Traditional Knives Anthology 2.0: GEC #73 Scout (Bullet) Trappers
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- Опубликовано: 2 май 2014
- Here's the second video in my collaborative series with Steve, of "Howabouthetruth" on RUclips, talking about the history of traditional knives, and specifically in the last 10-20 years.
Today's video covers the #73 Bullet Trappers, produced by Great Eastern Cutlery. Enjoy! 
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What a great series, thanks guys
I'm gonna love this series thanks Rob and Steve for getting together to make this series.
Thanks
Jorge
We love to do it, Jorge. Good to hear from you, buddy!
Love the Trapper. I have one in Burnt Stag that is one of my favorites. Great video and love what GEC is doing. God bless
Loved the video Rob. That's a great couple of knives. Keep up the great reviews. God bless.
Yep, I sure did forget to mention the bullet trapper "re-makes" that were done by a couple other companies here & there over the years. But I do believe Remington began production of the original bullet trappers near the end of 1922, spanning approximately 10 years, when in 1933, controlling interest in the company was sold to Dupont, in which Dupont reduced the choices of knife patterns by 2/3rds. So glad you mentioned that Randy, I dropped the ball a little on those reproductions. All input on history is most welcomed you guys! It truly adds to the fun of the hobby. :-)
Loving this series. Can't wait for the next episode. Thanks!
It's a labor of love, my friend :)
Single blade #73 has some of the best ergos and value/all around slip joint within the GEC line or any in my view. (Drop point)
I have a Non Serial Numbered Model with Red Jigged Bone Covers No Rear Bolster with a Nice Lanyard Hole...I bought it in 2011 when My Family and I visited during the Rendezvous after We took the Tour..The Staff and Folks there were Very Friendly and the Nice Lady at the GEC Store was Very Patient as I made my Selection..I have been carrying and using this Knife steadily since it's Purchase..Other than a Bit of Staining and Spotting on the Blades which I feel is Normal for Blades of High Carbon Steel and some Scratches on the Front Bolsters from Use/Steady Carry it has been a Great Pocket Knife...The Springs are probably just as Stiff and the Blades just as Tight as the Day I purchased it with no Appreciable Side to Side Play..For the Most Part when Sharpening was or is Needed a few Minutes on a Long Ceramic Ride that I salvaged from an Old Crock Stick Set is All it Takes to Maintain a Great Edge that Slices Telephone Book Paper with little Pressure and if I really let the Edge go Dead a Few Passes on a Fine Diamond Stone and Finishing Off with the Ceramic Rod gets it back Right where it was like was....I think that the Knife cost $80.00 on Sale maybe a Bit More but I feel it was more than Worth it..I haven't been "Hard" on this Knife but it hasn't been "Pampered" either...The Covers have faded Some but are still flush with no cracking or separating.. and the I guess Propeller Shield is still tight on the Cover as Well.. It has been and still is a Great Pocket Knife..I really Enjoy Your Videos
Hey Pete, sorry I just noticed your comment after 7 months & I hope ya see my response. Not sure why my computer didn't show your comment back when ya first posted it. I have my auto-notifications turned on, so not sure why this happens from time to time. Great little story on your knife! Glad to hear you enjoy it & still gives you great service. Thank you for the kind words & I truly appreciate knowing you enjoy our TKA video series!
@@howabouthetruth2157 No Worries You keep on doing what You do..Have you taken a look at some of the Offerings from Rough Ryder..I would like to know what You think
Great video, that Barlow is amazing
Great reviews! Your lighting is superb. That's the best the antique yellow has looked yet, no kidding. The colors really jump out. As for the satin vs. polished blades on the Northfields, the majority do have the polished, but it's sort of on a "run for run" basis, as to the finish they're gonna go with. Thankfully, most of the heavy spring action is found only in these 73's. It varies in the 23's ( on a run for run basis again ). As we'll see in future knives in the series, quite a few of the #23 runs, the spring tension is very user friendly. Except for the large elephant toenails & a couple other knives, I'm happy to report that GEC's springs are indeed much easier to open, even in many of the earlier patterns. Enjoyed this video very much. Thank you!!!
great history, best series on youtube right here!
Just wait 'til you see the next two... I'll have to have my drool cup handy while I'm making those videos!!!
Congrats on a fine review!
This is your best intro yet.
Thanks, buddy! I thought Steve's research deserved something special :)
GEC will be offering a Trapper run in 2020. Heard this from a knife club that will be offering a GEV SFO Club knife next April 2020. Stay tune for more info.
Your quite welcome Jorge. Glad to have ya, and anyone interested, along for the ride. As I said before, without all you fellow knife knuts, what would be the point? Gonna have all kinds of patterns, and also from other cutlery companies. Something for most everyone!
Hey Rob, great video! Like you, I am getting in to Traditional / GEC knives. Those are some beautiful knives. Keep up this awesome channel, would love to see more reviews on those GEC knives.
Thanks for the kind words, my friend... and stay tuned!!!
Enjoyed the video and those are some very nice knives.The bullet trapper is one of my favorite patterns.I have collected them by Remington Parker and Camillus. Camillus made Remington knives for Remington for years.I think Remington quit makeing there knives in 1940 or 41 and Parker use to own Case and also part owner of united cutlry untill they folded in the early 80s not trying to tell you about knives but there my be some young people that did not know. All have a blessed day Randy.I collect about 5 patterns of old school knives.
Thanks for filling in the blanks, Randy -- always appreciated! The history of cutlery is far too complex for any one of us to know all there is to know :)
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does anyone know about the slimline trapper history?
you might look at Levine’s Guide to Knives and their Values. If I remember correctly he distinguisehes between regular and “light” (?) trappers, leaving room for a mini. The “light” appears to refer to something like a “slimline” because he notes it is not so much smaller or shorter, but not as heavy duty. not sure if he talks about it’s history, but he does give some examples i think.