Help find my "ideal" knife

[Redgt6]

All of us have an idea for the perfect daily carry knife. I've been seeking my ideal knife for some time, without success. I'm betting this is the place for help. My ideal is a 3.125 inch closed length, 2 blade jack (both blades on same end), a clip point & a spey blade. I'd like it to resemble a peanut or trapper pattern. I have a Hen & Rooster peanut (2 7/8"), but it's too short; also have a Case Mini Trapper (3 1/2") too long & too thick also.
Thanks for helping to end my search.

[QTCut5]

All of us have an idea for the perfect daily carry knife. I've been seeking my ideal knife for some time, without success. I'm betting this is the place for help. My ideal is a 3.125 inch closed length, 2 blade jack (both blades on same end), a clip point & a spey blade. I'd like it to resemble a peanut or trapper pattern. I have a Hen & Rooster peanut (2 7/8"), but it's too short; also have a Case Mini Trapper (3 1/2") too long & too thick also.
Thanks for helping to end my search.

Aloha Redgt6 and to your 1st post on the BEST knife site on the web! (I see that you've been a silent member for a few years, glad you finally decided to join the conversation.)

Sounds to me like what you're looking for is a "Trapper Nut"

BTW--I have to ask...is your 'handle' a reference to something like this, by any chance?

1973 Triumph GT-6

[Redgt6]

Thank you for your warm welcome & recomendation. I looked at the trapper nut. Looks great with pattern, spey & clip blades; but at only 2.88 inches falls short of my 3 1/8 inch ideal.
And yep, I was the proud owner of a '72 GT6! Had a blast restoring & using it as a daily driver. Alas....life changes as did vehicles
Thanks again for your help & interest

[Madmarco]

Is that you ~Q~ behind the wheel? If it is, that ride looks good on you! Although, I don't believe Hawaii has ever seen a cloudy day, has it?

[QTCut5]

Is that you ~Q~ behind the wheel? If it is, that ride looks good on you!

That was my car (photo was taken in 1988, long before I moved to HI in 2003), but the guy behind the wheel was my best friend, navigator and co-pilot for one of my cross-country (CA to NY) rallyes. You can read more about mine and other members' cars through the years in this thread:

viewtopic.php?f=21&t=43406


Sorry to hijack your thread, Redgt6

I'm no expert by any means, but I have been collecting knives for many years and I have looked at thousands of different brands, patterns, etc, both foreign and domestic, and I honestly can't recall ever seeing a knife that meets your exact specifications. Having one made by a custom cutler may be your last, best or only option.

Good luck in your continuing quest for your "Holy Grail" knife.

[Reverand]

At 3" this knife is a hair shorter than your request, but it is the closest that I am aware of.
I don't have my calipers here, and it is hard to tell with a ruler, but it might be 3-1/16", but definitely not 3-1/8".
It is a Bear & Son C354 1/2 Little Trapper, with carbon steel blades. Made right here in Alabama. This particular one is a factory second, as the spey blade is a little bit lazy. If you want to try it out I will sell it for $10, plus $3 shipping. If you like the size and feel of it, you can order a new one from Bear & Son. If you don't, then you aren't out much money.
PM me if interested.

[Oledadsknives]

Very generous of you Reverand!

Jimbo

[Madmarco]

Is that you ~Q~ behind the wheel? If it is, that ride looks good on you!

That was my car (photo was taken in 1988, long before I moved to HI in 2003), but the guy behind the wheel was my best friend, navigator and co-pilot for one of my cross-country (CA to NY) rallyes. You can read more about mine and other members' cars through the years in this thread:

viewtopic.php?f=21&t=43406
Thanks ~Q~, really interesting. And my apologies to Redgt6 as well for instigating the hijack.

Sorry to hijack your thread, Redgt6

I'm no expert by any means, but I have been collecting knives for many years and I have looked at thousands of different brands, patterns, etc, both foreign and domestic, and I honestly can't recall ever seeing a knife that meets your exact specifications. Having one made by a custom cutler may be your last, best or only option.

Good luck in your continuing quest for your "Holy Grail" knife.

[RobesonsRme.com]

Not for sale, but you might add something like this to your possibilities:

It fits your size criteria.

[knifeaddict1965]

This 3 1/8 inches closed Browning looks like it might be close to what you are looking for. It is part of the December Monthly Giveaway, but you need to have at least 100 posts to qualify. There have been a few sell on eBay recently for around $50, but I don't see any currently listed. If you are interested in this knife, you can contact the winner in January to see if they would be interested in selling.

Browning Model 820 Japan made Mini-Trapper

[knifeaddict1965]

Just remembered I also have a Browning 3 1/8" closed Mini-Trapper in stag similar to the one pictured below. Not sure if I would want to part with it, but I can post pictures if it's something that interest you and you want to see it.

[QTCut5]

Hmmm I've looked at a number of Browning Mini Trappers and for some reason I thought they were all 3 3/8" closed length. Must have been looking at other models (or I misread the specs )

[knifeaddict1965]

Hmmm I've looked at a number of Browning Mini Trappers and for some reason I thought they were all 3 3/8" closed length. Must have been looking at other models (or I misread the specs )

Q, you may be correct... I was referring to them as Mini Trappers but maybe these would be considered Tiny Trappers. Either way, these two are both 3 1/8" closed.

[Redgt6]

WOW. As a new poster I'm amazed how helpful each of you have been!! I appreciate every post, keep 'em coming, I'll check out them all.