Remington Bullet knife

[Spartan19]

I'm going to be starting a small collection of the American made Remington Bullet knives, and was wondering if any of you guys had any information on them, like some general history or where they are made. Thanks a million, and here is the first in the new collection!

[parnass]

At least some of the Remington Bullet knives were made by Camillus.  I have a Camillus branded knife like the knife shown in your post.

[parnass]

Additional info:  The older Remington knives were made in USA, but the current ones are Chinese.

[ColoSwiss]

Some of the Remington knives are still made in the U S, but I don't know which models or by who.

Here's a recent Remington Mini Trapper with green bone handles that's U S made.

[Sazabi]

The current US-made models are made by Bear & Son, aren't they?

[Spartan19]

I seem to recall hearing something about them being made by Bear and Son. They're great knives, but they're expensive as all get out! Thanks a lot guys, I'll probably have a few more pics before too long. 

[ColoSwiss]

Here's an older Remington Bullet knife, a 1994 'Camp'.

[clown]

You're off to a good start.  That's a looker!  I have a camp knife as well.

[Dean51]

A link to Remington that covers 1982 to 1989 knives.
https://support.remington.com/COLLECTIBLES/1982-1989_Bullet_Knives-Details_and_Specs#Overview

[Dean51]

Here's the abbreviated history and link to the original article.
http://www.chuckhawks.com/remington_knives_today.html

Remington Arms Co. entered the knife industry in 1920, and they entered strong. They built a factory at Bridgeport CT and hired knife artisans from Sheffield, England to oversee design and production work.

In 1922, Remington began producing the R1123 Jumbo Trapper. This knife had a rifle cartridge shaped shield on the handle, so it became known as the Bullet Knife.

1940, during WW II Remington sold the entire knife operation to Pal Cutlery Co.  Pal closed the Remington knife plant in 1950. It is probable that Pal assembled Remington designed and branded knives from whatever parts came with the factory when they bought it.

Remington reentered the knife market in 1982, but in a manner very different from what the company had done in 1920. Instead of jumping into the knife lake fully clothed, the company very tentatively stuck a toe in the water. They did this by commissioning Camillus Cutlery Co. to make a single knife model that would bear the Remington trademark, along with the old bullet shield. This was the genesis of the modern Bullet Knife series. The 1982 Bullet Knife was a reproduction of the original R1123 trapper.

I was able to find credible information that Camillus produced the Bullet Knife series through 1990. Then the trail disappeared until 2006, when Bullet Knives began being made by Bear & Son Cutlery. What company or companies made Bullet Knives for Remington between 1990 and 2006, I do not know.

The now discontinued (thankfully) Vintage Series, made in China, featured clear acrylic handle scales with cheesy poster art scenes underneath. These knives had a retail price under $10, which says "junk" right there.

Bear & Son Cutlery began making the annual Bullet Knife for Remington in 2006. This partnership must have proved agreeable to both parties, because in July 2014 the firms announced, "In 2015, Bear & Son will become (Remington's) exclusive licensee for cutlery."

[Dean51]

Remington R103

[SteveC]

Great info Dean and nice knife.   

Here is my original Remi form ca.1920

[ColoSwiss]

Great info Dean and nice knife.   

Here is my original Remi form ca.1920

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Sweet!   

[ColoSwiss]

Here's the abbreviated history and link to the original article.
http://www.chuckhawks.com/remington_knives_today.html

Remington Arms Co. entered the knife industry in 1920, and they entered strong. They built a factory at Bridgeport CT and hired knife artisans from Sheffield, England to oversee design and production work.

In 1922, Remington began producing the R1123 Jumbo Trapper. This knife had a rifle cartridge shaped shield on the handle, so it became known as the Bullet Knife.

1940, during WW II Remington sold the entire knife operation to Pal Cutlery Co.  Pal closed the Remington knife plant in 1950. It is probable that Pal assembled Remington designed and branded knives from whatever parts came with the factory when they bought it.

Remington reentered the knife market in 1982, but in a manner very different from what the company had done in 1920. Instead of jumping into the knife lake fully clothed, the company very tentatively stuck a toe in the water. They did this by commissioning Camillus Cutlery Co. to make a single knife model that would bear the Remington trademark, along with the old bullet shield. This was the genesis of the modern Bullet Knife series. The 1982 Bullet Knife was a reproduction of the original R1123 trapper.

I was able to find credible information that Camillus produced the Bullet Knife series through 1990. Then the trail disappeared until 2006, when Bullet Knives began being made by Bear & Son Cutlery. What company or companies made Bullet Knives for Remington between 1990 and 2006, I do not know.

The now discontinued (thankfully) Vintage Series, made in China, featured clear acrylic handle scales with cheesy poster art scenes underneath. These knives had a retail price under $10, which says "junk" right there.

Bear & Son Cutlery began making the annual Bullet Knife for Remington in 2006. This partnership must have proved agreeable to both parties, because in July 2014 the firms announced, "In 2015, Bear & Son will become (Remington's) exclusive licensee for cutlery."

Thanks for the info!   

[Spartan19]

Thanks again guys! Here is a pic of the complete collection. In center, my new 1988 Muskrat, to the left, my 2012 trapper, and to the right, my latest 1994 camp. That camp is the biggest pocketknife I've ever seen! It's awesome!!! 

[cody6268]

While not a Bullet, I've handled the Bear and Son Remingtons with wood handles.  They're nice knives, but as usual with Bears, the action is quite rough. They're not priced too badly though--I have to admit, I think Bear is one of the few that still reasonably prices most of their line.

[ColoSwiss]

Thanks again guys! Here is a pic of the complete collection. In center, my new 1988 Muskrat, to the left, my 2012 trapper, and to the right, my latest 1994 camp. That camp is the biggest pocketknife I've ever seen! It's awesome!!! 

Nice set.   

[Spartan19]

Thanks again guys! Here is a pic of the complete collection. In center, my new 1988 Muskrat, to the left, my 2012 trapper, and to the right, my latest 1994 camp. That camp is the biggest pocketknife I've ever seen! It's awesome!!! 

Nice set.   

Thanks man!

[ColoSwiss]

Remington Silver Bullet Camp

Remington Silver Bullet Ranch Hand

Camillus Classic Cartridge .30-30

All with bone handles.