Odd one here

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Just picked this up at an auction. about 2 3/4" Remington office style knife that came with a leather holder and the button is stamped Remington. Back of knife is flat and smooth. Front side is arched and thicker and has what I think is a totem pole like design on it. Ever seen anything close? Is it hand carved and ivory? Thanks for the input.
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Rare and bring good money .
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That's one good find Bob, thanks for sharing it, good looking knife ::tu:: ::tu::
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In these pictures the handles look like bone.
Would be interesting to know who this knife was made for; i.e. Remington SFO for ?? or, maybe the owner customized the front handle ?
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Great find. These knives are rare and are hand carved. No two are exactly the same.
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I looked for several years before finding mine. Congrats, John
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A rare one indeed. ::tu::
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This one was recently posted in the Remington with Etch thread. Part way down page.
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I appreciate the comments on my post. Does anyone know if this knife is listed in any of the Remington reference books? Mine does not have a pattern number on it. Looks to me like more of an island motif than native American? I'd like to learn more about this. Any idea of ballpark value? Mine came from an estate auction and was sold with other items.
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They are referenced in Sargents 6th edition book. The knives were carved by native Alaskans, the handle material is walrus ivory. The values are very dependent on condition Just as all collector knives but the few I have seen come up for sale went for at least $500. John
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What a great find Bob, congrats!
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Sweet little knife ::tu::
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I have also seen several Remington hunting knives and some kitchen knives with Walrus Ivory handles.
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IF YOU TRY YOU CAN LEARN SOMETHING NEW - NICE KNIFE NICE FIND ::tu::
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just bob wrote: Sun Nov 24, 2019 9:27 pm Just picked this up at an auction.
Here is the other style of the totum pole knife.
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Another neat totum pole
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