Broken back spring 1994 Robeson

[stanley10049]

I purchased a lot of pocket knives in an auction and included was this 1994 Robeson 2 blade pocket knife with a broken spring. I have read elsewhere in this forum that broken springs are a warranty issue, but I'm under the impression Robeson is no longer in business. Can anyone help me with what my options may be for repairing or replacing the back spring would be? Thank you.

[Jeffinn]

The broken spring would have to be removed. The pieces would be used to make a template of the spring profile, and then a new spring would need to be fashioned.
Jeff

[Mumbleypeg]

Robeson was no longer in business when your knife was made. The knife was likely made by Queen, using the Robeson name. Unfortunately Queen also went bankrupt a few years ago. Bottom line is any warranty it might have had is now worthless, so if the knife is to be repaired you’ll need to find someone capable of making a spring for it, or has an old spare spring to fit it. You’ll need to pay for the parts and the work, which will likely entail fabricating the spring (as Jeff said the old spring can be used as a template), tempering it properly and re-assembling the knife.

There are some knife mechanics that are members here who can do it. Some of them have links to their web sites, or contact info in the signatures of their posts. If you want to get the ball rolling, you can browse this forum, find a repairman (or two or three), contact them about doing it. If you wait for someone to contact you it may be a long wait. JMO

Ken

[Meridian_Mike]

Yep....
I agree with Jeff and Ken.

Good luck!

[stanley10049]

thank you Jeff and Ken for the helpful responses. I'll look for some repairmen to get some help with the repair.
-John

Robeson was no longer in business when your knife was made. The knife was likely made by Queen, using the Robeson name. Unfortunately Queen also went bankrupt a few years ago. Bottom line is any warranty it might have had is now worthless, so if the knife is to be repaired you’ll need to find someone capable of making a spring for it, or has an old spare spring to fit it. You’ll need to pay for the parts and the work, which will likely entail fabricating the spring (as Jeff said the old spring can be used as a template), tempering it properly and re-assembling the knife.

There are some knife mechanics that are members here who can do it. Some of them have links to their web sites, or contact info in the signatures of their posts. If you want to get the ball rolling, you can browse this forum, find a repairman (or two or three), contact them about doing it. If you wait for someone to contact you it may be a long wait. JMO

Ken