I need some advice please
I need some advice please
I have an opportunity to buy what I think is an R7833. It's not in great shape. It has been sharpened down to a nub is the biggest problem. Bone not too bad, no wobble, good snap. I know that in good shape it's a pretty high end knife but is it one that is desirable in any condition. I have a pretty high tolerance for honest wear but don't want to over do it for junk either. Thanks
Bruce
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Re: I need some advice please
Hi Bruce - I think knife collecting is like most other collections; if you can buy a specimen to fill a slot maybe you can upgrade it at a later point. IMHO, having 1 in your collection with flaws you can live with, is better than not having one at all but to each his own. I have a low tolerance for heavily worn blades, broken blades, missing bails and chipped handles but that me. I'd rather not have a specimen with those flaws but everyone's tolerance is different.
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Re: I need some advice please
I'm going to guess that an R7833 is a Remington. However, it really doesn't matter what the knife is. It's either in a condition that you deem acceptable or it isn't. If you deem the knife and the price to be something that you can live with, then get it. If you think you'll regret it, pass.
I think everyone has made mistakes buying knives. I have. If I feel I made a mistake, then I sell it or trade it. This process doesn't just relate to knives, it goes for just about anything we might buy used, cars, motorcycles, guns, whatever. Sometimes you win, sometimes you don't.
Think about it carefully, weigh all your options, place your bet and roll the dice...
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I think everyone has made mistakes buying knives. I have. If I feel I made a mistake, then I sell it or trade it. This process doesn't just relate to knives, it goes for just about anything we might buy used, cars, motorcycles, guns, whatever. Sometimes you win, sometimes you don't.
Think about it carefully, weigh all your options, place your bet and roll the dice...
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Re: I need some advice please
Bruce,
When you use the words junk and nub, if that describes the Remington, then the price should fit the product. There is some mention of the R7833 here on AAPK recognizing the rarity of that pattern and also the fact that replacement blades might be very difficult to obtain. In my camp, if the price is right for the condition I can live with it.
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When you use the words junk and nub, if that describes the Remington, then the price should fit the product. There is some mention of the R7833 here on AAPK recognizing the rarity of that pattern and also the fact that replacement blades might be very difficult to obtain. In my camp, if the price is right for the condition I can live with it.
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Re: I need some advice please
I'd avoid it and hold out for an example that's at least usable. However, if frame is good, it could be a great parts candidate.
Re: I need some advice please
I'd buy it. The R7833 is extremely rare and if the price was good you can't go wrong. I don't have one because I've never seen one. If you get it and Don't like it sell it to me. Might be the only one you ever come across. JMHO
Keith
Keith
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thanks guys, I'm gonna' take another long look at it tomorrow and see if I can swing a deal with some others he's got. I'll post pics if I end up with it.
Bruce
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Re: I need some advice please
Here are pictures of my R7833. It's a large knife at 4 1/2" on a pretty frame with pinched bolsters. My knife is in decent shape. The handles are fabulous, but blades are cleaned, slightly pitted, missing the etch, and have been sharpened. Like Keith says, they are hard to come by so I am happy to have it even if it is not perfect.
Re: I need some advice please
My 2 cents worth, About 1 1/2 years ago I bought a Case knife of ebay with clear pictures that the primary
blade was basically a nub. When I got the knife, everything looked great (obviously well used but not
abused) except that primary blade. I took it to a knife sharpening store who sharpened the blades, but
the primary blade really came up small. I can't blame the sharpener. If I had to do it again, I would
not have bought the knife. A well used knife will not have a full blade, but this just looks crazy short.
Bob
blade was basically a nub. When I got the knife, everything looked great (obviously well used but not
abused) except that primary blade. I took it to a knife sharpening store who sharpened the blades, but
the primary blade really came up small. I can't blame the sharpener. If I had to do it again, I would
not have bought the knife. A well used knife will not have a full blade, but this just looks crazy short.
Bob
Re: I need some advice please
For me a lot would depend on the price. If I could get the knife for a low price I might buy it. If it was going to cost a good bit of money I most likely would pass on it, but that's just me.
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Re: I need some advice please
I was almost certain you had one Jerry, was actually looking for it in other posts. A great example of a rare knife.
Re: I need some advice please
Here is that Case with nub blades I spoke about yesterday. I did not remember that even the small
blade is a nub. Otherwise, the knife is just beautiful- great scales and snap. I decided to
carry it today.
Bob
Case 6244, 1970, 3.25 inch, 37 gm
blade is a nub. Otherwise, the knife is just beautiful- great scales and snap. I decided to
carry it today.
Bob
Case 6244, 1970, 3.25 inch, 37 gm
Re: I need some advice please
So I went in to Missoula and made a deal and ended up with these 3. 2 Remingtons; an R7833 and an R2213, and a mystery camper. Even with all the off road miles, these Remingtons are gorgeous. I have a couple more questions: the 7833 small blade has what appears to be old dried grease on it. It could be varnish. I tried rubbing it with vegetable oil and a paper towel, the most abrasive thing I've used so far is my thumbnail but it's not coming off too well. Any suggestions? Also I have some questions about the camper, what's the best thread to post them on. Thanks again
Bruce
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You did good Bruce. Nice knives
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Re: your USA stamped utility knife. Back in 2009, Hawke posted; viewtopic.php?f=4&t=14802
"USA <-Stamped Tang knife makers
Postby Hawke » Wed Oct 07, 2009 1:50 pm
Id like to compile a List of knife makers who used the "USA" (only that, USA) stamp on the tang.
Ill update this top post with the input to consolidate it.
Side note, I heard of a town in Japan or China once that they named USA (without periods) so they could stamp things with it. Unsure on the truth in this.
Thx in advance
"USA"
1. Knives made by Kingston for the U.S. Army
2. Colonial
3. Novelty Knife Co. U.S.A.
4. Camillus. Note the spiral punch, that's a sure sign
5. Camillus for Sears
"Made In USA"
1. Camillus. Note the spiral punch, that's a sure sign
2. Camillus for Sears"
Someone else suggested Robeson but you would have to check with Charlie on that.
"USA <-Stamped Tang knife makers
Postby Hawke » Wed Oct 07, 2009 1:50 pm
Id like to compile a List of knife makers who used the "USA" (only that, USA) stamp on the tang.
Ill update this top post with the input to consolidate it.
Side note, I heard of a town in Japan or China once that they named USA (without periods) so they could stamp things with it. Unsure on the truth in this.
Thx in advance
"USA"
1. Knives made by Kingston for the U.S. Army
2. Colonial
3. Novelty Knife Co. U.S.A.
4. Camillus. Note the spiral punch, that's a sure sign
5. Camillus for Sears
"Made In USA"
1. Camillus. Note the spiral punch, that's a sure sign
2. Camillus for Sears"
Someone else suggested Robeson but you would have to check with Charlie on that.
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Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012