Camillus 72 Clones

[New_Windsor_NY]

Pictured below is one of my Ulster 63 knives and my latest Craftsman 9494 knife.
Can you tell which is which? No cheating, the answer is five posts down.

[jerryd6818]

Top Schrade, bottom Ulster.

[New_Windsor_NY]

Top Schrade, bottom Ulster.

PM sent.

[Vit_213]

Pictured below is one of my Ulster 63 knives and my latest Craftsman 9494 knife.
Can you tell which is which? No cheating.

I don’t know who is who, but it seems to me that they were made in one factory.

[doglegg]

Vit, I bet they have the same DNA. Both desirable Skip.

[New_Windsor_NY]

Vit, I bet they have the same DNA. Both desirable Skip.

Thank you Floyd.

Pictured below is one of my Ulster 63 knives and my latest Craftsman 9494 knife.
Can you tell which is which? No cheating.

Answer to my question:
The top knife is the Ulster 63 and the bottom knife is the Craftsman 9494.

[New_Windsor_NY]

Here is a summary of all the Camillus 72 variations that I have as of today, February 8.

Picture 1-CAMILLUS 1047 Scout knives (Round & Federal Style Shields).
Picture 2-IMPERIAL Scout knives (Silver & Gold Federal Style Shields). BEAR MGC Scout knife.
Picture 3-SCHRADE 863 knives.
Picture 4-ULSTER 63 knives.
Picture 5-(Top to Bottom) POWR-KRAFT 84-11 - FORGED U.S.A. - STANLEY SL6 - HARLEY DAVIDSON HD21 - RIGID RG70 -
HOLLINGER FREMONT - HOLLINGER FREMONT - KUTMASTER - KUTMASTER.
Picture 6-(Top to Bottom) REMINGTON R14 - REMINGTON R14 - REMINGTON R14 - REMINGTON R14 - MCGREW ARKANSAS -
MCGREW ARKANSAS - MCGREW ARKANSAS.
Picture 7-CRAFTSMAN 9494 knives.
Picture 8-(Top to Bottom) CAMILLUS 72(Y) - CAMILLUS 72(Y) - CAMILLUS 72(Y) - CAMILLUS 72 OLE SMOKY - CAMILLUS 80.
Picture 9-RED DEER (Pakistan) - Unbranded (China?, Pakistan?, ?)
Click on any picture to ENLARGE.

[Doc B]

In 1980, the Hunt brothers attempted to corner the market on silver. It was estimated they owned 1/3 of the world's silver.
Skip...you are to 72's...what the Hunt brothers were to silver

[jerryd6818]

You're coming right along Skip. There are several I don't see but you're tenacious and you'll get 'em.

As for the unmarked pearl handle in the last picture, there's a possibility that it's a Whitetail. I say that because the one I have like it came to me with a slip of paper as shown below. So maybe, maybe not but I've decided the knife was made in Pakistan. It has some of the ear-marks of old Paki's work.

[New_Windsor_NY]

In 1980, the Hunt brothers attempted to corner the market on silver. It was estimated they owned 1/3 of the world's silver.
Skip...you are to 72's...what the Hunt brothers were to silver

Why thank you Doc.

You're coming right along Skip. There are several I don't see but you're tenacious and you'll get 'em.

As for the unmarked pearl handle in the last picture, there's a possibility that it's a Whitetail. I say that because the one I have like it came to me with a slip of paper as shown below. So maybe, maybe not but I've decided the knife was made in Pakistan. It has some of the ear-marks of old Paki's work.

Thank you Jerry. As far as the unbranded knife goes, we went over this when I first purchased it. It definitely isn't a Whitetail, we agreed that it was either Chinese or Pakistan, leaning towards Pakistan.

[doglegg]

Great grouping of 72's Skip. Knice to see them all together. I'm still after several of those. The hunt is part of the fun. You're doing good.

[jerryd6818]

Thank you Jerry. As far as the unbranded knife goes, we went over this when I first purchased it. It definitely isn't a Whitetail, we agreed that it was either Chinese or Pakistan, leaning towards Pakistan.

Well, your memory is better than mine.

[New_Windsor_NY]

Great grouping of 72's Skip. Knice to see them all together. I'm still after several of those. The hunt is part of the fun. You're doing good.

Thank you Floyd.

