Any Info/ thoughts on this Robeson Jack ?
Any Info/ thoughts on this Robeson Jack ?
Not a Robeson Collector and my knife references are vague on Robeson but just acquired this knife and really like it - Do you experts have any thoughts ?
Re: Any Info/ thoughts on this Robeson Jack ?
My thoughts are that you picked up a knice knife.
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Re: Any Info/ thoughts on this Robeson Jack ?
Poor knife was really abused by someone with a grinder.
Roger
Re: Any Info/ thoughts on this Robeson Jack ?
Once proud pre WW2 jack that has been badly knackered up.
Re: Any Info/ thoughts on this Robeson Jack ?
Yeah someone didn't know how to sharpen a knife - I still like the looks and feel of the overall knife - I also picked up this 622597 - that's the extent of my Robeson Collection - But I definitely will look for more - Thanks
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Re: Any Info/ thoughts on this Robeson Jack ?
Robeson is a good brand to collect,especially the pre WWII ones.
Roger
Re: Any Info/ thoughts on this Robeson Jack ?
I'm far from a Robeson expert, but if I'm reading my copy of Voyles correctly, your knife has the 1911-1921 tang stamp, and the 12654 means it is a pattern 54 Swell End Jack. The first digit "1" indicates plastic or "black pyralin" handle material, the 2 indicates 2 blades, and the 6 indicates brass lining with nickel silver bolsters.
"Better to do something imperfectly, than to do nothing flawlessly." ~ Robert H. Schuller
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Re: Any Info/ thoughts on this Robeson Jack ?
herbva - thanks for the info - I think the history and knowledge just makes you appreciate these old knives a little more -- thanks again