camillus #72

The Camillus Cutlery Company was one of the oldest knife manufacturers in the United States with roots dating back to 1876. The company manufactured Camillus branded knives and was a prolific contractor for other knife brands up until its last days in 2007 when the company filed for bankruptcy.
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Skip that is a wonderful example. And the price was very reasonable as well. Proud for you. ::nod:: ::nod:: ::handshake::

JP you can't show those too often. ::handshake::
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doglegg wrote: Fri Feb 05, 2021 8:20 pm Skip.....
Thank you Floyd.🍻
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doglegg wrote: Fri Feb 05, 2021 8:20 pm Skip that is a wonderful example. And the price was very reasonable as well. Proud for you. ::nod:: ::nod:: ::handshake::

JP you can't show those too often. ::handshake::
Than you Sir! You’ve got more than one or two laying around yourself that are worth seeing a time or two.
Take care ,stay safe ::handshake::
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New_Windsor_NY wrote: Fri Feb 05, 2021 3:13 pm Yesterday I added this pocket knife to my collection. It's a CAMILLUS 72, 3 blade, swelled center, 3 5/8" closed, short line,
Beautiful find Skip. Short lines are tough and bone no less!! ::tu:: ::tu::


Ripster wrote: Fri Feb 05, 2021 7:11 pm Afternoon fellas,sitting here going thru some knives, looking thru these pages of 72s . Over the years sure been some nice stuff here. Just ordered a new in package from
Knifeaholic, and am anxiously awaiting it. In the mean time gotta post a 72 ,or 2 ! Been shown b4 but feel like getting involved instead of just drooling over all your pics. So till the new 72 shows up ,you’ll have to put up with my contribution of these 2. May EDC the long line when the other one comes in. Or should just buy a user one? Good reason to keep looking around for another one
Take care ,stay warm ::tu::
Exquisite pair JP!! ::tu:: ::tu::
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JP you’re showing some nice ones. ::tu::

I’ve been in the wood shop for a couple of days so my trusty 72 has been in my pocket. Great knives for wood working.
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Papa Bones wrote: Sat Feb 06, 2021 12:00 am Beautiful.....
Thank you Smitty.🍻
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New_Windsor_NY wrote: Fri Feb 05, 2021 3:13 pm Yesterday I added this pocket knife to my collection. It's a CAMILLUS 72, 3 blade, swelled center, 3 5/8" closed, short line, first generation, "whittler" pocket knife. I did some minor cleaning. I took some pictures and here it is.
Wow Skip, that is a NICE one! Congratts!! :)
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woodwalker wrote: Mon Feb 08, 2021 4:19 pm Wow.....
Thank you Kevin.🍻
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Evening all, got a couple of 72s in today . The New in wrapper ,from Knifeaholic came in 4 to 5 days ,great Service. Had decided when buying it from Steve that was going to play with it a little , so cleaned it up ,put some Filtz on it and will give it a drop or two of good oil . Will put it away for awhile.
Also received my EDC 72 . This one is tight ,lightly used and will feel right at home in the pocket . Bought from this seller for the first time, and may do more . Happy hunting out there . Stay safe .
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Both are keepers for sure! The more I tote them the harder it is to pack anything else.
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Colonel26 wrote: Mon Feb 08, 2021 11:34 pm Both are keepers for sure! The more I tote them the harder it is to pack anything else.
Yep, both keepers ,great Service.
Thanks for taking a look , and agree about toting them ! Like a old EO , but this 72 is getting some pocket time .
Take care , ::tu::
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A black handled short line in my pocket every day. Two sweet ones there. ::tu:: ::tu::
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doglegg wrote: Tue Feb 09, 2021 2:30 am A black handled short line in my pocket every day. Two sweet ones there. ::tu:: ::tu::
Thank you sir , they’re a great carry ::tu::
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Ripster wrote: Mon Feb 08, 2021 11:22 pm Evening.....
GORGEOUS acquisitions JP! ::tu:: ::tu::
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New_Windsor_NY wrote: Tue Feb 09, 2021 3:05 am
Ripster wrote: Mon Feb 08, 2021 11:22 pm Evening.....
GORGEOUS acquisitions JP! ::tu:: ::tu::
Thank you Skip ,would like to get another Mint short line with dark bone , then work on clones .
You and others here have been a great help in the time here . ::handshake::
Stay safe and warm on the hill out there .
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Ripster wrote: Mon Feb 08, 2021 11:22 pm Evening all, got a couple of 72s in today . The New in wrapper ,from Knifeaholic came in 4 to 5 days ,great Service. Had decided when buying it from Steve that was going to play with it a little , so cleaned it up ,put some Filtz on it and will give it a drop or two of good oil . Will put it away for awhile.
Also received my EDC 72 . This one is tight ,lightly used and will feel right at home in the pocket . Bought from this seller for the first time, and may do more . Happy hunting out there . Stay safe .
Two 72's in one day. That is a double score!! ::tu:: ::tu:: Very nice EDC 72 there.

