Show Us Your Camillus Knives!

The Camillus Cutlery Company was one of the oldest knife manufacturers in the United States with roots dating back to 1876. The company manufactured Camillus branded knives and was a prolific contractor for other knife brands up until its last days in 2007 when the company filed for bankruptcy.
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Wallace also made many of the best Camillus fixed blades, like the Jerry Fisk knives, knives that still sell in the $300 - $400 range.
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Here is a # 47, 4 7/8" all metal lockback. Hardly ever see this one. Does it have much collector value ?
The Buck 111 looks similar to this Camillus. If i can find my 111 i will post a picture for comparison.
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........I used to have one of those, but now I can't put my finger on it!!.......someone must have liked it better than me!!,.... ::doh:: .......... I thought it was a neat looking knife!!!.............
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Camillus Longhorn #47
Stainless Steel Lockblade and cast zinc handles designed by Steve Powers. Only 10,000 knives were made in 1981.
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Vit., thanks ! Only 10,000 explains why they are not often seen. It could be a very usable knife, same size blade as a 5" LB but much more slender and light weight.
Even though almost rare collectors don't seem to have much interest in the metal handled knives.
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kootenay joe wrote:Vit., thanks ! Only 10,000 explains why they are not often seen. It could be a very usable knife, same size blade as a 5" LB but much more slender and light weight.
Even though almost rare collectors don't seem to have much interest in the metal handled knives.
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Here,s mine, Not sure what year it is but It,s in pretty nice condition.
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snocamp wrote:Here,s mine, Not sure what year it is but It,s in pretty nice condition.
Probably made the last 15 years or so the company was in business.
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Some of my Camilllus knives...
#21 jack
#21 jack
TL-29 - 4-line
TL-29 - 4-line
#1 hawkbill
#1 hawkbill
#72 whittler - Yello-Jaket
#72 whittler - Yello-Jaket
What-A-Knife™ -  2-blade
What-A-Knife™ - 2-blade
And some knives Camillus built for other marques...
Master Quality punch stockman
Master Quality punch stockman
Cornwall Knife punch stockman
Cornwall Knife punch stockman
Remington R1630 2000 bullet knife
Remington R1630 2000 bullet knife
Robeson 512224 granddaddy Barlow
Robeson 512224 granddaddy Barlow
Camillus/Remington/Ka-bar/Camco Barlows
Camillus/Remington/Ka-bar/Camco Barlows
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.......very nice collection!!!!........... ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu:: ........................
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jerryd6818 wrote:
snocamp wrote:Here,s mine, Not sure what year it is but It,s in pretty nice condition.
Probably made the last 15 years or so the company was in business.
I think that the last 10 years, because it has n/s pin.
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Vit_213 wrote:
jerryd6818 wrote:
snocamp wrote:Here,s mine, Not sure what year it is but It,s in pretty nice condition.
Probably made the last 15 years or so the company was in business.
I think that the last 10 years, because it has n/s pin.
What is a ( n/s pin) ?
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snocamp wrote:
Vit_213 wrote:
jerryd6818 wrote: Probably made the last 15 years or so the company was in business.
I think that the last 10 years, because it has n/s pin.
What is a ( n/s pin) ?
Nickel Silver (German Silver, White Brass, what ever you want to call it)
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jerryd6818 wrote:
snocamp wrote:
Vit_213 wrote: I think that the last 10 years, because it has n/s pin.
What is a ( n/s pin) ?
Nickel Silver (German Silver, White Brass, what ever you want to call it)
Oh ,, OK, Thanks Jerry, I,m not too up on my abrev...
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snocamp wrote:
jerryd6818 wrote:
snocamp wrote: What is a ( n/s pin) ?
Nickel Silver (German Silver, White Brass, what ever you want to call it)
Oh ,, OK, Thanks Jerry, I,m not too up on my abrev...
Don't worry. You're catchin' on and it's no sin to not know what something means. We've all been there. ::handshake::
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Camillus 75 Junior Cattle Knife, circa 1957. Great opening and closing snap, BROWNSTAG handles, original edges. A bit of peppering tarnish on the Sheepfoot and Pen blades. Been needing some older Camillus Cutlery knives - this one was a good one to start with. OH
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Camillus #11 USWA
I assume that this knife was released on USWA 50th anniversary.
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Vit_213. A very handsome knife indeed. Congrats. ::tu::
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Hey GUYS, Here is a Dandy & Rarely found in Minty as we know. Up for grabs,,PM me
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Hey GUYS, I have a WW2 Collection of Utility knives up for grabs,,PM me if interested. All knives are in UNCLEANED natural patina condition. They will look Spectacular when lightly cleaned up. Great Starter Collection that you can upgrade as time goes on.
ALL Knives are very strong, they need Oiled, All blades will have Hard snaps both ways. Great knives,,All blades still very full, Punch blades are full,,No chips/cracks
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Got this Camillus the other day. Dont know anything about it other than it has a four line tang stamp.
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David, I have what I believe is your knife's "twin" in Cornwall Knife Co. livery. It might be slightly newer than yours, so possibly a younger brother. ::shrug::
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It's about 3 7/8" (roughly) long. Here's a flash photo of the stamp:
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Still carry this #69 a lot.
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Tsar Bomba wrote:David, I have what I believe is your knife's "twin" in Cornwall Knife Co. livery. It might be slightly newer than yours, so possibly a younger brother. ::shrug::

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It's about 3 7/8" (roughly) long. Here's a flash photo of the stamp:

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Good knife Tony! ::tu:: Sure looks like the same knife other than mine does not have a swedge on the master blade. I found a pic of a Syracuse Knife Co. knife that looks like your knife with the swedge. Wonder why the Camillus one does not have the swedge? I'm sure they are all related swedge or not. :)
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