Let's See Your Camco 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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smokepole wrote: Tue Dec 20, 2011 7:41 pm Dale, there is/was a couple of these whistle knives for sale at the moment on eBay, and I was very keen to try and get one, but the sellers wouldn't ship outside of the USA.... ::teary_eyes::
I have some of these
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I have the Camco Rocket Whistle knife.
One on Red, One in yellow.
Has Rail City Museum Sandy Pond, NY on blade.
They are unused.
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Camco Robeson 771
Camco Robeson 771 stockman
Camco Robeson 771 stockman
Camco Wards Powr-Kraft 772
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Really nice Wards nice!
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Camco Pony Jack Knife #512
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Hmmmmm..... That is a nice little Jack you have there Vit.... SO, it's a #512?
I just found this #702 out there in the bay. There is a couple more up for sale out there right now.
Yourn sure looks a lot like my #702.
The #702 measure up at about 2-3/4"....
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How long is your #512?

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Meridian_Mike wrote: Fri Feb 21, 2020 8:48 pm Hmmmmm..... That is a nice little Jack you have there Vit.... SO, it's a #512?
Yes ::nod::
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Vit, Mike, two sweet jacks. ::nod::
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Here are a few:
The Barlow is a bit unusual in that the liner extends past the end of the knife with a hole drilled in it for a lanyard.
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Just picked up this little Camco ,going to try and fill up my Camco display case I have had for a few years,will be looking for the colorful handled Camco knives.
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Just got through binge reading this thread. A great variety of CAMCO knives all you guys have posted. I will have to dig a few of mine out for photos. I've always liked the Camco's although a lot of people consider them cheap low end. But they hold fond memories for me as a kid back when each mom & pop store used to have at least 1 card of Camco's to look at.
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Camco Barlow
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Got a few Camcos out today ,put a little oil on them . Do use the Barlow a bit ,it holds a good edge. Had most of these for some years now. All seem to be decent knives.
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Ripster wrote: Tue Sep 29, 2020 9:30 pm Got a few Camcos out today ,put a little oil on them . Do use the Barlow a bit ,it holds a good edge. Had most of these for some years now. All seem to be decent knives.
Nice knives Ripster! :D
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woodwalker wrote: Tue Sep 29, 2020 9:39 pm
Ripster wrote: Tue Sep 29, 2020 9:30 pm Got a few Camcos out today ,put a little oil on them . Do use the Barlow a bit ,it holds a good edge. Had most of these for some years now. All seem to be decent knives.
Nice knives Ripster! :D
Thank you Sir, that’s a nice Barlow you got there , the Camco brand was a good old affordable knife.
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Mr. CAMCO and SON. Picked them up separately but get a kick out of displaying them together. 4-5/8" and 2-1/2" Ticklers. As someone said above, they take me back to what knives were when we were boys (and girls). Really enjoy the thread. :D J.O'.
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Today, this became the latest pocket knife to join my "general" CAMILLUS collection. It came in a group of four pocket knives that I bought (not for this particular knife). It is a CAMCO USA, single blade, 1 tang stamp, 1 1/2" closed, 1 5/8" closed (including the loop/ring), advertising pocket knife. The main side says "LAUBE'S OLD SPAIN", the other side says "BUFFALO'S LEADING - RESTAURANT." It is in EXCELLENT condition and it didn't need to be cleaned. I took some pictures and here it is.
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New_Windsor_NY wrote: Fri Aug 06, 2021 11:30 pm Today, this became the latest pocket knife to join my "general" CAMILLUS collection. It came in a group of four pocket knives that I bought (not for this particular knife). It is a CAMCO USA, single blade, 1 tang stamp, 1 1/2" closed, 1 5/8" closed (including the loop/ring), advertising pocket knife. The main side says "LAUBE'S OLD SPAIN", the other side says "BUFFALO'S LEADING - RESTAURANT." It is in EXCELLENT condition and it didn't need to be cleaned. I took some pictures and here it is.
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Cool little knife Skip!! :)
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woodwalker wrote: Sat Aug 07, 2021 12:43 am Cool.....
Thank you Kevin.🍻
There is mucho information on this place if you google it.
I started drooling when I read some of the menu.
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New_Windsor_NY wrote: Sat Aug 07, 2021 12:48 am
woodwalker wrote: Sat Aug 07, 2021 12:43 am Cool.....
Thank you Kevin.🍻
There is mucho information on this place if you google it.
I started drooling when I read some of the menu.
Just googled the place and menu! Wow!! Seafood galore!! 30 cent a glass wine and a bottle of champagne would set you back $4.50!! Cool place, cool history and cool little knife Skip! That's half the fun of our little hobby is the research! Have a good evening!! :)
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woodwalker wrote: Sat Aug 07, 2021 1:01 am
New_Windsor_NY wrote: Sat Aug 07, 2021 12:48 am
woodwalker wrote: Sat Aug 07, 2021 12:43 am Cool.....
Thank you Kevin.🍻
There is mucho information on this place if you google it.
I started drooling when I read some of the menu.
Just googled the place and menu! Wow!! Seafood galore!! 30 cent a glass wine and a bottle of champagne would set you back $4.50!! Cool place, cool history and cool little knife Skip! That's half the fun of our little hobby is the research! Have a good evening!! :)
Very neat stuff guys, agree the little ad knives can be a lot of fun .
That little Camco is great shape there Skip .
This is always a fun thread to revisit .
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woodwalker wrote: Sat Aug 07, 2021 1:01 am Just.....
Thank you Kevin and likewise.🍻

Ripster wrote: Sat Aug 07, 2021 1:14 am Very.....
Thank you JP.🍻
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This is my one and only Camco 521, that I have owned since probably before 1960. It's not a great knife, but it's by far the prettiest.
Sorry for the glare on the photos.

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Awhile back I bought this salesman sample roll and this rare camco snap-it was in it.
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One of the few Camco marked knives I have.
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