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- jerryd6818
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There were some recent posts about Camillus 72's, the little carpenter's whittler (frankly it looks like a stockman to me) and it really tripped my trigger. Found a brand new one on eBay and snapped it up at what I think was a decent price. She came today and she's a beauty. Delrin (or some synthetic) handles but I'm not fussin'.
Forged on the anvil of discipline.
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
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My Mother gave me one just like yours for Christmas several years ago. She has been gone
now 21 years. Everytime I see a 72 it reminds me of that Christmas and mom. Nice
knife Jerry.
now 21 years. Everytime I see a 72 it reminds me of that Christmas and mom. Nice
knife Jerry.
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Sweet knives guys and welcome alan141! If you're a knife enthusiast you're in the right place.
Man I love those match striker pulls and that "TESTED XX" shield makes me
Man I love those match striker pulls and that "TESTED XX" shield makes me
Pocket, fixed, machete, axe, it's all good!
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You're going to look awfully silly with that knife sticking out of your @#$. -Clint Eastwood, High Plains Drifter
CHRIST IS KING
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Never Argue With a idiot
They'll bring you down to their level & beat you with experience
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They'll bring you down to their level & beat you with experience
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Very nice knife Jerry. I've been carrying mine ever since Orvet rehandled it for me. 
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God Bless America - Though I don't know why he would want to.
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Love those 72 patterns. Some of them have a saber grind on the mark side of the master blade. Great knife in my opinion. I have one in my edc assortment.
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Bill
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Nice grab Jerry
... neat lil' pattern, I've acquired several over the years, they are great lil' knives. TJ, the one Orvet re-handled for you is a beaut. 
Don
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Thanks for the kind words. That little 72 is also very sharp, right out of the box.
vieu101 - I'm liking that one in the bottom picture (Norfolk? Is that a tang stamp or pattern?).
vieu101 - I'm liking that one in the bottom picture (Norfolk? Is that a tang stamp or pattern?).
Forged on the anvil of discipline.
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
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Well went out with the children today for a bus ride to poole town, i thought i would check out the old hardware store as i know they have a large display of knives, well top shelf BUCK
the next one down had some sheffeild knives, then a shelf of mixed chinese stuff and german knives, the 2 bottom shelves had a proper OPINEL display
i nearly gave up as after a few more opinels , prices was great even compared to online prices as no postage, well the nice lady got one of the displays out and i started going through the #'s sadly millie started the classic i need a wee move
so i grabbed a #4 as thats all the classics then and i ran
very happy as got the older markings , its now sharpened up and in my pocket
im happy knowing i have a place to buy more 
all my non virobloc classics #5 to #2
all my non virobloc classics #5 to #2
Paul,
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friendship is a rare and precious gift,
A day without a pocket knife is the day your need it,
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jerryd6818 wrote:Thanks for the kind words. That little 72 is also very sharp, right out of the box.
vieu101 - I'm liking that one in the bottom picture (Norfolk? Is that a tang stamp or pattern?).
Jerry thankx for the kind words I kinda put bottom one in wrong file with my case norfolk the bottom picture really is a catt
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And a very nice catt it is!
Looking for the magic penny!
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A couple of previous neighbors and I took a little burger run down south of town on our scooters today. They're both bikers and old Marines (though not as old as me
). Look what was in the mailbox when I got back. Camillus #33 EZ Open. Mmm Mmm good. What do you think? '70s - '80s??? Love the long pull and little swedge on the main blade. Half stops, black delrin handles, then a little oil on the joints gave her a nice snap. I've already stabbed myself in the finger with the pen blade. It's going to be a good'en.
Before any cleaning.
After a little cleaning.
Before any cleaning.
After a little cleaning.
Forged on the anvil of discipline.
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
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Very VERY nice! I have one quite similar but that one has CHARACTER Baby!
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That stamp was used from 1946-50 era.......nice one. 
johnnierotten
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So far,So good...So What!!
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Thanks gents. '40s & '50s you say JohnnyR? The blades are nice and full. I think the pen blade has the factory edge on it. Had it not been rusty you could almost pass it off for NOS.
Forged on the anvil of discipline.
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
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Yep....that stamp was used from 1946 to 1950.
.......got yourself a nice E/O. 
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So far,So good...So What!!
So far,So good...So What!!
- jerryd6818
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Oh, I misunderstood. You were saying 1946-1950. That's even better. It's really in very good condition for having come from that time period. Well worth $7.99 with free shipping. Thanks JohnnyR. I appreciate the information.
Forged on the anvil of discipline.
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
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Never Argue With a idiot
They'll bring you down to their level & beat you with experience
PAUL
They'll bring you down to their level & beat you with experience
PAUL
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Posted in the New GEC thread too. Can you tell I'm proud of my new GEC #33 Conductor in stag? Got it from Gary at Northwest Knife Company. Great guy to do business with.
Forged on the anvil of discipline.
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
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Vieu and Jerry, nice knives, way to go.
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The DARK AMBER JIGGED BONE Came in today. Now I need a bigger box 
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Way to go JW, me like-um CS

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God Bless America - Though I don't know why he would want to.
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Never Argue With a idiot
They'll bring you down to their level & beat you with experience
PAUL
They'll bring you down to their level & beat you with experience
PAUL