Thank you Tom.
Thank you Kerry.
Thank you Tom.
Thank you Kerry.
Another great looking Bone handled 72 Shortline Skip. Congrats on that one.New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Thu Jul 29, 2021 3:34 pm This morning, this pocket knife joined my collection. It's another CAMILLUS 72, 3 blade, swelled center, 3 5/8" closed, short line tang stamp, 1st generation, "whittler" pocket knife. It did not need any cleaning. I took some pictures and here it is.
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Awesome looking knife Smitty! I like it!Papa Bones wrote: ↑Sat Aug 14, 2021 12:23 pm By no means a beauty queen, but another good addition for my 72 carry lot. I picked this one up in a local Collectible Consignment shop last week. It did have some rust on it, bolsters had black stains and needed cleaning inside. So I had to do some cleaning. It is a 72 Carpenters Whittler with the Long Line Italic Camillus tang stamp, so puts it in the Late 70's to late 80's production range. This is actually only the second Italic tang stamp 72 I have found. Good news is the blades are full, have great snap, and handles are tight, no cracks but do have some fading. Of course has pitting from the rust on the blades, but will give it pocket time.
Thank you Tom. Couldn't pass her up, the old gal needed some new life.
I agree Jerry. I just haven't really looked for them. Just happened upon this one. Appreciate it.jerryd6818 wrote: ↑Sat Aug 14, 2021 1:27 pm The Italic tang stamp versions can not be considered rare but still they don't pop up all that often. Great snag Smitty.
Thank you Smitty.
Another FINE "72" acquisition, Smitty!
Appreciate it Skip.
Thanks Floyd.
It looks pretty dang good to me, and perfect to carry. Nice score!
Appreciate it guys. I really like the 72 pattern and their clones. To me, it is just as satisfying to find one that needs some TLC, and making it a good functional EDC again, just as much as finding that older one that is pristine. I enjoy them.
Well done SmittyPapa Bones wrote: ↑Sat Aug 14, 2021 1:33 pmI agree Jerry. I just haven't really looked for them. Just happened upon this one. Appreciate it.jerryd6818 wrote: ↑Sat Aug 14, 2021 1:27 pm The Italic tang stamp versions can not be considered rare but still they don't pop up all that often. Great snag Smitty.
It's always great to find a good old 72, Skip. Nice find!New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Wed Aug 25, 2021 12:00 am This afternoon, this pocket knife joined my CAMILLUS collection. It's another CAMILLUS 72, 3 blade, swelled center, black handles, 3 5/8" closed, long line tang stamp, "whittler" pocket knife. I cleaned it up a little, took some pictures and here it is.
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Thank you Kerry.
Thank you Floyd.
Thank you Wade.
A very nice addition indeed.New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Wed Aug 25, 2021 12:00 am This afternoon, this pocket knife joined my CAMILLUS collection. It's another CAMILLUS 72, 3 blade, swelled center, black handles, 3 5/8" closed, long line tang stamp, "whittler" pocket knife. I cleaned it up a little, took some pictures and here it is.
That turned out great Smitty! Great save on that Short linePapa Bones wrote: ↑Wed Aug 25, 2021 7:49 pm I added this one to my Camillus 72 family yesterday. Lucked up on this one for a BIN price of $22.00 on the bay. A Short Line tank stamp, It has the black composite handles which did not come with a shield, and does have some slight shrinkage. The Blades are full, no wobble, have great snap and show little use. They do have some scratches and spiders. The bolsters have some scratches and dings, and does have a drop ding on the pile side front edge. It did have some old oil film, inside blade wells were a little gunky buy no rust, and bolsters were dull. I did the typical warm mineral oil soak last night, and flushed it out with WD-40, then re-oiled the joints. I am very happy with it. I did hand polish the blades and bolsters with some case paste. Here are the before and after photos.
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Nice catch on the short line 72 Smitty . You did a great clean up on that piece,looks really good and great pricePapa Bones wrote: ↑Wed Aug 25, 2021 7:49 pm I added this one to my Camillus 72 family yesterday. Lucked up on this one for a BIN price of $22.00 on the bay. A Short Line tank stamp, It has the black composite handles which did not come with a shield, and does have some slight shrinkage. The Blades are full, no wobble, have great snap and show little use. They do have some scratches and spiders. The bolsters have some scratches and dings, and does have a drop ding on the pile side front edge. It did have some old oil film, inside blade wells were a little gunky buy no rust, and bolsters were dull. I did the typical warm mineral oil soak last night, brushed the handles with a toothbrush while soaking and flushed it out with WD-40, then re-oiled the joints. I am very happy with it. I did hand polish the blades and bolsters with some case paste. Here are the before and after photos.
BEFORE
Cam1.jpg
AFTER
Camillus SL Blk 72 whit_a.JPG
Camillus SL Blk 72 whit_c.JPG
Camillus SL Blk 72 whit_b.JPG
Camillus SL Blk 72 whit_d.JPG
Camillus SL Blk 72 whit_e.JPG
Thanks G2ThreeGone2Three wrote: ↑Wed Aug 25, 2021 7:55 pm
That turned out great Smitty! Great save on that Short line
Thank you JP. I was really hyped after finding it.
Thank you Smitty.
GREAT catch Smitty.