Django606
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Thank you. That is known as antique Remington bone that Tony and Reese either salvaged or found new old stock of.Beautiful knife and scales as well. Does he do his own jigging?
Thank you. That is known as antique Remington bone that Tony and Reese either salvaged or found new old stock of.Beautiful knife and scales as well. Does he do his own jigging?
Nice to see that Re-Rem again, Greg!!!I am going to Bradford PA this week for a memorial service they are having for Tony. Reese will be there, and I should have a chance to speak with him. I am going to try to nail down the story on that Remington Bone, because I have heard different variations. I will also have a chance to tour the Case factory and check out the museum/store. I am going to try to take lots of photographs and maybe start a thread. I am also going to visit Great Eastern Cutlery
You'll have to ask the stag!!!But how in the world do they get the stag to bend like that?
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I traveled to Bradford, PA last week to see Tony inducted into the Case Hall of Fame. It was a beautiful tribute. Reese represented his family with honor and dignity.
Tony was the first person in over 20 years to be so honored by Case. Since the founding of the company, only about a dozen people have been memorialized in their Hall of Fame. I have to say that Case did it right. The company is pure class, and I wish them well.
When Reese pulled the Stag Western Trapper out of his pocket, I let him know that he was not leaving Pennsylvania with that knife. It is now with me in Louisiana. His work is indistinguishable from Tony’s. I know that Tony could not have been more proud of him, because he told me as much.
First class people and a first class company.
Thank you Leslie, that’s great information.G GusSharp68 , the Remington Bone that Tony and Reese used was obtained by Tony from someone who says it came from old Remington stock. Supposedly, it has all been used up. However, it seems to me that knife makers almost always squirrel away some of the good stuff whether it be stag or whatever. I would not be surprised if Reese has some amount left and is saving it for the right opportunity. I do not believe anyone can establish that it actually came from old Remington stock. Regardless, it is beautiful and makes for a great story. Your example is spectacular. You are correct that it usually has that same look as yours. Congratulations.
I have never heard the phrase "German Bone" in the same context as Remington Bone. Perhaps someone might have more information. Kerry and Charlie are the most knowledgeable. Maybe they can shed some light on this topic? KnifeHead , waynorth
I guess my follow up question is what was so special about Remington bone in the first place? Besides it looks awesome that is.G GusSharp68 , the Remington Bone that Tony and Reese used was obtained by Tony from someone who says it came from old Remington stock. Supposedly, it has all been used up. However, it seems to me that knife makers almost always squirrel away some of the good stuff whether it be stag or whatever. I would not be surprised if Reese has some amount left and is saving it for the right opportunity. I do not believe anyone can establish that it actually came from old Remington stock. Regardless, it is beautiful and makes for a great story. Your example is spectacular. You are correct that it usually has that same look as yours. Congratulations.
I have never heard the phrase "German Bone" in the same context as Remington Bone. Perhaps someone might have more information. Kerry and Charlie are the most knowledgeable. Maybe they can shed some light on this topic? KnifeHead , waynorth
What a great display of knives, and very informative!Here’s a good visual comparison of Remington (first photo) vs. German bone. Jigging pattern/shape/color are fairly distinguishable. I have also seen German bone called Boker bone pretty frequently.
Thank you the distinction has been driving me crazy, this is extremely helpful!!!Here’s a good visual comparison of Remington (first photo) vs. German bone. Jigging pattern/shape/color are fairly distinguishable. I have also seen German bone called Boker bone pretty frequently.
Glad I could help!Thank you the distinction has been driving me crazy, this is extremely helpful!!!
And just before I get banned too. Good timing brother.Glad I could help!