If you’re not familiar, Case likes to create pilot test runs of knives with new handle materials and styles. The purpose is to gauge the market’s reaction to a new style before they make a full production run. This makes pilot test runs (which are usually marked) highly collectible, because they may or may not ever reach full production.
Smoky Mountain Knife Works has less than 100 of just such a pilot test run available at smkw.com. The Case Mint Green Smooth Bone Trapper features genuine smooth bone handles in a gorgeous mint green with a unique Case XX shield. As always, this trapper’s blades are Tru-Sharp Surgical Steel and bolsters and shield are nickel silver. If you’re a Case collector, this trapper is a must have. It’s available right now for only $51.99.
