Trapper collecting?

The W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company has a very rich history that began in 1889 when William Russell (“W.R.”), Jean, John, and Andrew Case began fashioning their knives and selling them along a wagon trail in upstate New York. The company has produced countless treasures and it continues to do so as one of the most collected brands in the world.
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Guess you simply must own a 6207 if you are going to collect Case Trappers - this Old Red bone was too pretty to leave in the display case at the hardware store this morning.
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There are some really nice trappers here. Just picked up my first trapper. Really havent been into trappers, but the more I learn about them I can see why they are one of the most collected patterns.

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I think Case trappers are hard to beat if you like trappers. I've learned they are like the proverbial potato chip. Unlikely you will be able to stop at just one. Your trapper gets you off to a very nice start.
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absolutely beautiful, Jeff!!!
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Jeff, that is one nice knife - just about perfect jigged red bone, very nice! OH
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Great trappers everyone, both new & old.
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I know that a lot of Trappers are out there. Let's show some.
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Here's a couple of mine. First is a Zippo/CASE Visitor's Center from 1994, I think, commemorating the opening of the center. Handles are pewter.
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Second is a 3-eye German Eye (can't spell Schlepper?)
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Both are great looking knives
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A whole lot of great trappers here. ::tu::
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Some beautiful knives Gents!!!

Here is few of mine. Still trying to find out the deal on the Abalone Cigar Band as it has no serial number.
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Got this one too. Still trying to figure out why some have the beast etch and others don't.
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These were the most accessible to me. Others another day. The scales of the last trapper on the right are made from a steer's horn.
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Some pretty Trappers you have there QS!!!

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Thanks Jerry. (Jerry is easier for me to type than zp4ja :D ) There are some fine trappers on this thread and some great photos as well.
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Shepherd Hills Collector Club Trapper set.
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Reid: Some very handsome trappers you have there. ::tu::
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Quick Steel,
It seems you like trappers. I thought you might enjoy seeing this one.

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It looks like I need to use a toothbrush and soap on the handle. That is rare pure original factory gunk on the scale - :lol:
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Stag and Ivory. My favorite ::tu::
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[quote] That is rare pure original factory gunk on the scale - :lol:

Given its rarity perhaps the gunk should be preserved. :mrgreen: Seriously that is an interesting trapper. I haven't seen that shield before. Thanks for sharing it.
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Wazu, Nice knives. ::tu::
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That is not your everyday trapper. Very nice.
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Reid, you have some beautiful prime stag Case knives - how about putting them all on display in one thread? You have an eye for nice stag! OH
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