Good evening, gentlemen.
Today, a little American classic. I’m pleased to present you with a knife with history. This model was first produced by the Napanoch knife company (1900-1919) and was called the Banana Trapper. The blade is a saber. Their slogan was: “Napanoch, a White man’s knife with a Red man’s name.” Now that’s a bit jarring. Then, in 1919, the Winchester company bought Napanoch, along with its staff, equipment, and knife models. From 1919 to 1941, Winchester produced first-class knives. After the United States entered WWII, knife production ceased. In 1987, Blue Grass, the owner of the Winchester knife patents, placed an order for contract manufacturing with Queen Cutlery. The line of carbon steel knives with natural brown Rojers bone scales was produced until 1992. Enjoy!
Today, a little American classic. I’m pleased to present you with a knife with history. This model was first produced by the Napanoch knife company (1900-1919) and was called the Banana Trapper. The blade is a saber. Their slogan was: “Napanoch, a White man’s knife with a Red man’s name.” Now that’s a bit jarring. Then, in 1919, the Winchester company bought Napanoch, along with its staff, equipment, and knife models. From 1919 to 1941, Winchester produced first-class knives. After the United States entered WWII, knife production ceased. In 1987, Blue Grass, the owner of the Winchester knife patents, placed an order for contract manufacturing with Queen Cutlery. The line of carbon steel knives with natural brown Rojers bone scales was produced until 1992. Enjoy!
