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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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SamM
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Found this Remington at a antique store while I was out hunting for knives. I don't know much of anything about Remington knives so any info at all would be greatly appreciated!

It looks to be in very good shape so I'm concerned it's a recent manufacture. Since I'd rather get the opinion of experts than get taken to the cleaners, here I be. :)

The not-very-clear photo doesn't show the shield is stamped with 'Remington UMC' very well and the tang stamp is a circled 'Remington UMC' with 'Made in the USA' around the outer circumference.
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It is a modern remake and not one of the original 1920-1940 era Remingtons. Absolutely not an antique!!Maybe $15-20 to carry and use.
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Definitely not a 1920's thru '40's knife. Remington never used that handle material.
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Not worth half of what he is asking
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Contract knife made by Camillus.

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Your first tip off that it's not an early Rem. is the handles. They're Delrin®. The Delrin® plant didn't open until 1960 and most cutlery companies didn't start using it until the mid to late '60s or after.
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I really appreciate all the replies, you've all been a great help! ::handshake::

And I got to learn about Delrin and Camillus contract knives to boot. :D
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Remington R-10 Fermhand (1991-1993) by Camillus
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