Camillus Factory Collection

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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coffeecup
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Camillus Factory Collection

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While doing some other reading, I ran across mention of part of the Camillus factory collection being sold off. The listing is here: http://www.usmilitaryknives.com/camillu ... ection.htm

These are mostly prototypes and factory samples of production; military-related for the most part. It is well worth a look for anyone interested in Camillus military production, as well as Camillus fixed blades. There is some very unusual stuff there!

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Jim I believe you nailed it, I'd forgot all about Frank's site...lot's of good info. As to the factory collection...WOW...talk about
one of a kind's, a fellow would sure have some bragging right's. Of course 19 knives for $15,000...you better have some deep
pocket's. It would be nice if knives like that could end up in a museum.

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Groan! :(
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Looks as if more knives have been added to this list for sale
Usefull info and some great one of a kind knives

http://www.usmilitaryknives.com/camillu ... ection.htm


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::dang:: ::dang:: ::dang::

I wish it could be donated to a place where the history would be kept, maybe researched further, the knives restored and protected and put on display for coming generations.

…or if I had a million $ I could do it myself….. ::shrug::
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