No, no Rick. Not mine. It was for one of Glenn's relatives. I gotta say though, it's one of the classiest ones I've ever seen.Railsplitter wrote:Jerry, those are fantastic! Especially that Marine Corp retirement knife. I remember when Glennbad posted pics of it after he completed it. I didn't realize it was yours. Hands down the best and most thoughtful mod I've ever seen.jerryd6818 wrote:Yes sir. The 23 is a fine knife. Either in it's original state or as a canvas for modification.
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Forged on the anvil of discipline.
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Thanks for the comments. I have thought about a different handle on this 23. Very nice examples all of you shared. I love the hefty blade on it. And you can put a really sharp edge on it no problem!
Here's a 67 I got with it. A little wobble in the main blade buy not terrible. It's a keeper
Here's a 67 I got with it. A little wobble in the main blade buy not terrible. It's a keeper
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You did good Doug.
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Thanks for the clarification, Jerry.jerryd6818 wrote:No, no Rick. Not mine. It was for one of Glenn's relatives. I gotta say though, it's one of the classiest ones I've ever seen.Railsplitter wrote:Jerry, those are fantastic! Especially that Marine Corp retirement knife. I remember when Glennbad posted pics of it after he completed it. I didn't realize it was yours. Hands down the best and most thoughtful mod I've ever seen.jerryd6818 wrote:Yes sir. The 23 is a fine knife. Either in it's original state or as a canvas for modification.
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Picked up my 11th Camillus 14 off eBay today. I am such a sucker for these medium Jacks.
Sellers picture.
Sellers picture.
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My first #23 just walked in. It's a short underline. Blades are pretty good. The handles are a bit scratched.
Should clean up nicely.
Mike
Should clean up nicely.
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Mike, you've probably already discovered that 23 is a fine knife.
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Oh yes.... feels really good in my hand.jerryd6818 wrote:Mike, you've probably already discovered that 23 is a fine knife.
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Thanks to Glennbad I have a new favorite camillus. He put some beautiful ebony on this 70 for me.
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A coupe of new ones just walked in.
A #23 and a #8.... Did all the #8's come with a leather chord?
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A #23 and a #8.... Did all the #8's come with a leather chord?
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Shows it with a cord in the catalog.
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Thanks Jerry.... Seems like most of the pics I have seen have the leather chord in the handle.
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Hello Everyone! I'm still new to collecting so I was wondering about this knife. I just got it in and I have studied up on Camillus but there is no visible pattern number. Just curious because I like the knife. Any knowledge will be much appreciated! Thanks!
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Welcome to AAPK.
Pre-WWII Serpentine Jack with those funky hard cream colored synthetic handles (no idea what they named those handles). It was molded to look like Stag. They didn't stamp the tang with a pattern number prior to WWII.
Pre-WWII Serpentine Jack with those funky hard cream colored synthetic handles (no idea what they named those handles). It was molded to look like Stag. They didn't stamp the tang with a pattern number prior to WWII.
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"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
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"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
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Picked up this paratrooper at an estate sale. No idea of age/date.. opinions?
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Wow! Looks like this is the beginning of the release.Wharnecilff wrote:Picked up this paratrooper at an estate sale. No idea of age/date.. opinions?
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My opinion is..... That is a sweet knife!Wharnecilff wrote:Picked up this paratrooper at an estate sale. No idea of age/date.. opinions?
Congrats on the find!!
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This thread is here to remind me that I have to get my hands on a 23.
Here are some more of my Camillus knives. A few are contract knives and some of those are shown next to their Camillus-branded brethren.
Here are some more of my Camillus knives. A few are contract knives and some of those are shown next to their Camillus-branded brethren.
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I picked up this Camillus #18 Jack at a gunshow last weekend for $3, it was kind of rough. But it cleaned up good and now is an EDC. Some people don't like the staglon handle material on these, but I can always rehandle it to something more interesting if need be.
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.......really like the looks of that 1st gen #72!!!............ ..........................Tsar Bomba wrote:This thread is here to remind me that I have to get my hands on a 23.
Here are some more of my Camillus knives. A few are contract knives and some of those are shown next to their Camillus-branded brethren.
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Good score Olde Cutler. Camillus Staglon seems to age well and looks better as it goes.OLDE CUTLER wrote:I picked up this Camillus #18 Jack at a gunshow last weekend for $3, it was kind of rough. But it cleaned up good and now is an EDC. Some people don't like the staglon handle material on these, but if I can always rehandle it to something more interesting if need be.
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Gentlemen. "Staglon" is a Schrade name. Camillus called it "Indian Stag". ---► viewtopic.php?t=36483
Forgot about this thread when I posted this Camillus 697 Riggers Knife that I recently acquired. The spike is a tad wobbly in the closed position but other than that she's tight and Snapping Turtle snappy.
Forgot about this thread when I posted this Camillus 697 Riggers Knife that I recently acquired. The spike is a tad wobbly in the closed position but other than that she's tight and Snapping Turtle snappy.
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"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
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Thanks! I think it's Rogers bone, to date it's still my only 1st-gen. I really need to find myself a user, too.carrmillus wrote:.......really like the looks of that 1st gen #72!!!............ ..........................
I have a British navy knife from the late wartime period (44/45?) that has the same curiosity, Jerry. The marlin spike is tight as can be when open, but when closed it has play of about 1/8" at the tip. Not a big deal by any means (who uses the spike closed anyway??) but I wonder if it's a coincidence or if a lot of folding marlin spikes experience this phenomenon.jerryd6818 wrote:Forgot about this thread when I posted this Camillus 697 Riggers Knife that I recently acquired. The spike is a tad wobbly in the closed position but other than that she's tight and Snapping Turtle snappy.
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Sorry, my bad. I am now educated on the subject.jerryd6818 wrote:Gentlemen. "Staglon" is a Schrade name. Camillus called it "Indian Stag". ---► viewtopic.php?t=36483
Forgot about this thread when I posted this Camillus 697 Riggers Knife that I recently acquired. The spike is a tad wobbly in the closed position but other than that she's tight and Snapping Turtle snappy.
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....my favorite whittler to carry and use is the original split-backspring Camillus whittler!!!....2nd choice is the 1st gen. 72 pattern!!!....... ................Tsar Bomba wrote:Thanks! I think it's Rogers bone, to date it's still my only 1st-gen. I really need to find myself a user, too.carrmillus wrote:.......really like the looks of that 1st gen #72!!!............ ..........................
I have a British navy knife from the late wartime period (44/45?) that has the same curiosity, Jerry. The marlin spike is tight as can be when open, but when closed it has play of about 1/8" at the tip. Not a big deal by any means (who uses the spike closed anyway??) but I wonder if it's a coincidence or if a lot of folding marlin spikes experience this phenomenon.jerryd6818 wrote:Forgot about this thread when I posted this Camillus 697 Riggers Knife that I recently acquired. The spike is a tad wobbly in the closed position but other than that she's tight and Snapping Turtle snappy.