Camillus 23
Camillus 23
I had one of these knives last year. I cleaned it up and installed some new bone handles on it and then promptly sold it. I regretted selling that knife almost as soon as it left my possession.
I went on a purchasing binge recently for another Camillus 23 and found one on E-bay, then I found another one on an AAPK store, then one more on E-bay again. all of them were fairly priced so now I have an abundance of nice Camillus 23 knives for projects.
I cleaned this one up and re-handled it in a mahogany bone. For this particular bone I've noticed that it goes to a lighter color if you sand the top more than a bit. Its not a problem, the color is still nice just not a deep as you would expect for mahogany.
Still not too shabby;
I went on a purchasing binge recently for another Camillus 23 and found one on E-bay, then I found another one on an AAPK store, then one more on E-bay again. all of them were fairly priced so now I have an abundance of nice Camillus 23 knives for projects.
I cleaned this one up and re-handled it in a mahogany bone. For this particular bone I've noticed that it goes to a lighter color if you sand the top more than a bit. Its not a problem, the color is still nice just not a deep as you would expect for mahogany.
Still not too shabby;
Hey … it’s a pocketknife for gosh sakes. I’m not selling the Mona Lisa….Bullitt4001
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That looks great, Jeff. Nice job.
As near as I can tell, all 23s need to be recovered. Camillus put some unstable material on the ones I have seen.
The 23 is a fine, strong knife. I have two that were recovered by Muskrat Man.
You have given that one a new life.
As near as I can tell, all 23s need to be recovered. Camillus put some unstable material on the ones I have seen.
The 23 is a fine, strong knife. I have two that were recovered by Muskrat Man.
You have given that one a new life.
Joe
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Another great job Jeffinn. That is a great little knife and now with both stable and beautiful scales.
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Nice job Jeff! Those 23s are awesome knives! One wonders why they put such lousy covers on them?
I think the mahogany color from Culpeper's may vary a little bit from batch to batch. I have used it and had it come out to look a shade or two darker than the Amber, however yours looks a shade or two lighter than Amber, or maybe it's just my screen.
Nice job regardless!
I think the mahogany color from Culpeper's may vary a little bit from batch to batch. I have used it and had it come out to look a shade or two darker than the Amber, however yours looks a shade or two lighter than Amber, or maybe it's just my screen.
Nice job regardless!
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I've got to get one myself. It's a big ole' knife, so good for heavy work as much as it is EDC. Still looking for one sub-$20 that doesn't have worn/heavily sharpened blades. On older examples, you see basically every one of them with yellowed/shrunken handles. I guess they chose the celluloid material because it was cheap, seeing as almost all of them have advertising for a felt (for rollers in paper mills) or paper products company.
Great rescale job on that one! I'm thinking ebony when I get one in.
Great rescale job on that one! I'm thinking ebony when I get one in.
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Re: Camillus 23
Great job Jeffin! I did a 23 last year. I hope you don’t mind I will share with you what I finally did with mine.Jeffinn wrote:I had one of these knives last year. I cleaned it up and installed some new bone handles on it and then promptly sold it. I regretted selling that knife almost as soon as it left my possession.
I went on a purchasing binge recently for another Camillus 23 and found one on E-bay, then I found another one on an AAPK store, then one more on E-bay again. all of them were fairly priced so now I have an abundance of nice Camillus 23 knives for projects.
I cleaned this one up and re-handled it in a mahogany bone. For this particular bone I've noticed that it goes to a lighter color if you sand the top more than a bit. Its not a problem, the color is still nice just not a deep as you would expect for mahogany.
Ed
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Great picture show Ed. I have not liked that pattern handle on other knives I've seen but I sure like it on this one. Great job.Landersknives wrote:Great job Jeffin! I did a 23 last year. I hope you don’t mind I will share with you what I finally did with mine.Jeffinn wrote:I had one of these knives last year. I cleaned it up and installed some new bone handles on it and then promptly sold it. I regretted selling that knife almost as soon as it left my possession.
I went on a purchasing binge recently for another Camillus 23 and found one on E-bay, then I found another one on an AAPK store, then one more on E-bay again. all of them were fairly priced so now I have an abundance of nice Camillus 23 knives for projects.
I cleaned this one up and re-handled it in a mahogany bone. For this particular bone I've noticed that it goes to a lighter color if you sand the top more than a bit. Its not a problem, the color is still nice just not a deep as you would expect for mahogany.
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That turned out great Ed!Landersknives wrote:Great job Jeffin! I did a 23 last year. I hope you don’t mind I will share with you what I finally did with mine.Jeffinn wrote:I had one of these knives last year. I cleaned it up and installed some new bone handles on it and then promptly sold it. I regretted selling that knife almost as soon as it left my possession.
I went on a purchasing binge recently for another Camillus 23 and found one on E-bay, then I found another one on an AAPK store, then one more on E-bay again. all of them were fairly priced so now I have an abundance of nice Camillus 23 knives for projects.
I cleaned this one up and re-handled it in a mahogany bone. For this particular bone I've noticed that it goes to a lighter color if you sand the top more than a bit. Its not a problem, the color is still nice just not a deep as you would expect for mahogany.
I used that style of handle on another knife I did (reverse worm groove I believe, mine was wine colored). It’s an unusual pattern but I like it!
