The Great Eastern Cutlery Oregon Trapper is the new 2018 pattern for GEC’s family of knives. This pattern will be available under all three GEC brands including Tidioute, Northfield UN-X-LD, and Farm & Field.
Founded in 2006, and relatively new to the traditional pocket knife scene, Great Eastern Cutlery has taken the knife industry by storm and produced some wildly popular and incredibly collectible knives. We expect the Oregon Trapper pattern will perform just as well.
The knives in the Oregon Trapper pattern have an outstanding fit and finish, as well as an outstanding look and feel. They are a little bigger than a you expect from a traditional pocket knife but they are still a remarkably easy carry. The longer slicing edge is great, because sometimes you just need that extra bit of length to get the job done.
Each GEC Oregon Trapper is made from polished 1095 carbon steel with a 3.375” clip point blade. The opening mechanism is with a standard nail pull. Additionally, each knife in this pattern features half stops and a lanyard hole. Finally, each knife comes shipped in a stylish retro cardboard tube and then the knife itself is rolled and wrapped in wax paper.
The first knife we’re going to look at is the Tidioute Oregon Trapper with Rust Red Jigged Bone handles. This gorgeous knife is the “Pattern Production Premiere” knife in the Oregon Trapper pattern and as such, has the circled three P’s engraved on the handle. What that means is this was the very first knife Great Eastern Cutlery produced in the Oregon Trapper pattern. This limited production knife is highly collectible.
Great Eastern Cutlery Tidioute Oregon Trapper with Rust Red Jigged Bone Details
- 1095, Mirror Polished
- 3.375″ Clip Point
- 3P Blade Etch
- Nail Pulls
- Half Stops
- Brass pins and liner
- Nickel Silver Bolster
- Lanyard Hole
- 4.25″ Closed
- 7.6″ Overall
- Made in the USA
The Northfield Cutlery Oregon Trapper with Antique Green Jigged Bone handles has an awesome green with shades which vary from lighter shades to a black. We also love the depth the jigged pattern gives this knife. The color is rich, and the details are excellent. Finally, this knife features the highly distinctive the nickel silver NACB shield. NACB stands for North American Cow Bone.
Great Eastern Cutlery Northfield Oregon Trapper with Antique Green Jigged Bone Details
- 1095, Mirror Polished
- 3.375″ Clip Point
- Nail Pulls
- Half Stops
- Brass pins and liner
- Nickel Silver Bolster
- Lanyard Hole
- 4.25″ Closed
- 7.6″ Overall
- Made in the USA
The final knife we’re going to discuss today for the Oregon Trapper series is the Northfield Cutlery UX-X-LD Oregon Trapper with Orange Camel Bone. This knife is noteworthy because the material is one we don’t often see in traditional pocketknives produced in the United States. The feel is smooth and comfortable, and this amazing looking knife will truly stand out in your every day carry rotation.
Great Eastern Cutlery Northfield Oregon Trapper with Orange Camel Bone Details
- 1095, Mirror Polished
- 3.375″ Clip Point
- Nail Pulls
- Half Stops
- Brass pins and liner
- Nickel Silver Bolster
- Lanyard Hole
- 4.25″ Closed
- 7.6″ Overall
- Made in the USA
The Great Eastern Cutlery Oregon Trapper pattern would be a fantastic addition to any knife collection. If you’re interested in any of these knives, click any link in the article or simply click the button below.
All images courtesy of Smoky Mountain Knife Works – smkw.com.
