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FX-134 GT  GRAND TRAPPER

TRAPPER 2 from FKMD FOX KNIVES Maniago Italy.

A revised and updated slick lines version of the well known FOX TRAPPER. The FKMD Grand Trapper otherwise known as FX-134 GT or the Trapper 2 is a collaboration between MEMOTEK in Russian Federation and FKMD of Italy. 

Memotek and FKMD Collaboration

This blade design rocks! Now I'm going to tell you why.

Let's see what's new!
At a quick glance you might be saying that this is the same as the FKMD FX-132 Trapper model which I have reviewed based on thorough field tests here and here. 
The FKMD Grand Trapper or FX-134 GT has a longer blade length by 20mm! 

FKMD FOX TRAPPER 2 HRC 58/60

That means it's 160mm in a straight line (6.2 inches) from the tip to the end of the cutting edge. OR 180mm (7inches) to the guard! There has been significant but at the same time subtle geometry changes:
The obvious Tanto tip of the FOX TRAPPER has now gone and there is a drop point end to the blade. 

Overall blade geometry totally revised compared with the original FOX TRAPPER

There has been a very significant change in the distribution of spine thickness over the recurve section of the blade. 

Thinner swedge, longer acute spine 

Previously in the FKMD Trapper, the recurve section tapered almost to the spine. However, now we see that on the FX-134 GT FKMD Trapper 2, the spine descends to approximately 20mm (maximum) towards the start of the grind. This adds more "meat" to the overall design. 

Made in Italy, spells quality

The Trapper 2 FX-134 GT is NOT heavy towards the tip like the FX132 Trapper since a thinner (than the FX-132 Trapper) spine swedge is now incorporated, which gives this blade a much much better penetrating capability compared with the previous model Trapper. Although there is a slight thickening towards the tip of the FX-134 GT. 

Penetrative tip geometry

No worries about tip strength here. If you've seen my previous reviews about the tip strength of the FX-132 Trapper you know it's bomb proof in that respect. 
The FX-134 GT will excel in penetration tasks and cutting. Strength-wise there should be an increase in mechanical stability from the ricasso out towards the tip, as there is now more metal placed (remaining) here.

The spine of the FX-134 GT Grand Trapper, unlike the FX-132 Trapper's, spine is now more acute over the region of the recurve section, ie directly in front of the excellent gimping. This is easy to strike a fire steel with.

The handle has essentially remained the same, using FKMD's 3D geometry Micarta scales. 

FKMD's 3D Micarta scales provide excellent grip wet or dry in bare hands

The Butt end of the FX-134 GT is also the same. WHY change these things? The Previous model is great and these aspects would be hard to improve upon (at least based on my thorough field testing).

The functional butt just like the original Trapper and FKMD Combat Jungle

The sheath and carry system, incorporating removable leg loops is also basically the same, tough Ballistic Nylon construction, 

with a removable and reversible hard plastic liner. The belt attachment also remains the same, a dangler system or tradition belt attachment is possible.

I'm about to give this really amazing looking Trapper 2 or FX-134 GT by FKMD

FKMD's FOX Knives FX-134 GT TRAPPER 2 Now testing in AUSTRALIAN BUSH AND JUNGLE!

 a thorough workout in the Australian bush and Jungle so stay tuned to my channel for the upcoming review.

BCT