Camillus Lok-Rancher
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Camillus Lok-Rancher
I have long thought this to be an unusual Camillus pattern because of the unique locking mechanism. I recall when Camillus introduced this knife in the 1970's. This is the first one that I have ever owned - seems like they are somewhat scarce. Maybe the Camillus collectors can chime in as to how common they are.
Its a big knife at 4-1/4" closed. I originally had thought that all of these Camillus "India Stag" knives were stainless, but in looking at the old 1972 catalog, looks like all but the fish knife were carbon steel.
Its a big knife at 4-1/4" closed. I originally had thought that all of these Camillus "India Stag" knives were stainless, but in looking at the old 1972 catalog, looks like all but the fish knife were carbon steel.
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Re: Camillus Lok-Rancher
The "Indian Stag" handles were introduced about 1970 or so, then in 1976 Camillus introduced the #7 "Cam-Lok" (4¾" closed) and the #88 "Lok-Rancher" stockman (4¼" closed). They were still in the 1984 catalog but gone by 1990.
I don't think they went over very well because they're not real common today and when you do see one for sale, even if it's not listed by "ditwtexas", folks are asking well north of $100 for the Cam-Lok. Same-same Lok-Rancher.
I don't think they went over very well because they're not real common today and when you do see one for sale, even if it's not listed by "ditwtexas", folks are asking well north of $100 for the Cam-Lok. Same-same Lok-Rancher.
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Re: Camillus Lok-Rancher
Thanks Jerry for the info. Based on the tang stamp, can you tell anything about the year made for mine?jerryd6818 wrote:The "Indian Stag" handles were introduced about 1970 or so, then in 1976 Camillus introduced the #7 "Cam-Lok" (4¾" closed) and the #88 "Lok-Rancher" stockman (4¼" closed). They were still in the 1984 catalog but gone by 1990.
I don't think they went over very well because they're not real common today and when you do see one for sale, even if it's not listed by "ditwtexas", folks are asking well north of $100 for the Cam-Lok. Same-same Lok-Rancher.
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Re: Camillus Lok-Rancher
It's that 197x-198x stamp. That's about as close as anyone can get using the tang stamp so same as the years for the knife. Late '70s to mid to late '80s.knifeaholic wrote:Thanks Jerry for the info. Based on the tang stamp, can you tell anything about the year made for mine?jerryd6818 wrote:The "Indian Stag" handles were introduced about 1970 or so, then in 1976 Camillus introduced the #7 "Cam-Lok" (4¾" closed) and the #88 "Lok-Rancher" stockman (4¼" closed). They were still in the 1984 catalog but gone by 1990.
I don't think they went over very well because they're not real common today and when you do see one for sale, even if it's not listed by "ditwtexas", folks are asking well north of $100 for the Cam-Lok. Same-same Lok-Rancher.
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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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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
Re: Camillus Lok-Rancher
Very cool. I have a 78 (3 7/8 inches) and and two 89 patterns (same as yours without the lock). All of them are non stainless. And the steel is every bit as good as the old XX era CASE steel that I love so much.
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Re: Camillus Lok-Rancher
........jerry, I've got a #89 stockman(staglon) that I'm sure my granddad gave me(he died in 1952), it has the short line stamp and is stamped "89" on the pile side of the master.the staglon on this one is much darker than the later ones...... .................jerryd6818 wrote:The "Indian Stag" handles were introduced about 1970 or so, then in 1976 Camillus introduced the #7 "Cam-Lok" (4¾" closed) and the #88 "Lok-Rancher" stockman (4¼" closed). They were still in the 1984 catalog but gone by 1990.
I don't think they went over very well because they're not real common today and when you do see one for sale, even if it's not listed by "ditwtexas", folks are asking well north of $100 for the Cam-Lok. Same-same Lok-Rancher.
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Your memory machine done broke down on ya Tommy. Staglon was a Schrade trade name. Camillus called that "Indian Stag" (introduced about 1970) and it was Delrin which wasn't available until after the Dupont factory in West Virginia opened in 1960.carrmillus wrote:........jerry, I've got a #89 stockman(staglon) that I'm sure my granddad gave me(he died in 1952), it has the short line stamp and is stamped "89" on the pile side of the master.the staglon on this one is much darker than the later ones...... .................jerryd6818 wrote:The "Indian Stag" handles were introduced about 1970 or so, then in 1976 Camillus introduced the #7 "Cam-Lok" (4¾" closed) and the #88 "Lok-Rancher" stockman (4¼" closed). They were still in the 1984 catalog but gone by 1990.
The 89 was introduced as part of the new Prestige line in the Camillus 1973-1974 catalog shown below. #89 is at the bottom of the page.
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"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
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......I meant "indian stag", jerry.....what I can't figure out is that handle mat'l and the short-line stamp on a knife that was given to me in 1952??............... .......................jerryd6818 wrote:Your memory machine done broke down on ya Tommy. Staglon was a Schrade trade name. Camillus called that "Indian Stag" (introduced about 1970) and it was Delrin which wasn't available until after the Dupont factory in West Virginia opened in 1960.carrmillus wrote:........jerry, I've got a #89 stockman(staglon) that I'm sure my granddad gave me(he died in 1952), it has the short line stamp and is stamped "89" on the pile side of the master.the staglon on this one is much darker than the later ones...... .................jerryd6818 wrote:The "Indian Stag" handles were introduced about 1970 or so, then in 1976 Camillus introduced the #7 "Cam-Lok" (4¾" closed) and the #88 "Lok-Rancher" stockman (4¼" closed). They were still in the 1984 catalog but gone by 1990.
The 89 was introduced as part of the new Prestige line in the Camillus 1973-1974 catalog shown below. #89 is at the bottom of the page.
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And it's stamped 89 on the pile side of the tang with a short line stamp on the mark side? Tis indeed a conundrum.carrmillus wrote:......I meant "indian stag", jerry.....what I can't figure out is that handle mat'l and the short-line stamp on a knife that was given to me in 1952??............... .......................jerryd6818 wrote:Your memory machine done broke down on ya Tommy. Staglon was a Schrade trade name. Camillus called that "Indian Stag" (introduced about 1970) and it was Delrin which wasn't available until after the Dupont factory in West Virginia opened in 1960.carrmillus wrote: ........jerry, I've got a #89 stockman(staglon) that I'm sure my granddad gave me(he died in 1952), it has the short line stamp and is stamped "89" on the pile side of the master.the staglon on this one is much darker than the later ones...... .................
The 89 was introduced as part of the new Prestige line in the Camillus 1973-1974 catalog shown below. #89 is at the bottom of the page.
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"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
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........correct!!!, my grandfather gave it to me in 1952, about a month before he died, and it's always been one of my favorites. I carried it the whole time I was in the army, it's been all over!!.......... ......................jerryd6818 wrote:And it's stamped 89 on the pile side of the tang with a short line stamp on the mark side? Tis indeed a conundrum.carrmillus wrote:......I meant "indian stag", jerry.....what I can't figure out is that handle mat'l and the short-line stamp on a knife that was given to me in 1952??............... .......................jerryd6818 wrote:
Your memory machine done broke down on ya Tommy. Staglon was a Schrade trade name. Camillus called that "Indian Stag" (introduced about 1970) and it was Delrin which wasn't available until after the Dupont factory in West Virginia opened in 1960.
The 89 was introduced as part of the new Prestige line in the Camillus 1973-1974 catalog shown below. #89 is at the bottom of the page.
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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