Impulse Auction Purchase- Gems or Junk?

The Remington Corporation and the knives that they built have influenced the U.S. cutlery industry more than nearly any other manufacturer. From the time America was settled, to the end of WWI, American knife companies struggled to compete with Britain and German imports, but events that occurred during and after the First World War led to a great change in this phenomenon. Unprecedented opportunities arose, and Remington stepped up to seize the moment. In the process, they created some of today's most prized collectables. In an ironic twist, the next World War played the greatest role in ending the company’s domination of the industry.
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Mumbleypeg wrote:
The lobster pattern was very popular at one time, like 100 years ago. Most of them had manicure blades, and many had a bail so they could also function as a pocket watch fob (think bankers, clerks, accountants, office workers - not folks that worked trades or agriculture). Most knife makers offered one or more lobster patterns in their product lines at the time. Here's an old thread with some dandy examples. viewtopic.php?f=35&t=28749&hilit=Lobsters

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Thank you for the education, and the link. A lot of great knives in that thread!

espn77 wrote:Try to oil the joints. It should open automatically into a full open position. You did good on your purchase.


Got my quick release oil in today. One drop and that thing pops open like I can't believe! It startled me the first time. :shock:
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Like a Vampire, and it's first drop of... oil? :D :D :D

ESPN is THE MAN! ::tu::
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The bottom knife (whitish handled gunstock) does not appear to be a Remington. The others look like nice knives.

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msteele6 wrote:The bottom knife (whitish handled gunstock) does not appear to be a Remington. The others look like nice knives.

JMO
What makes you think that sir?
I'm only attempting to add information to the thread, and not doubting you for a second... ::handshake::
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msteele6 wrote:The bottom knife (whitish handled gunstock) does not appear to be a Remington. The others look like nice knives.

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I agree
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espn77 wrote:
msteele6 wrote:The bottom knife (whitish handled gunstock) does not appear to be a Remington. The others look like nice knives.

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I agree
I concur.
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PLEASE explain why!
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That's a China made kickoff. Definately not Remington made and doesn't have the quality of a German made 70's knife. Not authorized by Remington. Stamp, handles, pattern. Everything.
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Just spend some time closely examining all the knives, soon you'll be able to tell the difference. ::tu::
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msteele6 wrote:Just spend some time closely examining all the knives, soon you'll be able to tell the difference. ::tu::


I will certainly do that. I have a lot to learn, and I'm thankful you and others pointed this one out. It seems Chinese knockoffs leave no stone unturned.
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Lan was kind enough to offer me the lobster knife.
It fits right in with the others. Thanks.
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WHOOOOO Boyyyyy!
That does make a fine addition to the family! ::nod::

I'm going back, and looking closer.
You fellas have some keen eyes!
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