Hey … it’s a pocketknife for gosh sakes. I’m not selling the Mona Lisa….Bullitt4001
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Thanks Dale! It’s not your screen, definitely a shade or two lighter than Amber.orvet wrote:Nice job Jeff! Those 23s are awesome knives! One wonders why they put such lousy covers on them?
I think the mahogany color from Culpeper's may vary a little bit from batch to batch. I have used it and had it come out to look a shade or two darker than the Amber, however yours looks a shade or two lighter than Amber, or maybe it's just my screen.
Nice job regardless!
Hey … it’s a pocketknife for gosh sakes. I’m not selling the Mona Lisa….Bullitt4001
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Thanks! The last three I bought were all in the $20-$30 range. All had great blades, crappy handles and just needed a little TLC. I’m thinking maybe smooth or jigged white bone for one of them. The other one may get done in Micarta. I haven’t worked with that material yet and want to give it a try.cody6268 wrote:I've got to get one myself. It's a big ole' knife, so good for heavy work as much as it is EDC. Still looking for one sub-$20 that doesn't have worn/heavily sharpened blades. On older examples, you see basically every one of them with yellowed/shrunken handles. I guess they chose the celluloid material because it was cheap, seeing as almost all of them have advertising for a felt (for rollers in paper mills) or paper products company.
Great rescale job on that one! I'm thinking ebony when I get one in.
Hey … it’s a pocketknife for gosh sakes. I’m not selling the Mona Lisa….Bullitt4001
https://www.jfinamoreknives.com
http://www.secondlifeknives.com
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Thanks!FRJ wrote:That looks great, Jeff. Nice job.
As near as I can tell, all 23s need to be recovered. Camillus put some unstable material on the ones I have seen.
The 23 is a fine, strong knife. I have two that were recovered by Muskrat Man.
You have given that one a new life.
Hey … it’s a pocketknife for gosh sakes. I’m not selling the Mona Lisa….Bullitt4001
https://www.jfinamoreknives.com
http://www.secondlifeknives.com
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Thank you for the kind words!doglegg wrote:Another great job Jeffinn. That is a great little knife and now with both stable and beautiful scales.
Hey … it’s a pocketknife for gosh sakes. I’m not selling the Mona Lisa….Bullitt4001
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Re: Camillus 23
Beautiful job on both knives guys! 23's are one of my favorites - built like a tank and very affordable. Ed, what is the name of the color and pattern of the bone you used? (I can't quite make it out in your picture that shows the empty plastic envelope.) Here are a couple that I rehandled quite some time ago. The top one is Bolivian Rosewood and the bottom one is Leopardwood. You guys have inspired me. I think I may try doing one in stag next. Best regards.
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Herb those two turned out really knice.
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Nice job on those beautiful wood handles, Herb.
I have to have someone replace mine for me. I asked Muskrat Man to do the job.
Here is my short line 23.
Smooth white bone.
I have to have someone replace mine for me. I asked Muskrat Man to do the job.
Here is my short line 23.
Smooth white bone.
Joe
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Joe that white bone especially looks good.
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.wish I could post photo's!!.......the one i have that jerryd and glennbad did for me with the Thunderbird emblem on it is one of my treasures!!!............... ......................
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Tommy, your wish is my command.
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And treasure it you should Tommy, that thing is beautiful.
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Joe, I like that green canvas micarta on your 23.
It looks ready to report for duty and do any task that needs to be done!
It looks ready to report for duty and do any task that needs to be done!
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Thanks, Dale.
Yeah, that Micarta looks pretty good on that knife. I like the way it came out.
You know those 23s, they wont shirk.
Yeah, that Micarta looks pretty good on that knife. I like the way it came out.
You know those 23s, they wont shirk.
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Herb I will check on the color of the bone tomorrow. I can’t recall right off. I bought 3 sets I believe. I have two more 23s to do when I can get back in my shop. Thanks for the positive comment.herbva wrote:Beautiful job on both knives guys! 23's are one of my favorites - built like a tank and very affordable. Ed, what is the name of the color and pattern of the bone you used? (I can't quite make it out in your picture that shows the empty plastic envelope.) Here are a couple that I rehandled quite some time ago. The top one is Bolivian Rosewood and the bottom one is Leopardwood. You guys have inspired me. I think I may try doing one in stag next. Best regards.
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The bone is called Wild Cherry Worm Groove. I bought it from Culpeppers. I buy when they send me their marked down listings. I try to buy at least 3 sets of everything I get. I hope this helps Herb.herbva wrote:Beautiful job on both knives guys! 23's are one of my favorites - built like a tank and very affordable. Ed, what is the name of the color and pattern of the bone you used? (I can't quite make it out in your picture that shows the empty plastic envelope.) Here are a couple that I rehandled quite some time ago. The top one is Bolivian Rosewood and the bottom one is Leopardwood. You guys have inspired me. I think I may try doing one in stag next. Best regards.
Herb
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Ed, thanks so much! I do the same thing when ordering from Culpepper, particularly because of the shipping fee. The 23 that was posted with white smooth bone looks very cool. It gave me an idea about doing one in something like ivory. I have never worked with mammoth ivory and considering the cost, I don't trust my beginner's skills. I wonder if there is a synthetic ivory alternative that looks close to the real thing?
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