camillus #72

[GSPTOPDOG]

Received this just a while ago, another 1047 boy scout price was cheap... nothing special

"nothing special" ... Good Lord man!!! It's still a #72!!! ...(technically speaking that is... )

[GSPTOPDOG]

Did the two of you just use the phrase "nothing special" when speaking of a 72 and 1047????? No matter the condition they are always something special. I will let it slide just this once. Repeat after me...no matter the variation the 72 family is always something special.DSCN6275.JPG

D.L. I just read that post about "nothing special" ... ... ... I almost got a case of "the vapors" ...

[doglegg]

Did the two of you just use the phrase "nothing special" when speaking of a 72 and 1047????? No matter the condition they are always something special. I will let it slide just this once. Repeat after me...no matter the variation the 72 family is always something special.DSCN6275.JPG

D.L. I just read that post about "nothing special" ... ... ... I almost got a case of "the vapors" ...

[Theo]

Did the two of you just use the phrase "nothing special" when speaking of a 72 and 1047????? No matter the condition they are always something special. I will let it slide just this once. Repeat after me...no matter the variation the 72 family is always something special.DSCN6275.JPG

D.L. I just read that post about "nothing special" ... ... ... I almost got a case of "the vapors" ...

I already had to repeat " no matter the variation the 72 family is always something special "
On the chaulkboard 100 times per D.L.

[GSPTOPDOG]

Did the two of you just use the phrase "nothing special" when speaking of a 72 and 1047????? No matter the condition they are always something special. I will let it slide just this once. Repeat after me...no matter the variation the 72 family is always something special.DSCN6275.JPG

D.L. I just read that post about "nothing special" ... ... ... I almost got a case of "the vapors" ...

I already had to repeat " no matter the variation the 72 family is always something special "
On the chaulkboard 100 times per D.L.

And... as further punishment NO spirts or beer/wine over the weekend

[Theo]

D.L. I just read that post about "nothing special" ... ... ... I almost got a case of "the vapors" ...

I already had to repeat " no matter the variation the 72 family is always something special "
On the chaulkboard 100 times per D.L.

And... as further punishment NO spirts or beer/wine over the weekend

Oh now let's wait a minute, which finger you want or how many, I will use a 72 also....

[GSPTOPDOG]

I already had to repeat " no matter the variation the 72 family is always something special "
On the chaulkboard 100 times per D.L.

And... as further punishment NO spirts or beer/wine over the weekend

Oh now let's wait a minute, which finger you want or how many, I will use a 72 also....

... well, let's see... the Yakuza starts with the pinky and works their way up from there...

[Theo]

And... as further punishment NO spirts or beer/wine over the weekend

Oh now let's wait a minute, which finger you want or how many, I will use a 72 also....

... well, let's see... the Yakuza starts with the pinky and works their way up from there...

Hope it's Sharpe....

[GSPTOPDOG]

Oh now let's wait a minute, which finger you want or how many, I will use a 72 also....

... well, let's see... the Yakuza starts with the pinky and works their way up from there...

Hope it's Sharpe....

[GSPTOPDOG]

Picked this up last week , with the box and papers , 72 with the yellow composite handles. This is my 4th 72

They're like popcorn. Once you start, you don't want to stop. That's a fine start to the addiction.

Jerry, Where does it stop? I just picked up another #72 today... pictures to follow... and I also went for a hike in the desert and thought as I was getting ready to go; "WWJC" (What Would Jerry Carry)? I hope I did not let you down If I did, I am prepared to drop and bust out 20

[Dan In MI]

You have great luck finding those short lines! Any chance you can send some of that luck my way?

[doglegg]

Picked this up last week , with the box and papers , 72 with the yellow composite handles. This is my 4th 72

They're like popcorn. Once you start, you don't want to stop. That's a fine start to the addiction.

Jerry, Where does it stop? I just picked up another #72 today... pictures to follow... and I also went for a hike in the desert and thought as I was getting ready to go; "WWJC" (What Would Jerry Carry)? I hope I did not let you down If I did, I am prepared to drop and bust out 20

GSP..... a little 72 exactly like that one rides my pocket every day. Happy for you.

