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Bought this on ebay today but i can't find much information on it. Didn't pay much, but was wanting to add to my collection. Any one know what it is?

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Permalink Reply by Gerald Hines on August 12, 2013 at 10:23

Max here's a pic from Dewey Furgeson's third edition. Page 32

Permalink Reply by Max McGruder on August 12, 2013 at 10:55

I see that and no doubt that it is a Slimline Trapper but the blade has been ground down to resemble a wharnie blade
and the EZ open looks aftermarket also. since they seemed to grind into the shield. It could have been modified for a florist because now it resembles a Florist's knife!
Gerald Hines said:

Max here's a pic from Dewey Furgeson's third edition. Page 32

Permalink Reply by Jack Pappy Lewis on August 12, 2013 at 12:45

headed to find me a copy of this book!

Permalink Reply by Jack Pappy Lewis on August 12, 2013 at 22:26

Well, I contacted the seller, it was her father's knife who had died in 1979. He was a Police officer in Fla., she couldn't tell me about any mods on the knife, but she has about ten more different ones she is going to sell that were his.

Permalink Reply by Jack Pappy Lewis on August 15, 2013 at 19:09

I got the knife and it is a 61048... It is a red bone handle and it has been modified but not by the last owner. Obviously before...may have been a confiscated weapon? It isn't a stainless blade so it shows in Mr. Dewey's third edition to be manufactured from 1950 - 1965...not a real valuable knife but hey, are we in this for the money? Thanks to all that offered their suggestions.

FeaturedPermalink Reply by Craig Henry on August 16, 2013 at 0:09

"....not a real valuable knife but hey, are we in this for the money?"

Not me! I'm one of those few that don't care what my knives are ever worth! Really.

Permalink Reply by Ken Spielvogel on August 16, 2013 at 6:34

I agree Craig, I collect for enjoyment not for future value. Though sometimes the value of my knife brings enjoyment also. So I guess it can go both ways at times.

Permalink Reply by Jack Pappy Lewis on August 16, 2013 at 9:10

Just like you two, I have collected things over the years for their emotional connection instead of their monetary value. My wife has shaken her head many a times...LOL.... I love the opportunity to restore and reflect my collection.

FeaturedPermalink Reply by Craig Henry on August 16, 2013 at 17:14

If I judged the value of my knives on the amount of enjoyment I get out of them I'd be selling them for $2000 a piece! LOL!!

Permalink Reply by Ken Spielvogel on August 16, 2013 at 17:20

Yes, I have several that are priceless - and get more joy out of them than money could buy.