Robeson EZ Open

Thomason

Thomason

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Robeson easy open jack, about 3 3/8". The tip of the spear point primary blade did not rest completely down in the handle when closed. A little work with a file on the kick brought it down to where it should be. How did an all-thumbs, fix-it inept, goofy doofus know how to make the repair you are probably asking. I read it here on bladeforums naturally.:)

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Nice work :thumbup: Looks like the sun is shining there...raining here:(



Chris D.:D
 
Nice work Rob! Enhances a nice old knife without stealing its soul!! I love that teardrop jack shape. I have a Robeson Jack and a Wilbert Easy Open, but I don't have a Robeson Easy Open Jack!
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Or do I?????
Oh, Hi Nick!
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I have been pretty good this year (I think)!!
 
Nice work Thomason..:thumbup: I used to live for a Robeson or two...;)

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And I like the easy openers...:)

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Hey sunburst, I can't make out the shield on the equal end pen/jack; MasterXXXXX What's it say??
Is it a Robeson sub-brand??
A guy can learn a lot around here!!
 
waynorth said:
Hey sunburst, I can't make out the shield on the equal end pen/jack; MasterXXXXX What's it say??
Is it a Robeson sub-brand??
A guy can learn a lot around here!!
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That is a Mastercraft shield..Yes it was a sub-brand of Robeson perfected in 1928. A bronze tip was pressed onto the back of the blade tange, where the tang end pivoted against the spring. This acted as a bearing, much like the brass liners on the tang sides. Opening and closing the pocket knife was now very smooth, and oiling of the joint was no longer required. A bold step for a knife in those days...

Robeson also made Terrier, Genesee, Filmore and Perry cutlery...
 
Thanks for the info sunburst! Where do I find the "Robeson Story"?
 
Ahhh waynorth, I just had that stuff memorized in my old noggin...:eek:

Check out this link with a little more information on Robeson, but this is just a taste of vintage history of the company, I would recommend that you purchase “Knives Can Talk” by Tom Kalcevic.

http://allaboutpocketknives.com/robeson/index.php

& another great link on Robeson

http://www.robesonsrme.com/

The book is a great read on Robeson and American knife history in general with some incredible vintage Robeson knives that made me drool puddles and puddles...:D

Take care,

Sunburst
 
Ah, you've been doing some homework, sunburst! Great info, and I must get the book! Thank you, thank you!
 
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