Found some old knives today

Samarix · Apr 20, 2014

Hello Everyone,

Just found these old cheapy pocket knives today that belonged to my grand father. Figured some of you knife nuts would enjoy looking at them. Sorry for the crappy cell pics.

First one:

Second one:

Third one:

Codger_64 · Apr 20, 2014

Nice! The Imperial and Camco may be low price point knives, but they seem to have held up well over the years. Still good knives. I like the Robesons too. Thanks for showing them! :thumbup:

Gevonovich · Apr 20, 2014

I can't quite make out the stamp on the Robeson but it looks like a pattern number under Robson and then USA under the number. If so then its c. 1965 -1977

http://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/robeson/

Treasures ...each and every one! Thanks for sharing!

Samarix · Apr 21, 2014

Codger, Gevo

Thanks for your interest. They are pretty neat knives. Little tough to open but hopefully some bluelube can help with that. Anyone have cleaner or similar versions of these?

Old Hunter · Apr 21, 2014

Interesting knives, pretty cool look into the past. W. I. Skinner & Company was a tobacco processor in Williamston NC, was your Grandfather a tobacco farmer? OH

Codger_64 · Apr 21, 2014

Samarix said:
Codger, Gevo

Thanks for your interest. They are pretty neat knives. Little tough to open but hopefully some bluelube can help with that. Anyone have cleaner or similar versions of these?

A light application of mineral oil to the joints and springs migh bring them back to life in short order. And kill the active rust blooms too. I suggest using a q-tip, not submerging them.

Yes, I have knives similar to those. But mine are not heirloom knives. Yours have much more value.

Samarix · Apr 21, 2014

Appreciate the kind words and advice Codger.

Hunter, he was a tobacco salesman for some long forgotten company. Traveled abroad quite a bit as well.

WA Martin · Apr 22, 2014

I'm liking Robeson's more and more so I'm glad you posted them up. Thanks for sharing.

Campbellclanman · Apr 22, 2014

You may say Cheapo - but these" basic" brands such as Camco Imperial - actually made good basic users - that have lasted the distance so far, and ...they were your Grandads , in other words a treasure!