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

[gsmith7158]

gsmith,,,,there is no hyphen between New York and no serifs,,, the patend on the punch is stamped as:

PATENDED
AUG 11th 1908
NO. 895778

My book says 1908-09 Thanks again

WVbladetrade that patent number checks out. Granted to Moritz Mayer of Camillus Cutlery Co. I hope you will forgive my skepticism but you don't often see an old knife in that kind of condition. I like to collect Camillus knives so I really would like to know what book you have that shows that 1908 tang stamp.

[peanut740]

Greg,this is one of those times that you really need to read the knife and not so much what the stamp says.It isn't often you see such a knife that has soooo much going for it.Etch,saleman's #,punch,3 backsprings,condition,one of the better knives you will see.Some of these old stamps may have only been used for a very short time and few are left.Look in Goins and see all the early Case stamps that were used,and they are some that aren't in there either.I would bet Case wasn't the only company using different stamps.

[carrmillus]

.......WHOA!!!.........just looked thru some of my oldest Camillus knives that are not in my displays and I have found this one's twin brother 3 3/8",3 backsprings,rogers bone,bar shield,-this is also the only 3 backspring Camillus I have- only it is 4 line marked(punch blade is unmarked)!!!............ ....................

[gsmith7158]

I hear you Roger! I wasn't familiar with that punch either but their is info right here on AAPK about it so as I eliminated my negative thoughts one by one I am much more receptive of the knife. Do you know if any references that include info about this Camillus collection that he speaks of?

[peanut740]

Greg,likely the Nilo Miori collection.He was president of Camillus for many years and worked for Albert Baer for more than 50 years.Among that collection were Camillus and Ulster factory collection knives.Also were at least 10 Maher and Grosh knives that I ended up.There were made by Ulster,but strangely a couple that were Miller Brothers made.

[Vit_213]

I still do not believe that carbon steel could have maintained such brilliance for 100 years, if it is not lay 100 years in a barrel of oil.
In addition, the obvious signs of regrind continue to confuse me.
I apologize for skepticism, if I'm wrong.

[WVbladetrade]

gsmith,,,, traded for that knife at a show,,,, maybe closer to 10 yrs. I like the knife,, just tell me what show you will be attending and if that show
is on my schedule..... will bring it with me and you sure are welcome to look it over....... Thanks again for your input..

Roger...just started digging some pieces out I haven't looked at in a while,,,thought I would post a few.... I won't be a stranger,,, will be posting some more pieces down the road,,,, I didn't make the Gator show got tied up with a rental.. you going to Dalton?

[WVbladetrade]

gsmith and vit-213... no problem... these days you have to be skeptical or you might end up loosing your egg money.... I seen a few times I wish I would have been a little more skeptical..but that's comes with buying and trading...... I will be posting some more pieces and looking forward to joining in on some of the conversations. Nice site and a lot of nice pieces and knowledge being shared.. Tom

[Miller Bro's]

Welcome aboard Tom

Superb old Camillus knife and right as rain

[peanut740]

gsmith,,,, traded for that knife at a show,,,, maybe closer to 10 yrs. I like the knife,, just tell me what show you will be attending and if that show
is on my schedule..... will bring it with me and you sure are welcome to look it over....... Thanks again for your input..

Roger...just started digging some pieces out I haven't looked at in a while,,,thought I would post a few.... I won't be a stranger,,, will be posting some more pieces down the road,,,, I didn't make the Gator show got tied up with a rental.. you going to Dalton?

Yes I am.Are you going?It is usually a good show for old knives.

[peanut740]

I still do not believe that carbon steel could have maintained such brilliance for 100 years, if it is not lay 100 years in a barrel of oil.
In addition, the obvious signs of regrind continue to confuse me.
I apologize for skepticism, if I'm wrong.

There are not many,but they are out there.The topic knife was in a factory collection,so it likely was well cared for.I have bought a few 80-100 year old knives off EBay and wondered it they just laid in some old guys sock draw for ever.

[stockman]

Just now read this, Nice old knife, well preserved, right as rain. Like as already has been said "read the knife"

Harold

[Colonel26]

That whittler is so far beyond awesome, I don’t know what to call it. Very, very nice!

[gsmith7158]

gsmith and vit-213... no problem... these days you have to be skeptical or you might end up loosing your egg money.... I seen a few times I wish I would have been a little more skeptical..but that's comes with buying and trading...... I will be posting some more pieces and looking forward to joining in on some of the conversations. Nice site and a lot of nice pieces and knowledge being shared.. Tom

WVbladetrade I'm going to try to make it to Dalton and Atlanta if my schedule allows. I would love to meet you and check out that knife!

[WVbladetrade]

gsmith... I am planning on making the Dalton show..if nothing happens. Looking forward to meeting you... And as I said I will bring it with me and you can look it over...As Roger said there are still some real nice pieces that have survived thru the years,,,,,and that's what keeps guy's like us to keep on looking...... when we find them just preserve them ,, romance um for a while,,, and pass them on for others to enjoy... Tom

[peanut740]

gsmith... I am planning on making the Dalton show..if nothing happens. Looking forward to meeting you... And as I said I will bring it with me and you can look it over...As Roger said there are still some real nice pieces that have survived thru the years,,,,,and that's what keeps guy's like us to keep on looking...... when we find them just preserve them ,, romance um for a while,,, and pass them on for others to enjoy... Tom

See you there Tom.

[wlf]

Rough start, huh buddy? I just found this post. It’s not often you see a knife this good.

Glad you finally started posting. You’ll build your reputation quickly on here,don’t worry. Beautiful handles and that guy you got it from had a lot of the Nilo Miori collection, as Roger said.

[WVbladetrade]

Thanks Lyle,,,,, Yea thought I might join in on some posts and conversation..

[tnorton]

Here is Camillus I recently acquired - I am not a Camillus collector per say but LIKE old knives that I LIKE any make - Any information on this knife is appreciated -- Thanks

[carrmillus]

......nice old(1915 I think) Camillus knife!!.....I love 'em!!!!!......... ..................

[peanut740]

Looks like some of the Sword Brand etch remains on the blade.

[carrmillus]

......my eyes are going SOUTH,(along with other stuff), I didn't see that the first time I looked!!!.......... .........

[tnorton]

Thanks for your comments - like I say I've read a little on Camillus but Really collect knives that just look good to me

[gsmith7158]

Tnorton that's a great old Harness jack you have posted. It looks to have the same punch as the one WVblade trade posted on the previous page.

Here's an old one I just got in this week.

[tnorton]

Hey Greg - thanks for the comments - like I Said I'm not a collector ( I keep telling myself) but I know a nice knife when I see it and the one you just posted is a keeper -- thanks