The Robeson Cutlery Company

[RobesonsRme.com]

At one time in the 1950's, Robeson boxed that 622253 knife and a 622026 two blade barehead jack together in a "Father and Son" set. Both knives had strawberry bone handles.

I've seen a photograph of such a set in the old 1970's Ferguson price guide, but I have never seen an actual set.

I have both knives in mint condition, just in case an empty box shows up somewhere, someday.

Charlie Noyes

[cato]

got this nice robeson lockback today

off bay was in a lot with 2 junk knives

ROBESON SHURE-EDGE

61272

4 AND 3/8 LENGTH

SWEET HANDLES

NOT SURE WHAT ERA

[RobesonsRme.com]

Sweet knife and a relatively rare pattern.

I suspect it predates the swing-guard folders.

Charlie

[TripleF]

I took Phil's advice.......

Converted to a single blade knife:

[Bill-in-Texas]

I took Phil's advice.......

Converted to a single blade knife:

Wow! That's a show-off piece, for sure!
I would have to carry that one, on occasion.
Nice modification!
-Bill

[knifegirl888]

Bret & I found a knife that we have been drooling over lately at the Lewisburg show. I couldn't believe our luck.. I do not see many of these on the market.

[Sauconian]

Kathy,

Great score on the bolster lock !! I heard you mention it, but I didn't see it. Did you get it from the same vendor that I bought the GEC's from ? He had some nice Robesons, ( and great prices ), and I'm a little sorry that I didn't give more consideration to the "see though" demonstrator he had. The only other vintage knife I had any interest in was gone when I went back for a second look.

BTW : When I got home I discovered that the Northfield Courthouse whittler w/ Fools Gold was a short run of only 15 pcs.

Good to see you all again.

Fran

[chetr1200c]

kathy you never stop amazing me with your eye for gorgeous knives. when i saw some the ones bret had two years ago at lewisburg, i knew then and there that you two have a very nice and wide diverse collection of vintage knives.
this one looks near flawless, great job.
so sorry i didn't make it to the show, but my empty wallet won out on that decision

fran someday i will be able to honor that lunch with you

[Jacknifeben]

KG, is that knife a left handed opener? I have been trying to figure what finger or thumb you use to open it.

[tjmurphy]

Another nice snag KG. Looks like you guys had a great week-end. I would use my right thumb, same as any other knife. The release is to close the knife?

[knifegirl888]

Kathy,

Great score on the bolster lock !! I heard you mention it, but I didn't see it. Did you get it from the same vendor that I bought the GEC's from ? He had some nice Robesons, ( and great prices ), and I'm a little sorry that I didn't give more consideration to the "see though" demonstrator he had. The only other vintage knife I had any interest in was gone when I went back for a second look.

BTW : When I got home I discovered that the Northfield Courthouse whittler w/ Fools Gold was a short run of only 15 pcs.

Good to see you all again.

Fran

Fran,

I didn't get the Robeson from that guy. We bought the fish knife from our friend Gene. He is on Bladeforums, but I haven't gotten him here yet. He was in the back of the little room on the left side. He loves Kabars, but always has a good variety of New England knives.

I can't tell Tyler about that Northfield GEC, he would be even more devasted that you got there first... lol

As always, it was great to see you!

Kathy

[knifegirl888]

kathy you never stop amazing me with your eye for gorgeous knives. when i saw some the ones bret had two years ago at lewisburg, i knew then and there that you two have a very nice and wide diverse collection of vintage knives.
this one looks near flawless, great job.
so sorry i didn't make it to the show, but my empty wallet won out on that decision

fran someday i will be able to honor that lunch with you

Chet,

Thanks so much for the compliment! I know you have a pretty nice & diverse collection of easy openers!

Sorry you didn't make it this year...

Kathy

[knifegirl888]

KG, is that knife a left handed opener? I have been trying to figure what finger or thumb you use to open it.

I use my right thumb, but you could probably use either.

Another nice snag KG. Looks like you guys had a great week-end. I would use my right thumb, same as any other knife. The release is to close the knife?

The release is close to the blade, however the bottle opener keeps the blade up high enough that you can release the bolster lock safely. My thumb rests against the kick when I bring the blade to a half stop.

