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Posted: **Sun May 01, 2022 4:06 pm**

Quick Steel wrote: ↑Sun May 01, 2022 2:46 am A very elegant little knife Smitty. Great pick-up.

Thank you Quick Steel!

Dan In MI wrote: ↑Sun May 01, 2022 3:17 am I agree. That is a very good-looking Robeson!

Upon further inspection, I found the the blades on my new Craftsman were gritty (especially the master blade). I'll have to give it some oil to flush out whatever is built up in there. Failing that, it might need the mineral oil spa treatment that Smitty often mentions.

Thanks Dan. Yep, the warm mineral oil soak does a knife good. Soak it for a while, and work the blades back and forth several times. The flush with WD-40. You will be surprised what it works out sometime.

TPK wrote: ↑Sun May 01, 2022 6:11 am
Cool find Smitty! I really like that one!

Thanks Tom.

TPK wrote: ↑Sun May 01, 2022 6:15 am My newest addition is a Robi Klaas. More pictures of it here: viewtopic.php?t=32377&start=150

Thanks for looking friends!

That's a good looking knife Tom. Excellent looking handles.

Posted: **Sun May 01, 2022 4:09 pm**

Steamboat Willie wrote: ↑Sun May 01, 2022 7:59 am This just in from Roland! Some truly gnarly stag, and the blades are aging gracefully. I can’t put this rig down. Roland, I promise it will have a good home

That's a beauty Willie. Awesome looking Stag.

jmh58 wrote: ↑Sun May 01, 2022 2:26 pm My $2.00 Parts a Rama pick up. The covers were really scratched up so I buffed them out on my stand buffer.. I had a bar of plastic buffing compound and it worked really well..
John
Wenger. 8EB32DB0-1412-4A00-9CDC-64C877333292.jpeg

That turned out really nice John!!

Posted: **Sun May 01, 2022 4:10 pm**

Very nice knives, guys. Exceptional finds.

Garry...that Canoe is awesome. Glad you were able to grab that one. When I saw that Jamie said he had one in his store, I went straight there to possibly grab it. I too was enamored with that Black Sycamore scale. You beat me to it.

So, I went searching for the black sycamore knife and came across this Trapper. There was a Canoe available too, but the trapper won out. Anyway...not trying to 'compete' with you on your sycamore Canoe, but I REALLY like these sycamore scales. The main reason I bought this trapper. Here's a few photos I took. Thanks for looking.

Posted: **Sun May 01, 2022 4:16 pm**

Awesome find LJ!

Posted: **Sun May 01, 2022 4:19 pm**

WOW! LJ. Now that is a find. Glad for you that you were able to find a source for the Black Sycamore.

Posted: **Sun May 01, 2022 4:24 pm**

Steamboat Willie wrote: ↑Sun May 01, 2022 7:59 am This just in from Roland! Some truly gnarly stag, and the blades are aging gracefully. I can’t put this rig down. Roland, I promise it will have a good home

Thanks for your comments Buddy! Appreciate it!

Beautiful knife you have there yourself!

Beautiful Stag!

Posted: **Sun May 01, 2022 4:26 pm**

Dan In MI wrote: ↑Sun May 01, 2022 1:16 pm Nice pick-ups, Tom and Willie! And thanks to all for the kind words!

Thanks for your comments Buddy!

Posted: **Sun May 01, 2022 4:29 pm**

jmh58 wrote: ↑Sun May 01, 2022 2:26 pm My $2.00 Parts a Rama pick up. The covers were really scratched up so I buffed them out on my stand buffer.. I had a bar of plastic buffing compound and it worked really well..
John
Wenger

Nice Wenger John! Can't beat the price of that one! Great deal!

Posted: **Sun May 01, 2022 4:31 pm**

Papa Bones wrote: ↑Sun May 01, 2022 4:06 pm
TPK wrote: ↑Sun May 01, 2022 6:15 am My newest addition is a Robi Klaas. More pictures of it here: viewtopic.php?t=32377&start=150

Thanks for looking friends!
That's a good looking knife Tom. Excellent looking handles.

Thanks Smitty!

Appreciate it Buddy!

Posted: **Sun May 01, 2022 5:02 pm**

Thanks, Tom and Garry.

Garry...yeah, SMKW had them. Decent price too. I'm very happy with this trapper.

