Camillus Washington Jack Restoration

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Camillus Washington Jack Restoration

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I found this Camillus Washington Jack at an antique store last year.
It wasn't in the best of shape but I did see some potential in it.
It had the original bone on the mark side and a piece of wood on the pile side.....
Here is a few pics of it in its "as found" state.....

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When I got it apart, I found the markings on the tang for the maker......

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I decided I wanted to use some smooth red bone for the new covers.
Here is the result of my restoration attempt....

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I found it interesting that this knife was right in the middle as far as size goes between the Schrade 2OT Old Timer and the Boker 9815....

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Thanks for looking everyone!
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Nice 4-liner find and a great restoration job Mike! I really like the smooth red bone. ::tu:: ::tu::
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I'm very fond of the old Jack knives.
You did a great job on this one. ::tu::
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Excellent job and sweet old knife. You did good Mike.
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Mike, your skills never cease to amaze me!!!!
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Great job.
I really like the Washington jack pattern even though I currently do not have any.
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Thanks everyone!
It was a fun restoration.

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Awesome job, MM. 😎👍👍
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Those smooth red bone covers were a great choice. That knife looks fantastic. I'm a huge fan of the jack pattern and that's a great looking resto.
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I am a firm believer that handle material needs to match the look and style of a particular knife. It is a highly subjective thing, I know, but what looks great on one knife looks all wrong in another. That being said, you nailed the handle choice on this one perfectly! Great execution on it, as well.
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Meridian_Mike wrote: Thu Sep 15, 2022 4:30 pm

I like the Color upgrade ::tu:: ::tu::
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nice work
excellent upgrade and color choice
I have a blood red smooth bone WJ and love it
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Thanks for the complements everyone!
I really appreciate them.

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Say, that's quite a dandy looking knife!!!
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Great job ::tu:: Great looking knife ::nod::
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::tu:: Nice work… that Camillus turned out great.
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Fantastic! I did one recently with what looks to be the same red bone...
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That red bone sure is eye-catching. Nice job on that one! ::tu::
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