[RobesonsRme.com]

Oh Honey, that's a Kathy......Er, I meant "Oh Kathy, that's a Honey".

That is better than mine as it has not been "cleaned" as mine has been.

That's just a beautiful knife and I'm a proud Papa that you and Brett were able to get that.

Be very careful with it, however, because when the blade is open and the lock moves behind the blade tang, the bone on that side is not supported by any underlying metal. It is easily broken, especially during use, although I doubt you'll be cleaning any fish with it.

Also, I've seen many of the Robeson bolster lock knives with missing locks, so I suspect they break after repeated openings and closings.

Don't wear it out playing with it.

Maybe some day, Sarah and I and The Robeson Collection will make it to that Lewisburg knife show.

Charlie Noyes

[bonehead]

Super Kool Kathy Congrats in order for sure, Nice find!!! Bonehead

[Bret888]

Oh Honey, that's a Kathy......Er, I meant "Oh Kathy, that's a Honey".

That is better than mine as it has not been "cleaned" as mine has been.

That's just a beautiful knife and I'm a proud Papa that you and Brett were able to get that.

Be very careful with it, however, because when the blade is open and the lock moves behind the blade tang, the bone on that side is not supported by any underlying metal. It is easily broken, especially during use, although I doubt you'll be cleaning any fish with it.

Also, I've seen many of the Robeson bolster lock knives with missing locks, so I suspect they break after repeated openings and closings.

Don't wear it out playing with it.

Maybe some day, Sarah and I and The Robeson Collection will make it to that Lewisburg knife show.

Charlie Noyes

Charlie, you have her pegged with "Don't wear it out playing with it". I sometimes have to take good knives off of her desk, and replace them with something that was rusted up and needs worked. Some people doodle when on the phone, but Kathy plays with knives!

[knifegirl888]

I would love to meet you and Sarah at any knife show! I really couldn't believe our luck in finding this knife. I had never seen one in person... and it was it awesome shape. Thanks for the good advise. Bret already made me put the knife away... lol

[tjmurphy]

[knifegirl888]

Super Kool Kathy Congrats in order for sure, Nice find!!! Bonehead

Thanks, BH!

[Mason]

Bret & I found a knife that we have been drooling over lately at the Lewisburg show. I couldn't believe our luck.. I do not see many of these on the market.

Very cool knife and in such wonderful condition. I've never seen a locking mechanism like this one before, was it exclusive to Robeson?

[RobesonsRme.com]

The locking mechanism was exclusive to Robeson, but I've seen at least one that was obviously made by Robeson, but stamped:
" PAXTON (arched) / and / GALLAGHER Co. / OMAHA / MADE IN U.S.A. "

That Paxton & Gallagher sold on Ebay several years ago in excess of $600.00. All I got were the photos.

Robeson made this fish knife, two different sized single blade jacks and a toothpick with this locking mechanism.

I've seen the jacks with butter & molasses celluloid handles, as well as bone.

Charlie Noyes

[Mason]

The locking mechanism was exclusive to Robeson, but I've seen at least one that was obviously made by Robeson, but stamped:
" PAXTON (arched) / and / GALLAGHER Co. / OMAHA / MADE IN U.S.A. "

That Paxton & Gallagher sold on Ebay several years ago in excess of $600.00. All I got were the photos.

Robeson made this fish knife, two different sized single blade jacks and a toothpick with this locking mechanism.

I've seen the jacks with butter & molasses celluloid handles, as well as bone.

Charlie Noyes

Interesting, and thanks for the information. Do you have a picture looking into the blade well of the handle which might show another view of the lock mechanism?

[RobesonsRme.com]

I do, but it's not of that particular knife.

This is a shot of my bolster lock 5" toothpick.

Notice the bone has no support when the lock is engaged.

A left mouse click should enlarge the photo.

Charlie

[RobesonsRme.com]

As an after-thought and without a hands-on inspection, I'm going to say that Kathy and Brett's bolster lock fish knife is most likely the best I've ever seen.

Kudos.

Charlie Noyes

[knifegirl888]

As an after-thought and without a hands-on inspection, I'm going to say that Kathy and Brett's bolster lock fish knife is most likely the best I've ever seen.

Kudos.

Charlie Noyes

Wow, Charlie! That is quite a compliment. Thanks!