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A good day today at the PO turned up these 07s:

2007 vintage Cabernet ...with the somewhat rare "Circle C" shield I don't know the "official" Case name for this red-orange color bone (but I like it) Purple Haze ~Q~

"Good day"? ~Q~, I'd say it was a GREAT day. Those make me green with envy.

Picked up this Antique Bone Mini T recently. I got it because it's the first and only Mini Trapper I've ever seen with grooved bolsters.
Just as I was winding down on new acquisitions, I happened to stumble upon this rare beauty and bought it immediately. It might even be a "Holy Grail" knife for me...one of those that satisfies my lust for Mini Trappers once and for all. I guess only time will tell.
Notice that the COA shows the pattern as IV207 SP SSP, but the tang stamp shoes a slight difference: IV207 SP SS. I wonder what happened to the missing "P" on the tang stamp?

~Q~

Well, thank God they all pretty much look alike to the spousal unit, eh. That's quite a coup you stumbled onto. Now if you can just hide the expenditure you might be home free.

I'm not too worried about the spousal unit since I've retained the services of the OCD Mini Trapper Monkey as my attorney. Being unrestrained, unrestricted and completely unfettered by any sense of ethics whatsoever, he can be extremely persuasive and difficult to argue with (sometimes he's even been known to resort to threats of extreme violence) whenever it comes to justifying and defending the purchase of a Mini Trapper...it's kind of his specialty.

~Q~

Couple of red S&M model 51 Mini Trappers from different years and with different blade combinations.

With that blade combination, I would classify that first one as a Serpentine Jack. What think ye?

Different jigging but beauties both.

jerryd6818 wrote:With that blade combination, I would classify that first one as a Serpentine Jack. What think ye?

Different jigging but beauties both.

Serpentine Jack, Dogleg Jack...call it what you will, I tend to call knives by whatever name the manufacturers call them, and that one looks a lot like a 1991 Series 1 Model #51 Mini Trapper (or just plain "Trapper" according to the Queen advertisement).
~Q~

QTCut5 wrote:

jerryd6818 wrote:With that blade combination, I would classify that first one as a Serpentine Jack. What think ye?

Different jigging but beauties both.

Serpentine Jack, Dogleg Jack...call it what you will, I tend to call knives by whatever name the manufacturers call them, and that one looks a lot like a 1991 Series 1 Model #51 Mini Trapper (or just plain "Trapper" according to the Queen advertisement).

Queen Series 1.jpg

~Q~

Just like the one you gave to me. It is a real beauty and I love it.

For the last time...I didn't give you that knife, you WON it in a contest!!! (Sheesh, I'd have to be half crazy to just give a knife like that away for no reason. )

But, however you got it, I'm glad you like it. I really like that particular knife as well, so much so, in fact, that I can't control myself; whenever I see one for sale I just have to buy it.
~Q~

You GAVE me a prize which was that S&M, ergo you GAVE me that knife.

No wonder we get along so well. I'm the same way by Winchester Black Box Coffin Jacks and Camillus 14's just to name a couple. And don't even get me started on Camillus 72s and their clones.

These are not Case 07s so I suppose "technically" they don't really belong in this thread in the Case Knife Collector's Forum. But, they are Mini Trappers and we've had some OTC (Other Than Case) Mini Trappers posted here before and nobody seemed to mind. Besides, there's no dedicated Mini Trapper threads in the Queen or the Robeson Cutlery Collector's Forums and I just wanted to squeeze in a few more Mini Trappers from my collection before I go away for awhile and will not have access to my knives.
Cheers & Aloha to all who have participated in this thread or took the time to view and/or read the postings. I think it's obvious that Mini Trappers are my passion. Hopefully, when I return from my hiatus I'll have a fresh batch of Mini Ts to show. In the meantime, I sincerely hope other collectors continue to post photos of their Mini Trappers...even if they aren't Case 07s.

~Q~

Just a few more...

