"Old Knives"

[Campbellclanman]

Thought I'd add a little to the Robeson show.

Charlie- what a beautiful Knife, Robeson's jig Work is outstanding from that era, just a stunning Knife!

 

[waynorth]

Thanks, Paul. I filed a piece of scrap bone to fit and epoxied it in place.

Nice bone graft, Rachel. I like that you re-used scrap material! I will save my pieces henceforth!!

 

[Jack Black]

Fantastic work r8shell :thumbup:

 

[r8shell]

Fantastic work r8shell :thumbup:

Thanks, Jack.

Nice bone graft, Rachel. I like that you re-used scrap material! I will save my pieces henceforth!!

You mean you haven't been saving them? You actually throw things out?!?
I wonder what it's like to not be a pack-rat.

 

[North Shore]

I have this Robeson from a flea market when I first started buying knives just based on how they appealed to me with no real knowledge of knives.

 

[galvanic1882]

In going through the Robeson's that I have to sell I found a few that I think are special.

Years ago I picked up an ink blotter that was made to advertise a patented knife that Robeson made. I was always looking for a nice example to go with it and this one was in the batch.

The other knife is a 4 1/4" closed English Jack type framed knife that at first look I thought was a lockback, since there are about 5 of them in the bunch, but was not. The blade has the patent number of a toothpick or fish knife and what I thought was the lock on the backspring turned out to be a fish hook remover and ruler blade.

 

[redsparrow]

Choosing that Robeson based exclusively on personal taste worked well for you North Shore!!! The look of the bone and the condition of both the bone and blades are very nice... but the shield and tip bolsters, put it over the top. :thumbup:

Sweet selection galvanic1882!!! Very interesting hook remover. :thumbup:

 

[Campbellclanman]

Stunning knives Galvanic, The Slanted bolstered version is just simply outstanding!

North shore- as our mate Redsparrow said- good choice of Knife - I love those wee earlier Pens, thats a real nice one!

 

[North Shore]

I just got this Terrier Cutlery MOP/Abalone peanut #83522 in the mail. From what I have read, Terrier was the higher end Robeson offering. It's a shame this little thing has such a weak main spring, the pen blade has a strong half and full stop snap.

It hasn't been oiled in awhile, maybe it will help although I believe the walk is worn out on the main blade. Anyway, what should I do with the blades, they don't have much of a patina as they do oxidation?

 

[paulhilborn]

Both very nice North Shore. In regards to the Terrier, I'd just clean the blades with mineral oil. I wouldn't use anything abrasive.

These two arrived today, an Ulster HJ & Buffalo Cut Co Scout. Both knives have solid blades. Both main blades are down somewhat and the HJ has been cleaned. I love the covers on both.

This is my second Buffalo Cut Co and Charlie indicated they could be SFO's. I see Schrade lineage in the Scout. The Ulster HJ has the arched tang stamp

 

[galvanic1882]

Great knives posted here, I love the bone on that Utica!!

 

[paulhilborn]

Great knives posted here, I love the bone on that Utica!!

Thanks Mike and I agree about the many great knives being posted here, your two wonderful examples as well. After I posted I saw (what I thought was my quote regarding your two knives was missing)

Two beauties you posted:thumbup:

 

[Campbellclanman]

Agreed. Absolute fantastic knives being posted.

Paul my friend - two wicked beauties.
That Ulster HJ!!!!!! I don't know why those HJs don't come up in my searches but as mentioned the Bone is just drop dead gorgeous- what a beautiful knife - and agreed - that Scout would have to be Schrade all day long my friend.

Beautiful

 

[herder]

Nice repair job, r8shell, and some wonderful recent additions by North Shore, galvanic, and Paul.

 

[Luger1952]

Rachel very exceptional repair on that folder bone handle :thumbup:

Beautiful folders Northshore, Mike and Paul! Those Terrier knives are scarce and very hard to find! I agree with Paul oil it up but resist the urge to apply any abrasives to the blades. The Pearl looks great. I believe these were produced in the early 20th century--read that like around 1910 or so.

Paul those folders are just exceptional! The bone jigging is fantastic on both and I might add very nicely photographed. I agree with you and Duncan that it definitely is Schrade looking that Buffalo Scout. Those both would put a grin on my face that would be hard to lose whenever I looked at or handled them

Lloyd

 

[waynorth]

Nice Terrier, North Shore! With uber patina!!

Two great knives, Paul! Great, mature Utica, and a super Buffalo! First Buffalo Scout I have seen; in fact I have only seen a few Buffalos period.
Reminds me of home!!

 

[Horsewright]

This Sheffield Bowie was my wife's grandfathers. He carried it shipboard when he was in the Navy during WW2. When the stitching gave way he re strung it with the alumminum wire.

I've copied it a couple of times. Once in AEB-L and once in Damascus and while often tempted to "fix it", I will not.

 

[waynorth]

Nice Bowie, Dave!
I totally respect your reluctance to rewrite "Grampa's" story!:thumbup:
It should remain verbatim!!

 

[philllll]

You actually throw things out?!?
I wonder what it's like to not be a pack-rat.

I often wonder the same thing!

 

[waynorth]

You mean you haven't been saving them? You actually throw things out?!?
I wonder what it's like to not be a pack-rat.

It's a constant battle! Should I or shouldn't I??
When I start tripping, or cannot find several things in a row, something has to go!!
But as you get older, you long for simplicity!!
Does anyone want some extraneous stuff??? hmmmmmmm???