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Whoa Dimitri, that big swedge ground spear blade is impressive & you can still read the etch!!

Glad you like it!

Here is another one from page 405 of the catalog Vit posted a page back.

It still has the Sword brand etch on the blade however my photography sucks and I could not capture it

I also have this bone handle pen knife that has the etch clearly visible

That one is sweet!

Silver Sword Wood Knives
Orvet I have a few old Camillus Sword Brand Knives I can't Find anywhere or in any catalog. Starting with the 1946-8 catalog all the way to 2006 and no trace of these knives but I could have sworn I'd ran across them somewhere before. Is it possible you or some guru in this forum might know of them. One is a wood handled Sword Brand 822 and the other is a Complete Wood Handled 802 Single blade Sword Brand knife, both have the Camillus 802,822 USA Stamp and on the Obverse they are stamped "Silver Sword" with crossed Swords in between. Again I thought I'd seen them somewhere before but I can't seem to place where that was Now. There's one other that's all wood also and resembles a #2 or #3 Lockback and about the same 3-1/4" or 3" Closed I didn't take pictures of yet but it has Wood Bolsters and handles also. Could I possibly ask for some help Identifying these knives and from what Time period.

1982-1990

Check your PM.

The last mention of the 822 is the 1994 catalog.
Camillus never listed them with wood glued on the handles like those. I think someone glued the wood on those. Maybe they didn’t like the stainless handles, or wanted to make their own “Rare Factory Find.”

Vit,I had the scan of the Michigan Hdwe Sword Brand knives,but didn't realize it was that early(1928).This is the earliest I have seen a farmers jack with the budding blade (a rooster comb)confirmed .

Thanks for posting it.

Here's the knife.

orvet wrote:The last mention of the 822 is the 1994 catalog.

From 1991 full metal

wlf wrote:Vit,I had the scan of the Michigan Hdwe Sword Brand knives,but didn't realize it was that early(1925).This is the earliest I have seen a farmers jack with the budding blade (a rooster comb)confirmed .

Thanks for posting it.

Here's the knife.

WOW! Nice knife!

wlf wrote:Vit,I had the scan of the Michigan Hdwe Sword Brand knives,but didn't realize it was that early(1925).This is the earliest I have seen a farmers jack with the budding blade (a rooster comb)confirmed .

Thanks for posting it.

Here's the knife.

......what a beautiful old knife!!!.............wanna trade????................ ...............

This pattern is all I really collect now Carmillus.I pestered H&H knives for about 3 years to get him to turn loose of this one,so no but thanks,it was part of his Camillus collection.He has some more very nice old Camillus knives in that collection.

Thank you and Vit for looking and the nice comments.Thanks again Vit for posting that catalog and telling it's date.I try to download all cuts of farmers jacks from the old catalogs.

If you guys see any catalog cuts of or real farmers jack knives ,I would appreciate an email or PM.

Miller Bro`s wrote:

jerryd6818 wrote: Where in the hell do you find all those exquisite knives?

My knife roll !

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I was pleased to find this post, and the old catalog pages. I came across this old "Scout Knife" and it appears to be the very one from the catalog. Tell tale sign is that cap lifter with the odd long pull. It's in outstanding condition, with no signs of use. Front stamped with "Sword Brand" the back is stamped with a Camillus 4 line stamp. The spear blade is a really thick blade on the spine, mirror polished on both sides. The punch is interesting.

That is an awesome old knife Hal!
I don't think I have ever seen one that old in such excellent condition!

Great find!

...beautiful, wish I had one!!!!.....I've got one with the compass!!!............ ................

That bad boy is suweeet. Thanks for posting it.

yep some nice ones, I have just picked this one up

sword brand scout

WOW! Nice knife!

Since eBay seller ditwtexas chooses to use this post as a reference for his overpriced knives it should be noted that he is not held in good regard by many of the members here to include me. He references this web site for his convenience but disrespects the site and the members here as well.

Search ditwtexas on this site and see for yourself.

He currently has a Sword brand knife

Camillus No.258 Scout Knife Circa-1928 "Sword Brand" 3-3/4" Closed Stag Handles

with a damaged opener blade and well used master blade that he says is c. 1928 and he has priced at at his usual 20% off for $367.99. This particular knife is worth about $30 in my opinion. 1928 is wishful thinking for this knife.

Miller Bro's wrote:

jerryd6818 wrote: Where in the hell do you find all those exquisite knives?

My knife roll !

That really is funny!

Vit_213 wrote:Sword Brand 1928 Catalog Pages from Michigan Hardware Company
Stolen on ebay

...I don't see a sunfish(elephant toe) on these pages..is it not as old a pattern as I thought?????..... ...........

I didn't look at each reply, but referring to the catalog pages shown.....those prices are mighty, mighty steep for 1928. I'd expect to see
more in the $2.00 to $3.00 range not $10.00 to $15.00......just my thoughts.

TripleF wrote:I didn't look at each reply, but referring to the catalog pages shown.....those prices are mighty, mighty steep for 1928. I'd expect to see
more in the $2.00 to $3.00 range not $10.00 to $15.00......just my thoughts.

Those prices are per a dozen knives.