Carl Linder Nachf.e.K. Serious outdoor knife, model "Trapper" Nr.178515. Made in Germany. |
WOW!
I've had my eye on the TRAPPER fixed blade knife from Linder knives in Germany for a while now. Why? Because it looked good on paper and in the flesh is as expected. The construction and finish of the Trapper is just what I would expect from a "made in Germany" knife and from Carl Linder Nachf.e.K.
The construction:
Rich dark Cocobolo scales held on a full tang with brass rivets.
Beautiful Cocobolo wood scales , a premium grade hardwood timber renowned for its' hardness and durability amongst craftsmen throughout the world. |
The Carl Linder Trapper is a full tang knife utilising a 5mm thick sheet of 440A. |
A lanyard hole, is provided via a hollow brass rivet.
A super strong tip isn't going to bend. |
The Linder Trapper knife looks the part. In fact the Linder Trapper looks like what the term "real knife" embodies, that is traditional in style, yet constructed with quality components for the modern adventurer.
Heat treatment
This is my second knife from Carl Linder Nachf.e.K. that uses 440A stainless steel alloy. 440A for those who do not know, is from the 440 series of high carbon stainless steels. 440A has a much better resistance to corrosion than 440C! Here is the typical analysis of 440A:
Data courtesy of Carl Linder Nachf.e.K. |
HAIR SHAVING SHARP!
My Linder Bowie features the same alloy and was deadly sharp out of the box and remained so throughout all of my outdoor tests. How was the TRAPPER? Well it easily shaved (DRY!!!) the hairs off my legs!!!
This is great German quality.
The fit and finish is perfect, just look at these seamless joints!
The Carl Linder Trapper is a great design for heavy duty camp work. Just check out that sharpened spine, perfect for hacking jobs and cutting through joints.This upper edge can be used for all the hack work to help preserve the main edge and hence durability of the main edge.
This region (as indicated by my finger) has ben sharpened and carries an edge of equivalent finesse to that of the main blade edge. It's not one of these pseudo sharp swedges, it cuts! |
The back spine can be used for "Hack work" and help to keep the main cutting edge for cutting and not hacking |
The Carl Linder knives Trapper in "camp" Dried meat is delicious to take out. |
Now what about the scabbard construction??
Full grain cow hide, perfectly stitched, standard belt carry in the vertical position. The scabbard is constructed from a single piece of leather skilfully designed.
The color matched sheath adds to the "style" of the TRAPPER knife. |
Inner press stud rivet covered by non abrasive material, so as not to scratch the knife unnecessarily.
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