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Surely, there is an EO thread here somewhere.

But, here are some Robeson made Easy Openers.

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Very nice knives, guys. Really nice to look at.
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Here is one I forgot I had.
According to Goins these two stamps with serif lettering dates this to 1916.
I wish I had a Camillus box full of six new ones! :mrgreen:
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orvet wrote:Here is one I forgot I had.
According to Goins these two stamps with serif lettering dates this to 1966.
I wish I had a Camillus box full of six new ones! :mrgreen:
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You mean 1916 right Dale?
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Charlie......I couldn't find an EO thread anywhere, and heck, even if there is, why not have two? ::ds::

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I just scored an A.W. Wadsworth & Sons Germany Easy Opener on the bay. Soon as it lands I'll post pics! ::nod::
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here are a few more B.B. cutlery co. , NYKC hammer brand and two Empire. great knives guys keep them coming.......... ::nod::
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orvet wrote:Here are a few easy openers that I have pics of.
My favorite is the Wadsworth; just wish the blades were fuller.
Dale~
Where would you date that Wadsworth & Sons knife from?
I have one that isn't an easy opener.
It's a jack knife with bolsters on both ends.
Blades are worn down but still a good user.
Has the same type jigged bone and has the same tang stamp.
Did a little research years ago but never could get a round about year made.
I'll post pictures when I can find the knife and the batteries finish charging on my camera.

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tjmurphy wrote:
orvet wrote:Here is one I forgot I had.
According to Goins these two stamps with serif lettering dates this to 1966.
I wish I had a Camillus box full of six new ones! :mrgreen:
You mean 1916 right Dale?
Thanks TJ.
Post edited to correct the date.
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Here are some of mine in a comparison pic.
Top to bottom:

Electric Cut Co
Schrade Cut Co
Remington
Camillus 3-line tang stamp, (with serif), pre-WWII, c. 1915-1918 as per Goins
Camillus 4-line
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Love the shield on the Remington Dale!!
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Only have a couple of these myself........

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Beautiful 2x!!!!! ::tu::
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I found that vintage EO are exiting knives, here are some of mine:
Keen Kutter
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Challenge cut. main blade had obviously modified in the past, I think the tip has broken

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Beauties Mike!!!

I just got this Camillus for my 50th birthday from Chet!!!
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Here's one like Gino's that I just got from a friend to sell on the bay. I like EO's too.
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Guess what, it's a Jack Knife Ben.
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I picked up this UGLY A.W. Wadsworth & Son Germany in a lot.
I actually have a collection of something now.....with another EO on the way ::ds::
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i hope i didn't bid anyone here into this high price, but i did want it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dl ... AA:US:3160

went as high as i could and then some,, but i didn't get it ::huff::
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The redbone handles are in great shape to as are the nickle silver bolsters.
The handles look like Delrin to me ::nod::
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you know what dimitri. thanks for taking some of the polish off that knife, it makes the loss a little easier to handle.
also my impression of those spun pins had me thinking twice. but i have an addiction.. ::facepalm:: ::facepalm::
i need help :mrgreen:
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Chet, we all need help ::nod:: :lol: :lol:
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Definitely Delrin and it sold for a bit more than it's actually worth. But, a great pattern.
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This one has seen a lot of pocket time since I got it.

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