Where Are All The Remington Knife Collectors?

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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Thanks Jerry. You have been a little quiet in the Remington forum. Sure would like to see more of your knives.
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espn77 wrote:Thanks Jerry. You have been a little quiet in the Remington forum. Sure would like to see more of your knives.
Keith, here is a H-T-T trapper that was sold along with subscriptions to the Hunter Trader Trapper magazine. I superimposed the H-T-T trapper and it's big brother R293B onto a page from a circa 1930's advertising page from the magazine.

The H-T-T Trapper was made with a blade etch that says "H-T-T Trappers Knife". The etch on my knife if faint. Once upon a time, I saw a very good example with a more readable etch that got away from me ::dang:: . There is a picture below that highlights the etching. The contrast in this photo has been boosted significantly to highlight the etch.

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Both your knives are extremely nice. Pretty cool it still has the etch
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I can finally stake a claim, no matter how small, to being a Remington knife collector with this Baby Ruth R1823 serpentine jack.
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Tsar Bomba wrote:I can finally stake a claim, no matter how small, to being a Remington knife collector with this Baby Ruth R1823 serpentine jack.
You have a really nice one to start your remington collection with. ::tu::
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Tony, it's good to see another Remington collector. Nice example to kick off with!
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Rocky have you considered employing a locksmith to help get that case open ? I suspect he might be able to make you a key.
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I think this is another Hunter Trader Trapper HTT Remington bulldog? Handles are good and it has a faint Remington Trade Mark etch. No pattern number. Has the black composite handle spacer at the small end. Has seen a fair amount of use and the snap is week.
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Remumc. Nice HTT Bulldog! It's one of those patterns where the name matches to the feel of the knife ~ very stout. Seems like they are difficult to find in any condition.
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Remumc, your bulldog is really nice. Thanks for showing it off. I don't see them very often and have wanted one for a long time. I have only seen pictures of one other one than the ones you and Jerry have shown.

A while back I posted a picture of a display case I bought that was full of knives that matched the buttons. I had never opened the back till Rocky asked about A key for his. When I opened it i was pleasantly surprised.
This display case was shipped from Burials & black, Inc wholesale hardware out of Syracuse N.Y.
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Wow a plethora of beautiful knives and displays. I love the fact that you have a bonus surprise in the back of your case Keith.
Phil I do plan to take it to the hometown locksmith to open and obtain a key hopefully.
It so good to see some of the men posting I have sure missed you boys and getting a look see at your Remington collection!
Awesome showing! ::handshake:: ::tu:: 8)
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Welcome to Remington Collecting Tony...hang on keep your arms and hands inside the roll bar 'cause this ride can be wild, fast and very addictive! :lol: ::super_happy::
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Glad you asked about A key Rocky. I'll have to frame that.

Here is a knife I got from Roger. I think it's a pretty hard to find one. R4023. It doesn't have a pattern stamp on it.
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Used had and in rough condition! Interesting pattern that was used for several models from 2-4 blades. Main blade is one of the strangest shapes I have seen.
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espn77 wrote:I think it's a pretty hard to find one. R4023. It doesn't have a pattern stamp on it.
Keith, I have a R4023 that is stamped. Yours might have been inked on. The R4023 is an elegant looking pattern (IMO). Mine is susceptible to blade rub.
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LMAO. Jerry. You win. Super knife. Wow!!!
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Remumc. I have a similar knife to yours. R55, even in used condition I really like yours. Mine has a pen in place of your punch, and your bone handles are great.
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Picked up this early R3863 Auto Knife a few months ago .
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Knice Mike, auto as in automobile (my guess) or automatic? ::shrug::
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Your correct Tom as in motor driven horse carriage :mrgreen:
bestgear wrote:Knice Mike, auto as in automobile (my guess) or automatic? ::shrug::
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Beautiful knife Mike...can you post a pic of two with it open for a look see of the blades? ::nod::
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Here ya go Rocky , definitely a survivor .

AREMINGTONSEDGE wrote:Beautiful knife Mike...can you post a pic of two with it open for a look see of the blades? ::nod::
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That's pretty nice mike. One day, hopefully I'll come across one.
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Another abused knife. Probably after the scout grew up and gave it to the grandkids! Has R3333 blade.
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Scarce Scout Knife knife Remumc , theirs a nice example on eBay right now but to bad it has the wrong bail .
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