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Re: The Mini TrapPER DIEM -- Your Daily Mini Trapper
Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2020 7:25 pm
by jerryd6818
bighomer wrote: ↑Fri Nov 13, 2020 5:50 pm
, now that dark molasses bone is a mighty fine piece of cutlery
x10
Tis indeed Joe. You should see it in person.
Re: The Mini TrapPER DIEM -- Your Daily Mini Trapper
Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2020 7:45 pm
by Papa Bones
jerryd6818 wrote: ↑Fri Nov 13, 2020 4:16 pm
We seemed to run out of steam on this thread but for the time being, I have one more snort of the old engine.
This one came in yesterday's mail and as I mentioned in a couple of other posts, I like it a lot.
(I do have one on backorder)
Niiiice!!
Re: The Mini TrapPER DIEM -- Your Daily Mini Trapper
Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2020 11:07 pm
by New_Windsor_NY
Today I add this pocket knife to my collection. It's a 2005, CASE XX, Orange County Choppers, 6207 mini trapper pocket knife. It came factory sealed in the tin. I took a few pictures and here it is.
Re: The Mini TrapPER DIEM -- Your Daily Mini Trapper
Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2020 11:25 pm
by QTCut5
Five of a kind is an unbeatable hand, Skip. Nice little OCC 07 collection you got there! Either the ones you already had are breeding in captivity or you must be trying to corner the market on that model--Congrats on the new addition to the family.
Re: The Mini TrapPER DIEM -- Your Daily Mini Trapper
Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2020 11:30 pm
by New_Windsor_NY
QTCut5 wrote: ↑Sat Nov 14, 2020 11:25 pm
Five.....
Thank you Q.
Re: The Mini TrapPER DIEM -- Your Daily Mini Trapper
Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2020 6:55 pm
by Papa Bones
I picked this Mini Trapper clone up yesterday while out and about. One of our local tobacco outlets had a few knives on the counter. They all were the new John Primble China made in the blue box. I've never bought any of these before, but for $10 I figured what tha hey, might be one for EDC that I wouldn't mind if I happen to loose it. I picked this one because it had a little more reddish tone in the brown burnt bone. Snap was pretty sluggish, but after cleaning it out, it and lubing it with some tuff glide it snaps decent. Will carry it a bit and see how it does.
Re: The Mini TrapPER DIEM -- Your Daily Mini Trapper
Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2020 8:52 pm
by QTCut5
Papa Bones wrote: ↑Sun Nov 15, 2020 6:55 pm
the new John Primble China made in the blue box. I picked this one because it had a little more reddish tone in the brown burnt bone.
Nice snag, Smitty...especially for only a ten-spot. I like the color on yours more than the color on the one I had...which I sold because I didn't like the handle scales--too burnt, practically charred to the point of requiring dental records for positive identification..
Here's the one I had that I sold (amazingly, "initially" I actually made a small profit selling it on eBay...until I had to pay all the fees...after which, I either barely broke even or, more likely, lost a bit in the transaction. Such is the mercurial life of the hapless Mini-T Monkey!
Re: The Mini TrapPER DIEM -- Your Daily Mini Trapper
Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2020 9:15 pm
by jerryd6818
Mine was $15 with free shipping.
Re: The Mini TrapPER DIEM -- Your Daily Mini Trapper
Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2020 9:55 pm
by Papa Bones
QTCut5 wrote: ↑Sun Nov 15, 2020 8:52 pm
I didn't like the handle scales--too burnt, practically charred to the point of requiring dental records for positive identification..
Here's the one I had
Love that description. But yeah......that is a fairly dark char.
jerryd6818 wrote: ↑Sun Nov 15, 2020 9:15 pm
Mine was $15 with free shipping.
Most of the others were about like yours Jerry but a little more dark in the center.
Re: The Mini TrapPER DIEM -- Your Daily Mini Trapper
Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2020 10:34 pm
by QTCut5
jerryd6818 wrote: ↑Sun Nov 15, 2020 9:15 pm
Mine was $15 with free shipping.
You got the best handle scales IMHO, jerryd.
Re: The Mini TrapPER DIEM -- Your Daily Mini Trapper
Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2020 11:23 pm
by jerryd6818
Luck of the draw.
Re: The Mini TrapPER DIEM -- Your Daily Mini Trapper
Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2020 3:00 am
by QTCut5
All too often, luck does seem to play a significant role in such things; so, it's nice when Fate sprinkles a little good luck on you every now and then.
I had a Queen #51T (with a Spay blade) in this handle material, but sold it (one of the many that I regret selling). So, when I saw this Queen #51 with Birdseye Maple wood handle, I couldn't resist. I actually prefer this version with the pen blade over the 51T with the spay blade.
Re: The Mini TrapPER DIEM -- Your Daily Mini Trapper
Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2020 4:26 am
by Ivoryman
Looks like ripples on a stream. Greaaaaaaaaate grain, great score.
Re: The Mini TrapPER DIEM -- Your Daily Mini Trapper
Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2020 11:33 am
by jerryd6818
Appears to be in factory condition.
Re: The Mini TrapPER DIEM -- Your Daily Mini Trapper
Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2020 1:04 pm
by bighomer
12 bucks shipped, from ole Gilbert.
