Trapper

PUMA Trapper, the model number is 12 4005. The knife was made in 1991 at PUMA Werks. This model has handles made from Thyua. The wood, known as thymus wood, citron wood, and alerce, and historically also known as thyine wood is used for decorative woodwork, particularly wood from burls at the base of the trunk. 

 Thuya is a rare, shrubby conifer, indigenous to southern Morocco and especially the seaside town of Essaouira, in the foothills of the Atlas mountains, north west Africa. Thuya wood is commonly seen as a cross between walnut and maple, with similar burrs. It is prized for its strength, smoothness and wonderful aroma. Thuya wood is commonly seen as a cross between walnut and maple, with similar burrs. It is prized for its’ strength, smoothness and wonderful aroma.

PUMA only made this model for a couple of years and was very well made. The knife is 10 3/4” long with a 5 1/2" blade. This knife came in the factory black box with the certificate.