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.
Does anyone know the value of this Remington two blade single end Jack?
I don’t usually care about the value of a knife for my own collection.
This one is for a client who would like me to do a repair / conversion to the knife.
The mechanic’s of the knife can be repaired easily and most of the blades are intact with 90% or more remaining.
The Pyremite / Celluloid handles are cracked and the customer would like me to replace them with something exotic. He hasn’t picked what he would like me to use yet, maybe ivory.
The number on the main blade is( R 1 6 5). The knife was given as a gift to the client in the late 30's and has been carried on his person ever since.
Just need to know if this knife has any high value or is a rare model before doing any kind of changes as I am not that familiar with Remington spring knives and they‘re value.
A best guesstamate from a knowledgeable Remington collector would be appreciated.
Thanks,
J W
“knives are quiet”
I don't think that that is a particularly rare or valuable knife in the condition it's now in. With the celluloid handles detiriorating as they are and the pins in the condition they are in it's probably worth $20 - 30.
I had already valued the knife at $25 before seeing msteele6's post. Had it been mint condition about $225. Not bad for a knife that sold new for less than a dollar. If it isn't too much trouble, maybe you could show us the knife after you're done with it.
Thanks guys.
This knife is going to be just a repair and somewhat of a partial restore.
I don't do too many repairs or restores as extra income anymore.
Usually only on special occasions for someone I know as it has become too stressful and time consuming for me. Most of the ones I do are for my own collection or use and only as a hobby anymore. Thank God I never made that big of a mistake and ruined someone’s rare or heirloom knife when I did have that small business on the side.
The customer is an old friend of the Family and I will only be charging him for the cost of the parts and maybe even doing it for free. Depends on what handle material he wants me to use. He is close to 80 years old and has been using this knife since the late 30's practically every day since he was 5 or 6 years old. To me this knife has a lot of history behind it and is well worth repairing and changing out the handles with something more durable.
Now that I know the knife is not a rare or valuable collectable I can ask him what material he would like to use. I suggested ivory but he may pick a cheaper and more modest material to use. One that is tougher as he still wants to use the knife when he goes fishing.
I will be replacing the pins also but only doing a cleaning without disturbing the patina. The knife has no rust as it was cleaned and oiled regularly.
I may distress the material depending on what he picks to help it fit the knife’s aged look.
I’ll post pictures of the repair process as it goes along.
May take a while though as I have a full time job working 7 days a week and only have a few hours in the week to work on knives in the fair weather months .
Thanks again ,
I appreciate you sharing your knowledge of Remington spring knives.
