camillus #72

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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Thanks for the replies. It's always good to learn something new about 72s. ::nod:: BTW, I doubt Ditwit ever gets phased by competitors' much lower prices. Supposedly he's on a higher mission. :wink:
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jerryd6818 wrote:I wouldn't say rare but I could be coaxed into saying scarce.

I agree Jerry, this thread download/file.php?id=233428&mode=view shows all 6 white BSA knives circa 1980 to 1984 ish
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Thanks Tom. I seldom pass up a chance to squirrel away a little knowledge.
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.................... ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu:: !!!!..............
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Apparently Everyone has all the first gen 72's that they want or either I've bought a counterfeit. I got this one today for $12.50.
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gsmith7158 wrote:Apparently Everyone has all the first gen 72's that they want or either I've bought a counterfeit. I got this one today for $12.50.
Damn!!!!! ::dang:: ::dang:: ::dang::
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jerryd6818 wrote:
gsmith7158 wrote:Apparently Everyone has all the first gen 72's that they want or either I've bought a counterfeit. I got this one today for $12.50.
Damn!!!!! ::dang:: ::dang:: ::dang::
Jerryd I was amazed this one has the best blades of any that I have.
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It's a real looker alright and a stupendous find, especially at that price.
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So, who got this one?? Would it be considered a 72 Clone, or even a 72 at all?
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tjmurphy wrote:So, who got this one?? Would it be considered a 72 Clone, or even a 72 at all?

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Tj are you talking about this knife? I was alittle apprehensive about it because most four lines I have seen are stamped on all blades.
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Not the Sword Brand, I don't think, only both sides of the master.
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Greg, I was watching that one to the end. Glad you got it and cheap too! Congrats, buddy! :D ::tu:: ::tu::
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All my spies have deserted me.
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Wow Greg, a bone 72 with full saber grind master and in near perfect condition ! Might be the "Best Score of 2017".
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...goin's says-4 line stamp on all blades-1919-1941, 4 line on master only-1941-1946- I have one marked like that with sword brand on the the mark side of master, smooth caramel bone and big 4 pointed oval shield...... ::tu:: ...........
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carrmillus wrote:...goin's says-4 line stamp on all blades-1919-1941, 4 line on master only-1941-1946- I have one marked like that with sword brand on the the mark side of master, smooth caramel bone and big 4 pointed oval shield...... ::tu:: ...........
::dang:: Tommy I didn't know that or I would have bid on that one.
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gsmith7158 wrote:
carrmillus wrote:...goin's says-4 line stamp on all blades-1919-1941, 4 line on master only-1941-1946- I have one marked like that with sword brand on the the mark side of master, smooth caramel bone and big 4 pointed oval shield...... ::tu:: ...........
::dang:: Tommy I didn't know that or I would have bid on that one.
...this one I have has the pen paired with the master and the coping blade on the opposite end-also has worked or gimped liners!!!..... ::tu:: .........
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Greg, did you get that knife? I tried to bid on it and my computer froze, wouldn't type any numbers in the bid box ::facepalm:: My question on it was the small clip opposite the master and pen. I thought that they all had a coping blade and that the small clip came later. Also, he listed it as 3 3/4" and the 72 is 3 5/8". Maybe just a mis-measure? Since it is a Sword Brand I think that it would have a different model number designation other than "72".
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tjmurphy wrote:Greg, did you get that knife? I tried to bid on it and my computer froze, wouldn't type any numbers in the bid box ::facepalm:: My question on it was the small clip opposite the master and pen. I thought that they all had a coping blade and that the small clip came later. Since it is a Sword Brand I think that it would have a different model number designation other than "72".
I didn't bid on it Tj. If it is 1941-46 I would guess it is not a 72 pattern still a nice knife. I would have bid on it had I known the info about the tang stamps.
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Here's a nice 72 I just got. And some of it's kin.
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Very nice Joe. Hard to beat Old Yeller!
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Good snag Joe. Have you ever wondered why the Camillus yellow Delrin handled knives go for more but the Case yellow handles don't? ::cb::
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I haven't been aware of such goings on but many things get past me anymore.
I will say that the yellow Camillus knives as I have shown likely get more attention because of the Yellow Jacket name.
That gives collectors a focus for hoarding ... I mean, ... collecting.

Case had various compositions that were yellow and some better that others. That may have made folks a little gun shy.

Yellow was my dads favorite color so I like to have a few around. Plus this is a nice knife. ::tu::
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I have a mint 72 with yellow Delrin handles but no "Yellow Jacket" etch. Was this etch only used in certain years ?
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