The Challenge Cutlery Co of Bridgeport, Connecticut made pocket knives from around 1891 to 1928.  Originally a trademark of a company from Sheffield, it was purchased by Frederick Weibusch & Co in New York (died 1893).

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Challenge Cutlery Co Pocket Knives (clockwise) mini pearl barlow, folding hunter, splitback whittler

Soon after the company adopted the trademark.  Challenge made wonderful quality pocket knives known for its dimpled jigged bone handles.  The company closed in 1928 with the death of its owner, Charles Weibusch.

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Challenge Cutl Co Bridgeport Conn tang stamp

Eventually, the assets of the company would be purchased by George Schrade and the eventually became the Schrade Cutlery Company.  Check out some additional knives on the auction and buy it now pages.

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Challenge Cutlery Co. 4-Blade Congress Pocket Knife- Jagged Bone -Excellent Snap
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Challenge Cutlery Co. 4-Blade Congress Pocket Knife- Jagged Bone -Excellent Snap
RARE VINTAGE CHALLENGE CUTLERY CO. PEN KNIFE BRIDGEPORT CONN. 1905-28 "NICE!!
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RARE VINTAGE CHALLENGE CUTLERY CO. PEN KNIFE BRIDGEPORT CONN. 1905-28 "NICE!!
CHALLENGE CUTLERY CO. ~ Pocket Folder~ L@@K
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Antique Challenge Cutlery Corp Bridgeport Conn 1 Blade Pocket Knife
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Antique Challenge Cutlery Corp Bridgeport Conn 1 Blade Pocket Knife
Vintage 1905 Challenge Cutlery Co. Coke Bottle Folding Hunters Pocket Knife
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Vintage 1905 Challenge Cutlery Co. Coke Bottle Folding Hunters Pocket Knife
CHALLENGE CUTLERY Sheffield ENGLAND RARE Beautiful STAG Knife
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CHALLENGE CUTLERY Sheffield ENGLAND RARE Beautiful STAG Knife
Vintage Challenge Cutlery Co. Bridgeport CT. 2-Blade Four Line Pocket Knife
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Vintage Challenge Cutlery Co. Bridgeport CT. 2-Blade Four Line Pocket Knife
VTG Challenge Cutlery Co Knife Multi Tool Kit in Leather Case Repair Parts
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VTG Challenge Cutlery Co Knife Multi Tool Kit in Leather Case Repair Parts
Antique Challenge Cutlery Bridgeport Conn 2 Blade Celluloid Pen Pocket Knife
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Antique Challenge Cutlery Bridgeport Conn 2 Blade Celluloid Pen Pocket Knife
Vintage Challenge Cutlery Bridgeport CT Pen Knife Celluloid 2 Blade USA Antique
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Vintage Challenge Cutlery Bridgeport CT Pen Knife Celluloid 2 Blade USA Antique