Question about my first Remington

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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Lawrence
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Question about my first Remington

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So this is the first Remington I have seen in the flesh (or bone), since I have become addicted. I came across this one at a small town antique shop yesterday and had to go home with it...otherwise driving home without it, and thinking about it, would have tormented me. I hope I did well. The tang on the main blade seems to be c 1924-1933, however there are no pattern numbers on the back of the blades. Can someone please help me out with the pattern number so I can do a bit more research. Anyway, here it is...despite the small crack, the knife really feels and looks beautiful to me.
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Re: Question about my first Remington

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It is " beautiful "great looking old knife.Some very nice bone.
-"...and he that cleaveth wood shall be endangered thereby If the iron be blunt,and he do not whet the edge,then must he put to more strength....Ecclesiastes 10 10 ;So the good book says
sharpen your knife !!!
Ramrod

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Lawrence,
Real nice.
Is the knife 3 5/8 " ?
I think its a R1823. Wrigley chewing gum knife.
Try searching those. ::tu::
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Re: Question about my first Remington

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That is a nice old Remington.
Just got this one last week. Remington Master Knife R3973 at 3 5/8". Can still read the etch in the right light.
Nice snappy blades and the bone is minty.....this one is from 1921-1924. All blades stamped and model # on back of main.


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Lawrence
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Re: Question about my first Remington

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Ramrod wrote:Lawrence,
Real nice.
Is the knife 3 5/8 " ?
I think its a R1823. Wrigley chewing gum knife.
Try searching those. ::tu::
Mark
thanks Ramrod...yes the knife is exactly 3 5/8" cheers
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