Remington R1853

[timdog44]

I have recently acquired a Remington R1853. Thing is the only ones I have seen are 2 blade folders. This one is a single blade. Aberation?

[knifeaholic]

Most likely has been taken apart and made into a single blade - examine the center pin - is it spun on both sides?

[timdog44]

I do not know how to tell that. I know what pin you are speaking of, just not how to tell if what you said was done. It seems like a lot of work for not a lot of benefit.

[1967redrider]

The pins look hammered to me. What does the blade well and backspring look like?

[Reverand]

I do not know how to tell that. I know what pin you are speaking of, just not how to tell if what you said was done. It seems like a lot of work for not a lot of benefit.

I have done similar blade deleted to remove a broken blade. It can be surprisingly easy to do.

[FRJ]

The spring pin on the mark side looks kind of iffy. Looks like the bone is missing around the pin. The pin, I assume. is supporting the spring.
It's a happy knife.

[FRJ]

Here's my 1853, with shortened clip, for comparison. 3 3/8" closed.

[timdog44]

timdog44 wrote: ↑Mon May 12, 2025 2:25 pm
I do not know how to tell that. I know what pin you are speaking of, just not how to tell if what you said was done. It seems like a lot of work for not a lot of benefit.
I have done similar blade deleted to remove a broken blade. It can be surprisingly easy to do.
This all still seems to be a lot of effort. Only to come up with a single bladed knife that is now not worth anything. And the ease of eliminating a blade, removing and replacing shortened pins all without doing any damage to the bone handles and maintaining the integrity of the bolsters. I think you should post photos of this being done in progress. Plus a photo of all the tools used to do this.

[bestgear]

….to come up with a single bladed knife that is now not worth anything

every knife (tool) is worth something. In your case, this knife is a fine example of a perfect pocket carry, a starter knife for a young man or woman or a gift to a friend to introduce them to the romance of collecting knives. While it may not be the financial win you were hoping for, the fact that this knife lives to fight another day would be more than good for me.

I have bought and sold thousands of knives and zero were purchased with future worth in mind. I have also commissioned multi-blade knives to be converted to a single blade knife for numerous reasons including whimsical and experimental ones. Everyone’s motivation in this hobby is different and I respect them all.

[OLDE CUTLER]

timdog44 wrote: ↑Mon May 12, 2025 2:25 pm
I do not know how to tell that. I know what pin you are speaking of, just not how to tell if what you said was done. It seems like a lot of work for not a lot of benefit.
I have done similar blade deleted to remove a broken blade. It can be surprisingly easy to do.
This all still seems to be a lot of effort. Only to come up with a single bladed knife that is now not worth anything. And the ease of eliminating a blade, removing and replacing shortened pins all without doing any damage to the bone handles and maintaining the integrity of the bolsters. I think you should post photos of this being done in progress. Plus a photo of all the tools used to do this.

I too have done several of these "blade deletes". Not that hard or time consuming to do. You seem to be only thinking of how much can I sell this for rather than saving a nice old knife for everyday use.

[timdog44]

Of course I am thinking what can I sell this for - it is what do. You are making that sound like a bad thing. I would be more than happy to sell this old romantic knife to you. Let me know.

[Mumbleypeg]

Of course I am thinking what can I sell this for - it is what do. You are making that sound like a bad thing. I would be more than happy to sell this old romantic knife to you. Let me know.

I dont think anyone said, or even implied selling it is a bad thing to do. The question you asked is why would someone would take the time and effort to remove a blade and restore a tool to functional use. They're just giving you an answer. Some may see it as a waste of time, but a whole lot of people still carry and use knives daily. They're a useful tool for many.

(BTW since you asked, there are numerous YouTube videos documenting how to do various modifications to pocket knives, and the tools required. Just search YouTube for "Knife Repair and Restoration"). There are also posts about it in here on AAPK in the Knife Repair and Restoration forum.) viewforum.php?f=37

Ken