Camillus 72 Clones

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doglegg wrote: ↑Mon Jun 29, 2020 8:13 pm Found this old Kastor list Craftsman over on another forum. It is bone handled and appears to be pre model number. This is probably the best example of a Kastor list Craftsman that I have. The seller was from Israel so I am quite the international blade merchant. Am glad to bring it home. Thanks for looking. ::handshake:: DSCN6378.JPGDSCN6379.JPGDSCN6380.JPGDSCN6381.JPGDSCN6382.JPGDSCN6383.JPG
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Thanks TOM and David. ::handshake::
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This morning, these three knives join my CAMILLUS 72 variation family. First one is a POWR-KRAFT (not stamped 84-11 on tang), 3 blade, swelled center, "whittler" pocket knife. The second one is an ULSTER 63 (shield missing), 3 blade, swelled center, "whittler" pocket knife. Third up (the next post below), is an "unbranded", 3 blade, swelled center, "whittler" pocket knife. The only clue to this one is the shield. I DO NOT care what the country of origin is for this knife. None of these needed any cleaning. I took some pictures and here are the knives.
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Continued from the post above this one. This is an "unbranded", 3 blade, swelled center, "whittler" pocket knife. I do believe I have figured out what the shield on this knife portrays, it's a "Deer Head." I only had a dim light lit and I saw the shield at an angle. There it was, the image magically appeared and showed itself to me. I tried to capture it with the camera. I think I got it. It's the very last picture.
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Skip that Powercraft with the milled liners is awesome and the deer head is unique and interesting as well. Glad you got them. ::nod:: ::handshake::

I ran across this OlsonOk on ebay but it was listed a 2 1/2 inches. It was about to expire so I made and offer and the buyer accepted and even knocked a little more off to make it an even $20 shipped. To my delight my gamble paid off as it is indeed 3 5/8 (9/16) and one I had been looking for. So I am elated. It is well used but that just means that I got somebody's EDC. Needs some clean up but could not be more pleased.
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Nice catch Dog!!

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Thanks Mike, I was pretty excited when I opened it and found it to be what I hoped for. ::handshake::
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doglegg wrote: ↑Wed Jul 15, 2020 5:47 pm Skip that Powercraft with the milled liners.....

I ran across this OlsonOk on ebay.....
Thank you Floyd. ::handshake::
Your Olsen is a GREAT find. ::tu::
That particular pocket knife is on my Camillus 72 variations that I need list.
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doglegg wrote: ↑Wed Jul 15, 2020 5:47 pm Skip that Powercraft with the milled liners is awesome and the deer head is unique and interesting as well. Glad you got them. ::nod:: ::handshake::

I ran across this OlsonOk on ebay but it was listed a 2 1/2 inches. It was about to expire so I made and offer and the buyer accepted and even knocked a little more off to make it an even $20 shipped. To my delight my gamble paid off as it is indeed 3 5/8 (9/16) and one I had been looking for. So I am elated. It is well used but that just means that I got somebody's EDC. Needs some clean up but could not be more pleased.DSCN6588.JPGDSCN6589.JPGDSCN6590.JPGDSCN6591.JPGDSCN6593.JPG
Congrats Floyd! ::handshake:: Nice find! ::tu:: ::super_happy::
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Thanks Skip, it alluded me for some time. Good luck. ::handshake::
Thanks Tom, I do appreciate that. ::nod:: ::nod::
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I got my Olsen OK back in early '14 through the generosity of Dave (dcgm4).
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jerryd6818 wrote: ↑Wed Jul 15, 2020 10:06 pm I got my Olsen OK back in early '14 through the generosity of Dave (dcgm4).
Jerry.....
I am just a little curious.
Do you have all of the 72 clones?
OR... is there maybe one or two that have alluded you, oh great one?
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Meridian_Mike wrote: ↑Wed Jul 15, 2020 10:09 pm
jerryd6818 wrote: ↑Wed Jul 15, 2020 10:06 pm I got my Olsen OK back in early '14 through the generosity of Dave (dcgm4).
Jerry.....
I am just a little curious.
Do you have all of the 72 clones?
OR... is there maybe one or two that have alluded you, oh great one?
:D
There are 2 or 4 that I'm aware of but have never seen for sale. I have pictures around here someplace but I can't find them. I can picture the folder in my cranial cavity but not where it is and of course asking me to name them is an exercise in futility. ::facepalm::
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Jerry, I think I am more than 2 or 4 away. ::dang:: ::dang::
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It's not a contest Floyd. It's more of a sickness.
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jerryd6818 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 16, 2020 3:09 am It's not a contest Floyd. It's more of a sickness.
LOL.... I have to agree... a sickness.
I experience the same sickness with Old Timers.
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Not in competition for sure. Just pitying my poor digressionary funds. ::facepalm::
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New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Mon Jun 29, 2020 6:11 pm This is the latest CAMILLUS 72 variation to join my collection. It's a McGrew ARKANSAS, "HillBilly Classic", 3 blade, swelled center, yellow handles, "whittler" pocket knife. It came with the box. It required no cleaning. I took some pictures and here it is. The last picture is of the 4 McGrews in my collection.
A very nice addition to a great looking group!! Congrats buddy!! ::tu::

