Is this a "real" Robeson stockman?

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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Is this a "real" Robeson stockman?

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Robeson is a brand that has eluded me for some reason, probably only have 4 or 5 Robesons. One of the 1st ones I got was a Robeson made by another mfg, Charlie informed me of that fact. Am I correct in thinking this one was also made by some other maker as it does not have the pattern numbers? The tang stamp lines up with a very old date but the knife just doesn't look that old. I like the feel of it, it's 4" closed length, everything walks and talks, I'd carry it in a heartbeat if I wasn't carrying a Queen. ::nod::
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I've seen a few of those. I feel it is a genuine article.
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American Blade 92 wrote: Fri May 08, 2026 11:07 pm I've seen a few of those. I feel it is a genuine article.
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Robeson made that pattern in black and all metal handled versions. Totally legitimate.

I have heard lots of people praise the steel in that particular knife.

I think they made them in an attempt to compete economically with other manufacturers. They were made in the period just before their demise.
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