Description
The case gold lip pearl tiny trapper is a 2004 Case XX limited run, with approximately 250 made. Genuine fiery gold lip pearl handles, clip and wharncliffe blades in Tru-Sharp stainless steel, and a closed length of just 2 3/8 inches make it one of the most refined small Trappers Case has produced.
Gold lip pearl is the star of the case gold lip pearl tiny trapper. Cut from the shell of the gold-lip oyster, it carries a warm, fiery glow that shifts from cream to gold as the light moves across it. Because it is a natural material, every pair of covers shows its own color and iridescence, so no two of these knives look exactly alike. Pearl handles are uncommon on a production pocket knife, which is why this one stands out in a collection full of bone and stag.
The Tiny Trapper pattern is all about size. At 2 3/8 inches closed, it disappears into a pocket and is there when a string needs cutting, an envelope needs opening, or a small job needs a clean, careful edge. It is the kind of knife that gets carried because it never feels like a burden, and the case gold lip pearl tiny trapper adds a level of finish that most small knives never reach.
Two blades give it more range than its size suggests. The clip blade handles general cutting, while the wharncliffe offers a straight edge and a gently dropping point that is ideal for controlled slicing. Both are Tru-Sharp stainless steel, which resists staining and needs very little upkeep. Treat the pearl as you would any fine handle material: keep it dry, wipe it clean with a soft cloth, and avoid harsh chemicals.
For collectors, the production numbers matter. Only approximately 250 were made in 2004, and the run is now more than two decades old. Pearl-handled Case knives from the early 2000s are increasingly hard to find in new condition, and the case gold lip pearl tiny trapper is a natural fit for a display of Case Trappers or a collection built around pearl.
Item #82154 arrives new in a replacement black felt jewel box from W.R. Case & Sons and is made in Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA. If you collect pearl-handled knives, small Trappers, or limited editions from the early 2000s, the case gold lip pearl tiny trapper is a small, well-made Case that deserves a place in the collection.
Product Specs
- Brand: Case XX USA
- Manufacturer: W.R. Case & Sons
- Year: 2004
- Item Number: 82154
- Pattern: 82514 SS
- Pattern Type: Tiny Trapper
- Handle Material: Genuine Fiery Gold Lip Pearl
- Blades: Tru-Sharp Stainless Steel Clip and Wharncliffe
- Closed Length: 2 3/8″
- Limited Production: Approximately 250 made in 2004
- Condition: New in replacement black felt jewel box from W.R. Case & Sons
- Origin: Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
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