Vintage Robeson #432594 Premium Stock 3-Blade Pocket Knife 1965-1977

Description

This listing is a vintage Robeson #432594 Premium Stock 3-Blade Pocket Knife.  The master blade tang is stamped "Robeson 432594 USA."  This style tang stamp was used from 1965 until 1977.  Starting in 1965 Robeson knives were manufactured by Camillus in New York until 1971.  In 1971 The Ontario Knife Company bought the Robeson name and continued to produce the knives until 1977 when the Robeson name was discontinued.  The know has 3 carbon steel blades, brass liner, plastic composite scales, and nickel/silver threaded bolsters/pins.  The knife measures approximately 3 7/8 inches closed.  The knife is well made.
Although the scales are very nice with few blemishes, the metal was in rough condition when the knife was acquired.  The last two listing photos show the condition of the sheepsfoot blade prior to any clean up work. The other two blades were very similiar.  The blosters, blades, and backsprings all had significant corrosion.  Most corrosion and pitting is due to excessive exposure to moisture.  The only way to remove it is to grind the metal until the surface is even. The blades required grinding, the bolsters were machine sanded, and the liner was machine and then hand sanded. The metal was polished with solvent and then machine buffed. I applied multiple applications of plastic restore to the scales then buffed by hand and then machine.
The master blade has good snap, tight lockup, a sharpe but slightly burred edge, and miniscule play when deployed.  The sheepsfoot blade had good snap, tight lockup, a sharpe but slightly burred edge, and no play when deployed.  The spey blade has a soft snap, good lockup, a sharpe but slightly burrred edge, and no play when deployed.  The bolsters are clean and the backsprings have a few tiny pitting scars.  The scales are very clean with no chips, cracks, cuts, or dents.  However, there are micro surface abrasions and a few very tiny blemishes. I listed the knife is very good condition based on the description above and the photos.
I try to provide the most accurate description of the condition as possible including any problems, defects, or issues.
However, the determination of a knife’s condition is subjective, and opinions usually vary. Although the photos may not show every detail about the knife please review them carefully and make your own best judgement regarding condition.
I want to be very clear about the work I do on these knives. Typically, these knives are in very rough condition when I acquire them. The grinding or sanding of blades is fine for most knives but will devalue an antique or high-end collectible.  I rarely deal in high-end collectible knives. I try to make knives useable and presentable.  I believe most knife collectors prefer knives that have been cleaned to those that are in poor condition.  I’m not trying to restore an antique knife!  I believe heavy pitting and corrosion on a knife usually lowers the monetary and collectible value anyway.  Restoration work on an antique knife needs to be done by a professional restorer.
Unfortunately, the photos do not always show how I worked on them or the degree of sanding and polishing that was done. I’m just trying to save some old pocketknives from the scrap bin. The fact that I usually list them for only 99 cents should explain a lot. If you are a serious collector who wants your knives untouched, only cleaned with paper/solvent, or you do not like knives that have been super cleaned/polished, then these knives are not for you.
I understand and appreciate the fact that you will be spending your hard-earned money if you win this auction. As a result, I want all my buyers to be happy with their purchase.
I also realize sometimes there are unanticipated issues or just buyer remorse. If you have any issues AT ALL just send me a message. It's not always about the money for me and a solution is always readily available.
I’m extremely flexible with my return policy and of course returns are free.