Yes, Steve shipped quick. Mine came in today also. The only thing I've done is wiped it down with a Case leather chammy, and oil the joints. But I do plan on doing some Flitz on the bolsters & blades as they do have some oil stains from sitting especially near the joints. After looking closely at the handles through a 60X lighted jewlers scope, I do believe these handles are black composite and not delrin. Here is mine. Very pleased with it.
Camillus 72 blk NOS_a.png
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Camillus 72 blk NOS_d.png
Camillus 72 blk NOS_f.png
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Papa Bones wrote: Tue Feb 09, 2021 3:16 am
Ripster wrote: Mon Feb 08, 2021 11:22 pm Evening all, got a couple of 72s in today . The New in wrapper ,from Knifeaholic came in 4 to 5 days ,great Service. Had decided when buying it from Steve that was going to play with it a little , so cleaned it up ,put some Filtz on it and will give it a drop or two of good oil . Will put it away for awhile.
Also received my EDC 72 . This one is tight ,lightly used and will feel right at home in the pocket . Bought from this seller for the first time, and may do more . Happy hunting out there . Stay safe .
Two 72's in one day. That is a double score!! ::tu:: ::tu:: Very nice EDC 72 there.

Yes, Steve shipped quick. Mine came in today also. The only thing I've done is wiped it down with a Case leather chammy, and oil the joints. But I do plan on doing some Flitz on the bolsters & blades as they do have some oil stains from sitting especially near the joints. After looking closely at the handles through a 60X lighted jewlers scope, I do believe these handles are black composite and not delrin. Here is mine. Very pleased with it.

Camillus 72 blk NOS_a.png
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Camillus 72 blk NOS_c.png
Camillus 72 blk NOS_d.png
Camillus 72 blk NOS_f.png
Glad you got yours my friend ::tu:: .
The handles do seem to be a composite, thanks for the info regarding the handles . They sure cleaned up nice,enjoy yours .
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Papa Bones wrote: Tue Feb 09, 2021 3:16 am Two.....
Words can't begin to express..... ::tu:: ::tu::
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Got this one a while back. Can I assume this one came out of the Camillus factory?
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Don't know it's pedigree but is that ever a beautiful knife!!!!!! ::nod:: ::smirk:: ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu::
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dirtyfonzie wrote: Fri Feb 12, 2021 4:04 pm Got this one a while back. Can I assume this one came out of the Camillus factory?
That’s a beauty ! Is there a model number anywhere ? Can do some checking on the Clone thread !
Nice clean piece ::tu::
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unfortunately no model number
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dirtyfonzie wrote: Fri Feb 12, 2021 4:04 pm Got this one a while back. Can I assume this one came out of the Camillus factory?
Good looking 72 Clone. Great looking scales.
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dirtyfonzie wrote: Fri Feb 12, 2021 4:04 pm Got this one a while back. Can I assume this one came out of the Camillus factory?
That's a real beauty!
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dirtyfonzie wrote: Fri Feb 12, 2021 4:04 pm Got this one a while back. Can I assume this one came out of the Camillus factory?
Probably not. JMO
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