Robeson Shur edge info? (pic heavy)

[psycho78]

I picked these two knives up recently from the bay and I wanted to show you guys. Anything you can tell me about them? Curious about the age and value. Should i hit these with some polish or leave them alone?


I especially like this one.

 

[stockman242]

They are gorgeous. :thumbup:

I wouldnt polish them. Just oil 'em, sharpen 'em and drop 'em in your pocket.
Especially the first one screams to be carried in the watch pocket daily.

Peter

 

[psycho78]

I love the first one. I think I'm going to carry it. It's so thin you can't even tell it's in your pocket. It may be a little discolored and aged, but I hardly ever see a pocket knife that is as well made. The grinds on these little blades are fantastic. Some of the new production knives seem....clumsy. Heavy. It's like butter to open either blade, but the spring is still sturdy.

The light handled knife has some issues, but I really like it too. The first one just rocks my socks though. Wonder when it was made?

 

[waynorth]

I would not polish those knives. It took decades to gather that character! Plain mineral oil on the joints, and all surfaces, with a little rubbed into the bone; wipe with a soft cloth after an hour or two, and you are ready to enjoy the knife IMO.
Oil on old cell may not be a good idea, but I defer to someone who knows more about celluloid.
Only partly visible, but if the stamping has Rochester N.Y. under the line, then the first knife is likely 1911-1921.
Can't see all of the second knife's tang either. Provide better tang shots, and I can help you more.

 

[psycho78]

Yes, the first one says Rochester NY under the Shuredge script. The small blade just says ROBESON with the shuredge script, and on the flip side it says made in U.S.A.

The second knife has block lettering, and a number 423405 on the flip.

here are some pics.

second knife.

 

[waynorth]

I am getting these from Kalcevic's book; "Knives Can Talk".
So the first knife does indeed look like a 1911-1921.
The second knife may be later, from after 1965.
Anyone have a different source??

 

[d.parker]

Here is a good place for Robeson Info...

 

[jonet143]

http://www.robesonsrme.com/

 

[cj65]

I would hit them with some Flitz metal polish and remove any surface loose rust, but leave some of the character. Then, I would give them a good oilin. I have a thing for Robesons. Nice score.

 

[orca8589]

I inherited my grandfather's old Robeson Stockman (alum. Handle) and I use it occasionally. Other than getting the active rust off (I use 0000 steel wool & gently scrub with warm soapy water) I'd oil them w/mineral oil & give 'em some use.

They may be old, but if they could talk, I bet they'd tell you they're still hungry for work...

thx - cpr