Case pattern numbers

Case Trapper Knife Value Guide

Case trapper knives are the broadest comparison set, so value depends heavily on era, handle material, blade loss, and whether the knife is a standard 54, mini 07, or slimline 048 variant.

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Common Trapper codes

Usually two same-length blades, most often clip and long spey; mini and slimline variants share the trapper family.

6254 SS6254 CV52543254610486207 SS

Bone, Delrin, yellow synthetic, stag, and limited covers change demand; red bone and older stag often deserve extra comp checks.

Value drivers

6254 red bone and older stag covers
Carbon steel CV blades with full profiles
Boxed seasonal runs or clean Tested/CASE XX stamps

Condition pitfalls

Mini 6207 comps mixed with full-size 6254 prices
Spey blades shortened from sharpening
Modern yellow synthetic users priced like scarce bone

Baseline value bands

Separate full-size 54 trappers from mini 07 and slimline 048 variants before using a sold-price range.

poor: $12-$30
good: $35-$85
excellent: $95-$180
mint: $190-$340

Compare current Trapper listings

Start with the exact code, then add era or handle material only when those details are visible on your knife.

6254 5254 red bone trapper

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Next reference checks

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