Hawkbill question

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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Hawkbill question

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Can anyone tell me if Camillus made an ebony handle, pinch bolster, flat bottom pruner?
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If they did, it was before WWII.
I can't think of ever seeing a flat bottom Camillus hawkbill.
Now that I think about it I don't recall ever seeing a Camillus hawkbill with pinch bolsters either.
If they did make one, I'm sure it was a long time ago.

The only pinch bolstered hawkbills I have are Schrade Cut Co., Ulster and Walden Knife Company.
Schrade made some flat bottom hawkbill knives and my Walden also has a flat bottom.
I don't think I have any hawkbill in my collection that has all 3: flat bottom, pinch bolsters and Ebony handles.

Somebody must've made one, I would think. I just don't have one in my collection.
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I would guess no. I collect hawkbills and have about 300, but none like you describe. If they did it would be a rare one. I would be looking closely at the knife to see if all it's parts were made at the same time. Dave
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Thanx guy's. I picked up a walden co op the other day and have been on a hawkbill kick now. I think its cocobolo wood which works. If camillus didn't make this style they are about the only one. I missed a schrade cut co last night cause I fell asleep. Went for under $40. Oh well. Going to the NY knife show Friday. Might buy a schrade walden if the price is right. Happy belated birthday Dale.
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Thanks James.
Good luck at the show!

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