1971 Camillus Pocket Knive

[papasmurf]

I have an all steel pocket knive made by Camillus in 1971 with U.S. stamped on the side. Was this made for the military? It seems very well made.

[PA Knives]

HI and welcome to the group. Without a photo I can only venture to guess, but I am fairly sure of what you have. Yes that was a military issue. those from the Nam era will sometimes garner a little more at auction. Condition is primary concern though. It would have to be top notch excellent. Hope this helps and that we here more from you in the future.

[papasmurf]

Thanks for your help..I'm soooo very new at knive collecting that I have no clue where to start. I have a Gurber Magnum Hunter from the mid 70's. A Gerber bolt-action from the 80's, with the saw, and guthook blades. This week i got a great looking Boker 7474ss with mother-of-pearl scales, and the little 188 with the Cere-titan blade. I cannot beleave all of the vast knowlage that is displayed on this site. Everyone seams to want to help everyone out with what they know. Thanks much.

[justold52]

papasmurf ; Welcome to the best knife collectors site around.

You are off to a good start man.
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[williamcrane]

This knife is tang stamped Camillus 1960 - picture doesn't make it clear. There are a lot of Chinese knockoffs out there - sold as "GI" style knives.

[muskrat man]

You already have a few good knives papasmurf, you'll find that the people here are about as friendly and helpful as they get. This is one of the first forums I visit daily.
Welcome aboard