Remington R-3843 (1996) Trailhand

[LDF Knives]

Hi, I would like to know which knife is more rare or Valuable, it's the shields on the handle, the Bullet or the Circle Remington UMC Or there is no difference?

[kootenay joe]

Can you explain your question more clearly ? Like did the 1996 Remington reproduction knife come with 3 different shields ? or ??
kj

[LDF Knives]

Can you explain your question more clearly ? Like did the 1996 Remington reproduction knife come with 3 different shields ? or ??
kj

That Trailhand knife I thought 2 different shields, you say 3?? that's a new one to me! That is what I wanted to know, on the Circle UMC Shield the paper work says Limited edition, so does that differ to others on the R-3843 ?

[kootenay joe]

I am not saying 3 different shields. I don't know. I was repeating what you wrote in your opening post.
All i know is that the Camillus Remington reproduction knives do not sell well and often bring in only $30-$40 even though they are very good knives and make great users, as good as GEC's that cost 3-4 times as much.
kj

[Mumbleypeg]

Hi, I would like to know which knife is more rare or Valuable, it's the shields on the handle, the Bullet or the Circle Remington UMC Or there is no difference?

I’m not sure. I have one with a nickel silver round shield and one with a nickel silver bullet shield. But from looking at eBay sold listings it appears the round shields are more common (more round ones have been sold anyway). There is no discernible difference in selling prices.

There was also a limited edition “Silver Bullet” series, having bullet shields made of genuine silver instead of the usual nickel silver. Those Silver Bullet edition knives bring a significant premium.

As Roland said, these Remington reproductions by Camillus are of excellent quality, Delrin handle covers, and very reasonably priced (Silver Bullets excepted). Whether you collect them or not they would make great EDCs. JMO

Ken

[cody6268]

So, should I go for an R-3843 instead of the much more costly Boker Camp Knife? I've been looking at it myself as an alternative, and as a bonus, it is dated with my birth year.

[kootenay joe]

So, should I go for an R-3843 instead of the much more costly Boker Camp Knife? I've been looking at it myself as an alternative, and as a bonus, it is dated with my birth year.

It is always best to buy the knife that 'speaks' to you the most. I find i never tire of these knives. Whereas if i buy a knife because of the price i sometimes loose interest in it.
My bet is that the Camillus made Remington reproduction knives will work and cut very similar to the German Boker knives. I have never tried to compare the two or read a comparison so it is a guess on my part. A Boker fan might disagree.
If you buy the Camillus made Remington you will have a good knife that will last a lifetime. You likely will need to 'touch up' the cutting blades on arrival but this is common with many or even most production knives.
kj

[Mumbleypeg]

So, should I go for an R-3843 instead of the much more costly Boker Camp Knife? I've been looking at it myself as an alternative, and as a bonus, it is dated with my birth year.

I’ve looked at the Böker version and would love to have one but my desires for one haven’t resulted in me opening my pocketbook wide enough to acquire a new one. I do have one but it’s a well used older one I bought second hand. From what I’ve seen my opinion is the Camillus-made Remington reproduction is every bit as good as the Böker version, but I think the Bökers have genuine bone handles whereas the Camillus have Delrin.

Only you can decide what best satisfies your needs.

Ken

[LDF Knives]

So, should I go for an R-3843 instead of the much more costly Boker Camp Knife? I've been looking at it myself as an alternative, and as a bonus, it is dated with my birth year.

I will post my R3843 in my LDF store tomorrow evening (AAPK)

[kootenay joe]

The Camillus "Silver Bullet" Remington repros have jigged bone handles and at times can be won on ebay for just a few dollars more than the regular Delrin ones. Camillus Silver Bullet 'Scout' type knife with luck $50; German Boker 'Scout' type knife with stag ~ $150.
Regardless, buy the one you like the most. You will not regret it.
kj