A Remington and a Bear

[Jaburg1]

A Remington and a Craftsman.

Is there anything noteworthy about these two fixed blade old timers? The blades both sharpen up incredibly well, both wear 4 1/2" blades.

I've been tempted to clean up the blade on the Remington, but I also like retaining it's naturally aged look.

The handle on the Remington must have shrunk a bit over the years because the hilt was slightly wobbly, so I added a few turns of red string between it and the handle, and it snugged it up nicely with no movement.

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[edgelion]

I can tell you that a Bear Head just like that was probably my dad's most used hunting knife.

 

[Quiet]

I can say that they both appear to be in excellent shape for their age, that in itself would be noteworthy! Thank you for sharing these pictures, beautiful knives.

 

[Jaburg1]

My guess is that they're 1950's era knives..... any guesses as to the steel?

I sometimes think we place too much emphasis on the latest and greatest steel recipes these days, when in fact, the steels from the old days are perfectly suitable today...... they take an edge well and they work hard.

 

[eveled]

Nice knives. I was expecting this.

 

[Arathol]

The Craftsman was sold from the late 50's into the 70's. Made by Schrade Walden, model SW 141BH,

 

[Flatsman007]

Those are great! Thanks for sharing.