Chinese Marble Jumbo trapper

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Chinese Marble Jumbo trapper

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::dang:: Well I hate to admit it but this jumbo trapper from Marble is a good looking folder, the first thing I did when I bought it was to buff of the "China" mark, it didn't take much effort. I have probably 150 folders and all but two are made in the good ole USA. and that is what I will continue to collect. But I thought I would give the marble a go, just because it caught my eye and appears to be well made. It has some real nice green jig bone scales and brass liners. But--- I haven't used it to check out the steel quality, just commenting on the looks at this time. The other China knife I have is a currently made Schrade trapper and I have used it a lot, don't hold an edge very well, but I don't baby it either. I still like and collect usa made Schrades, Just my observations at this time. Thanks for looking. terry
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Like that bomb shield and jigging. ::tu::
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A few years back I bought a Marbles E-toe knife from the Knives Live TV show. I did not realize it was a Chinese made knife until it arrived in the mail. I was disappointed when I found out, but I will have to say it was a beautiful knife with excellent fit and finish. I put it away and have not used it so I can't address blade steel quality. What I can say is it was a good looking knife that seemed to be well made.
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That's a good lookin' knife, a real handful. I've cleaned the "CHINA" off several items that I use. I think most folks on AAPK feel the same about China made knives. I bought a Marble Sowbelly for $6 at a flea market and it looks like a decent knife, at least the fit and finish are good, hadn't tried to use it yet. When I'm workin' around the place I usually carry two knives, an old Queen #49 and a Taiwan Buck and you can guess which one gets the most work time. It just feels good to have good one in your pocket ::tu:: and it feels good to abuse something that don't matter :) . It's also surprising how much of a beating this foreign made Buck takes and the blade comes right back with a few strokes on a whet rock.

Bottom line would be a foreign made knife is better than no knife at all but like you, I still prefer the older, made in the USA knives!
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It's got some fine looking bone on it. They may be getting it. I have said it before, companies like Buck and A.G.Russel have had a very good impact on knives from China.

I have this Krieger Damascus blade and buffalo horn handle that my wife got me 4 or 5 years ago,the price was around $45.00. I thought that to be a bit high but after having the knife in hand I have come to like it very much. It is polished inside and out with a beautiful blade of damascus ss.

I don't have a pic but I will get one and post it hear if there is any interest.
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I had two Marbles Doctor knives (second one came from being forgetful) and I carried one until I had a brain fart and TSA got it. (that was all 10+ years ago - I still have one of them) As much as I dislike those Pacific Rim knives, it pains me to say it's a pretty good knife. ::facepalm::
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Although Chinese knives are getting better, I think that they started out like the Japanese products of the 50's. I think that alot of us older guys remember the junk that came from there then, just my opinion. ftd
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I agree Ferg. I find many of my opinions are colored by memories from an earlier time.
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:lol: Didn't think I would get this many responses! I guess most of us "knife Nuts" have fallen prey to the Import market from time to time. I think cost is the determining factor for me anyway. I do think the Chinese have gotten a lot better at making quality knives, still like the USA stuff much better, guess I'm too old to change my mind and I too remember all the junk that came from that area a few years back. As always, Terry
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The Colt Philco sent me is holding up darn well after months of hard use. ::tu:: ::tu::
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