[carrmillus]

You're coming right along Skip. There are several I don't see but you're tenacious and you'll get 'em.

As for the unmarked pearl handle in the last picture, there's a possibility that it's a Whitetail. I say that because the one I have like it came to me with a slip of paper as shown below. So maybe, maybe not but I've decided the knife was made in Pakistan. It has some of the ear-marks of old Paki's work.

...jerry, I used to have one of those, but I gave it to someone and now I can't remember who it was???.... .........

[jerryd6818]

You're coming right along Skip. There are several I don't see but you're tenacious and you'll get 'em.

As for the unmarked pearl handle in the last picture, there's a possibility that it's a Whitetail. I say that because the one I have like it came to me with a slip of paper as shown below. So maybe, maybe not but I've decided the knife was made in Pakistan. It has some of the ear-marks of old Paki's work.

...jerry, I used to have one of those, but I gave it to someone and now I can't remember who it was???.... .........

Tommy I'm pretty sure T.J. sent the one I have to me.

[New_Windsor_NY]

I just now acquired this SCHRADE, WALDEN, 3 blade, swelled center, 863 pattern, "KON KAV" blade etch, "whittler" pocket knife. Yes, another Camillus 72 variation. It looks like it's in very good condition. When I receive it, I'll give it the once over, take some pictures and post them in the appropriate location(s).

[TPK]

I just now acquired this SCHRADE, WALDEN, 3 blade, swelled center, 863 pattern, "KON KAV" blade etch, "whittler" pocket knife. Yes, another Camillus 72 variation. It looks like it's in very good condition. When I receive it, I'll give it the once over, take some pictures and post them in the appropriate location(s).

Nice Skip! Hope I find one of these before they are sold out.

[New_Windsor_NY]

I just now acquired this SCHRADE, WALDEN, 3 blade, swelled center, 863 pattern, "KON KAV" blade etch, "whittler" pocket knife. Yes, another Camillus 72 variation. It looks like it's in very good condition. When I receive it, I'll give it the once over, take some pictures and post them in the appropriate location(s).

Nice Skip! Hope I find one of these before they are sold out.

Thank you Tom. It was one of the more difficult variations of the Schrade 863 to obtain.

[doglegg]

Great pick up Skip. One I am still looking for but they do seem to be scarce. Congrats.

[jerryd6818]

Congratulations Skip. You're a lucky duck. Good find.

[Shearer]

I just now acquired this SCHRADE, WALDEN, 3 blade, swelled center, 863 pattern, "KON KAV" blade etch, "whittler" pocket knife. Yes, another Camillus 72 variation. It looks like it's in very good condition. When I receive it, I'll give it the once over, take some pictures and post them in the appropriate location(s).

Skip nice knife.
You will find the knife has pins through the bolsters.It means it was made before the swinden system .Before 1960.

Grant

[New_Windsor_NY]

Great pick up Skip. One I am still looking for but they do seem to be scarce. Congrats.

Thank you Floyd.

Congratulations Skip. You're a lucky duck. Good find.

Thank you Jerry.

Skip nice knife.
You will find the knife has pins through the bolsters.It means it was made before the swinden system. Before 1960.

Grant

Thank you Grant.

[woodwalker]

I picked this knife up today at my local antique shop. If you know anything about it I would appreciate your info. Thank you.

[New_Windsor_NY]

I picked this knife up today at my local antique shop. If you know anything about it I would appreciate your info. Thank you.

Hi Kevin. I just want to make sure you understand what I said. I'm not saying that Jerry is wrong, NOT AT ALL. I'm just wondering that if your knife, made for Sears by Camillus, would still be considered a (Craftsman) pattern 9494? Or did it have a different pattern number since it was made by Camillus? Was the name "Craftsman" solely used on Schrade contract knives for Sears? I have never seen a Craftsman knife with any kind of Camillus stamp or marking. Of course I could be wrong and probably am. If this is confusing, I don't mean it to be.

It's still a FANTASTIC knife! No matter what company made it for what company.

[woodwalker]

Thanks Skip. Were lucky to have both you and Jerry! Don't know much about them myself but I know I like the knife. Will EDC it for a while. Nice half stops on two smaller blades and Saber grind on main. Think it will be a good cutter. Thanks to you and Jerry for your insights. Really appreciate you guys.