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Canal Street Cutlery Half Moon Trapper Tortoise Shell - Perfect 10.0 Steel Sahlutes!

This knife must have cooties……I don’t even want to touch it.

Steel Sahlute fellow collectors of collectibles!! Now, dude, I gotta be right smack-dab, in your face, upfront wichya….I don’t wanna touch this divine piece of made in America cutlery, from Canal Street Cutlery. Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee’s beautiful. Nothing like her in the whole world (Hat tip to fellow DLR fans).

All kidding aside, I’m serious, I hesitate in handling this knife without a polishing cloth in the other hand. Have you ever been that goo-goo, gah-gah over a knife? It’s crazy. As I’m sitting here writing, the knife is resting comfortably beside as me as if I’m a watch dog or something.

Cut with it? Are you kidding me? No way, dude. I’d then stand the chance of scratching the 14-4 CrMo steel blades.

Carry it? Yeah……………………to bed with me at night! It’ll have its own special pillow and little knife blanky!

Baffling are the thoughts dancing in my knife mind right now. Should I let others see the knife? Handle it? Yeah, over carpeting with gloves on, and a polishing cloth nearby!

The knife-making craft that is living in the old Schrade building in Ellenville, NY in the form of Canal Street Cutlery is astonishing. The knives being produced are exquisite! A couple other words that come to mind are meticulous, impeccable, striking, incomparable, and…..ok, so I used Thesaurus.com. They are all still precise fits for describing this folding pocket knife.

In my mind’s eye I see the final inspections taking place under a magnifying lens, by an experienced knife cutler who repeatedly twists and turns the knife, scouring every inch to assure a perfect fit and finish is achieved. I’m no expert, but that’s exactly what I’m doing right now. And frankly, the only problem I see with this knife is knot wanting to let it achieve it’s fullest potential by cutting something. Yeah, maybe some other time.

Really, who else is making trapper like these? Well, it doesn’t matter……

Anyhow, here’s the Details:
Item# 1199569
3 ¾” Single Blade Half Moon Trapper
MADE IN THE USA!
Completed: May 2012
Handle Material: Faux Tortoise Shell (Simulated resin)
Steel: 14-4 CrMo
Slip joint knife
Mirror Polished Blade

Collectibility – 11.0
(that’s 1.0 better than a perfect 10.0)

The TripleF – Fit, Finish & Functionality – 10.0
I didn’t even cut anything with it……..I could, and I know it would perform famously!
The size and weight of the knife are eloquent. At just a little shy of 4” in length, and a narrow profile, it’s knot a burden to handle.

Accessibility – 10.0
My goal is keeping someone else from accessing this knife!

What……….I don’t know what to say……..it’s another PERFECT KNIFE, with extra credit! How can I grade a knife 10.0 Steel Sahlutes when I’ve not even used it?

Dude, dudettes, believe me, I’m baffled as Daffy Duck that I’m actually putting these thoughts and words into permanent form in my blog.

It’s a beauty and a fine, fine knife to collect and pass down to your kids and grandkids!!

Steel Sahlute Score 10.0

I know there is a limited amount produced, 25 I believe, so if you’re a knife collector, you will knot want to let this slip away…….If I had the money, I’d buy the remaining 24!
http://www.droppointhunter.com/AmberTortoiseShellHalfMoonTrapper

Steel Sahlute to perfect knives and the official weekend of outdoor experiences!!
Scott Rauber

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Permalink Reply by Alexander Noot on May 25, 2012 at 8:08

Cool pictures....but I don't believe in perfect knives. Especially ones that weren't used. Sorry man. As entertaining as I found the write up I just can't take a score like that seriously. It makes me think of Spinal Tap

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeOXsA8sp_E

Besides, if there's only 25 of them made....how can you give it a 10 for accessibility? Sounds like that should be more of a 3 then?

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Permalink Reply by Steve Hanner on May 25, 2012 at 8:54

I have heard of the great things Canal Street Cutlery is doing, like special attention to fit and finsh and quality in general. You know kind of like all knives were made years and years ago. And from the pictures it does look nice.

That said I do have a drawer full of nice looking knives that I never use or trust. I can sympathize with you though, in just falling in love with a good looking knife right out of the box.

So maybe there is more to the story. Over this long weekend this knife may just find its way outdoors to cut a few things, and in general see the light of day.

What intrigues me the most though is Canal Street Cutlery producing a limited quantity, high quality knife. now that in itself is exciting.

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Permalink Reply by Scott Rauber on May 25, 2012 at 10:34

Alexander......Accessibility is not related to availibility to purchase. Rather, it has to do with accessing the knife for use. Usually I score higher for pocket clip knives in that regard as you don't have to dig into your pocket to access the knife. This knife I did a little reversal and focused on keeping someone else from accessing it. Was more of a fun stab!

Hog- What comes from CSCC is rockin'! This is the 4th knife I reviewed, the 3rd half moon trapper, and the quality and simplicity are, well,,,,,,,,seconfd to none.

I just kept staring at this knife, wondering, pondering, over what was wrong with 'er and frankly I couldn't find anything. On the other hand I am reviewing another knife that has some apparent flaws, IMHO.

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Permalink Reply by stephen tungate on May 25, 2012 at 15:52

it is a great looking knife and i'm with you scott some knives when you pull them from the box you just know this one is going in my show collection.rather in my edc collection or my put back in the dark drawer collection.when i get one like that it goes behind the glass for everyone to see when they come over.and for me to get up every morning and just look at it and admire it.