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.
wlf wrote: โFri Dec 13, 2024 3:59 pm
Beauty, I didn't know they numbered the knives in the 4 line period. I guess with Camillus about anything might be possible.
Yes Sir they did. Believe there are a whole series of4 digit numbers in the 4 line time period. It was sometime in that period they dropped a digit or 2 . By the short line period (1946 to 50,51) they went to 2 digit. IIRC. Vit knows a lot more of the details and maybe he will chime in .
The 4 digit ones are very early 4 line stamped knives . Canโt remember the 3 digit stuff .
Take care out there.
Kid: "Wish we had time to bury them fellas."
Josey Wales: "To hell with them fellas. Buzzards got to eat, same as worms."
Clint Eastwood-The Outlaw Josey Wales
doglegg wrote: โFri Dec 13, 2024 5:00 pm
Exceptional.....
Thank you, Floyd.
Kid: "Wish we had time to bury them fellas."
Josey Wales: "To hell with them fellas. Buzzards got to eat, same as worms."
Clint Eastwood-The Outlaw Josey Wales
gsmith7158 wrote: โTue Feb 18, 2025 1:47 am
I.....
That's a BEAUTY, Greg!
Would you PLEASE post a picture of
the bottom of the pocket knife.
Kid: "Wish we had time to bury them fellas."
Josey Wales: "To hell with them fellas. Buzzards got to eat, same as worms."
Clint Eastwood-The Outlaw Josey Wales
I'm in the process of selling off most of my Camillus knives so I thought it would be a good idea to put together all of my Camillus whittlers in this thread, here they are:
msteele6 wrote: โThu Mar 27, 2025 2:52 pm
I'm in the process of selling off most of my Camillus knives so I thought it would be a good idea to put together all of my Camillus whittlers in this thread, here they are:
msteele6 wrote: โThu Mar 27, 2025 2:52 pm
I'm in the process of selling off most of my Camillus knives so I thought it would be a good idea to put together all of my Camillus whittlers in this thread, here they are:
Some nice Whittlers . Where will you be selling them ? Would be interested in a couple.
This morning, my trip to the post office produced this pocket knife. It now becomes my most recent example to be posted under this topic or thread. It also became the most recent example to be added to my general, CAMILLUS, pocket knife accumulation. It is a CAMILLUS, three blades (one has a file), three tang stamps, 3 5/16" closed, "split spring", whittler, pattern or style of pocket knife. YES, I DO KNOW THAT THIS IS NOT A TRUE SPLIT SPRING pocket knife! The main blade front tang stamp says, "CAMILLUS (over) CUTLERY CO. (over) CAMILLUS N.Y. (over) U.S.A." The secondary blade front tang stamp says, "CAMILLUS (over) CUTLERY CO. (over) CAMILLUS N.Y. (over) U.S.A." The third blade/file back tang stamp says, "CAMILLUS (over) CUTLERY CO. (over) CAMILLUS N.Y. (over) U.S.A." The main blade does have a WEAK half stop. The main blade does have a GOOD opening snap. The main blade does have a VERY GOOD closing snap. The secondary blade does have a GOOD half stop. The secondary blade does have a GOOD opening snap. The secondary blade does have a GOOD closing snap. The third blade/file does have a GOOD half stop. The third blade/file does have an OK opening snap. The third blade/file does have a GOOD closing snap. Overall, this pocket knife is in VERY GOOD condition. This pocket knife did NOT require any cleaning at all. I just wiped it off. I took some pictures and here it is.
Caption(s), if any, are on the BOTTOM of the corresponding picture(s).
Click on a picture to ENLARGE.
Attachments
The Main Blade Front Tang Stamp.
The Secondary Blade Front Tang Stamp.
The Third Blade/File Back Tang Stamp.
Kid: "Wish we had time to bury them fellas."
Josey Wales: "To hell with them fellas. Buzzards got to eat, same as worms."
Clint Eastwood-The Outlaw Josey Wales
Very nice addition to your collection SKIP ! That old bone and all 3 blades stamped and no brass, bet thatโs an early 4 liner . Well done my friend. Take care out there .
Ripster wrote: โWed Feb 04, 2026 8:17 pm
Very.....
Thank you, JP.
doglegg wrote: โWed Feb 04, 2026 8:51 pm
You.....
Thank you, Floyd.
Kid: "Wish we had time to bury them fellas."
Josey Wales: "To hell with them fellas. Buzzards got to eat, same as worms."
Clint Eastwood-The Outlaw Josey Wales
Kid: "Wish we had time to bury them fellas."
Josey Wales: "To hell with them fellas. Buzzards got to eat, same as worms."
Clint Eastwood-The Outlaw Josey Wales
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 became the latest example to be added to my general, CAMILLUS, pocket knife accumulation. It is a CAMILLUS, three blades (one has a file), three tang stamps, 3 1/8" closed, a long main blade pull, tipped bolsters, "split spring", whittler, pattern or style of pocket knife. It also has a long, thin, rectangular shaped shield. YES, I DO KNOW THAT THIS IS NOT A TRUE SPLIT SPRING pocket knife! The main blade front tang stamp says, "CAMILLUS (over) CUTLERY CO. (over) CAMILLUS, N.Y." The secondary blade front tang stamp says, "CAMILLUS (over) CUTLERY CO. (over) CAMILLUS, N.Y." The third blade/file back tang stamp says, "CAMILLUS (over) CUTLERY CO. (over) CAMILLUS, N.Y." This pocket knife does NOT, and did NOT, have a pattern number anywhere on it. The main blade does have a SOFT half stop. The main blade does have a GOOD opening snap. The main blade does have a VERY GOOD closing snap. The secondary blade does have a SOFT half stop. The secondary blade does have an OK opening snap. The secondary blade does have a GOOD closing snap. The third blade/file does have a SOFT half stop. The third blade/file does have a GOOD opening snap. The third blade/file does have a GOOD closing snap. Overall, this pocket knife is in EXCELLENT condition. This pocket knife did NOT need any cleaning at all. I just wiped it off. I took some pictures and here it is.
Caption(s), if any, are on the BOTTOM of the corresponding picture(s).
Click on a picture to ENLARGE.
Attachments
The Main Blade Front Tang Stamp.
The Secondary Blade Front Tang Stamp.
The Third Blade/File Back Tang Stamp.
Kid: "Wish we had time to bury them fellas."
Josey Wales: "To hell with them fellas. Buzzards got to eat, same as worms."
Clint Eastwood-The Outlaw Josey Wales
Skip , thatโs an excellent addition to your collection ! All the stamps are nice and clear , beautiful bone w/ nice shield. Well done . Can see why you were excited about this one !!
Ripster wrote: โSat Mar 14, 2026 7:06 pm
Skip.....
Thank you, JP.
Kid: "Wish we had time to bury them fellas."
Josey Wales: "To hell with them fellas. Buzzards got to eat, same as worms."
Clint Eastwood-The Outlaw Josey Wales