Trapper Pocket Knives

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Are you in the market to purchase a new Trapper pocket knife? It is not happenstance that you are here at Knife Country USA. We stock and sell over 700 different models of the trapper pocket knife from leading manufacturers in the cutlery industry. Whether you are an avid collector and just looking for an everyday carry trapper knife to use at home or at work. We can help you with selecting the proper trapper to suit your needs. Now that you know you are in the right place lets dive a little deeper into the trapper pocket knife.

What is a Trapper Pocket Knife?

A Trapper knife also known as a “traditional trapper pocket knife” or “old fashion trapper knife” is a two bladed pocket knife with both blades on onside of the knife. These blades are made of stainless, carbon or Damascus steel. The blade configuration is as follows; the largest blade on the trapper is the clip blade and directly behind the clip blade is a slightly smaller spay blade. Both blades are slip-joint non locking blades (the backspring of the knife creates a “snap” that keeps the blade from closing). Trapper knives usually have two (2) polished nickel silver bolsters. These bolsters can be squared or rounded depending on the exact model.

How big are Trapper Knives?

Trapper pocketknives range in size from 2 inches overall closed to 4.125 inches overall closed. The smallest are considered Tiny Trapper Knives followed by Mini Trapper Knives then Small Trapper Knives and the largest are Standard Trapper Knives. The most popular of all the sized is the standard, these knives are 4.125 inches closed.

What types of handles are available for Trapper Knives?

That is where the real question comes in? Trapper knives just like all other traditional pocket knives are offered is a wide variety of handle colors and handle materials. Some of the most common handles are Delrin, synthetic, Corelon, smooth bone, jigged bone, micarta, wood and burnt stag. You can then get into rare exotic handles like Mammoth Ivory, Mother of Pearl, Black Pearl, Japer and Turquoise. Basically, the sky in the limit and as a customer you can really pick and choose to make your Trapper Knife personalized to you.

How to care for your Trapper Pocket Knife?

As with any knife; with proper care maintenance of your Trapper Pocket Knife will insure that your new Trapper will last a lifetime. Follow the steps below and you will be rewarded with a great tool.

Always keep your Trapper blades sharp. It is much easier to touch up a blade with a medium or fine grit sharpening stone than wait for the edge to be totally dull and have to reshape the edge. Plus, a sharp knife is always safer to use compared to a dull one.

Clean out the inside of your Trapper knife. Dirt, dust and lint all collect on the side of your knife where the blades lay when closed. Also around the tangs of the blades is a area that needs to be cleaned regularly.

Oil your knife. It does matter of your knife has stainless or carbon steel blades. It is important to keep a think layer of oil on the blades and pivot points of the knife. This will keep your Trapper blades moving properly and will help prevent rusting.

What brand are manufacturing Trapper Pocket Knives?

Listed below are direct link to brand pages on Knife Country USA. These are the top 10 ten brands that are manufacturing Trapper pocket knives currently.

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Knife Country, USA is one of the most reliable dealers in the knife and tool industry. Having a flourished inventory, which includes more than 30,000 models of knives, camping gear, backpacks, flashlights and survival equipment; Knife Country USA gives you a huge variety of options to choose from. The online store has a huge selection of premium outdoor accessories and survival gear, manufactured and supplied by some of the elite brands across the globe. You can find an array of folding knives, fixed blade knives, machetes, security equipment, fire starting gear, and other EDC essentials at Knife Country. A superb megastore with an expanding product line, you can always trust Knife Country for quality and variety! Call us today if you need further assistance as we are here Monday through Friday for help.