Robeson PocketEze Swell Center EO 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.
Post Reply
Duffer
Posts: 1020
Joined: Sat Sep 19, 2015 9:33 pm
Location: Las Vegas, NV

Robeson PocketEze Swell Center EO Jack

Post by Duffer »

Here is a Robeson PocketEze EO Jack. It is 3 & 1/4 inches closed. It appears to have seen little or no use, has not been sharpened and for that matter does not look like it was ever pocket carried. The blades look full. The famous oval PocketEze shield with vibrant red background is completely intact. This is uncommon because most were carried and used. They were well liked by our grand fathers because of the sunken joints that were easy on pockets. This one has the Robeson/Shuredge (script) underlined/U.S.A. tang stamp (circa 1920-1940). Has beautiful worm groove jigged bone handles that are perfect and look like they just came off the production floor. The pile side primary blade does not have a pattern number. Don’t know why as the other ones I have (and I have a number) all have a six digit pattern number. I believe this one is a pattern number 622598. What do you think Charlie? See attached salesman catalog artist rendering and description reproduced by David Clark. This one 623598 has nickel silver liners represented by the 3 and mine has brass liners represented by the third number 2. Overall just a fabulous Robeson PocketEze example!
Attachments
DB2EFD00-2994-47A7-AD59-070DEE91A1B2.jpeg
70ADC200-B83B-4EC0-8932-95D2BBB6EECC.jpeg
A68553B4-7BB4-426D-BD36-3E232CA316AD.jpeg
FDFF0EC6-C2F8-4F93-B021-4ECEF4168FBF.jpeg
96279948-3BA7-4A3C-B86D-4EBE6D39EDEA.jpeg
CD65BB24-24D0-469E-A36B-555E807871FE.jpeg
D661656E-CF29-47CA-A437-B95336F222FE.jpeg
F4A2D2EA-5643-4A33-954D-8FD31CE7890A.jpeg
Lloyd
User avatar
peanut740
Gold Tier
Gold Tier
Posts: 7575
Joined: Fri Jan 23, 2009 2:32 pm
Location: Ohio, along the river
Contact:

Re: Robeson PocketEze Swell Center EO Jack

Post by peanut740 »

Lloyd,I will be the 1st to say that is one fine knife! ::tu:: ::tu::
Roger
kennedy knives
Gold Tier
Gold Tier
Posts: 2187
Joined: Tue Feb 08, 2011 7:37 pm
Location: westminster sc
Contact:

Re: Robeson PocketEze Swell Center EO Jack

Post by kennedy knives »

peanut740 wrote:Lloyd,I will be the 1st to say that is one fine knife! ::tu:: ::tu::
I would like to second that ::tu::
User avatar
edge213
Gold Tier
Gold Tier
Posts: 7762
Joined: Sat Jan 25, 2014 12:48 am
Location: The Crossroads of America

Re: Robeson PocketEze Swell Center EO Jack

Post by edge213 »

I will third that!
David
"Glowing like the metal on the edge of a knife" Meat Loaf
User avatar
philco
Gold Tier
Gold Tier
Posts: 14949
Joined: Sat Mar 22, 2008 9:32 pm
Location: Kentucky (Wildcat Country)

Re: Robeson PocketEze Swell Center EO Jack

Post by philco »

Please add me to the list of admirers. That's a beauty! ::tu::
Phil
AAPK Administrator

Jesus died for you. Are you living for Him?

"Buy More Ammo!"
Johnnie Fain 1949-2009
bladebuddy
Posts: 273
Joined: Mon Mar 11, 2013 11:56 pm
Location: Elmira NY

Re: Robeson PocketEze Swell Center EO Jack

Post by bladebuddy »

Well Lloyd thank you for posting pics of your Robeson. That knife has so many good things going for it. A real beauty. I wish I could hold it in my hands for a very very long time. I’m a little jealous ::mdm:: Lucky you!! Steve B.
Steve B.
Keep your edge sharp, otherwise you just can't cut it.

Looking for Carrier Cutlery and early Robeson with Elmira tang stamps.
1fartsmella
Silver Tier
Silver Tier
Posts: 326
Joined: Mon Mar 21, 2016 3:21 am
Location: Long Island, New York

Re: Robeson PocketEze Swell Center EO Jack

Post by 1fartsmella »

Lloyd, An unusual pattern in amazing condition. A real beauty. Thanks for posting, Barry
Barry
User avatar
FRJ
Posts: 15173
Joined: Fri May 14, 2010 1:43 pm
Location: Ct.

Re: Robeson PocketEze Swell Center EO Jack

Post by FRJ »

That is an absolute beauty, Lloyd.
Who wouldn't be proud to own such a beautiful knife. Congratulations. ::tu::
Joe
User avatar
RalphAlsip
Posts: 2320
Joined: Sun Feb 02, 2014 9:01 pm
Location: Southern Illinois

Re: Robeson PocketEze Swell Center EO Jack

Post by RalphAlsip »

Lloyd, beautiful old Robeson. The handles are fantastic and the shield looks like it still has all the color. Magnificent!
buddyie22
Posts: 186
Joined: Thu Oct 23, 2014 2:14 am
Location: Central Florida

Re: Robeson PocketEze Swell Center EO Jack

Post by buddyie22 »

Lloyd Question: The groves on the mark side and the pile side look like to me they are indentical. Do you know if they are man made or are they natural ?
Honey do you have your pocket knife ? Do I have my pants on?
User avatar
wlf
Posts: 4761
Joined: Thu Mar 24, 2011 2:55 am
Location: WV

Re: Robeson PocketEze Swell Center EO Jack

Post by wlf »

Excellent knife Lloyd. That's a characteristic to Robeson's jigging buddy,and others, not natural usually.
I buy roosters combs and farmers..........................................................jack knives [/b]

GEC SFOs and others at LICK CREEK CUTLERY- www.allaboutpocketknives.com/wlf

May the Father and Son bless
Lyle
User avatar
RobesonsRme.com
Posts: 9886
Joined: Wed Jan 28, 2009 3:44 pm
Location: The Heart of Dixie.
Contact:

Re: Robeson PocketEze Swell Center EO Jack

Post by RobesonsRme.com »

Beautiful knife, Lloyd and in fantastic condition.

I agree the pattern number is probably that in the catalog re-print. I have no explanation for why there is no number on the knife, but I have had dozens of Robesons, of all ages, without a stamped number.

You are amassing a fine group of Robeson folders. ::tu::

Charlie
DE OPPRESSO LIBER

"...Men may spurn our appeals, reject our message, oppose our arguments, despise our persons ___but they are helpless against our prayers. "

Sidlow Baxter
Duffer
Posts: 1020
Joined: Sat Sep 19, 2015 9:33 pm
Location: Las Vegas, NV

Re: Robeson PocketEze Swell Center EO Jack

Post by Duffer »

Thanks guys for your very nice comments!!

Thanks Charlie for your additional input and information!

Buddyie, like Lyle said this jigging pattern or worm groove was unique to Robeson and a couple of other cutlery makers. It is not naturally occurring but rather is man made (from bovine or cow bone typically) using a variety of rotary type cutters some more mechanized than others. The process is usually a proprietary highly guarded process/secret and very little explicit information or photos/videos can be found about it. I have examined a number of PocketEze and other Robeson folder handles in my collection with this worm groove jigging and each is unique to some degree from another handle even on the same folder. Some cutlery manufacturers strive, it seems, for a very random and inexplicable jigging patterns others not so much.

Thanks again gentlemen!
Lloyd
Post Reply

Return to “Robeson Cutlery Company Collector's Forum”