P.C. CO. Knife ( Robeson Cutlery Company ) ~ Vintage/Antique
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P.C. CO. Knife ( Robeson Cutlery Company ) ~ Vintage/Antique
This nice old Cigar style knife has near perfect handles , Stag or bone ? , 2 blades with a good patina. It measures 6" open , 2 3/8" blade. Age would be in the range of 87 to 130 years old.
Characteristics of Vintage ShurEdge Stag Knives:
- Manufacturer: Primarily manufactured by Robeson Cutlery. Although headquartered in Rochester, NY, the actual production for many of these knives took place in Perry, NY.
- Stag Handles: Highly sought-after by collectors, these knives often feature genuine stag (antler) or "red stag" handles.
- Dating: Knives stamped with "Rochester, NY" typically date between 1894 and 1939. After 1940, the company underwent leadership changes and reorganization, eventually being sold to Cutler Federal and later the Ontario Knife Company.
- Condition is in the excellent range
NKCA Grading system
MINT: A factory fresh knife, absolutely original as it came from the manufacturer, not carried or sharpened, a perfect knife.
NEAR MINT: A new knife that has seen sometimes, show some slight carry or shop wear, blades snap perfectly, handles show no cracks.
EXCELLENT: Shows no more than 10% blade wear, handles are sound, no cracks, blades snap good.
VERY GOOD: About 25% blade wear, slight cracks in handles, may have one lazy blade, stamping clearly visible to the naked eye, no blades changed or repaired.
FAIR: 50% blade wear, blades lazy, cracks and chips in handles, handles replaced with same type, blades repaired, stampings faint but readable with a glass.
POOR: Blades very worn, handles bad or missing, blades have been replaced with the same type, reading of the stamp is almost impossible, even with a glass, good mostly only for parts.
