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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Vintage Challenge Cutlery Company Scout Knife-Jigged Bone Bridgeport Conn U.S.A.
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Vintage Challenge Cutlery Company Scout Knife-Jigged Bone Bridgeport Conn U.S.A.
Circa 1920 Challenge Cutlery Co. Bridgeport Conn. 3-Blade Bone Pocket Knife
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Circa 1920 Challenge Cutlery Co. Bridgeport Conn. 3-Blade Bone Pocket Knife
Challenge Cutlery Co Fixed Blade Knife Made In Sheffield England (#7)
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Challenge Cutlery Co Fixed Blade Knife Made In Sheffield England (#7)
Rare Vintage CHALLENGE CUTLERY CO., ROOSTER-NUTTER CASTRATION KNIFE c. 1867-1928
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Rare Vintage CHALLENGE CUTLERY CO., ROOSTER-NUTTER CASTRATION KNIFE c. 1867-1928
rare antique pocket knife CHALLENGE CC Bridgeport Conn. 1891-1928 beautiful!!
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rare antique pocket knife CHALLENGE CC Bridgeport Conn. 1891-1928 beautiful!!
1899-1928 CHALLENGE BIG BONE RARE BOWIE "BEST I HAVE SEEN" KNIFE w SHEATH
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1899-1928 CHALLENGE BIG BONE RARE BOWIE "BEST I HAVE SEEN" KNIFE w SHEATH
Early Vintage Challenge Cutlery Co Bridgeport CT 3 blade pocketknife --2624.24
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Early Vintage Challenge Cutlery Co Bridgeport CT 3 blade pocketknife --2624.24
CHALLENGE CUTLERY CO Knife Made In USA Bridgeport Conn. Anitque 2 Blade Rare
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CHALLENGE CUTLERY CO Knife Made In USA Bridgeport Conn. Anitque 2 Blade Rare
Challenger Multigraph Guillotine Manual Paper Cutter
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Challenger Multigraph Guillotine Manual Paper Cutter
(10) CHEF Knives DEXTER/RUSSELL,1 Challenger NSF Restaurant Grade..stainless
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(10) CHEF Knives DEXTER/RUSSELL,1 Challenger NSF Restaurant Grade..stainless