Smith & Sons has brought out a brand new slipjoint model, the Marshland Trapper. This mid-sized, US-made slipjoint is the result of a collaboration with White River Knives.
A typical trapper knife features two blades, but Smith & Sons has shown a predilection for single blade models, and chose to keep this one in line with previous solo blade traditional-style knives like the Mudbug and Tupelo. Thus the only sharp edge on the Marshland Trapper’s is its sweeping, nimble clip point – almost always one of the shapes implemented on historical trappers.
The specifications on the Marshland Trapper are right in the pocket for an everyday carry slippie, with a blade length of 3.19 inches. In tandem with a thin flat grind, the Marshland Trapper will slice and snip with aplomb. And unlike its sibling the Mudbug, the Marshland Trapper sports a fully stainless blade steel, tried and true S35VN. That means rock solid edge retention and high stain resistance on this one.
Micarta and traditional knives go together like peanut butter and chocolate, and Smith & Sons chose a rustic natural Micarta for use here as covers. They are hand finished, rounded for maximum comfort both in the hand and pocket, laid over full liners, and attached with torx screws rather than the usual traditional pin construction, making maintenance easier. The Marshland Trapper weighs 2.5 oz. An optional leather sheath is also offered for those who prefer to carry their knife on the belt rather than the pocket.
The Marshland Trapper produced in collaboration with White River Knives, a fact that allows the Marshland Trapper to be fully US-made. In fact, the knife will be added to White River’s catalog too, under the name of the Trailhead Trapper, a little bit later on.
The first batch of the Smith & Sons Marshland Trapper is available now.
Knife in Featured Image: Smith & Sons Marshland Trapper
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