1920-1940 Remington Knives

Here is a picture that I just found on the internet that shows what the Boy Scout inking on the blade looks like. Just wanted to show y'all what it should look like on my knife. If I understand correctly, it is an actual inking and not an engraving, so that is why it is so fragile. Apparently, even aggressive cleaning can remove it.
Larry
 

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Hi, I haven't written here for a long time. I recently discovered these old Remingtons and they are great. Now I'm looking for an old catalog from 1930, it's called C-5 and it was reprinted in the 60s, does anyone have it or their other catalog C30?
 
Over the years of acquiring anything there are odd un-identifiable objects. Remington's had pattern numbers on most but not all. Many common patterns were "premium" knives. Not the premium as in cream of the crop but premium as in a gift. During the depression era many companies would offer incentives to buy their products and pockets knives were common premiums and Remington's were often given. Remington also would sell quantities to companies who would request certain blades and styles for their particular needs. These often had no pattern number and are different than any other produced for sale thus making them difficult to identify. I acquired such a knife pictured below. For 20 plus years I have been trying to identify this Remington. No pattern number and unusual diamond shield with the inscription worn enough to be un-identifiable. Yesterday on a pocketknife forum, a new member found a near mint such knife with the inscription readable and thus was able to identify my knife. His identifiable knife shield was marked "Halafax Explosives". A company founded in 1935 that commissioned this pattern of knife. Remington quit the cutlery business in 1941 so it is easy to date this folder. Their advertisement for this knife stated that the long sheepsfoot blade was for cutting powder. Twenty years of unsuccessful research has been concluded by a new member to knife collecting.
 

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The below knife is a premium knife from Purina Feeds. A gift for purchasing a certain number of products . Main blade is a long pull with double cut swedges. Knife has brass liners, German silver bolsters and shield and stunning bone stag scales. And this was a giveaway knife. Far cry from present day plastic junk.
 

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Flattop5 said:
Three other great, old knife brands are:

Early Schrade (the peach-seed bone is amazing), early New York Knife Co., and early Cattaraugus.


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While I have several in the brands you mentioned, New York Knife company folders make me weak in the knees. Definitely among the best folders ever made commercially.
 
failbot said:
Now I'm looking for an old catalog from 1930, it's called C-5 and it was reprinted in the 60s, does anyone have it or their other catalog C30?
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Welcome back, Failbot:

The reprint of the C30 catalog is available on the used book market in the USA. There are currently 2 examples for sale (not an auction) on the ABEbooks.com site. Here is the link: Remington Cutlery Catalog by Remington Arms - AbeBooks

Regards,
Charlie
 
Tom Ploppert made a real beautiful 6816 custom for the Texas Bade show. I love this pattern!
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Remington Pocketknives

I used to collect old Remington pocketknives whenever I could. Most are gone now but I still have this neat 65 page Remington catalog with great images and information.
 

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Hi Larry / OP,

Thank you for your post; pocket knives have always been of interest to me and fun collecting!

To be neighborly, I'm going to give you the knife in the picture for free. It's not exactly what you are seeking, but I trust it will go to a good home. Just PM me where to mail it; no cost to you at all, just a gift and hope it gets the collection rolling!

For interest to other collectors, I am also sharing a factory sales sign. I'll post more when I can.
 

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TheHobbyist said:
Hi Larry / OP,

Thank you for your post; pocket knives have always been of interest to me and fun collecting!

To be neighborly, I'm going to give you the knife in the picture for free. It's not exactly what you are seeking, but I trust it will go to a good home. Just PM me where to mail it; no cost to you at all, just a gift and hope it gets the collection rolling!

For interest to other collectors, I am also sharing a factory sales sign. I'll post more when I can.
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Thanks so much! I enjoy all vintage pocketknives. It will definitely go into my collection, and I will be sure to learn about it online.

Your factory sales sign is very cool. I look forward to seeing what else you can show us!
Larry
 
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Unfortunately, I don't have another 1920-40 Remington knife to add here, but I do have a kinda vintage Remington knife to show. I picked up a 1988 Remington Limited Edition Muskrat R4466SB Silver Bullet Knife In Box. It is obviously a replica of the 1920-40 Remington Muskrat R4466. It has two 440 stainless steel blades, a long Clip that is 2 ¾ inches, and a long Spey that is also 2 ¾ inches. The length closed is 3 ¾ inches; the lined bolsters are nickel silver. It has nicely jigged bone handles and a sterling silver bullet inlay. This knife was manufactured by Camillus and sold by Remington. This replica is a very close copy and nicely done. I couldn't pass it up for $46.😀

This limited edition knife is unlike their regular replica line of knives that have Delrin handles and a nickel silver bullet inlay. Of course, the original 1920-40 knives had carbon steel blades while the regular production line and limited edition line has stainless steel blades. So while it is not 80-100 years old, it is 36 years old, so kinda vintage.:rolleyes:
Larry
 

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TheHobbyist said:
Hi Larry / OP,

Thank you for your post; pocket knives have always been of interest to me and fun collecting!

To be neighborly, I'm going to give you the knife in the picture for free. It's not exactly what you are seeking, but I trust it will go to a good home. Just PM me where to mail it; no cost to you at all, just a gift and hope it gets the collection rolling!

For interest to other collectors, I am also sharing a factory sales sign. I'll post more when I can.
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I received Brian's gift package earlier this week, and it was quite nice! The knife he sent me is a Schrade Junior Stockman 808. I really like it because it's what I call a "gentleman's" knife, being small and easy to pocket. Its size reminds me of one of my favorite patterns, a Case Eisenhower knife. It has "SCHRADE" on the shield, and "SCHRADE" over "USA 808" as the gang stamp. The handles are jigged derlin. It has 3 blades, a main Clip Point with a long pull, and a Sheepsfoot and Pen blade with nail nicks. I have been researching it trying to figure out when it was manufactured, but Shrade's history is confusing to me.🤪 I'm sure it is my fault in comprehension.👍 Some of the Model 808's have "SHRADE WALDEN" on the shield and a tang stamp of "SCHRADE-WALDEN", over "N.Y., U.S.A.". And some have a nail nick on the main Clip Point blade instead of the long pull. I saw where if the shield is blank, then the handles are most likely bone. I just need to study a little harder. Maybe some of you folks know the answer. I have started carrying this little gem in my pocket.:)

Not only was this wonderful knife in Brian's package, but he added a couple of other items. One being a flat 2 blade S&W SAT (screwdriver), and the other being a shiny black Tyler T-grip for a square butt K frame revolver!:D It will go nicely on my blued pre- model 10 snubby. What an awesome surprise! Thanks again, Brian, for your generosity! BTW, I look forward to seeing more of your factory sales posters.
Larry
 
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