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My First Acorn Shield
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2020 2:47 am
by 1967redrider
Picked this up recently in a Remington knife lot, did a search and I don't think one has been posted here before. R3693 Cattle Knife Whittler, old bone scales, 3 1/2" and in decent shape with 3 back springs. Going to do a little cleanup to remove rust and grime, had to re-profile the punch by hand, it had about an 8th of an inch broken off. A pretty heavy duty whittler with those 3 springs, it's the first Remington with an Acorn shield I've picked up.
Re: My First Acorn Shield
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2020 3:03 am
by FRJ
A nice serious knife right there.
Congratulations on your first shield.
I don't have one.
Re: My First Acorn Shield
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2020 3:08 am
by espn77
Very nice
Re: My First Acorn Shield
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2020 3:10 am
by 1967redrider
Thanks, guys.
John
Re: My First Acorn Shield
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2020 10:13 am
by TripleF
So suhweeet!!!
Re: My First Acorn Shield
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2020 11:03 am
by Doc B
Re: My First Acorn Shield
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2020 11:08 am
by herbva
Re: My First Acorn Shield
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2020 11:13 am
by herbva
herbva wrote: ↑Mon Apr 27, 2020 11:08 am
1967redrider wrote: ↑Mon Apr 27, 2020 2:47 am
Picked this up recently in a Remington knife lot, did a search and I don't think one has been posted here before. R3693 Cattle Knife Whittler, old bone scales, 3 1/2" and in decent shape with 3 back springs. Going to do a little cleanup to remove rust and grime, had to re-profile the punch by hand, it had about an 8th of an inch broken off. A pretty heavy duty whittler with those 3 springs, it's the first Remington with an Acorn shield I've picked up.
Oh man, that is a total beauty! That is a great catch, and I know it's found a great home with great company! Congrats!
I got so excited that I almost forgot - nice job on the punch!
Re: My First Acorn Shield
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2020 11:19 am
by eveled
Beautiful knife.
Re: My First Acorn Shield
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2020 2:29 pm
by clockman
Hi 1967redrider, I like those slant bolsters! Original remington's are top quality. Great bone also. If only that knife could talk. Congratulations! Keep collecting! Randy
Re: My First Acorn Shield
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2020 3:48 pm
by 1967redrider
Thanks everyone! And glad my craftsmanship turned out on the punch re-profile. It did make me a little nervous using a bastard file on this knife. Here's a "before" shot.
Re: My First Acorn Shield
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2020 4:11 pm
by TPK
Beautiful Knife John! Congrats Buddy!
Great find & you did a fine job on the punch!
Re: My First Acorn Shield
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2020 8:19 pm
by 1967redrider
Thank you, Sir.
Re: My First Acorn Shield
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2020 8:42 pm
by doglegg
Great old knife and the file work restored its dignity.
Re: My First Acorn Shield
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2020 10:42 pm
by Steve Warden
D) All of the above
Looks great! Nice old bones, and a great job with the file.
Ya done good!
Re: My First Acorn Shield
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2020 11:25 pm
by 1967redrider
Thank you, Sirs.