Remington Dupont RH 32

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Hi gang. I'm new to the blade forums but look forward to learning a lot. I found this old Remington Dupont RH 32 in my late Grandfathers stuff. How should I clean it and care for it? Any idea on what use it was it initially manufactured for? also how old do you think it is? Thanks!!!
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It's in good used shape. A little oil on a soft cloth, and use it to rub the blade down. And as far as the handle, maybe some mineral oil on a soft cloth, and carefully rub down on that too. Other than that, it needs nothing... Nice! 👍

Oh, and as far as the sheath, give it the same treatment as the handle. Then, store it away, since it seems it has already more than served honorably and should be kept carefully stored now in it's retirement... Kept now solely for sentimental reasons and posterity 👍😊👍
 
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Skinning knife, made between 1933 and 1940.

Lots of reading material, and pictures of old print ads in these links-

It’s Just An Old Knife… - Remington Society of America

It's Just An Old Knife... by George McAllister About four years ago I got a phone call from a gentleman who lives in a small town some 40 miles south of me. He introduced himself and asked, "Are you the guy who buys old guns?" Well, I always like to get calls like that so
www.remingtonsociety.org


And I'd just like to add that it's nice to see a new member ask about a knife without asking what it's worth. Welcome to Bladeforums SoCal60 :).
 
killgar said:
And I'd just like to add that it's nice to see a new member ask about a knife without asking what it's worth. Welcome to Bladeforums SoCal60 :).
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And also for knowing how to post pictures!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!👍

In addition to the above advice, once you have the blade cleaned up a bit, do NOT store it in the leather sheath. The leather can trap moisture and could rust your blade.
 
Just oil the blade with some mineral oil or other good grade rust preventative oil. Do nothing to the handle, it looks great, and trying to fix small things with a leather handle usually just makes them worse. After oiling just store it in a cool dry place. If you're going to use it, maybe replace the sheath for a new field one, the sheath is is in nice condition now, but these old sheaths weren't all that rough and tumble, and might show excess wear if put back into service.
 
That's a real find. I use SnowSeal to treat my leather-handled knives and leather sheathes, but if both your knife handle and sheath are in good shape you might just clean them with a leather cleaner.
 
As mentioned before. Just some mineral oil on a soft cloth and it will be good to go.
 
PocketKnifeJimmy said:
It's in good used shape. A little oil on a soft cloth, and use it to rub the blade down. And as far as the handle, maybe some mineral oil on a soft cloth, and carefully rub down on that too. Other than that, it needs nothing... Nice! 👍

Oh, and as far as the sheath, give it the same treatment as the handle. Then, store it away, since it seems it has already more than served honorably and should be kept carefully stored now in it's retirement... Kept now solely for sentimental reasons and posterity 👍😊👍
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Thx pocketknifejimmy. Appreciate the guidance and I will keep it in a safe place.
 
killgar said:
Skinning knife, made between 1933 and 1940.

Lots of reading material, and pictures of old print ads in these links-

It’s Just An Old Knife… - Remington Society of America

It's Just An Old Knife... by George McAllister About four years ago I got a phone call from a gentleman who lives in a small town some 40 miles south of me. He introduced himself and asked, "Are you the guy who buys old guns?" Well, I always like to get calls like that so
www.remingtonsociety.org


And I'd just like to add that it's nice to see a new member ask about a knife without asking what it's worth. Welcome to Bladeforums SoCal60 :).
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Thanks kilgar I’ll check out the sites for sure. Nice to be here as well
 
shane45-1911 said:
And also for knowing how to post pictures!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!👍

In addition to the above advice, once you have the blade cleaned up a bit, do NOT store it in the leather sheath. The leather can trap moisture and could rust your blade.
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Shane. Got it I’ll keep it out of the sheath.
 
shane45-1911 said:
PocketKnifeJimmy PocketKnifeJimmy JurT JurT

DO NOT USE MINERAL OIL ON LEATHER.

Mineral oil softens and deteriorates leather and can make it mushy. Use a natural (ie, not solvent-based) oil, or better yet - Renaissance Wax.
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Alberta Ed said:
That's a real find. I use SnowSeal to treat my leather-handled knives and leather sheathes, but if both your knife handle and sheath are in good shape you might just clean them with a leather cleaner.
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i will check out the snow seal thx
 
I'd try something mild on the handle. Lexol leather conditioner works well. Remoil on the blade is really all you need.
 
Nice looking vintage blade from years gone by. Nice heirloom to hold on to. I would try some CLP on the blade too. Thanks for sharing.
 
Nice knife. Really no need to retire it. If the opportunity presents itself and you need to separate a critter from its hyde, I wouldn’t hesitate to put that knife to work.
 
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