hand really tells you at the end of the day whether you have the right one or not. Like a good pair of boots on your feet after 14 hard hours on concrete or asphalt. No doubt about it.
Howdy there cowboy, I've been carrying a swiss army knife since 1990.
Respectable
Was just thinking about how the knives here are like a good revolver or pistol. Give me a good pocket knife, and a .357 and I could be primarily feeding cows, fixing fence, plowing stubble or a dozen other whatevers besides "hunting" and if something showed up I could be shooting and skinning at the drop of a hat. Compact capability.
I couldn't agree more john.
Thank you for your video.
Trapper is my fvorite
The Buck you pulled out is made in China with 420J2. Try one of the USA 420HC knives, whole different ballgame.
Yes sir much different ball game. I’m on the lookout for like a buck 112 auto.
I carry 2 tactical folders and a traditional pocket knife whats good about the traditional pocket knife tou dont scare anybody when you pull it out to use it .
I love my hen & rooster trapper
German steel has to be made/forged in Germany that trapper has D2 steel which is a tool steel and it's from the US/Britain ,boker doesn't use "German steel" it's all imported.
How old is my knife?
@@bustinout These were available 9/8 years ago they are not available in the two blade version anymore single blade only now and they're all in D2 which isn't German.
Your "click-bait" picture cught me off-guard, for a few seconds there, I thought you had that knife in your TEETH acting funny! (Lol, it IS going on 2 in the morning, LOL..) ~Best
( I once had a German knife, man was it good! But I had a good offer and sold it, all well !
I my self carry a 2 " pocket knife 🔪, here in the city it's ok , I guess !)
go get you another one Jose. they're solid knifes.
I've had a trapper buck for the last 7 years
I tried and tried to like this video but it won't take it. Thanks for your videos.
Thank you sir! That’s a good looking paint you got.
What's your thoughts on the Stockman and Barlow knife?
I do like a good stockman knife. I have a few old Cases and an old timer. I am not a fan of the Barlow knifes. Just the shape of the handle doesn't feel right to me.