When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
Rare Vintage 1978 Parker-Frost "Mink" Trapper Pocket Knife - Made by Schrade USAUp for sale is a piece of pocket knife history: an original 1978 Parker-Frost "Mink" Trapper (Model 1978-4). This highly collectible knife was part of a limited run manufactured by Schrade Cutlery in the USA during Jim Parker and Jim Frost's legendary late-1970s partnership.This specific piece features the famous collector-grade "double stamp"—bearing the "Parker-Frost U.S.A." eagle logo on the front tang alongside the factory error "1978-4 SCHRADE" pattern stamp on the pile side tang.Knife Specifications:
* Pattern: 2-Blade Slim Trapper (Model 1978-4)
* Handle Scales: Iconic Jigged Green Bone with an inlaid brass Parker-Frost Eagle shield.
* Blades: Main clip point blade featuring the factory "Mink" wildlife portrait etch and a secondary long spey blade.
* Size: Measures approximately 3-7/8 inches closed.
* Liners/Bolsters: Solid brass liners with classic nickel silver bolsters.Condition Notes:
This knife is in honest, uncleaned vintage condition. The carbon steel blades show light surface pitting, rust scaling, and a heavy patina consistent with a 45+ year-old tool. Crucially, the green bone handles are structurally sound with NO cracks, chips, or pin cracks. Both blades retain excellent walk-and-talk snap with zero blade wobble.A prime candidate for a careful collector cleanup or to be displayed proudly as-is. Please inspect the high-resolution photos provided to view the exact condition.
