Rare? Robeson tree pruning jack

The first Robeson knives were imported by Millard Robeson from England and Germany exclusively. This continued from 1979 until 1896 when Robeson began manufacturing knives in the United States. Since inception, the company has gone through several reorganizations & eventually ended up as a Queen Cutlery brand.
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Rare? Robeson tree pruning jack

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A buddy of mine has this Robeson 611197 tree pruning jack. I could not find this pattern in any of my price guides. The only book that I could find it in was Tom Kalcevic's second book. "Robeson Collectables and Rarities". Page 34. It states this knife was made 1911-1921. I don't have a copy of "Knives Can Talk".
My question is: Is this a rare knife? How rare?
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David, you don't see these very often but I wouldn't consider it rare. I think I have one and possibly two of that pattern. That one is in very good condition and I would value it between $75 and $100. Others might disagree. ___Dave
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djknife13 wrote:David, you don't see these very often but I wouldn't consider it rare. I think I have one and possibly two of that pattern. That one is in very good condition and I would value it between $75 and $100. Others might disagree. ___Dave
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Very nice pruner! ::tu::
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I agree, a very nice knife, but it's not rare. I sold a very nice one in August.

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Thanks fellas,
That was I was looking for.
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