All About Pocket Knives

Finally got one under my belt after quite a spell. It definitely was not like riding a bicycle!

This XX era Slim Trapper was missing the rear half of the pile side handle and they had peened the pin to the liner. That's no good!

Pretty much Handle replacement 101. The bone is a bit more red then it shows in the pics, I believe Culpepper's called it Cherry bone, but I could be wrong.

All in all I think it came out alright, no cracks at the pins, no pin shine at the bolsters, blades are good and tight and it walks and talks almost like new.

Thanks for having a look.
WB

Good job, looks like new.

it looks good!
I don't think you fell off the bike.

Looks great from here!

Were you able to save the liner with the peened down pin? I've got a Trapper that needs assembling, after I get around to drilling out pin holes for the homemade liner...a gift of knife pieces, waiting to become a knife, again.

Looks fine and dandy!!

D) All of the above

Nice work!

looks like new.

Not too new I hope. I try to leave a knife with as much of it's dignity/patina as possible. 30 days in my pocket will take some of the shine off the outside.

Were you able to save the liner with the peened down pin?

Yeah, there wasn't any damage to the liner, all parts are original except the handles.

Thanks to all for the friendly comments, they're much appreciated!


WB

It looks GREAT!! Wish that one was in MY pocket!

Thank you!

I've had a couple of these in the past, but didn't keep 'em around long. This'll be the first one I take the opportunity to carry. Not a big fan of Trapper's for EDC, but this smaller frame might be okay.


WB

I got a 62048 about a year ago. It may not be in the same

condition as yours. Enjoy it as I do mine.

Bob

Yeah buddy, It's too bad these two couldn't have gotten together, those handles are to die for!


WB