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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Here's another new First Gen I picked up this week.
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gsmith7158 wrote:Here's another new First Gen I picked up this week.
That’s a beauty ::tu::

I touched up the edge on mine last night and think it is my new favorite whittling knife!
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Thanks Papaw! They one of my favorite knives for using and displaying. ::tu::
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gsmith7158 wrote:Thanks Papaw! They one of my favorite knives for using and displaying. ::tu::
............greg, it's like eatin' peanuts, ain't it???........... ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu:: ..................
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gsmith7158 wrote:Thanks Papaw! They one of my favorite knives for using and displaying. ::tu::
............greg, it's like eatin' peanuts, ain't it???........... ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu:: ..................
You just can't stop Tommy! :D ::handshake::
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That's better'n any I have in my pile.
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jerryd6818 wrote:That's better'n any I have in my pile.
Thanks Jerryd! It does have plenty of blade left,But looks like it's been neglected. The bone is pretty sweet though! ::nod::
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......greg, I can cure neglect!!.......... ::tu:: ..................
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carrmillus wrote:......greg, I can cure neglect!!.......... ::tu:: ..................
She won't have that problem at my house Tommy. ::super_happy::
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That's a beauty Greg.
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Colonel26 wrote:That's a beauty Greg.
Thanks Wade! ::handshake::
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This one was broken down, but thanks to a donor blade and shield she is up and running again. (Thanks JERRY)
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Tony, ya done a fine job there lad. ::tu::
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Another fine job by TW.
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....great job,tony!!!!.......... ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu:: .................
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Tony_Wood wrote:This one was broken down, but thanks to a donor blade and shield she is up and running again. (Thanks JERRY)

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Another one repaired and ready for another whole new life. Looks great.
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Tony_Wood wrote:This one was broken down, but thanks to a donor blade and shield she is up and running again. (Thanks JERRY)

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Its wonderful to see these knives brought back to life! I have in old Case stockman I need to see about getting new covers on now that I think about it.
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Posted this else where but since it is a 72 I'll post it here too. Got it off ebay at a bottom feeder price. Couldn't resist.
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Darn it! That's what happens when I stay away from EBay for a couple of weeks - you guys get all the good deals! :lol:
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doglegg wrote:Posted this else where but since it is a 72 I'll post it here too. Got it off ebay at a bottom feeder price. Couldn't resist.DSCN4509.JPGDSCN4510.JPGDSCN4511.JPG
I’m pretty sure that the one I forgot about! LOL Nice pick up
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WV Papaw wrote:
doglegg wrote:Posted this else where but since it is a 72 I'll post it here too. Got it off ebay at a bottom feeder price. Couldn't resist.DSCN4509.JPGDSCN4510.JPGDSCN4511.JPG
I’m pretty sure that the one I forgot about! LOL Nice pick up
I actually ran across it with 3 minutes left and it was low so I through out a price and won. Most of the time it doesn't work like that for me. Thanks.
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Good score doglegg. ::tu::
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Good looking 72! Those make great toters.
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Jerry got a couple more. Nothing special. Just different tang stamps. Long line and the last tang stamp cant remember what it is called.
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Couple of good ones there David. I'm especially fond of the saber grind on the older one. I've just called the newer tang stamp "the double line" stamp. I don't think I've ever heard anyone call it anything else. Nice pickups.
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