Pine Knot china ?

[paulsvintage]

thought i found an old unused Pine Knot in the box for 8 dollars. this is a new one to me

[TripleF]

Looks suhweeet!

[Owd Wullie]

I'll let Philco weigh in but I think "Pine Knot" was a Belknap hardware line of cutlery "back in the day" if I recall correctly.

Looks like some one resurrected the name.

EDIT; found it.
http://www.roseantiquetools.com/id5.html

W.B. Belknap was an astute businessman. He was able to quickly discern the needs of his clients and community, focusing on what goods and services would best serve to make his business grow. He began his venture at a time when rivers were the transportation freeways and horsepower was real: mules and carts, horses and wagons. He built on this, providing quality, affordable tools, with brand names such as 'Belknap, King of the Bluegrass' and Thoroughbred, reflecting Kentucky's own pride in its unique topography and its love of fine horseflesh.
Some of Belknap trademarks are John Primble (1931), Cyclone (1952), Crusader (1935), Belmont, Old Kentucky Home, Pride of Kentucky and Pine Knot. Nap (1909) Blue Ribbon (1949). Spotless Town (1951) Homemaker (1958) Slumber Deep (1959) Speedmore (1962-83) Cap’N Nap (1964) Knap (1982)

Belknap while obviously a hardware and manufacturing leader is also remembered for its pocket knives. By the 1800's, pocket knives were some of its primary lines of merchandise. The company carried Russell I*XL and LF & C, then introduced its own brands; Blue Grass, Pine Knot, Jas. W. Price and most noteworthy, the John Primble. This trademark was used as early as 1890, and probably before. It is also found on cutlery. Pine Knot knives were most likely made for Belknap by Robeson. The Primble knives (not those stamped Prussia or Germany) were manufactured under contract by Camillus, Boker, Schrade, Utica and Case

[paulsvintage]

Wullie thanks. i have a few old pine knots was looking forward for this one with the box, but i guess not

[philco]

Wullie I couldn't have said it any better............and likely not as well.

I just hate seeing those old line American knife brands recycled by those having them manufactured overseas. Obviously it pays for them to do so or it would not be such a common practice now days.

Phil

[RobesonsRme.com]

I look at Pine Knot knives because certain Knife Writers of note have proposed Robeson as a maker.

This yellow handled knife is very familiar, but I think they were previously made by Camillus.

Anyone have a similar opinion?

Charlie Noyes

[Knife Nut]

Phil, I agree with you. So sad to see those old American knife brands now stamped China.

Paul

[garddogg56]

Most of the china knives use old American names just look @ ruogh rider and russel they must think there fooling us.those silly chinamen Remember buy American the job you save WILL be your own