CASE XX WR Pocket Knife Yellow Synthetic Mini Trapper Carbon Steel Item #029 - (3207 CS) - Length Closed: 3 1/2 Inches

Mine has superb "walk and talk" when opening/closing, perfect blade alignment, and arrived in a new, seemingly unopened box, tightly wrapped in paper inside, with the manufacture date of 12/16/15 clearly printed on the outside, and extremely sharp blades out-of-the-box, both of which are solidly seated with virtually no lateral wobble. The 1095 Chromium Vanadium steel is better than stainless steel without requiring extra care unless you expose it to water or other conditions that cause rust. The very pronounced half-step when opening and closing reassures me that I won't accidentally cut myself when closing the blades. Handle is 3 1/2 inches long, blades are about 2 1/2 inches long, both about 1/2 inch shorter than the regular Trapper, which is pretty big for a pocket knife, making this model more reasonable for EDC. The spey blade is the right tool for cutting food that is wrapped or inside a container and you don't want to puncture it with a sharp tip. The classic yellow Delrin handles reduce cost compared to bone and make this easy to spot if you drop it. If you must own just one Case pocket knife, this is an excellent choice, plus like every Case it's made in the U.S. of A.!!!

There is nothing to dislike about this product. It is an actual Case knife and the price is better than buying in a store. It came razor sharp and is a quality knife

I love Case knives, and this just may be my favorite. The #07 pattern has been made by Case for over 80 years, and is a classic. This is a much handier size than the larger Trapper, perfect for a front pocket. The fit and finish of mine is perfect, not a gap to be found. The CV blades take and keep a razor edge. Note that this model has carbon steel blades, and a bit of extra care is needed to prevent rust. A light oiling every now and then is really it. The blades on mine have developed a nice patina over time. Overall a great knife and a constant companion!

Great design, 2 very sharp blades. Most importantly, MADE IN THE U.S.A.

This knife is perfect for everyday carry, however; it does require some extra care if you live in a humid climate. The best way to keep this knife from rusting is to force a patina on it by sticking it in an orange for an hour or so. It will protect the blades from rust. I love this knife though, it's easy to sharpen and stays razor sharp for a good while. Chrome vanadium knives are a real working mans knife unlike stainless steel...absolutely worth every cent.

Just got the yellow delrin mini Trapper and it's perfect. It's my third trapper. My first was an old yellow one my buddy gave me to cut the asphalt roofing shingles we were nailing to his cabin roof. The blades were black and crusted with tar.. the clip blade was a little dagger no longer than a toothpic, it had been sharpened so many times. End of the job, I gave it to him but he said keep it. I sharpened it and it shaves hair and slices paper like a laser. Ugly as sin but keeps its edge. My daddy liked them too. He said a man always carries a pocket knife. If you're gonna wag one around, may as well be the best. My hat goes off to Case and to Amazon. They both deliver and stand behind their work. You gotta love it.

I have two Mini Trapper knives. This review was originally written for the one with chestnut panels. I have edited it slightly for the yellow delrin panel knife.I own several Case XX pocket knives and it's hard to find fault with any of them. If you are a collector and want to haggle about something, you probably could find the occasional knife with an uncentered blade or poor factory edge. But, on the whole, the vast majority of the Case knives I own have been as well made as knives costing 2-3 times more and better value than knives costing 2-3 times less. Case just plain makes good pocket knives at reasonable prices.Of all the styles Case makes, I rank the Trapper near the top for most purposes although the Stockman remains my favorite and the pattern I consider the most versatile. The full size Trapper is enough knife for most heavier cutting tasks but at just over 4 inches closed, it can be a bit too much for a pants pocket already stuffed with keys, coins, nail clippers, cell phones and whatever else we can jam in there. The Mini Trapper is the same configuration as the full size model but a little bit smaller and a good bit more pocket friendly. The down-sized knife will provide good service for most people's needs. If you're a knife knut like me, you probably have more than one cutting instrument accessible most of the time anyway--usually a larger knife, hatchet or axe in the vehicle--so settling on a knife the size of the Mini Trapper for pocket carry makes very good sense.This particular Mini Trapper has yellow delrin panels and chrome vanadium blades. It is very retro in design, looks nice and the delrin is tough for those who work their knives hard. The panels on my knife has the panels perfectly set and aligned. I own another Mini Trapper with jigged chestnut bone panels--also perfectly fitted--and that knife is really smart looking. Both knives are up to daily work tasks and I carry both of them on occasions. While it's more traditional to the older style slipjoint pocket knives like Case, the CV non-stainless steel requires a little extra care to prevent it from rusting. It's not hard to take care of, however. You clean it after use, never put it away wet or dirty, intermittently apply a little oil to the joints and the surface of the blade and let the knife develop a patina. The patina is the darkening of the steel that non-stainless blades develop from contact with the chemicals in various substances. This patina helps to protect the blade. If you're not up to taking care of your knives or you just like for them to stay shiny, Case also makes these knives in stainless steel and it performs well. I like the non-stainless steel because it is so easy to maintain a sharp edge and to resharpen when it does become dull.The Mini Trapper has two blades--a California Clip point blade and a Spey point blade. It's hard to argue with the usefulness of either of these blade designs. The "California" style clip is slightly differently shaped from standard clip point blades but it has the same uses. I don't think I'll ever need the Spey blade for castrating calves out on the ranch but the more rounded point is good for purposes when you don't need a sharp pointed blade. Both blades do fine for slicing apples, stripping wire, whittling wood, opening packages and other mundane daily tasks.These days you can spend a lot more for a pocket knife. You can also spend a lot less. As far as value, quality build and excellent functionality, I highly recommend a Case XX pocket knife.

Works as advertised