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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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I just found my old Sword Brand Camillus Knife, that I carried in my dress pants pocket in the 1940s & 1950s. I don't know what that style of knife is called, or the age of it. Can anyone help with that? I am getting ready to pass it, and couple of my old work knives, to my Son. Thanks for sharing.
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Sut Tatersaul wrote:I just found my old Sword Brand Camillus Knife, that I carried in my dress pants pocket in the 1940s & 1950s. I don't know what that style of knife is called, or the age of it. Can anyone help with that? I am getting ready to pass it, and couple of my old work knives, to my Son. Thanks for sharing.
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This pattern is called an equal-end lobster. Typically they have three or four blades but it's not uncommon to see a two-blade version. The pattern name "lobster" is because when there are two blades on the same end, one on the top and the other on the bottom and both opened it sorta looks like a lobster's claws. I have no idea when yours was made but it's an old pattern, originated in the early 1800s Sheffield England. Maybe one of the Camillus experts will know more about yours.

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......where's your #73,vit????............. ::tu:: ...............
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Hello AAPK. I bought 3 knives this weekend at a flea market, then came home to read here and see what I had bought! Isn't that the proper order?

One has sword brand on the tang, but the knife looks much newer than a 40's era knife.
Hopefully the Camillus forum can set me straight.

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So did I buy a knock-off? If not, is it possibly NOS that was put together during Camillus' last months with old parts? (both blades rub outer scales when closing. That can't be good, right?)

Any help greatly appreciated, and I am thoroughly enjoying reading old posts here!
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Vit-213, That is a handsome knife. The slanted bolsters give it distinction. Congratulations. ::tu::
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"...So did I buy a knock-off?..."

No, it is an authentic old Camillus, probably pre WWII.

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msteele6 wrote:"...So did I buy a knock-off?..."

No, it is an authentic old Camillus, probably pre WWII.

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Sorry I missed this when you posted. Thanks for the feedback.

Hmm, I'm thinking this may be a good candidate for re-handling? I like this one except for the cheesy cracked handles, and the shield that sits on top of (not well-fitted). Maybe some antique bone sans shield, and it would be something to proudly carry...
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I bought this old Sword Brand this morning because it looks just like a first generation 72. I haven't found out much about this handle material other than it is a hard composition. It's most likely pre-WWII with the 4 line stamp but lack of info from that period makes it difficult to properly identify. I've noticed a few old catalog cuts floating around in various threads here. I think I will try to consolidate those to one of the stickies in the Camillus forum.
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Nice one Greg! ::tu::
I was trying to find out what they call those handles in the Camillus catalog and price sheets, but I don't have any that go back that far.
Tom Williams said he had no catalogs and pricelists that went back to World War II or before, and he was the company historian and worked there for 30 years. I guess the companies in those days really were not interested in leaving a written historical legacy, I guess they figured their legacy was their knives. ::shrug::

I believe the handles you have on that knife are a stagged version of celluloid, very much like Schrade used Delrin to make the handles of the Uncle Henry knives look like stag. I could be wrong, but I have had other Camillus knives with similar handles that began to off gas. Just keep an eye on it in case it becomes unstable. ::nod::

Nice find though, I haven't seen many 72s with those handles. In fact, now that I think about it yours may be the first one I have seen.
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Thanks Dale! This kind of changes my thinking on the timeline for the 72. I'll keep a a watch on those handles. ::tu::
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Greg, here is a Camillus Sword Brand #21 that has the same type of handle material.
I am not positive but I think this material was probably used before World War II.
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Received this nice Sword Brand Barlow with saw cut ebony handles, I'm thinking 1920's or so.
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That is a nice Barlow! I like it! ::ds:: super pick up.
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cdantiks wrote:Japan sword tang stamp
.....definitely NOT a Camillus!!!!!............. ::td:: ...........
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