Do fakes exist--Nehi Leg Knife?
Do fakes exist--Nehi Leg Knife?
I have another hobby, model car collecting. For that hobby, I went into a new "collectibles" store here locally. 3/4 of the stuff was action figures and video games. In a display of pop advertising stuff, the guy had a Remington Nehi Leg Knife, in like new condition with a chain attached. He wanted $35 for the knife. This is the first original (not Bear made) Remington I've ever seen locally.
The problem is, is that it is like new. I'm afraid it might be a fake.
I plan to talk the guy down to $30.
Not that this one is a fake, but do fakes exist of this knife? And if it isn't a fake--is my offer fair, on the high side, or a bit too cheap? Ebay prices of this knife are $25 without the chain.
The problem is, is that it is like new. I'm afraid it might be a fake.
I plan to talk the guy down to $30.
Not that this one is a fake, but do fakes exist of this knife? And if it isn't a fake--is my offer fair, on the high side, or a bit too cheap? Ebay prices of this knife are $25 without the chain.
Re: Do fakes exist--Nehi Leg Knife?
There are probably more fake Nehi leg knives than real ones left.
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Re: Do fakes exist--Nehi Leg Knife?
If it has a chain attached that was an aftermarket add on. Originals did not come with chain. Look at the provided link to the Dennis Ellingsen article for all you need to know. The three shown below are all original near mint with blade etch. An easy and quick way to tell originals is the bottle cap lifter if intact will be a sharp hook on the original. Also note the line across the lower part of the bottle. Most fakes do not have this feature. Also note the different locations of the handle rivets. Fakes are usually on the lines of the shoe while on the originals they are not. There are always a dozen or more fake or reproduction Nehi's on Ebay. many thousands have been sold. A few originals turn up and rarely a near mint original Remington Nehi will turn up. I had three near mints but only have one nice one now.
http://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/kni ... &mode=view
http://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/kni ... &mode=view
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Thankfully I found this article! I nearly pulled the trigger on a Nehi knife, but finally figured out it was a fake
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CampbellAr2 wrote: ↑Wed Oct 27, 2021 11:21 am Thankfully I found this article! I nearly pulled the trigger on a Nehi knife, but finally figured out it was a fake
AAPK is an awesome resource!
It always pays to do your research first.
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There’s one scrolling across the banner now for sale . Thoughts on that one ?
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Reproduction
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Re: Do fakes exist--Nehi Leg Knife?
Yep, agreed.
Blade looks stainless.
To my knowledge, originals were never brass/gold tone plated.
No hook in heel to open bottle.
On another note, it surprises me how prevalent these repros are. You see at least ten for every real Remington.
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Back in 2008 Knife World had an in depth article on the Nehi Leg Knives. I thought y'all might be interested in reading it.
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Thanks, Jerry.
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You're going to look awfully silly with that knife sticking out of your @#$. -Clint Eastwood, High Plains Drifter
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