Jumbo Trapper
Jumbo Trapper
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.
I'm very happy to have this beautiful well made knife.
Thanks for looking.
Joe
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.....I like it!!!!!............. ...............
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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.
PS Really liking that buffalo shield too.
Steve B.
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Wow, awesome knife!
David
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I have never had a Cripple Creek in my hand. That one is a beauty.
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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!
Tony, this is the first Cripple Creek of any kind that I have had. I'm glad it's this one. What a knife!
Joe
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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.
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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.
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.
I hadn't thought about it really. Well, I guess I wont sharpen it.
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.
Joe
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That one’s a sure enough looker. Very nice!
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FRJ, that one is both unique and beautiful. I don't blame you for being proud of it.
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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.
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Thank you, bkazz5.
That is a beautiful knife.
It's nice to know what the small etch looks like.
That is a beautiful knife.
It's nice to know what the small etch looks like.
Joe
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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
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
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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.
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.
Joe
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.......my next knife is probably going to be a cripple creek!!............. .......................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!
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bkazz5,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.
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
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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.
There is no specific production data.
Joe
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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.
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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!
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Thanks!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.
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Thanks!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.
Pocket, fixed, machete, axe, it's all good!
You're going to look awfully silly with that knife sticking out of your @#$. -Clint Eastwood, High Plains Drifter
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Great piece love the handle!
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Sorry it took so long for me to respond, Hideaway Knives, I didn't know you had posted here.
Thanks for the comment.
Joe