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 STRAIGHT RAZOR KNIFE PRE c1876 B.J. EYRE & CO CHALLENGE CUTLERY (18432)
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VINTAGE STRAIGHT RAZOR KNIFE PRE c1876 B.J. EYRE & CO CHALLENGE CUTLERY (18432)
Vtg Challenge Cutlery Co. Pocket KNIFE 2 Blade Pen Knife Bridgeport, Conn Antq?
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Vtg Challenge Cutlery Co. Pocket KNIFE 2 Blade Pen Knife Bridgeport, Conn Antq?
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)
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
Vintage Challenge Cutlery 2-Blade Celluloid Pen / Pocket Knife
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Vintage Challenge Cutlery 2-Blade Celluloid Pen / Pocket Knife
rare antique pocket knife CHALLENGE CC Bridgeport Conn. 1905-1928 ESTATE SALE
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rare antique pocket knife CHALLENGE CC Bridgeport Conn. 1905-1928 ESTATE SALE
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
Vintage Challenge Cutlery Company USA Mother of Pearl 2 Blade Pen Knife
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Vintage Challenge Cutlery Company USA Mother of Pearl 2 Blade Pen Knife
VINTAGE FROST- "CHALLENGER - SPACE SHUTTLE/JAN. 28th, 1986" POCKET KNIFE- MIB
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VINTAGE FROST- "CHALLENGER - SPACE SHUTTLE/JAN. 28th, 1986" POCKET KNIFE- MIB
ANTIQUE CHALLENGE CUTLERY BRIDGEPORT UTILITY KNIFE 3 BLADES STAG
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ANTIQUE CHALLENGE CUTLERY BRIDGEPORT UTILITY KNIFE 3 BLADES STAG
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
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Challenge Cutlery Company Bridgeport Con Stockman Pre 1928 Knife Rough Handle
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Challenge Cutlery Company Bridgeport Con Stockman Pre 1928 Knife Rough Handle