Any Info/ thoughts on this Robeson 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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Any Info/ thoughts on this Robeson Jack ?

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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 ?
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My thoughts are that you picked up a knice knife. ::tu::
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Poor knife was really abused by someone with a grinder.
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Once proud pre WW2 jack that has been badly knackered up.
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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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Robeson is a good brand to collect,especially the pre WWII ones. ::tu::
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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.
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herbva - thanks for the info - I think the history and knowledge just makes you appreciate these old knives a little more -- thanks again
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