What is Your Latest Old Camillus? (pre-1960)

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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Ripster wrote: Fri Apr 16, 2021 12:59 am Hey Skip , going to tag you MIL- K MASTER ,dang you just keep bringing em ::tu:: ::tu::
While here going to post pics of the Model # 9511 Camillus “ Red Cross” knife with spoon . There’s a great 4 page read regarding this here under Holley / Camillus XMAS knife. Would post the link but haven’t got that much tech savvy yet . Anyway here it is,some may have saw it already,want to get it over here in the Camillus Section ,so here it is .
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Couple old ones picked up recently a toe and a swing guard, both came from a seller in Camillus NY.
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JohnR wrote: Fri May 07, 2021 8:23 pm Couple old ones picked up recently a toe and a swing guard, both came from a seller in Camillus NY.
Well that’s quite the pair ::tu:: ::tu::
Both of those are on my list to get yet,you really did well ! Are they both 4 line ?
Thank you for sharing those, that got the blood flowing !!!
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Ripster wrote: Fri May 07, 2021 8:29 pm
JohnR wrote: Fri May 07, 2021 8:23 pm Couple old ones picked up recently a toe and a swing guard, both came from a seller in Camillus NY.
Well that’s quite the pair ::tu:: ::tu::
Both of those are on my list to get yet,you really did well ! Are they both 4 line ?
Thank you for sharing those, that got the blood flowing !!!

Thanks JP, the swing guard is 4 line, the toe has had the tangs ground so only the last line remains. Story I got is they came from an estate that had a grandfather or great grandfather that was a German immigrant that worked for Camillus.
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Nice old Camillus Sword Brand Farmers jack.
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JohnR, that is a beauty. ::nod:: ::nod::
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John those are some really nice knives, thank you for showing them here ::tu::
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Nice ones! ::tu::
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WOW... that is a BEAUTY!!

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Thanks guys, appreciate the comments, real happy being able to acquire the Farmers Jack, so hard to find.
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JohnR wrote: Thu May 27, 2021 12:03 pm Thanks guys, appreciate the comments, real happy being able to acquire the Farmers Jack, so hard to find.
John, that’s some beauty of a Farmer’s Jack, just gorgeous.
They are getting hard to find you acquired a dandy though, you have excellent taste in your knives !! Sure appreciate your sharing them with us ::handshake::
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Ripster wrote: Fri May 28, 2021 4:11 pm
JohnR wrote: Thu May 27, 2021 12:03 pm Thanks guys, appreciate the comments, real happy being able to acquire the Farmers Jack, so hard to find.
John, that’s some beauty of a Farmer’s Jack, just gorgeous.
They are getting hard to find you acquired a dandy though, you have excellent taste in your knives !! Sure appreciate your sharing them with us ::handshake::
Thank you JP. ::handshake::
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Yesterday, this became the latest CAMILLUS "pre-1960" pocket knife to join my collection. It is my third CAMILLUS 1958, single blade, 3 tool pocket knife. It joins my CAMILLUS 1949, a CAMILLUS 1957, the other two CAMILLUS 1958's and three CAMILLUS 1959's. All of these "pre-1960" pocket knives have been previously posted.
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Nice finds John & Skip! ::tu:: :D
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TPK wrote: Fri May 28, 2021 7:31 pm Nice.....
Thank you Tom.🍻
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JohnR, you keep showing us amazing vintage knives always in top condition, anyone of which would be The Best knife in my collection. And you might well have at least 100 absolute top examples. I truly am in awe. I don't know how you manage to find these knives. Likely you are a friend of other top collectors.
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kootenay joe wrote: Fri May 28, 2021 11:40 pm JohnR, you keep showing us amazing vintage knives always in top condition, anyone of which would be The Best knife in my collection. And you might well have at least 100 absolute top examples. I truly am in awe. I don't know how you manage to find these knives. Likely you are a friend of other top collectors.
Thank you for showing us these knives.
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Thank you Roland, I have been lucky and I have made friends with several other collectors that have very good eyes for vintage knives, the discussions we have had regarding knives have been a huge help in my ability to judge what makes a good old knife, thanks again. ::tu:: ::tu::
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John, your Toe and the Swing Guard and the Farmers Jack are just beautiful.
Outstanding examples of early fine old cutlery. The bones, the patterns, so nice to view. ::nod::
Congratulations. ::tu::
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FRJ wrote: Sat May 29, 2021 1:38 pm John, your Toe and the Swing Guard and the Farmers Jack are just beautiful.
Outstanding examples of early fine old cutlery. The bones, the patterns, so nice to view. ::nod::
Congratulations. ::tu::

Thank you Joe, appreciate it. ::tu:: Early Camillus bone is some of the best.
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This Camillus 3 line was a pleasant surprise, no size description in the BIN listing so I was thinking it was a peanut, very pleased when I opened the package and found it was a 3 5/8" small Trapper, most likely the oldest Trapper I have.
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That is a very fine find JohnR. Wow! Great shape for such an older knife. Wonderful bone. You did super on that one. Love those old Camillus. ::nod:: ::nod:: ::nod:: ::tu:: ::tu::
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JohnR wrote: Sat Jun 05, 2021 6:33 pm This Camillus 3 line was a pleasant surprise, no size description in the BIN listing so I was thinking it was a peanut, very pleased when I opened the package and found it was a 3 5/8" small Trapper, most likely the oldest Trapper I have.
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A beauty :)
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JohnR wrote: Sat Jun 05, 2021 6:33 pm This Camillus 3 line was a pleasant surprise, no size description in the BIN listing so I was thinking it was a peanut, very pleased when I opened the package and found it was a 3 5/8" small Trapper, most likely the oldest Trapper I have.
John , another beautiful knife. You have a great eye and taste for old Quality pieces.
As David has said,and will agree ,you have a outstanding collection . ::tu:: ::tu::
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JohnR wrote: Sat Jun 05, 2021 6:33 pm This Camillus 3 line was a pleasant surprise, no size description in the BIN listing so I was thinking it was a peanut, very pleased when I opened the package and found it was a 3 5/8" small Trapper, most likely the oldest Trapper I have.
Wow...what an absolute beauty, JohnR! That size trapper is right in my wheelhouse and I am green with envy. :mrgreen:
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