My first decent find, Remington jack.

[StuntDouble]

I was off from work today, so I decided to check out some yard sales and the antique stores. I was looking at a knife case at an antique store, when I noticed what looked like a jigged bone handle Remington slippy. I had one of the workers open the case, and lo and behold, a knife that wasn't almost completely worn out. It was also a two-blade jack, my favorite pattern. The price seemed a bit high ($30), but it was just one of those, "I've gotta have it" moments. I brought it home, cleaned it up a little bit, and touched up the edges. The only concern I have is a bit of a gap between one of the liners and the lockbar. However, the blades don't have any wiggle when they're open, so I guess I shouldn't worry about it too much. The blades really don't look like they've seen much use, and are still pretty full. In fact, I'd be willing to say the knife was definitely carried more than it was used, a very rare thing around here. It also helps that the edges were already ground pretty thin. It didn't take much at all to bring them back up to par.

Here are a few pics to show off my find:

Just out curiosity, is there any way to find out how old the knife is? I'm also wondering if the handles are bone, or jigged delrin. Is there some way to tell the difference?

This one might not end up being an EDC, but it will certainly see some use.

-Chris

 

[Gevonovich]

Its a old jewel. I don't have any Remingtons, but would like to remedy that. Here is a link to help you determine age. Let us know what you find out. I will look it over as well.

Thanks for posting your find, it gives us hope as we go down the road to the next antique store.

http://allaboutpocketknives.com/remington_knives/index.php

 

[StuntDouble]

Thanks for the link Gevonovich. Unfortunately, they didn't give a date range for the straight line stamp. It's weird that this knife doesn't have a model number on it either. I wonder if I happened to pick up an oddball.

 

[Gevonovich]

I just went through it as well and sorry its not much help. I'm interested on dating this one and learning about Remingtons, so I will keep digging. Maybe some of the masters will provide us with some leads.

 

[Rick]

Nice find. The straight-line script etch was used between 1935 and 1940.

Edit: That script etch was used on Remington's later budget-priced knives, so occasional workmanship shortcuts--small gaps; proud or shy springs; little or no swedging, etc.--were fairly common.

 

[StuntDouble]

Rick,

Thanks for the info. It's pretty neat to know this knife has that many years on it.

I think I might just slip it in my pocket for the rest of the day, just on principle alone.

 

[Gevonovich]

i found another example except with bolsters. It does not have a tang number either but the tang stamp is the same. The handle material is similar but much more worn, similar jigging.
the shield is identical. Its 3 1/4 inches closed.

 

[StuntDouble]

Was the one you saw on the Bay? If so, I think I may have seen the same one.

 

[Gevonovich]

yes sir

 

[StuntDouble]

Thought so That knife is what most of the ones I find around here look like. That's the main reason I was willing to pay so much for this one. It's so rare to find one in decent shape.

 

[Campbellclanman]

Nice knife, I LOVE that Bone!, it seems to be in really good condition-well done! The gap to me isnt anything and I would use that knife and it would be a real pleasure to pull that out of my pocket.

 

[StuntDouble]

Thanks Duncan, it's really growing on me. If I ever have the funds to have a custom knife made, I think I've found my perfect pattern for it.

 

[StuntDouble]

Just an update, I came across this auction on Ebay a while back. Exact same as my knife, and it appears the handles are synthetic of some sort. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...BO89Bws%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc#ht_500wt_1413

 

[Doug Add]

Nice find! I really like those old ones.

 

[Campbellclanman]

Yeah...that is cool isnt it Doug!, hey stuntdouble...if you could take the time to take some pics in a natural light to show us the beauty that knife realy holds-that would be fantastic-try using early morning rising sunlight-or late afternoon sun...the direct sunlight is too harsh and will bounce off your blades etc.
Lovely old knife!

 

[Stich2442]

Nice find, whenever I score a knife at the flea market the first thing I do is google the brands tang stamp, it's a good place to start.

 

[waynorth]

Camillus made a lot of the straight line stamped knives for Remington.
And, a lot of delrin "work knives" for Case; scouts, electricians etc.

 

[StuntDouble]

Duncan, I'll give it a shot tomorrow morning. I can't remember when I took those last pics, but I see what you mean about the light reflecting off the blade.

It looks like the seller in that auction was correct about the black composition handles on this model. I just shaved off the tiniest piece, and I'm pretty sure I wouldn't be able to do that with bone. I think I like mine more though, at least I don't have to worry about messing it up with use. It's also good to see that although my example has been used, compared to the new one it doesn't look like it has lost any blade height or length.

 

[sunnyd]

Is it me or do I spy a split-tapered liner with in the springs there on the back side of that, 'Whittler' pattern... ? Or am I mistaken? Nice little shadow pattern whatever the case.. Looks like jigged(derlin) black scales me thinks.

Anthony

 

[StuntDouble]

Anthony,

Nope, just a regular run of the mill jack knife. I thinking I might have to put it my pocket for tomorrow.