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.
First of all, apologies if this post is in the wrong place.
So, years ago I found a pocket knife while out backpacking. Forgot about it until I found it in a drawer this weekend and decided I'd use it as my EDC - it's a nice looking knife. After a little googling, I realized it was quite old and maybe even worth something.
So I know it's an RS3333. I'd like to know around what year it's from and what it's worth (though I'm planning on keeping it.)
I could also use some tips on cleaning up the patina without ruining it.
Thanks in advance!
Pics (sorry for the quality)
Note that there don't seem to be any markings on the awl blade.
Greetings MrWuggles,
Very nice looking knife you have their, I love the Patina on it. A very neat knife to find while backpacking.
I am no Remington expert but I was able to find this for you, its from an ebay posting.
And the author the seller says of it writes:
........"Remington Arms Company produced their first Official Boys Scout of America (BSA) knife pattern in 1923. It comes with a one-piece can opener, stubby screwdriver blade and an acorn shape BSA shield. Several revisions from the original Remington BSA pattern occurred thru the years. In 1924 that the two-piece can opener was first used. The first cutout shield and long screwdriver with a side bump came out in 1927 and the round shield appeared in 1929. All of these patterns however retained the vertical lift tab on the screwdriver blade with a notch cut at one side of the handle. In 1939 Remington sold its cutlery division arm to PAL Cutlery Company of Plattsburg NY. It was also the same time that the last revision to BSA pattern RS3333 was introduced. The major revision features includes, no groove on the bolsters, medium size screwdriver blade and a parallel lift tab on the can opener sans notch on the handle.
This is an excellent collectible piece of the last revised Remington RS3333 BSA knife pattern. There are four high carbon steel blades and features (1) a 2-5/8” long spear shaped main blade (2) a can opener, with parallel lift tab (3) a medium size screw driver and bottle cap lifter and (4) a leather punch (awl). Strong snaps on all the rust-free blades, with an overall patina of a collectible Remington BSA knife." ..........
As for price, It looks as if they go for between 25-$125, with the most being maybe in the 40-70 dollar range.
I hope there is no problem with me posting directly what the seller said, if there is than the moderators will have to remove this, but I hope it helps.
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"A tool is but an extension of a man's hand." -Henry Ward Beecher
The picture of the tang stamp is a little blurry, but I believe thats the one used bewteen 1933 and 1935. Yours looks to have full blades and no damage the scales. I'd value it around $75. Thanks for sharing.
In my personal opinion, It does not even need it. It has nice patina, the blade are full, there is no excessive rusting, what you have there is a knife with a lot of character. Simply a little oil. I know that not what you want to hear, but since you asked....
"A tool is but an extension of a man's hand." -Henry Ward Beecher
