Let's See Your Camco Knives!

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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This pocket knife arrived very recently in a group or lot of pocket knives that I purchased. This pocket knife now becomes my most recent example to be posted under this topic or thread. I did NOT purchase the group or lot of pocket knives to obtain this particular pocket knife. However, this pocket knife did turn out to be a keeper and it will be added to my general CAMCO (CAMILLUS) pocket knife collection. It is a CAMCO, one blade, one tang stamp, 3 1/8" closed, tip bolsters, lockback, pocket knife. The main blade front tang stamp says, "CAMCO (over) USA" If this pocket knife ever had any advertising on it, it is not there now. Overall, this pocket knife is in GOOD+ condition. It did require some minor cleaning.
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The Main Blade Front Tang Stamp.
The Main Blade Front Tang Stamp.
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CAMCO Lockback! WOW! I haven't seen this before.
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Vit_213 wrote: Mon Nov 20, 2023 3:52 pm CAMCO.....
Vit_213, it came as a surprise to me also.
A VERY NICE surprise.
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New_Windsor_NY wrote: Sun Nov 19, 2023 11:00 pm
GSPTOPDOG wrote: Sun Nov 19, 2023 2:49 am Camco.....
TREMENDOUS TRIO, GSPTOPDOG. ::tu:: ::tu::
Thanks Skip! ::handshake::
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Nice!
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msteele6 wrote: Wed Nov 22, 2023 1:12 am Nice.....
If you're referring to my lockback CAMCO
pocket knife, I thank you, msteele6.🍻
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I was able to pick up 10 pocket knives this week. One is a Camco. This humble Barlow. Tight with great snap. I'll be carrying it.
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A few....
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GSPTOPDOG wrote: Fri Dec 08, 2023 1:02 amA few....
Nice little.grouping. Is the Benedictine and Julius Wile same knife different sides, and the other bartender knife plain with no inscription?
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Waukonda wrote: Tue Dec 12, 2023 1:24 pm
GSPTOPDOG wrote: Fri Dec 08, 2023 1:02 amA few....
Nice little.grouping. Is the Benedictine and Julius Wile same knife different sides, and the other bartender knife plain with no inscription?
Ike, the inscription has faded over time... much like my own youth and vigor... ::disgust:: .... :x ..... ::facepalm::
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Just received my first two Camco knives. Both are pearloid advertising knives that I believe are from the 60s.
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Nice. Maybe 50's ? J.O'.
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Gtrclktr-351 wrote: Fri Apr 05, 2024 8:47 pm Both are pearloid advertising knives that I believe are from the 60s.
The first is #801, the second is probably #272. Both are Nu-pearl (synthetic). Both are 50s.
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My solo Camco - part of my New Britain CT collection.
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bestgear wrote: Sat Apr 06, 2024 12:35 am My solo Camco - part of my New Britain CT collection.
One of my favorite patterns! But this is already the 70s :)
In the 60s it looked like this
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Gtrclktr-351 wrote: Fri Apr 05, 2024 8:47 pm Just received my first two Camco knives. Both are pearloid advertising knives that I believe are from the 60s.
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I have a similar Camco that I carry regularly. I got it from another member, but I don't recall whom. It might have been a POS exchange?
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Vit_213 wrote: Sat Apr 06, 2024 12:30 am The first is #801, the second is probably #272. Both are Nu-pearl (synthetic). Both are 50s.
Thanks for the information.
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Just picked this one up today... ::nod::
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GSPTOPDOG wrote: Thu Apr 18, 2024 2:36 am Just picked this one up today... ::nod::
I dig it dog.
If it's for sale let me know.
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edge213 wrote: Thu Apr 18, 2024 2:51 am
GSPTOPDOG wrote: Thu Apr 18, 2024 2:36 am
Thanks David! ::handshake::
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GSPTOPDOG wrote: Thu Apr 18, 2024 2:36 am Just picked this one up today... ::nod::
Camco + Santa Fe Stoneworks :shock:
I've never seen such a combination. Does anyone know the origin of this knife?
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Vit_213 wrote: Thu Apr 18, 2024 8:30 amCamco + Santa Fe Stoneworks
Vit - what did you see that makes you think Santa Fe Stoneworks? ::shrug::
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GSPTOPDOG wrote: Thu Apr 18, 2024 2:36 am Just.....
That one is a real L👁👁KER, GSPTOPDOG! ::tu:: ::tu::
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GSPTOPDOG wrote: Thu Apr 18, 2024 2:36 am Just picked this one up today... ::nod::
Santa Fe Stone was the first thing that came to my mind. They worked a lot with Camillus so.... It is a cool looking knife.
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bestgear wrote: Thu Apr 18, 2024 10:31 am
Vit_213 wrote: Thu Apr 18, 2024 8:30 amCamco + Santa Fe Stoneworks
Vit - what did you see that makes you think Santa Fe Stoneworks? ::shrug::
These handle scales are made by Santa Fe Stoneworks (Kaleidoscope series) ::nod::
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