Your newest addition:traditionals of course!

Picked this 1979 Case 6318 HE out of an antique mall display case mid-week last. Most unusual bone color. OH
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This probably won’t cause a great deal of envy, or lust, but I recently picked this up for $7.00, with its original packaging. A split back whittler, with genuine jigged bone scales. All three blades snap, opening and closing, and have zero blade play. IMG_8612.jpegLance
 
Not the newest knife to my life, but the newest to my pocket (after resting peacefully in the knife roll for the past 41 years). This old Robeson has finally found a temporary hiding place in my front jeans pocket for a spell.

Maybe this isn't the correct thread to showcase this old Robeson, but after searching the forum for an extended period of time, I'm unable to spot any up-to-date threads regarding Robeson knives. And since this is quite new to my pocket, here we are. If anyone can share any information about said knife, I would really appreciate it. If I've posted this in the wrong place, you won't hurt my feelings if it needs moved.

Here is the knife in the condition I received it. Robeson - Two-blade Jack
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Main Blade Tang Stamp: ROBESON over CUTLERY over ROCHESTER (all straight line)
Main Blade Pile Side Marking: MADE over IN U.S.A. (all straight line)
Secondary Blade Tang Stamp: ROBESON (arched) over CO. (straight line) over CUTLERY (straight line)
No other markings of any kind.
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According to information gleaned from the AAPK site (I certainly hope nobody minds if I share this information here), the main blade looks to be dated 1917-1939 and the secondary blade looks to be of 1900-1916 vintage. I find that interesting.
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I don't know what material the handle scales are made of, but they seem to be some sort of plastic composite. And they seem to be in excellent condition for a knife of its age. Note: Steel liners, steel pins, steel bolsters, and of course, carbon steel blades. Half stops on both blades, and a firm, yet smooth/positive walk & talk.
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A minimum amount of light scuffing with a Scotchbrite pad and a light application of automotive rubbing compound to liven the scales, followed by a lube job, and this knife is ready to visit the oilstone. Then back into the pocket for an unspecified period of time. And no, I won't hesitate to use it. NFSOT
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Have a grand day everyone. Be safe.
DirtDawg aka Frank
 
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Just arrived.

All the other Jack Wolf knives have arrived with leather pouches, cloths, badges etc etc - not this one - a tube with wax paper, period.

Does not detract though from the sheer and utter quality. It is robust, precise, amazing fit n finish, formidable grind and cutting edge - scary sharp.

Some may well disagree, not wish to acknowledge (and I understand that), have to confess though - and am no stranger to custom folders - reminds me of a couple of my Bret Dowell custom jobbies, one in particular finished in similar Micarta ………the feel, weight, walk n talk, everything. Scary, eh…

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