Camillus 72 Clones

[doglegg]

Thanks Skip, seems like someone had a knife with that bird shield just recently. But that one is sure brother to my knife. I hope it is German, I was afraid it was Paki Stan.

[Meridian_Mike]

I just got this one so I could do some resto work on it.....
Does this one count as a 72 clone OR do the 2 short blades have to be in the correct order to count?

This one has both short blades on one end.

It's a Henkels
(AND... It's a total shame)

Mike

[carrmillus]

...mike, if you had a Camillus like that one, you would have something!!!!!............. ..........

[Meridian_Mike]

...mike, if you had a Camillus like that one, you would have something!!!!!............. ..........

Oh really.... OK.....COOL.
I don't have it in hand yet but, It looks to be well executed. It's filthy but the liners looks to be all dolled up.

It should be a fun one to work on.

[Meridian_Mike]

Another picture of the liners....

[carrmillus]

..when you get it, let me know if it's 2 springs with a tapered spacer or if it's a real "split spring"?????..... ........

[Meridian_Mike]

Will do.

[New_Windsor_NY]

I just got this one so I could do some resto work on it.....
Does this one count as a 72 clone OR do the 2 short blades have to be in the correct order to count?

This one has both short blades on one end.

It's a Henkels
(AND... It's a total shame

Mike

Sorry, but no Mike. It's NOT a Camillus 72 clone, it's NOT a Camillus 72 variation. It's not even close.

[Meridian_Mike]

Sorry, but no Mike. It's NOT a Camillus 72 clone, it's NOT a Camillus 72 variation. It's not even close.

10-4..... just asking.

[carrmillus]

.both secondaries on one end is what I always thought was a "true" whittler??...now, whether it's a split-spring or not is another question??....... ............

[New_Windsor_NY]

Yesterday I added this 3 blade, swelled center, 3 5/8" closed, Craftsman 9494 "whittler" to my Camillus 72 variation collection. It's missing the shield, but I ordered some and I'll replace it. I gave the blades a very light cleaning. The last two pictures are of a Craftsman 9494 tang stamp punch tool. Did it make the tang stamp on my knife? Maybe it did, anything is possible.

[doglegg]

Don't you love having the tang stamp as well as the knife. That is a cool combination Skip. Congrats.

[New_Windsor_NY]

Don't you love having the tang stamp as well as the knife. That is a cool combination Skip. Congrats.

Thank you Floyd, I like having this combination. Displaying them together is a challenge. I wish I could find a Camillus 72 stamp.

[New_Windsor_NY]

Yesterday I added this 3 blade, swelled center, 3 5/8" closed, Schrade 863 "whittler" to my Camillus 72 variation collection. It is my fourth Schrade "863" pattern. I'm still looking for the Schrade "Walden" 863 to add to the collection. I gave this knife a very minor cleaning on the blades. The last picture is of the knife with "repairs" to the clip blade. The pictures are mine. Click on a picture to ENLARGE.

[jerryd6818]

Looks to be in excellent condition except for the small clip blade being tipped. That can be re-profiled with a little elbow grease and some patience.

[TPK]

Look nice Skip. I like that pattern. Wish they had more US knives on the bay here.

[New_Windsor_NY]

Looks to be in excellent condition except for the small clip blade being tipped. That can be re-profiled with a little elbow grease and some patience.

I was thinking of leaving it the way it is. But I bought a hobby drill kit and this is a good opportunity to test it out. I reshaped the blade so that it has a point. It is the last picture in the original post. While not perfect, it does look slightly better than it did.

Look nice Skip. I like that pattern. Wish they had more US knives on the bay here.

Thank you Tom.

[New_Windsor_NY]

I bought these 2 pocket knives today. Another Craftsman 9494, yes, a Camillus 72 variation (first 2 pictures) and a 3 blade, swelled center, wood handles, 3 5/8" closed, "whittler" by Rite Edge (China) (last 2 pictures, bottom picture is distorted). Is it a Camillus 72 variation? In my opinion, yes it is. I will verify the closed length when I receive it. Except for a tiny crack in the handle, this Craftsman 9494 looks good. When I receive it, I will give it the once over. The Rite Edge is new/mint in the box. I will post MY pictures in the appropriate location(s). These pictures are the seller's.

[New_Windsor_NY]

I just purchased my fifth, 3 blade, swelled center, 3 5/8" closed, Shrade 863 "whittler" pocket knife. But unlike the other four, this one has "WALDEN" as part of the tang stamp. My first and only, so far, Schrade "WALDEN" 863 pattern. It looks like the blades have seen some use. I'll give it the once over when I receive it. I'll post MY pictures in the appropriate location(s). These pictures are the seller's.

[New_Windsor_NY]

I received this pocket knife yesterday, another Craftsman 9494. Yes, another Camillus 72 variation. I gave the blades a minor, gentle cleaning. There is a tiny crack in the handle, but overall, I'm quite pleased with this addition to my collection. These pictures are mine.

[jerryd6818]

Skip, I'm sorry, I don't recall. Do you have a Bone handled Schrade Walden KON-KAV yet?

[New_Windsor_NY]

Skip, I'm sorry, I don't recall. Do you have a Bone handled Schrade Walden KON-KAV yet?

Hi Jerry. No, I don't think so. The Schrade Walden that I just bought but don't have yet, I'm pretty sure it's the only Schrade Walden that I have.

[jerryd6818]

Then there's one more for you to keep an eye out for. Looks like this. Bone handles. Made 1953-1962. As you can see, they changed the shield at some point.

[New_Windsor_NY]

Then there's one more for you to keep an eye out for. Looks like this. Bone handles. Made 1953-1962. As you can see, they changed the shield at some point.

Thank you Jerry. I'll definitely be on the lookout for that one.

[New_Windsor_NY]

Today, this pocket knife joined the Camillus 72 variation family. Another Schrade 863, but my first Schrade "WALDEN" 863 pattern "whittler." I cleaned up the blades just a bit. I thought that the Rite Edge, not pictured here but pictured 7 posts above, was another potential Camillus 72 variation. I've checked it thoroughly and have decided that it isn't, it's just a 3 5/8" closed, stockman pattern. These pictures are mine. Click on a picture to ENLARGE.