Lobster Help Pls.

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I have this posted in Mr. Levines forum too, but thought maybe someone here might have some insight or thoughts about it, thank you.

I believe this is what is called a lobster knife, pls correct me if I am wrong. Any information about the maker and date is greatly appreciated. Also any knowledge of H.B.A. Steel Company Inc. is very welcomed as well. The main tang reads Emil Olsson, the back of the main blade tang is stamped Sweden, on the smaller blade the tang is stamped with the number 17.
Again any and all info. is greatly appreciated.....thank you.
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TwoDogs said:
Anyone ever heard of H.B.A. Steel Company Inc.?
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I actually did a search on H.B.A. Steel and came up with nothing.

It was almost for certain an American company because British companies do not use Inc., they are usually either Ltd., PLC or simply company.

Assuming it was an American company it was probably bought by either US Steel or Bethlehem Steel in the early 20th Century and it was probably based in either Pennsylvania or Ohio (Pennsylvania is more likely). I would check with the Pennsylvania State Corporation Commission to see if they have old records or else the libraries at either Carnegie-Mellon University or the University of Pittsburgh would have some record.

I'd love to know what you find out, it's a great looking knife.
 
Thank you VERY much, some great thougths and ideas....I will see if I can dig up anything....if I can I will post it.

Thanks for your compliment, it may sound weird but some here will understand what I'm saying....when I hold it I have a strong feeling it has an amazing story to tell.

I'm guessing at it's age, but I'm thinking early 1900's?
 
TwoDogs said:
I'm guessing at it's age, but I'm thinking early 1900's?
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That would be my guess. Steels big "boom times" in America were the mid to late 19th century when the railroads were being built and then again when the automobile industry started in the early 20th century and then it peaked when all of the ships and tanks were built during World War II. I'm no expert, but the knife certainly "looks" like it's from the early 1900s. If there's anyone who knows about H.B.A. Steel my bet is that it would be an archivist in Pittsburgh.
 
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