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CAMCO USA

Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2011 10:04 pm
by fl88hs
Found this oldy at a garage sale. Pretty dirty and well used. Any interest in this companies goods ?
Tried to upload or download or whatever but am not skilled in that area.

Re: CAMCO USA

Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2011 12:31 am
by trail
From the description it sounds like one of mine...As you may know, Camco was a Camillus brand. It was their economy line, but most Camillus collectors, me included, like them a lot. They are well constructed and come in a lot of patterns. The main differences that I know of from the main Camillus line was slightly thinner blades and backsprings, and less expensive handle materials. Here's a shot of my latest rustbucket Camco, which some elbow grease will turn into a nice user.

Re: CAMCO USA

Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2011 11:57 am
by vikingdog
I like them. They're good knives and not expensive or hard to find. I got these two in mint condition for less than $25. They're nice barlows.

Re: CAMCO USA

Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2011 2:09 pm
by Bret888
"I like them. They're good knives and not expensive or hard to find. I got these two in mint condition for less than $25. They're nice barlows."

A co-worker carries one just like those. He used to work in a deep mine 20yrs ago, and said they would give them out from the tool room, anytime you asked. He wishes he had gotten a few more....

Re: CAMCO USA

Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2011 6:07 pm
by vikingdog
Model 551 Bret. Nothing fancy but a good user with a strong back spring and snap. One for my son and one for me. ::tu::

Re: CAMCO USA

Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 5:14 pm
by fl88hs
Thanks to all replys, didn't know anything about it. Guess I'll clean it up and put it to use until something else strikes me. Thanks again Will work on the pictures. onward and upward.