SHOW YOUR NEW (TO YOU) ROBESON

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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RobesonsRme.com wrote: Tue Oct 28, 2025 7:47 pm Old Robeson genuine Strawberry Bone handled pocketknives are, at least, sixty-five years old.

Those two are beauties, indeed.
Thanks Charlie! ::handshake:: Appreciate your feedback.
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I don’t really pursue Robeson branded pocketknives anymore. I am a Terrier Collector, but when I was buying Robesons, I never had an opportunity to own one of these, so when it came up on Ebay a few weeks ago, I couldn’t help myself. Kind of like old guys buying the desires of their youth that their parents wouldn’t buy or allow.

It’s not mint, excellent or good, I suppose, but you gotta love those backsprings.
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RobesonsRme.com wrote: Fri Oct 31, 2025 3:31 pm I don’t really pursue Robeson branded pocketknives anymore. I am a Terrier Collector, but when I was buying Robesons, I never had an opportunity to own one of these, so when it came up on Ebay a few weeks ago, I couldn’t help myself. Kind of like old guys buying the desires of their youth that their parents wouldn’t buy or allow.

It’s not mint, excellent or good, I suppose, but you gotta love those backsprings.
Nice one Charlie
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I do love those back springs! And the fiery pearl!!
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RobesonsRme.com wrote: Fri Oct 31, 2025 3:31 pm I don’t really pursue Robeson branded pocketknives anymore. I am a Terrier Collector, but when I was buying Robesons, I never had an opportunity to own one of these, so when it came up on Ebay a few weeks ago, I couldn’t help myself. Kind of like old guys buying the desires of their youth that their parents wouldn’t buy or allow.

It’s not mint, excellent or good, I suppose, but you gotta love those backsprings.
Handle material in great shape+ glorious back springs = very good knife.

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RobesonsRme.com wrote: Fri Oct 31, 2025 3:31 pm I don’t really pursue Robeson branded pocketknives anymore. I am a Terrier Collector, but when I was buying Robesons, I never had an opportunity to own one of these, so when it came up on Ebay a few weeks ago, I couldn’t help myself. Kind of like old guys buying the desires of their youth that their parents wouldn’t buy or allow.

It’s not mint, excellent or good, I suppose, but you gotta love those backsprings.
Excellent knife Charlie! ::drool::
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edge213 wrote: Fri Oct 24, 2025 3:12 pm
knifeaddict1965 wrote: Fri Oct 24, 2025 2:47 pm A lot of beautiful old Robesons in this thread. I have several of the newer Queen Robesons that I love, but here are a couple Strawberry Bones from the 50s.
You weren't kidding about a good go with for your easy open Kevin! That EO is beautiful!

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These are gorgeous!!
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RobesonsRme.com wrote: Fri Oct 31, 2025 3:31 pm I don’t really pursue Robeson branded pocketknives anymore. I am a Terrier Collector, but when I was buying Robesons, I never had an opportunity to own one of these, so when it came up on Ebay a few weeks ago, I couldn’t help myself. Kind of like old guys buying the desires of their youth that their parents wouldn’t buy or allow.

It’s not mint, excellent or good, I suppose, but you gotta love those backsprings.
One doesn't often see the kind of accuracy displayed on springs like this.
Who could ignore that.
A real catch there, Charlie.
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There’s at least one Robeson in this stack of Halloween treats I got this weekend.
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Yellow handled stockman, pattern number 833594, maybe.
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I’m very excited to have this piece back in the hands of a Robeson lover. A very early “Premier” stamped whittler. German made. And what a whopper of a knife. I absolutely love it.
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That's really Nice!

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Dilbery91 wrote: Thu Nov 13, 2025 5:36 am I’m very excited to have this piece back in the hands of a Robeson lover. A very early “Premier” stamped whittler. German made. And what a whopper of a knife. I absolutely love it.
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Got this with a group of knives from my dad. Robeson SHUREDGE USA (1940-64). Has seen a smidgen of use. Back of main blade: 683884
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Added a new to me tang stamp to my collection! Very excited for this one. This pearl handled whittler has the “R.C.Co. Genesee” tang stamp on all 3 blades and is marked “Germany” on the small pen blade. This stamp is said to be 1891-95 in the book “Knives Can Talk”.
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Early one! 8)

Like your knife boxes, how about posting some pictures of them?
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Miller Bro's wrote: Sun Dec 21, 2025 2:32 am Early one! 8)

Like your knife boxes, how about posting some pictures of them?
I will absolutely do that in the next day or two. I have several boxes luckily. The advertising and ephemera is just as exciting to find as the knives for me!
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Miller Bro's wrote: Sun Jan 18, 2026 9:23 pm ::pace::
Here we go. Finally got a chance to get them all out. I don’t have pictures of a couple of my displays and wood boxes on my phone yet but will get some
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Dilbery91 wrote: Mon Jan 26, 2026 9:25 pm
Miller Bro's wrote: Sun Jan 18, 2026 9:23 pm ::pace::
Here we go. Finally got a chance to get them all out. I don’t have pictures of a couple of my displays and wood boxes on my phone yet but will get some
Very very knice! Thanks
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Dilbery91 wrote: Mon Jan 26, 2026 9:25 pm Here we go. Finally got a chance to get them all out. I don’t have pictures of a couple of my displays and wood boxes on my phone yet but will get some
Very nice!

Thanks for showing them ::tu::
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Dilbery91 wrote: Mon Jan 26, 2026 9:25 pm
Miller Bro's wrote: Sun Jan 18, 2026 9:23 pm ::pace::
Here we go. Finally got a chance to get them all out. I don’t have pictures of a couple of my displays and wood boxes on my phone yet but will get some
Good stuff there! I noticed the hardware sign in background, I had relatives from Newton.
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Nice showings Dalton.

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Two Robeson boxes.......
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Miller Bro's wrote: Sun Feb 01, 2026 10:44 pm Two Robeson boxes.......
Doublely nice.
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