Posted: **Sun May 01, 2022 6:42 pm**

KLJ77 wrote: ↑Sun May 01, 2022 4:10 pm Very nice knives, guys. Exceptional finds.

Garry...that Canoe is awesome. Glad you were able to grab that one. When I saw that Jamie said he had one in his store, I went straight there to possibly grab it. I too was enamored with that Black Sycamore scale. You beat me to it.

So, I went searching for the black sycamore knife and came across this Trapper. There was a Canoe available too, but the trapper won out. Anyway...not trying to 'compete' with you on your sycamore Canoe, but I REALLY like these sycamore scales. The main reason I bought this trapper. Here's a few photos I took. Thanks for looking.

I have 4 or 5 different sycamore handles coming by next week…only 1 or 2 out of stock I’ll keep you guys posted…
Jamie

Posted: **Sun May 01, 2022 6:49 pm**

Papa Bones wrote: ↑Sun May 01, 2022 12:22 am The mail person was good to me today. Got this little Robeson I fished out of the bay. The bolsters and blades needed a little cleaning, and amazingly the MOP handles doesn't have any breaks or cracks, around the pins. A Robson 722110 2-5/8" Pearl Swell Center Pen Knife. The tang stamps on both blades is the upward Arched ROBESON with CO in the middle with Cutlery straight across the bottom. According to Goins' and other info I have, this tang stamp was used until 1922. I never really could catch the true iridescence with my camera, but these are some really nice handles. The blades, for a tiny knife, has a very audible snap on both.

Robeson 722110 mop arched ROBESON CO.JPG
Robeson 722110 mop arched ROBESON CO_b.JPG
Robeson 722110 mop arched ROBESON CO_tang.JPG
Robeson 722110 mop arched ROBESON CO_tang_b.JPG
Robeson 722110 mop arched ROBESON CO_tang_c.JPG

That's a very handsome little piece you picked-up there Smitty, congratulations!

I love when I come across your posts cuz I know they're gonna be full of information, unlike my descriptions that only really state the obvious, length, weight, F+F, etc. whereas you state plenty of history along with detailed descriptions of any repairs as well as current condition. Makes your posts most interesting buddy!

Posted: **Sun May 01, 2022 6:56 pm**

TPK wrote: ↑Sun May 01, 2022 6:15 am My newest addition is a Robi Klaas. More pictures of it here: viewtopic.php?t=32377&start=150

Thanks for looking friends!

Simply beautiful Tom,

congratulations!

Lovely covers on that beauty!

Posted: **Sun May 01, 2022 7:09 pm**

Steamboat Willie wrote: ↑Sun May 01, 2022 7:59 am This just in from Roland! Some truly gnarly stag, and the blades are aging gracefully. I can’t put this rig down. Roland, I promise it will have a good home

Nice score Willie!

Ole' Roland has had some very beautiful cutlery pass through his hands over the years and your new acquisition is no exception! Don't ya jus' love it when you come across a knife that you like sooooo much you never want to be without it? Makes me feel so secure and content with whatever is going on!

Posted: **Sun May 01, 2022 7:11 pm**

jmh58 wrote: ↑Sun May 01, 2022 2:26 pm My $2.00 Parts a Rama pick up. The covers were really scratched up so I buffed them out on my stand buffer.. I had a bar of plastic buffing compound and it worked really well..
John
Wenger. 8EB32DB0-1412-4A00-9CDC-64C877333292.jpeg

Very cool John!

It buffed-up nicely!

Posted: **Sun May 01, 2022 7:16 pm**

KLJ77 wrote: ↑Sun May 01, 2022 4:10 pm Very nice knives, guys. Exceptional finds.

Garry...that Canoe is awesome. Glad you were able to grab that one. When I saw that Jamie said he had one in his store, I went straight there to possibly grab it. I too was enamored with that Black Sycamore scale. You beat me to it.

So, I went searching for the black sycamore knife and came across this Trapper. There was a Canoe available too, but the trapper won out. Anyway...not trying to 'compete' with you on your sycamore Canoe, but I REALLY like these sycamore scales. The main reason I bought this trapper. Here's a few photos I took. Thanks for looking.

Beautiful knife Ken!

I'd never seen the Sycamore covers prior to viewing Garry's canoe, and I really liked them, but then to see them on your Trapper now too totally confirms it, I like em!

