SHOW YOUR NEW (TO YOU) ROBESON

The first Robeson knives were imported by Millard Robeson from England and Germany exclusively. This continued from 1979 until 1896 when Robeson began manufacturing knives in the United States. Since inception, the company has gone through several reorganizations & eventually ended up as a Queen Cutlery brand.
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Nice old Robeson jack, JKB.

Does it have a pattern number?

Are the handles ebony or composition?

Pretty sure the word in the master blade stamp is, “ShurEdge”, though.
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Jacknifeben wrote: Mon Aug 01, 2022 9:00 pm This knife has to be older than the hills.
That's a pretty neat old knife. How long is it?
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New one to me. Actually the 1st camp/utility/scout style knife I've bought. I have a couple but they were gifts from way back. When I bought it I operated under assumption that it was delrin, now that I have in hand I am thinking that it's a bone knife (it was listed as bone but I don't always believe). I'm not real good at being 100% certain. I did a couple "tests" that lead me to this conclusion. Regardless, in person it's a dark red beauty (pics make it look a bit more red). All blades are tight with good snap. The punch is an absolute nail breaker to open. I haven't done my obligatory search here on AAPK to see what I can learn about maybe lessening that some. I had purchased it with intent of being a "shop" knife but that duty here can be a bit brutal. Now feeling like it may have to reside here in the house in a more environmentally friendly role. My assumptions are that knife was made between 1940-1964 in Perry. Still not 100% on bone vs delrin but the red hot needle says "bone". The pic of the tang stamp looks like it may have been struck twice (once lightly) as there is a bit of a duplicate look to it (could be camera?). Tough to confirm with naked eye and loupe because my eyesight isn't that keen but I believe I can see a bit of it. Here a couple pics.....
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EC_Snooker wrote: Fri Aug 05, 2022 10:59 pm New one to me. Actually the 1st camp/utility/scout style knife I've bought. I have a couple but they were gifts from way back. When I bought it I operated under assumption that it was delrin, now that I have in hand I am thinking that it's a bone knife (it was listed as bone but I don't always believe). I'm not real good at being 100% certain. I did a couple "tests" that lead me to this conclusion. Regardless, in person it's a dark red beauty (pics make it look a bit more red). All blades are tight with good snap. The punch is an absolute nail breaker to open. I haven't done my obligatory search here on AAPK to see what I can learn about maybe lessening that some. I had purchased it with intent of being a "shop" knife but that duty here can be a bit brutal. Now feeling like it may have to reside here in the house in a more environmentally friendly role. My assumptions are that knife was made between 1940-1964 in Perry. Still not 100% on bone vs delrin but the red hot needle says "bone". The pic of the tang stamp looks like it may have been struck twice (once lightly) as there is a bit of a duplicate look to it (could be camera?). Tough to confirm with naked eye and loupe because my eyesight isn't that keen but I believe I can see a bit of it. Here a couple pics.....
Strawberry bone and somewhat rare knife.
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Nice Knife

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Agree with above. Definitely genuine Robeson Strawberry Bone and circa 1948 to 1959.

I am actually unsure if I have ever seen a strawberry Delrin example of that 214 pattern that had the proprietary Robeson stubby screw driver and can-opener/cap-lifter blades. Could be wrong on that, of course. I often am.

Nice old knife you got there.
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Thanks to all for comments! Always appreciate experts chiming in. I spent a little time oiling the joints and opening and closing blades/tools. I think part of it's "nail breaker" issue had to do with no tlc in a while. It has improved. I'm fond of this one.
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Robeson 623422.
Closed length 3 5/8
Jigged bone.
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Robeson 823505 1/2
Celluloid
Closed length 3 1/4
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edge213 wrote: Sun Sep 04, 2022 8:25 pm Robeson 823505 1/2
Celluloid
Closed length 3 1/4
Nice PocketEze, nice celluloid ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu::
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Waukonda wrote: Mon Sep 05, 2022 1:32 am
edge213 wrote: Sun Sep 04, 2022 8:25 pm Robeson 823505 1/2
Celluloid
Closed length 3 1/4
Nice PocketEze, nice celluloid ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu::
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Very nice knives, David. ::tu::
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FRJ wrote: Mon Sep 05, 2022 2:52 am Very nice knives, David. ::tu::
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French Ivory celluloid 422501
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623422
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Celluloid PocketEze.
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edge213 wrote: Mon Nov 07, 2022 12:07 am Celluloid PocketEze.
David, that is one beautiful knife, looks mint.
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FRJ wrote: Tue Jul 26, 2022 2:14 pm I can understand why you would want to pack that knife.