Re: The Mini TrapPER DIEM -- Your Daily Mini Trapper
Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2020 2:09 pm
by jerryd6818
Well, Joe, in my opinion you didn't waste your 12 bucks.
Re: The Mini TrapPER DIEM -- Your Daily Mini Trapper
Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2020 6:49 pm
by TPK
QTCut5 wrote: ↑Mon Nov 16, 2020 3:00 am
All too often, luck does seem to play a significant role in such things; so, it's nice when Fate sprinkles a little good luck on you every now and then.
I had a Queen #51T (with a Spay blade) in this handle material, but sold it (one of the many that I regret selling). So, when I saw this Queen #51 with Birdseye Maple wood handle, I couldn't resist. I actually prefer this version with the pen blade over the 51T with the spay blade. PB150078.JPGPB150081.JPGPB150084.JPGPB150082.JPGPB150076.JPG
Very classy find Q!
Re: The Mini TrapPER DIEM -- Your Daily Mini Trapper
Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2020 6:51 pm
by TPK
bighomer wrote: ↑Mon Nov 16, 2020 1:04 pm
12 bucks shipped, from ole Gilbert.
Wow! Only $12!
Great Deal Joe!
Looks like an awesome knife!
Re: The Mini TrapPER DIEM -- Your Daily Mini Trapper
Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2020 6:53 pm
by TPK
TPK wrote: ↑Mon Nov 16, 2020 6:51 pm
bighomer wrote: ↑Mon Nov 16, 2020 1:04 pm
12 bucks shipped, from ole Gilbert.
Wow! Only $12!
Great Deal Joe!
Looks like an awesome knife!
I came across a Case Panama Trapper on the Bay today! Man they are friggin huge!
But nice looking knives though!
Re: The Mini TrapPER DIEM -- Your Daily Mini Trapper
Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2020 10:30 pm
by Ivoryman
bighomer wrote: ↑Mon Nov 16, 2020 1:04 pm
12 bucks shipped, from ole Gilbert.
Looks great Homer, can't believe the price. Says USA on that there tang, this be true? For the price I would have guessed Asia, but you tell me. Nice bones and great name. Congrats.
Re: The Mini TrapPER DIEM -- Your Daily Mini Trapper
Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2020 10:46 pm
by bighomer
Ivoryman wrote: ↑Mon Nov 16, 2020 10:30 pm
bighomer wrote: ↑Mon Nov 16, 2020 1:04 pm
12 bucks shipped, from ole Gilbert.
Looks great Homer, can't believe the price. Says USA on that there tang, this be true? For the price I would have guessed Asia, but you tell me. Nice bones and great name. Congrats.
Far east.
Re: The Mini TrapPER DIEM -- Your Daily Mini Trapper
Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2020 11:18 pm
by bighomer
TPK wrote: ↑Mon Nov 16, 2020 6:51 pm
bighomer wrote: ↑Mon Nov 16, 2020 1:04 pm
12 bucks shipped, from ole Gilbert.
Wow! Only $12!
Great Deal Joe!
Looks like an awesome knife!
I'm not not pushing his stuff, but I will say that that I've bought several knives from him, he's a member here and also tied in with blue grass knife, the makers of the S&M knives coming to market soon. He's gilbertcooper on ebay, most of his stuff is bin or best offer, shoot him a offer he will deal if you don't low ball him, generally ships free. I've not been on his site lately but he has knives in all price ranges from cheap to the ridiculous. IMHO,YMMV.
Re: The Mini TrapPER DIEM -- Your Daily Mini Trapper
Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2020 11:29 pm
by WillyCamaro
bighomer wrote: ↑Mon Nov 16, 2020 11:18 pm
TPK wrote: ↑Mon Nov 16, 2020 6:51 pm
bighomer wrote: ↑Mon Nov 16, 2020 1:04 pm
12 bucks shipped, from ole Gilbert.
Wow! Only $12!
Great Deal Joe!
Looks like an awesome knife!
I'm not not pushing his stuff, but I will say that that I've bought several knives from him, he's a member here and also tied in with blue grass knife, the makers of the S&M knives coming to market soon. He's gilbertcooper on ebay, most of his stuff is bin or best offer, shoot him a offer he will deal if you don't low ball him, generally ships free. I've not been on his site lately but he has knives in all price ranges from cheap to the ridiculous. IMHO,YMMV.
Same story here Biggy, one of the best guys on ebay to deal with, IMHO.
He also personally own Schatt & Morgan now, and is in the process of rebooting the company. Started a whole thread on said subject.
Last time I dealt with him, he gave me a DEAL on a whole passel of vintage Winchesters. Yup, shoot em' an offer, he's more then happy to work with a fellow knifer.
Re: The Mini TrapPER DIEM -- Your Daily Mini Trapper
Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2020 3:11 am
by QTCut5
The tang stamp on this Primble Mini Trapper claims authentic USA manufacture. I believe it too because not only is the production quality much higher than my (charred) Pacific Rim made Primble, but I paid five times times as much for it.
Re: The Mini TrapPER DIEM -- Your Daily Mini Trapper
Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2020 3:14 pm
by bighomer
When I bought my China primbles, gilbert had the American make primble and Winchester knives for sale, and yes several times higher priced.
