What to look for?

Funkenstein

Funkenstein

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So the traditional bug has bitten me...

I am pretty satisfied with my titanium framelock collection at the moment and am looking toward the traditional knives.

My question is, what is something to look for at the local antique shops? I have found a bunch of Remington knives that seem to resemble older Case knives.

I have also found a handful of makers that I have never heard of such as Jordan Corn with an Ivory handle. Also found an Old Timer for $30.

Any input would help, I would love to get a few nice older knives as well as a couple Northwoods and GEC.

Thanks!
 
Rems are great knives if they're pre 1980s IMO. Case the same way, if they're pre 1980s.
 
Funkenstein said:
I think I saw a few with dates before that, may have to pick a couple up. Thanks for the heads up.
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Learn the Remington marks and patterns from the early Remington period. Buy Levines guide to knives 4th edition +.
Look through the Old Knives sticky thread on here> Have fun.

Best regards

Robin
 
I would suggest that you look for quality over names. I've found many good knives at great prices because they didn't say Case or Remington or Böker on them. I tend to focus on how the knife feels in my hands (eyes closed or looking away), how well it opens/closes, how much wiggle there is to the blades when open, and what shape the blades are in. I usually set a ~$25 limit on antique store knives. Are the covers in good condition, will the blades be useable. I don't mind working on a knife a bit at this price range- sharpening, cleaning and piling being a given, a bit of blade reprofiling, tightening the action in a vice etc. Learn the difference between dirty opening action and poor construction. Look for things like cover gaps/lifting, grinding action upon opening, blades that close onto other blades or in the way of other blade closing.

And buy all of the punch stockmen you can to give to me!! ;)
 
Camillus made Remingtons are great knives, if you can find them at a good price. Bear made Remingtons are not quite junk, but not that far from it. Pal Remingtons and actual Remingtons from the factory are great old knives. I have found some deals on some worn old knives.
 
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