[New_Windsor_NY]

Jerry.....

That is a NICE "72", GSPTOPDOG.

[Theo]

Picked this up last week , with the box and papers , 72 with the yellow composite handles. This is my 4th 72

They're like popcorn. Once you start, you don't want to stop. That's a fine start to the addiction.

Jerry, Where does it stop? I just picked up another #72 today... pictures to follow... and I also went for a hike in the desert and thought as I was getting ready to go; "WWJC" (What Would Jerry Carry)? I hope I did not let you down If I did, I am prepared to drop and bust out 20

Very fine looking 72 you got there dog, a very fine example of how a knife should be made, you have very fine taste in knives sir

[GSPTOPDOG]

Very fine looking 72 you got there dog, a very fine example of how a knife should be made, you have very fine taste in knives sir
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Thank you very much Theo!

[jerryd6818]

Picked this up last week , with the box and papers , 72 with the yellow composite handles. This is my 4th 72

They're like popcorn. Once you start, you don't want to stop. That's a fine start to the addiction.

Jerry, Where does it stop? I just picked up another #72 today... pictures to follow... and I also went for a hike in the desert and thought as I was getting ready to go; "WWJC" (What Would Jerry Carry)? I hope I did not let you down If I did, I am prepared to drop and bust out 20

You are just fine doing what you're doing. Carry on. I have been to the city but have not seen the elephant so I'm not sure it ever stops.

I can't ask anyone to do something I can't do and there's no way on God's green earth I could "bust out 1" these days, much less 20.

[GSPTOPDOG]

I can't ask anyone to do something I can't do and there's no way on God's green earth I could "bust out 1" these days, much less 20.

Thanks Jerry D. for the sage words and pearls of wisdom ... And remember: "your only as old as you feel" ... Like me for example... in the morning I feel like a twenty year old... after being crushed under a small car...

[Theo]

I got this in the mail today, I was hoping it was the fine looking mail lady, but it wasn't to be. Anyhow still got excited about this knife, only if the mail lady brought would I have been alittle more excited , like twins...

[Ripster]

I got this in the mail today, I was hoping it was the fine looking mail lady, but it wasn't to be. Anyhow still got excited about this knife, only if the mail lady brought would I have been alittle more excited , like twins...

Very nice score there Theo.
It’s one of the last really good ones they made . And in great shape .

[doglegg]

Great score on a knife that looks new.

[Dan In MI]

You done good, Theo!

[Theo]

I got this in the mail today, I was hoping it was the fine looking mail lady, but it wasn't to be. Anyhow still got excited about this knife, only if the mail lady brought would I have been alittle more excited , like twins...

Very nice score there Theo.
It’s one of the last really good ones they made . And in great shape .

Thank you sir, I thought so also....

[Theo]

Great score on a knife that looks new.

Thanks dog, it does look new.....

[Theo]

You done good, Theo!

Thanks Dan, sometimes i get stuff right

[New_Windsor_NY]

Yesterday afternoon, my visit to the post office produced this pocket knife. It now becomes my latest example to be posted under this topic or thread. It also becomes the latest example to be added to my collection. It is a CAMILLUS 72 (short line), FIRST GENERATION, three blades, two tang stamps, 3 5/8" closed, swelled center, a long matchstrike and blade pull, "whittler" pattern or style of pocket knife. The main blade front tang stamp says "CAMILLUS (over) NEW YORK (over) USA" The main blade back tang stamp says "72", the pattern number. I now have a total of 22, short-line tang stamps, CAMILLUS 72 pocket knives. I have 13, FIRST GENERATION, CAMILLUS 72 pocket knives and I have 9, SECOND GENERATION, CAMILLUS 72 pocket knives. The main blade has no half stop, has a weak opening snap and no closing snap. The secondary blade has no half stop and has no opening or closing snap. The third blade has a good half stop, also a good opening snap and a good closing snap. Overall, this pocket knife is in VERY GOOD+ condition. I gave the blades a bit of a cleaning. I took some pictures and here it is.
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