These official Boy Scouts Of America Mini Trappers were gifts from Tom (bestgear) when he learned that all my scouting memorabilia had been destroyed by mold & mildew. I get choked up every time I look at them just thinking of his compassion and generosity -- "A Scout is Kind" (sixth point in The Scout Law). Thanks again, Tom.
A few Case Collector Club Mini Trappers
...and, finally, this oddball Parker Frost by Schrade "Mink" Mini Trapper (3 7/8")
Well, I could go on and on, but I suppose that's enough for now.

~Q~

1989 Case 1st Issue 207WHSS, my first in corn cob jigged Blue Bone.
I think that must be the longest tail on a "Long Tail C" bolster stamp I have ever seen.

~Q~

Q, you are a one man Tsunami on medium size Trappers! Love seeing all the pictures. OH

Old Hunter wrote:Q, you are a one man Tsunami on medium size Trappers! Love seeing all the pictures. OH

Thanks, Old H...I'm glad to know there are others out there who enjoy looking at my knife pics as much as I do.

Your Tsunami metaphor is particularly apt as I often feel I am being swept up and drowning in a tidal wave of Mini Trappers. Nevertheless, for some reason I just keep adding more and more to the rising tide, somehow just barely managing to keep my nose above the waterline.

Here is my collection of 1st ISSUE 07 Mini Trappers. I'm still looking for a Yellow Bone in order to have one of each color released. At the same time, I'm always on the hunt for either the straight edge or the serrated Wharncliffe version of each color to complete the full set.
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Nice first issue set - if I ever see a yellow I’ll let you know. OH

I see I've been neglecting this thread.

Posted else where but I'll show it here as well. A Case XX Tested Centennial 1889 - 1989 FB 207. The FB shows that the scales are from Case's old Foster Books plant floor boards. Got it from our own Nutmeg State Knives with the box but no paper work. Serial # 0032. Also like the shield.

Wow...apparently the old Foster Brooks plant had some very nice floorboards. That is beautiful wood on your 07, Floyd. And, I must say, I love the "FB" in the pattern number tang stamp; I'm always drawn to little unique details like that. I can't help but imagine that sometime down the road in the future, some Case collector will wonder what in the world the "FB" stands for. If he's an AAPK member and asks about it, I will be able to answer his question, thanks to you.

Great looking Mini Trapper with a cool shield and unique pattern number tang stamp. Take it from an obsessive compulsive mini trapper collector: you got yourself a winner, right there, yes indeed.

~Q~

QTCut5 wrote:Wow...apparently the old Foster Brooks plant had some very nice floorboards. That is beautiful wood on your 07, Floyd. And, I must say, I love the "FB" in the pattern number tang stamp; I'm always drawn to little unique details like that. I can't help but imagine that sometime down the road in the future, some Case collector will wonder what in the world the "FB" stands for. If he's an AAPK member and asks about it, I will be able to answer his question, thanks to you.

Great looking Mini Trapper with a cool shield and unique pattern number tang stamp. Take it from an obsessive compulsive mini trapper collector: you got yourself a winner, right there, yes indeed.

~Q~

Hey Floyd.. What he said!!!
John

Q and John I value and appreciate your comments. Thanks.

I've long been a fan of Case's "Peacock Appaloosa" bone and have owned several different Case patterns over the years with that handle material. Unfortunately, I have yet to see it on an 07. So, despite my general dislike of synthetic handles, OCD Monkey's impatience finally forced me to go out on a limb and get my first 07 with a Corelon handle. And while I do happen to be an Aquarius, the main reason I decided to get this knife is because I really dig the blue & green "peacock" color combination. Now that I have it in hand, I must admit, Corelon really isn't all that bad--for a synthetic handle material; the color swirls are mesmerizing...almost as hypnotic as abalone.
This is my first (and only) Case Mini Trapper that has a pattern number beginning with "9"
~Q~

Wow ~Q~. That's Purdy.

I like Corelon ... so apparently does EVERYBODY else - never ever EVER can I find a "deal" on a corelon sided Case knife on eBay, so I've given up on it. That concludes todays rant ... that is a nicer than average corelon mini-T you have there Q