"Old Knives"

[mike Berkovitch]

Never saw barrel knife, really impressive.
Mike

 

[Simple Man]

Just got this Robeson Jack in, I believe it qualifies nicely.

 

[black mamba]

Tremendous jigging, Simple Man!

 

[puukkoman]

Oh boy, what a sweet old Robie! Love the jigging on that bone, the shield is really cool, that small size end cap is quite stylish, and the blades are full... Home run!

 

[Simple Man]

Thanks. It has great walk and talk, amazing crisp 1/2 stops. Nothing new compares to it.

 

[mike Berkovitch]

The real good old knives are the best, compared to day only to customs. Great bone on that Robeson.
Mike

 

[Gevonovich]

That one get the heart racing and palpitating too, Simple Man!!

 

[black mamba]

I finally have something that I hope is worthwhile to contribute to this great thread.

Just received this in the mail today, Robeson ShurEdge #622359 pen knife, 3.172" closed. Seller posted dates of 1894-1948,
and called it a swayback pen knife. Any help on the pattern name or dates would be greatly appreciated.

Also, I freely admit I know next to nothing about older knives like this, but got such a good price on this I couldn't resist.
Please, anyone with Robeson expertise, comment on originality and possible value (though I will never sell this one!)
I simply could not resist the tip bolsters and butterscotch bone. Blades are full and W&T excellent. Thanks in advance for any info.

 

[Simple Man]

Man, that jigging looks familiar, excellent little beauty. :thumbup:

 

[black mamba]

Thanks, Simple, she's a keeper for sure.

 

[Will Power]

Great acquisition Jeff.

I particularly like the tip bolsters, I've got an old worn Rem Senator in similar style. Really wish GEC would put these bolsters on their forthcoming small No.9 pattern.

Regards, Will

 

[Gevonovich]

Very lovely, Jeff. Its totally original and I have a Robeson with those exact stamps. I would call its a tip bolstered swell center Senator pen. I would date it between 1922-1939. I tried to check Charlie Noyes site but it seems to be down now.

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

 

[black mamba]

Thanks, Gev, good info.

 

[rickmenefee]

wonderful knife

Just got this Robeson Jack in, I believe it qualifies nicely.

 

[VCM3]

Thanks guys. Your additions are really great

 

[Campbellclanman]

You are right Rick- a wonderful knife for sure.

Jeff- that bone is simply gorgeous! To say its a keeper is so right- unless you wanted to send it to me then you could be forgiven

 

[mike Berkovitch]

Great find Jeff the jigging is outstanding.
Mike

 

[black mamba]

Thank you Duncan and Mike. Much appreciated.

 

[2Dead]

Not sure how old it is but I had wanted a "new" pearl knife a few weeks back and ended up with this Hibbard Spencer Bartlett Co. lobster. Sorry but I don't have pics of the stamps handy.

 

[Gevonovich]

That is gorgeous, Trand!