Do fakes exist--Nehi Leg Knife?

cody6268 · Post by **cody6268** » Sat Jun 25, 2016 7:56 pm

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.

robinetn · Post by **robinetn** » Sat Jun 25, 2016 8:12 pm

Check out this article , then decide .
Bob
http://ibdennis.com/Nehi%200802a.pdf

Colonel26 · Post by **Colonel26** » Sat Jun 25, 2016 11:57 pm

There are probably more fake Nehi leg knives than real ones left.

Remumc · Post by **Remumc** » Tue Jun 28, 2016 6:33 am

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

CampbellAr2 · Post by **CampbellAr2** » 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!

1967redrider · Post by **1967redrider** » Wed Oct 27, 2021 12:36 pm

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.

Ripster · Post by **Ripster** » Thu Nov 25, 2021 2:09 am

There’s one scrolling across the banner now for sale . Thoughts on that one ?

1967redrider · Post by **1967redrider** » Thu Nov 25, 2021 3:33 am

Reproduction

cody6268 · Post by **cody6268** » Fri Nov 26, 2021 5:49 am

1967redrider wrote: ↑Thu Nov 25, 2021 3:33 am Reproduction

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.

jerryd6818 · Post by **jerryd6818** » Fri Nov 26, 2021 2:41 pm

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.

As always, click twice to get full size.