Camillus 14 knife

[orvet]

I don't know if that is applicable to your knife John, if I understood what you were getting at.
What I was talking about were post war (WWII) knives.
I think your knife with a 4 line & a 3 line stamp on the same knife is definitely well before WWII,

[carrmillus]

.......dale, i think this knife is definitely pre ww2, and i think it is one of those situations you mentioned somewhere about them never throwing anything away-this was the correct blade(the 3 line) probably left over from an earlier knife. i can tell it has never been taken apart....thanks for the input!!... ................

[Eustace]

Hi Guys,
I have two questions:
1. Is it worth 15 dollars for this knife?
2. Why did his handles shrank like washed pants?

[jerryd6818]

Hi Guys,
I have two questions:
1. Is it worth 15 dollars for this knife?
2. Why did his handles shrank like washed pants?

1.) No. Besides the handles shrinking, the main blade is not in good condition. #14s don't typically go for big money and with some patience, you can find them in much better condition for $20 and under. I have a couple with bone handles that I gave under $20 for.

2.) Those handles are made of a synthetic that Camillus used in the '30s and '40s that was very prone to shrinkage. That knife is from the late '40s or very early '50s.

I love the #14 pattern and it takes every bit of self control I can muster to keep from buying every one I see that's in decent condition.
Here's a couple from my pile.

I paid $15 for this one.

I paid $12.27 for this one.

[Eustace]

Thank you Jerry! I pour you virtual glass with Bulgarian homemade grape brandy.
Still, I'm going to suggest a small amount to the seller. If I can bargain, I can use it as a project. I can clean it and change handles with bone or horn. To save a knife from scrap...

[jerryd6818]

That's your choice of course. With that in mind, I wouldn't offer him more than $10-$12. They are not a scarce knife.

You have a PM.

[carrmillus]

Yes, it is Cabone (Dyed Delrin)

...........mint condition, as usual, vit!!!!.............