I have a nice old 62227 at 3 11/16" that makes a fine packer. ::tu::
What a gorgeous piece, love the Tdrop EZO and those bones, my gosh the bones. Stunningly beautiful. Wowwie. ::tu:: :mrgreen:
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I don't as a rule follow or buy Robeson knives, but I saw this one in Mark's store (SSk) and couldn't resist! It's an 8 1/4" oal slip-joint with a SS spear-point blade with a n/n, NS bolsters and shield, brass liners and pins, and strawberry red jigged synthetic covers. About 5 oz.'s with a perfect fit and finish. If I had a complaint about my new knife it would be the nearly impossible pull with at least a rating of 10, and it's dangerously strong detent with the same rating, but other than that it's great! 8)
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Some knives showing up here lately.
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Madmarco wrote: Fri Dec 09, 2022 11:36 pm I don't as a rule follow or buy Robeson knives, but I saw this one in Mark's store (SSk) and couldn't resist! It's an 8 1/4" oal slip-joint with a SS spear-point blade with a n/n, NS bolsters and shield, brass liners and pins, and strawberry red jigged synthetic covers. About 5 oz.'s with a perfect fit and finish. If I had a complaint about my new knife it would be the nearly impossible pull with at least a rating of 10, and it's dangerously strong detent with the same rating, but other than that it's great! 8)WIN_20221208_14_51_05_Pro.jpgWIN_20221208_14_50_42_Pro.jpg
Nice score. I was just noticing the long bolster and wondered if that would qualify as a Barlow? Interesting that you say it's a 10 pull, impossible. I know what you mean but I really like the strong pull, makes it feel like it will never close accidentally on you and that being without a lock to me is saying something. I love those slip joints you can barely get closed. Just feels good to me. Congrats again.
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Madmarco wrote: Fri Dec 09, 2022 11:36 pm I don't as a rule follow or buy Robeson knives, but I saw this one in Mark's store (SSk) and couldn't resist! It's an 8 1/4" oal slip-joint with a SS spear-point blade with a n/n, NS bolsters and shield, brass liners and pins, and strawberry red jigged synthetic covers. About 5 oz.'s with a perfect fit and finish. If I had a complaint about my new knife it would be the nearly impossible pull with at least a rating of 10, and it's dangerously strong detent with the same rating, but other than that it's great! 8)WIN_20221208_14_51_05_Pro.jpgWIN_20221208_14_50_42_Pro.jpg
That is a beauty!!!
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RobesonsRme.com wrote: Sat Dec 10, 2022 10:28 pm Some knives showing up here lately.
I have to assume you meant, "some NICE knives showing up here lately" Sid, so, thanks! 8)
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Ivoryman wrote: Sun Dec 11, 2022 6:52 am
Madmarco wrote: Fri Dec 09, 2022 11:36 pm I don't as a rule follow or buy Robeson knives, but I saw this one in Mark's store (SSk) and couldn't resist! It's an 8 1/4" oal slip-joint with a SS spear-point blade with a n/n, NS bolsters and shield, brass liners and pins, and strawberry red jigged synthetic covers. About 5 oz.'s with a perfect fit and finish. If I had a complaint about my new knife it would be the nearly impossible pull with at least a rating of 10, and it's dangerously strong detent with the same rating, but other than that it's great! 8)WIN_20221208_14_51_05_Pro.jpgWIN_20221208_14_50_42_Pro.jpg
Nice score. I was just noticing the long bolster and wondered if that would qualify as a Barlow? Interesting that you say it's a 10 pull, impossible. I know what you mean but I really like the strong pull, makes it feel like it will never close accidentally on you and that being without a lock to me is saying something. I love those slip joints you can barely get closed. Just feels good to me. Congrats again.
Thanks buddy! I thought of the pattern as more of a trapper than Barlow, but you might be onto something there. I know as much about "pulls" as I do about rocket science, hence my 10 posting, all I know is it takes all I have to pull the blade out, and I'm very conscious of it's detent when I'm closing it, but like you I really don't mind it and for the same reasons, it makes the knife feel solid both opening and closing! Your reasoning is quite fitting bud, cuz I just got an all Damascus folder that is suppose to be a slip-joint, but it doesn't lock open and is quite loose on the opening/closing with no half-stop, and it would take very little to press down on the unlocked blade and close it on my fingers! This sure won't happen with the Robeson! 8)
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Waukonda wrote: Sun Dec 11, 2022 7:17 pm
Madmarco wrote: Fri Dec 09, 2022 11:36 pm I don't as a rule follow or buy Robeson knives, but I saw this one in Mark's store (SSk) and couldn't resist! It's an 8 1/4" oal slip-joint with a SS spear-point blade with a n/n, NS bolsters and shield, brass liners and pins, and strawberry red jigged synthetic covers. About 5 oz.'s with a perfect fit and finish. If I had a complaint about my new knife it would be the nearly impossible pull with at least a rating of 10, and it's dangerously strong detent with the same rating, but other than that it's great! 8)WIN_20221208_14_51_05_Pro.jpgWIN_20221208_14_50_42_Pro.jpg
That is a beauty!!!
Thanks a bunch Ike! ::handshake:: 8)
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