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In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Robert Burris on July 23, 2013 at 15:07

I think the single blade may have been changed. I could be wrong, that's just my opinion. I'm a bit more certain that all the blades have been buffed and polished. After all these years and no patina...hummmm. You asked what we think, so.... I am far from an expert. That's still a very nice knife. I have no problem with it being reworked, as long as it's represented that way and a good is done on it. My oldest Remington Bullet knife, I had to change the scale opposite the bullet. It's been restored by the Musk Rat Man, {a member on here} an he did a wonderful job. It was either fix it or throw it away. Well I couldn't see throwing away, such a fine old knife.

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Permalink Reply by Ken Spielvogel on July 23, 2013 at 15:14

Robert, Thanks for your input - I think you might be right on the single blade - the stamping is upside down on it. Buffing and polishing - that didn't cross my mind, but does look like it. I feel a bit better about that knife now with your comment.

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Permalink Reply by jeff on July 23, 2013 at 15:33

hey ken,..knife looks good...i agree with robert, the blades have been buffed/polished...the sheepsfoot blade almost looks like newer...not sure from pic...the shield looks like it might have been replaced???   all in all..still good looking knife! 

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In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Robert Burris on July 23, 2013 at 15:42

I really don't see any thing wrong with restoring an old knife. We have some knife makers that specialize in it.

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Permalink Reply by Ron Cooper on July 23, 2013 at 15:45

Ken, the bone looks very nice on this knife. And it appears as though the jigging on the scales actually corresponds to the peening on the pins. Almost like pieces of a puzzle fitting perfectly. I would agree with Robert about the blades appearing to have been cleaned and polished. And, I also fall into the same category of not being an expert. I guess I'm more of an opinionated observer? Anyway, my only concern about this knife is the shield and the immediate area around the current shield, as shown in your pictures. It appears as though there may have been a different, larger shield on this knife at one time? Or, at the very least, it looks like there may have been some type of repair made to that area? Hard to tell just looking at pictures, even though your pics are excellent. What does that area look like to you?

My overall opinion is that this looks like a very nice vintage Remington with beautiful bone handles and blades that appear to be nearly full. I would have no problem tossing this into my pocket and using it on a daily basis.

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Permalink Reply by Ken Spielvogel on July 23, 2013 at 16:09

Robert, Jeff, and Ron - very constructive comments and I appreciate them. Ron - it does look like there has been some epoxy or something around that shield.

After hearing what you guys are saying, I do feel better about this knife.

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FeaturedPermalink Reply by Craig Henry on July 23, 2013 at 17:23

It might just be me, but the clip looks a bit like a Camillus blade. Maybe not. At any rate it's a neat knife!

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In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Robert Burris on July 23, 2013 at 17:28

We can't throw every vintage knife away, because it has a broken handle scale. The old Auto's from the 30's, 40's 50's, etc., most have been restored. If we throw them away with a few little problems, in 50 years from now, our children will ask, why we threw them away. A lot more collectors, could have an example of an old time knife. They should document, what parts have been restored. Just my humble opinion.

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FeaturedPermalink Reply by Craig Henry on July 23, 2013 at 17:35

Well Robert, I feel that all old knives have a place. They're part of knife history. That's why I feel all old knives should be treated with respect. Everyone can makeup their own mind of course, but as far as I'm concerned, I won't carry an old knife, especially if it's considered fairly rare. But, as I say, that's just me.

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In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Robert Burris on July 23, 2013 at 17:49

I guess, I love old knives, because I'm getting old...lol Craig, I tried to use a vintage as an EDC, and just couldn't do it.

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Permalink Reply by Ken Spielvogel on July 23, 2013 at 17:55

Sometimes I like to carry an old knife, just to be with it, to walk with it, and feel a part of it. If I am going to use a knife a lot that day or there is a chance to lose it, or if the boat sinks - then I will carry a lesser knife, maybe one I wouldn't feel bad about losing. But sometimes, I just like to be with an old knife in my pocket.

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FeaturedPermalink Reply by Craig Henry on July 23, 2013 at 17:59

There's a guy on another forum that is carrying (!) a VERY nice condition Case XX large Jack knife. I made mention that I couldn't bring myself to carry such a nice fairly rare old knife that is still in such good condition. His reply was "They were made for using"! I think some people don't have the same feeling for preserving history as I do. There's enough good new knives around to use, I'd just put that one up and admire it in a cabinet. But, that's the way I am.

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