Camillus 72 Clones

[New_Windsor_NY]

Skip there seems to be variations on the variations.

I'm glad there are Floyd. If there was a set amount of variations, it wouldn't be as much fun hunting them down or even discovering new ones. The quest continues.............

[New_Windsor_NY]

My newest (to me) addition to the Camillus 72 variation family is this Imperial Scout knife. My second Imperial, but my first with this style shield. It also has a different tang stamp. I gave it a light cleaning to make it a bit more presentable and here it is. The "before" pictures are 6 posts before this one. The last picture shows the difference between the two shields.

[New_Windsor_NY]

I bought this Camillus 72 variation yesterday. It's another Remington R14, but besides the tang stamps, this one has an etched main blade and it has wooden handles. The pictures are the seller's. It looks like it's in very good condition. When I receive it, after I give it the once over, I'll post MY pictures.

[jerryd6818]

Glad to see you found one.

[New_Windsor_NY]

Glad to see you found one.

Thank you Jerry.

[doglegg]

Congrats on the wood handle Skip. I think it is a really sweet knife. A knice change from all the Delrin.

[New_Windsor_NY]

Congrats on the wood handle Skip. I think it is a really sweet knife. A knice change from all the Delrin.

Thank you Floyd. I think that just about does it for the Remington variations. But you never know.........

[jerryd6818]

Congrats on the wood handle Skip. I think it is a really sweet knife. A knice change from all the Delrin.

Thank you Floyd. I think that just about does it for the Remington variations. But you never know.........

You have all three so I think you are right but then again as you say, you never know for sure.

[New_Windsor_NY]

Congrats on the wood handle Skip. I think it is a really sweet knife. A knice change from all the Delrin.

Thank you Floyd. I think that just about does it for the Remington variations. But you never know.........

You have all three so I think you are right but then again as you say, you never know for sure.

Actually Jerry, I have 4 different Remington variations.

[jerryd6818]

You have all three so I think you are right but then again as you say, you never know for sure.

Actually Jerry, I have 4 different Remington variations.

Yeah? What's the 4th one? Let's see all four.

[New_Windsor_NY]

You have all three so I think you are right but then again as you say, you never know for sure.

Actually Jerry, I have 4 different Remington variations.

Yeah? What's the 4th one? Let's see all four.

When I receive the latest R14, I'll post all 4 different variations together.
You'll see.........

[doglegg]

Got this little Hammer Brand 72 clone out of the bay. I was surprised that I was the only one who bid on it.

[jerryd6818]

Floyd, does that Hammer Brand look as good in person as it does in the picture? How's the walk & talk? Nifty neato.

[New_Windsor_NY]

Got this little Hammer Brand 72 clone out of the bay. I was surprised that I was the only one who bid on it. DSCN6079.JPGDSCN6080.JPGDSCN6081.JPGDSCN6082.JPGDSCN6083.JPG

Another beauty Floyd! Fishing in the bay has been VERY productive for you lately.

[doglegg]

Skip, Jerry thanks for the comments. Yes Skip there does seem to be enough in the bay to merit looking.
Jerry, it is a very clean little knife. The main blade is a little lazy, maybe a little oil would help. The secondary's both have great snap. It is a quality, well make knife, unlike the Bear for sure. Thanks.

[New_Windsor_NY]

Today this Remington R14, with 3 blades, a swelled center, an etched main blade, 3 5/8" closed AND with wooden handles, became the latest member of the Camillus 72 variations family. This is the FOURTH Remington variation of the Camillus 72 pattern. I WILL SHOW ALL 4 VARIATIONS IN THE NEXT POST AFTER/BELOW THIS ONE. This one needed no cleaning and these are MY pictures.

[New_Windsor_NY]

You have all three so I think you are right but then again as you say, you never know for sure.

Actually Jerry, I have 4 different Remington variations.

Yeah? What's the 4th one? Let's see all four.

Ok Jerry, here are ALL FOUR Remington variations of the Camillus 72 pattern. I wonder if there are anymore? The knives are in the same position, top to bottom, in each picture. They will be designated #1, #2, #3 & #4.
Knife #1 - Round Shield, Stamped Maker & Stamped Pattern # On The Tang
Knife #2 - Round Shield, Stamped Maker & NO PATTERN # On The Tang
Knife #3 - Long Oval Shield, Black Handles, ETCHED Maker & NO PATTERN # On The Tang
Knife #4 - Round Shield, Wooden Handles, Etched Main Blade, Stamped Maker & Stamped Pattern # On The Tang

[New_Windsor_NY]

This evening I purchased this pocket knife, another Schrade 863 and it is another Camillus 72 variation. I "should" get it next week. I'll give it the once over when I receive it and post MY pictures in the appropriate location(s). These pictures are the seller's.

[New_Windsor_NY]

Tonight I purchased this 3 blade, swelled center, Craftsman 9494 "whittler" pocket knife. Yes, it's a Camillus 72 variation. It "should" arrive next week. I'll give it the once over when I receive it and post MY pictures in the appropriate location(s). It's missing the shield, but otherwise it looks like it's in pretty good shape. These pictures are the seller's.

[doglegg]

Your other one just had a blade etch and not a stamped model number did it? Congrats.

[New_Windsor_NY]

Your other one just had a blade etch and not a stamped model number did it? Congrats.

Hi Floyd and thank you. No, the other Craftsman had a stamped tang, but no pattern number.
It's back on page 7.

[doglegg]

Fished this little yellow 72 clone out of the bay for $10. No marks on the blades out side of wear and sharpening and a bird on the shield. I have seen that bird else where on the forum but don't remember the conclusion. I'm thinking far east but I really don't know. It is better quality than the Bear BSA knife.

[carrmillus]

.....no marks other than the bird???.......something "just don't look right"!!!-red skelton................... ...........

[jerryd6818]

Floyd, I too have seen that bird but like you cannot drag the relevance out of the dark recesses of my memory into the light. Maybe someone will come along and help us out. I also would put one of those in my pile if I ran on to it.

[New_Windsor_NY]

Fished this little yellow 72 clone out of the bay for $10. No marks on the blades out side of wear and sharpening and a bird on the shield. I have seen that bird else where on the forum but don't remember the conclusion. I'm thinking far east but I really don't know. It is better quality than the Bear BSA knife.

Nice one Floyd! Here is a post I dug up, regarding the same knife pattern and with the same shield.
https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/kn ... 20#p574697