New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Thu Jul 02, 2020 5:03 pm This morning, these three knives join my CAMILLUS 72 variation family. First one is a POWR-KRAFT (not stamped 84-11 on tang), 3 blade, swelled center, "whittler" pocket knife. The second one is an ULSTER 63 (shield missing), 3 blade, swelled center, "whittler" pocket knife. Third up (the next post below), is an "unbranded", 3 blade, swelled center, "whittler" pocket knife. The only clue to this one is the shield. I DO NOT care what the country of origin is for this knife. None of these needed any cleaning. I took some pictures and here are the knives.
Beautiful finds. Man, that POWR-KRAFT is a beaut!!


doglegg wrote: ↑Mon Jun 29, 2020 8:13 pm Found this old Kastor list Craftsman over on another forum. It is bone handled and appears to be pre model number. This is probably the best example of a Kastor list Craftsman that I have. The seller was from Israel so I am quite the international blade merchant. Am glad to bring it home. Thanks for looking. ::handshake:: DSCN6378.JPGDSCN6379.JPGDSCN6380.JPGDSCN6381.JPGDSCN6382.JPGDSCN6383.JPG
Great find DL.


doglegg wrote: ↑Wed Jul 15, 2020 5:47 pm
I ran across this OlsonOk on ebay but it was listed a 2 1/2 inches. It was about to expire so I made and offer and the buyer accepted and even knocked a little more off to make it an even $20 shipped. To my delight my gamble paid off as it is indeed 3 5/8 (9/16) and one I had been looking for. So I am elated. It is well used but that just means that I got somebody's EDC. Needs some clean up but could not be more pleased.DSCN6588.JPGDSCN6589.JPGDSCN6590.JPGDSCN6591.JPGDSCN6593.JPG
Congrats. I've not seen many Olson's and usually way above a $20 price point. A nice addition indeed!!
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Papa Bones wrote: ↑Thu Jul 16, 2020 8:41 pm
New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Mon Jun 29, 2020 6:11 pm This is the latest CAMILLUS 72 variation.....
A very nice addition to a great looking group!! Congrats buddy!! ::tu::
New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Thu Jul 02, 2020 5:03 pm This morning, these three knives.....
Beautiful finds. Man, that POWR-KRAFT is a beaut!!
Thank you Smitty. ::tu::
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This morning this knife joins my CAMILLUS 72 variation family. It is a SCHRADE 863, 3 blade, swelled center, "whittler" pocket knife. It needed a good cleaning and it received one. I took some pictures and here it is.
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Nice catch Skip....

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Meridian_Mike wrote: ↑Tue Jul 21, 2020 7:07 pm Nice catch Skip....

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Thank you Mike. ::tu::
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Very knice 863 Skip. Congrats. ::tu:: ::tu::
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doglegg wrote: ↑Tue Jul 21, 2020 9:35 pm Very knice 863 Skip. Congrats. ::tu:: ::tu::
Thank you Floyd. ::tu::
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Fished a little Craftsman 9494 out of the bay. It is in pretty good shape with full blades and not a lot of wear on the handles. Thanks for looking. ::handshake::
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