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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Colonel26 wrote: Mon May 24, 2021 11:25 pm That’s.....
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New_Windsor_NY wrote: Mon May 24, 2021 9:11 pm This afternoon, this pocket knife got added to my collection. It's a CAMILLUS 72, 3 blade, swelled center, 3 5/8" closed, short line tang stamp, 2nd generation, "whittler" pocket knife. It needed very little cleaning. I took some pictures and here it is.
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Awesome addition Skip. Beautiful handles!! ::tu::
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New_Windsor_NY wrote: Mon May 24, 2021 9:11 pm This afternoon, this pocket knife got added to my collection. It's a CAMILLUS 72, 3 blade, swelled center, 3 5/8" closed, short line tang stamp, 2nd generation, "whittler" pocket knife. It needed very little cleaning. I took some pictures and here it is.
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Beautiful Bones on that ol Short line , done well there Skip ::tu:: ::tu::
Take Care !
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Papa Bones wrote: Tue May 25, 2021 12:27 am Awesome.....
Thank you Smitty.🍻

Ripster wrote: Tue May 25, 2021 12:31 am Beautiful.....
Thank you JP.🍻
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Today, 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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Who doesn't love those. Congrats. ::nod:: ::nod:: ::nod::
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New_Windsor_NY wrote: Sat May 29, 2021 10:41 pm Today, 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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Another great find Skip!! Gotta love those 72's with the bone handles. ::tu::
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New_Windsor_NY wrote: Sat May 29, 2021 10:41 pm Today, 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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You landed another Great old 1st gen .
Nice ::tu:: ::tu::
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doglegg wrote: Sat May 29, 2021 10:45 pm Who.....
Thank you Floyd.🍻

Papa Bones wrote: Sun May 30, 2021 12:04 am Another.....
Thank you Smitty.🍻

Ripster wrote: Sun May 30, 2021 12:57 am You.....
Thank you JP.🍻
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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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Skip, glad you got that one. Very fine example and Very sweet. Love it. ::nod:: ::nod:: ::tu:: ::tu::
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Great-looking 72, Skip. I may have to get one for myself...
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doglegg wrote: Thu Jul 29, 2021 5:11 pm Skip.....
Thank you Floyd.🍻

Dan In MI wrote: Thu Jul 29, 2021 6:54 pm Great.....
Thank you Dan.🍻
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Great looking knives Skip! ::tu:: I really like them ::nod:: Congrats Buddy! ::handshake:: ::tu:: :D
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New_Windsor_NY wrote: Sat May 29, 2021 10:41 pm Today, 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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Great score, Skip!
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TPK wrote: Thu Jul 29, 2021 8:29 pm Great.....
Thank you Tom.🍻
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toomanyknives wrote: Thu Jul 29, 2021 8:37 pm Great.....
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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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Another great looking Bone handled 72 Shortline Skip. Congrats on that one. ::tu:: ::tu::
Sometimes I Sit and Think ::hmm:: .... Other times I just Sit
I May Grow Older, But I refuse to Grow Up!!
I'll sharpen it for you, but I don't give out band-aids!!

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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.
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I May Grow Older, But I refuse to Grow Up!!
I'll sharpen it for you, but I don't give out band-aids!!

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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.
Awesome looking knife Smitty! ::tu:: I like it! ::nod:: :D
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TPK wrote: Sat Aug 14, 2021 12:29 pm
Awesome looking knife Smitty! ::tu:: I like it! ::nod:: :D
Thank you Tom. Couldn't pass her up, the old gal needed some new life.
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I'll sharpen it for you, but I don't give out band-aids!!

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The Italic tang stamp versions can not be considered rare but still they don't pop up all that often. Great snag Smitty.
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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.
I agree Jerry. I just haven't really looked for them. Just happened upon this one. Appreciate it. ::tu::
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Papa Bones wrote: Sat Aug 14, 2021 12:08 pm Another.....
Thank you Smitty.🍻

Papa Bones wrote: Sat Aug 14, 2021 12:23 pm By.....
Another FINE "72" acquisition, Smitty! ::tu:: ::tu::
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Very cool pick up. ::nod:: ::nod::
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New_Windsor_NY wrote: Sat Aug 14, 2021 3:03 pm
Another FINE "72" acquisition, Smitty! ::tu:: ::tu::
Appreciate it Skip.
doglegg wrote: Sat Aug 14, 2021 3:28 pm Very cool pick up. ::nod:: ::nod::
Thanks Floyd.
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