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Jumbo Trapper

Posted: Thu May 09, 2019 2:54 pm
by FRJ
This thing really speaks for its self when you have it in hand. What a chunk of a knife!
I'm very happy to have this beautiful well made knife.

Thanks for looking.

Re: Jumbo Trapper

Posted: Thu May 09, 2019 10:55 pm
by carrmillus
.....I like it!!!!!............. ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu:: ...............

Re: Jumbo Trapper

Posted: Thu May 09, 2019 11:11 pm
by bladebuddy
Hey FRJ, jumbo trappers are one of my favorite patterns. Your Cripple Creek knife is a real head turner. I like it!!! Thanks for showing it off. Steve B.

PS Really liking that buffalo shield too.

Re: Jumbo Trapper

Posted: Thu May 09, 2019 11:20 pm
by edge213
Wow, awesome knife!

Re: Jumbo Trapper

Posted: Fri May 10, 2019 1:41 am
by Tony_Wood
I have never had a Cripple Creek in my hand. That one is a beauty.

Re: Jumbo Trapper

Posted: Fri May 10, 2019 1:53 am
by FRJ
Thank you, Tommy, Steve, David and Tony. I appreciate the comments.

Tony, this is the first Cripple Creek of any kind that I have had. I'm glad it's this one. What a knife!

Re: Jumbo Trapper

Posted: Fri May 10, 2019 2:09 am
by bkazz5
Very nice. I've been collecting Cripple Creek/Cargills for a while. That 1983 honey bone with two blades is a pretty limited production. Yours has the large etch so only 25 made. Here's some production info from one of Levine's guides.

Re: Jumbo Trapper

Posted: Fri May 10, 2019 2:49 am
by FRJ
Thank you for that information, bkazz5. I really appreciate it. I had no idea the production was that limited.
I hadn't thought about it really. Well, I guess I wont sharpen it. :D
I have Levine's 3rd edition. I'll look in there.
I have a few other big knives. Maybe in the next day or so I can put some together for a comparison and get a picture.
Thank you for your post and your picture. ::handshake::

Re: Jumbo Trapper

Posted: Fri May 10, 2019 4:54 am
by Colonel26
That one’s a sure enough looker. Very nice!

Re: Jumbo Trapper

Posted: Fri May 10, 2019 12:27 pm
by doglegg
FRJ, that one is both unique and beautiful. I don't blame you for being proud of it. ::nod:: ::tu::

Re: Jumbo Trapper

Posted: Fri May 10, 2019 4:11 pm
by bkazz5
You are welcome. You can see on the production records there was a small etch and large etch. Here is an example of the small etch.

Re: Jumbo Trapper

Posted: Fri May 10, 2019 5:39 pm
by FRJ
Thank you, bkazz5.
That is a beautiful knife.
It's nice to know what the small etch looks like.

Re: Jumbo Trapper

Posted: Sat May 11, 2019 12:13 pm
by stagman
Now that's what I call a trapper pattern knife Joe & bkazz5...
stunning stag and bone on the both of em !!!
I believe some of the early knives Bob put his mark on are
some of the best made folder's there is !!!
Joe & I discussed that in a pm and now that he has above knife,
I bet he agree's with me.
But Joe, when it comes to Cripple Creeks on this forum, bkazz5 is the go to fella !!!

Will

Re: Jumbo Trapper

Posted: Sat May 11, 2019 5:10 pm
by FRJ
Thank you, Will, for the nice comments. Much appreciated.

And I do agree that these Cargill folders are some of the best.

And a tip of the hat to bkazz5. I really appreciate his time and valuable input in this thread.
He is obviously very familiar with Cripple Creek. Thanks bkazz5.

Thanks again, Will.

Re: Jumbo Trapper

Posted: Sat May 11, 2019 8:32 pm
by carrmillus
FRJ wrote:Thank you, Tommy, Steve, David and Tony. I appreciate the comments.

Tony, this is the first Cripple Creek of any kind that I have had. I'm glad it's this one. What a knife!
.......my next knife is probably going to be a cripple creek!!............. ::tu:: .......................

Re: Jumbo Trapper

Posted: Sun May 12, 2019 1:01 pm
by 1967redrider
bkazz5 wrote:Very nice. I've been collecting Cripple Creek/Cargills for a while. That 1983 honey bone with two blades is a pretty limited production. Yours has the large etch so only 25 made. Here's some production info from one of Levine's guides.
bkazz5,

What Levine's book is that from? Or is it in all of his books? I have 2 of his books at home but I don't recall, off hand, seeing this listing. Thanks!

John

Re: Jumbo Trapper

Posted: Sun May 12, 2019 5:09 pm
by FRJ
I have Levine's #3 and there is a one page article by Houston Price about Cripple Creek knives. Page 122
There is no specific production data.

Re: Jumbo Trapper

Posted: Sun May 12, 2019 10:11 pm
by bkazz5
Not sure what edition it is but here's the cover. She's a little worn. There are a few pages dedicated to Cripple Creeks in this edition. And another pic. This is kind of the smaller version of the jumbo trapper. Cargill referred to this as a LI 1 dog leg jack . You can see in the production list the knives are listed as LI-1, LI-2, etc. The LI stands for Little Indian. Alot of Bob's knives had Indian themes.

Re: Jumbo Trapper

Posted: Sun May 12, 2019 10:17 pm
by FRJ
Another beautiful knife.

Thanks bkazz5.

Re: Jumbo Trapper

Posted: Mon May 13, 2019 2:28 am
by Drukai
Yes that jumbo trapper is great! I think everyone needs at least on Cargill Cripple Creek in their collection. Especially if you enjoy slip joint knives!

Re: Jumbo Trapper

Posted: Mon May 13, 2019 3:08 am
by FRJ
I agree, now that I have one. ::tu::
I didn't know what I was missing. ::nod::

Re: Jumbo Trapper

Posted: Mon May 13, 2019 12:57 pm
by 1967redrider
bkazz5 wrote:Not sure what edition it is but here's the cover. She's a little worn. There are a few pages dedicated to Cripple Creeks in this edition. And another pic. This is kind of the smaller version of the jumbo trapper. Cargill referred to this as a LI 1 dog leg jack . You can see in the production list the knives are listed as LI-1, LI-2, etc. The LI stands for Little Indian. Alot of Bob's knives had Indian themes.
Thanks! ::handshake::

Re: Jumbo Trapper

Posted: Mon May 13, 2019 12:58 pm
by 1967redrider
FRJ wrote:I have Levine's #3 and there is a one page article by Houston Price about Cripple Creek knives. Page 122
There is no specific production data.
Thanks! ::handshake::

Re: Jumbo Trapper

Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2020 4:47 pm
by Hideaway Knives
Great piece love the handle!

Re: Jumbo Trapper

Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2020 5:57 am
by FRJ
Hideaway Knives wrote: Tue Nov 03, 2020 4:47 pm Great piece love the handle!
Sorry it took so long for me to respond, Hideaway Knives, I didn't know you had posted here.
Thanks for the comment.