Your newest addition:traditionals of course!

Had seen a 'Bullet' lockback before, but never knew much about them. An offer came up to trade this with another of mine that my not so strong thumbnails struggled with, so I took the opportunity.

Not badly made, good hand-filler...........presume Chamblin is a well thought of maker with you guys across the pond.....?


 
As a newbie to traditional knives, I spotted a mish mosh lot that looked like it would be an interesting learning opportunity. A mix of sizes, qualities and interesting designs. It didn't go for any sort of wild price and since I was keen on this Robeson, they made it to the door.


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Robeson Fish Knife. Frozen Heat
922407, which means...
Shur-wood, two blades, Brass bolsters, pattern 407.

Shur wood seems to be undefined as to what wood it is, but I've seen a description that said "stabilized wood impervious to heat and acid".

It makes a very attractive knife mixed with the nickel silver hardware.

According to tang stamp chart it is 1940-64, but the Frozen Heat was developed in 1950, which narrows the gap. (Information from AAPK and Robesonsrme.com)
 
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JTB_5 said:
Your GEC collection always impresses. I'm sure there are individual variations within patterns that you do not have, but I'm curious to know whether there are any pattern numbers you don't have at least one example of in your collection?
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thnx for asking JTB_5 JTB_5

I started collecting GEC knives in 2016.
before that I bought this and that, Case, Böker, FightnRooster, Douk Douk,... but none of them really convinced me.
only GEC could do that, in terms of quality and aesthetics! (and some others i've found out, like the Bulldog Brand Knives First Gen, and the Black Box Winchester Knives from the Bill era at Queen Cut)

In the beginning I bought (almost) every GEC knife I could get my hands on (it was still possible back then). later the favorites emerged.
I haven't really hunted GEC knives in a long time, I just wait for them to find me.

yes, I have almost all GEC patterns that I like (and I like almost all of them).

maybe a #64 swingguard? A Northwoods Norfolk Whittler and a Presidential? would be nice to have... I don't know, I am not hunting these, just waiting patiently.

(i have a few principles that can get in the way of knife collecting... i don't deal with Flippers (people who run auction sites/ groups or are mods or admins), loudmouths and brownnosers... when I became aware of it!)

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JoKr said:
thnx for asking JTB_5 JTB_5

I started collecting GEC knives in 2016.
before that I bought this and that, Case, Böker, FightnRooster, Douk Douk,... but none of them really convinced me.
only GEC could do that, in terms of quality and aesthetics! (and some others i've found out, like the Bulldog Brand Knives First Gen, and the Black Box Winchester Knives from the Bill era at Queen Cut)

In the beginning I bought (almost) every GEC knife I could get my hands on (it was still possible back then). later the favorites emerged.
I haven't really hunted GEC knives in a long time, I just wait for them to find me.

yes, I have almost all GEC patterns that I like (and I like almost all of them).

maybe a #64 swingguard? A Northwoods Norfolk Whittler and a Presidential? would be nice to have... I don't know, I am not hunting these, just waiting patiently.

(i have a few principles that can get in the way of knife collecting... i don't deal with Flippers (people who run auction sites/ groups or are mods or admins), loudmouths and brownnosers... when I became aware of it!)

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That's cool, thanks for sharing your experience and approach. Also, that picture is outstanding!
 
Just got this little Schrade in today. Ordered it due to the design on the covers and the condition. Really is a well built and sturdy little knife. Don't know much about what year it was made or the history of it but will happily be accepted into the collection.

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