Posted: **Sun May 01, 2022 7:18 pm**

Madmarco wrote: ↑Sun May 01, 2022 6:56 pm
TPK wrote: ↑Sun May 01, 2022 6:15 am My newest addition is a Robi Klaas. More pictures of it here: viewtopic.php?t=32377&start=150

Thanks for looking friends!
Simply beautiful Tom, congratulations! Lovely covers on that beauty!

Thanks Buddy!

Always appreciate your comments!

Posted: **Sun May 01, 2022 9:17 pm**

Thanks Mark for the comment.

When I first unwrapped it and looked at the reverse side, I thought it had a scratch and was immediately disappointed. But then, because of my experience working with wood, I realized that it was not a scratch, but the grain of the wood in that particular area. I think it gives it 'character' apart from the other 'swirly' shapes. I had never seen sycamore wood before Jamie posted about it. It caught my eye and I knew I wanted a knife with those type scales.

Posted: **Sun May 01, 2022 9:45 pm**

I went back and enlarged the picture Ken and saw what you thought was a scratch, and I did also until I looked really closely and realized it's just the grain of the wood. I totally agree that all that mark does is add character to the knife. Since you wanted a knife with Sycamore covers you've made an excellent choice!

Posted: **Mon May 02, 2022 1:39 am**

jmh58 wrote: ↑Sun May 01, 2022 2:26 pm My $2.00 Parts a Rama pick up.

Well bought, and a nice score!

KLJ77 wrote: ↑Sun May 01, 2022 4:10 pm I went searching for the black sycamore knife and came across this Trapper.

And a very sharp-looking Trapper it is. Put me among those who like sycamore wood!

Posted: **Mon May 02, 2022 6:24 am**

Madmarco wrote: ↑Sun May 01, 2022 6:49 pm
That's a very handsome little piece you picked-up there Smitty, congratulations! I love when I come across your posts cuz I know they're gonna be full of information, unlike my descriptions that only really state the obvious, length, weight, F+F, etc. whereas you state plenty of history along with detailed descriptions of any repairs as well as current condition. Makes your posts most interesting buddy!

Thanks Marc.

Posted: **Mon May 02, 2022 11:12 am**

Madmarco wrote: ↑Sun May 01, 2022 7:11 pm
jmh58 wrote: ↑Sun May 01, 2022 2:26 pm My $2.00 Parts a Rama pick up. The covers were really scratched up so I buffed them out on my stand buffer.. I had a bar of plastic buffing compound and it worked really well..
John
Wenger. 8EB32DB0-1412-4A00-9CDC-64C877333292.jpeg
Very cool John! It buffed-up nicely!

Thanks Mark..

I am happy the way it came out for my first try..

John

Posted: **Mon May 02, 2022 11:12 am**

Dan In MI wrote: ↑Mon May 02, 2022 1:39 am
jmh58 wrote: ↑Sun May 01, 2022 2:26 pm My $2.00 Parts a Rama pick up.
Well bought, and a nice score!

KLJ77 wrote: ↑Sun May 01, 2022 4:10 pm I went searching for the black sycamore knife and came across this Trapper.
And a very sharp-looking Trapper it is. Put me among those who like sycamore wood!

Thanks Dan..

John

Posted: **Mon May 02, 2022 11:16 am**

jmh58 wrote: ↑Sun May 01, 2022 2:26 pm My $2.00 Parts a Rama pick up. The covers were really scratched up so I buffed them out on my stand buffer.. I had a bar of plastic buffing compound and it worked really well..
John
Wenger. 8EB32DB0-1412-4A00-9CDC-64C877333292.jpeg

That turned out really nice John!!
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Thanks Smitty..

My first try aint bad!!!

John

Posted: **Mon May 02, 2022 11:17 am**

KLJ77 wrote: ↑Sun May 01, 2022 4:10 pm Very nice knives, guys. Exceptional finds.

Garry...that Canoe is awesome. Glad you were able to grab that one. When I saw that Jamie said he had one in his store, I went straight there to possibly grab it. I too was enamored with that Black Sycamore scale. You beat me to it.

So, I went searching for the black sycamore knife and came across this Trapper. There was a Canoe available too, but the trapper won out. Anyway...not trying to 'compete' with you on your sycamore Canoe, but I REALLY like these sycamore scales. The main reason I bought this trapper. Here's a few photos I took. Thanks for looking.

NICE!!!
John

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