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.
Hey guys,
I have been a lurker for a while, been using and appreciating the data base on certain knives.
Finally I have joined.
So for my first picture post I thought I would put up a few of my newest acquisition.
She has been used and shows marks and dings.
After a modest cleaning and minor fix she is ready to be shown.
I saw there didn't seem to be much difference in the two knives other than the second one having been fluffed and buffed. I didn't want to insult you so I didn't think it appropriate to mention that to someone new to the forum.
Forged on the anvil of discipline.
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
It never hurts to be polite. And besides, don't want to give the new guy the wrong impression right off the bat and run him off before he has a chance to find out what this forum is all about.
Forged on the anvil of discipline.
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
It's a fools game to date Camillus knives using only the tang stamp BUT that tang stamp is generally accepted as being used 1960-1976. The Delrin handles would date it post 1960 since Dupont didn't start producing Delrin (their trade name for acetal resin) until after they completed their Parkersburg WV plant in 1960.
Forged on the anvil of discipline.
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
..........cicatriz, welcome to aapk and the camillus forum!!!!... .....you can learn a lot from these guys, i sure did!!!.....again, welcome, glad to have you aboard!!!!...... .................
I love the old NIB knives, and I try to every one of my knife was like this
For me it's like a time machine. I take in hand a knife and see it exactly the same what it was 20-30-40 years ago
