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My first camillus 72. Surfing Ebay and this seller had a brand new knife for buy it now for the strange price of $33.57. It was the only knife she had in her items for sale. Claimed it was still in cellophane but the wrapper fell apart when she opened it. Got it for around $40.00 total. It looks new with factory oil on pivots. Will see when it gets here.
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Great pick up CluelessNick. She was probably telling the truth about that cellophane. That stuff gets fragile with age. And a good price as well for a new one. Congratulations. ::nod:: ::nod:: ::tu:: ::tu::
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doglegg wrote: Wed Mar 31, 2021 3:08 pm Great pick up CluelessNick. She was probably telling the truth about that cellophane. That stuff gets fragile with age. And a good price as well for a new one. Congratulations. ::nod:: ::nod:: ::tu:: ::tu::
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CluelessNick wrote: Wed Mar 31, 2021 2:52 pm My first camillus 72. Surfing Ebay and this seller had a brand new knife for buy it now for the strange price of $33.57. It was the only knife she had in her items for sale. Claimed it was still in cellophane but the wrapper fell apart when she opened it. Got it for around $40.00 total. It looks new with factory oil on pivots. Will see when it gets here.
Congrats Nick! ::handshake:: Wish I could find one of those deals! ::nod:: ::super_happy::
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TPK wrote: Wed Mar 31, 2021 3:41 pm
CluelessNick wrote: Wed Mar 31, 2021 2:52 pm My first camillus 72. Surfing Ebay and this seller had a brand new knife for buy it now for the strange price of $33.57. It was the only knife she had in her items for sale. Claimed it was still in cellophane but the wrapper fell apart when she opened it. Got it for around $40.00 total. It looks new with factory oil on pivots. Will see when it gets here.
Congrats Nick! ::handshake:: Wish I could find one of those deals! ::nod:: ::super_happy::
Thanks Tom, was kind of shocked when I saw it.
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CluelessNick wrote: Wed Mar 31, 2021 2:52 pm My first camillus 72. Surfing Ebay and this seller had a brand new knife for buy it now for the strange price of $33.57. It was the only knife she had in her items for sale. Claimed it was still in cellophane but the wrapper fell apart when she opened it. Got it for around $40.00 total. It looks new with factory oil on pivots. Will see when it gets here.
You did great on that one Nick . Be Careful , you’ll get the 72 fever and there’s no cure for it !!
A couple of us got one like that in crumbly wrapper, they are like mint condition. Did clean mine up good as the oil and factory grease gets gummy after sitting all those years .
Excellent find , welcome to 72 country ::handshake::
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Ripster wrote: Wed Mar 31, 2021 3:54 pm
CluelessNick wrote: Wed Mar 31, 2021 2:52 pm My first camillus 72. Surfing Ebay and this seller had a brand new knife for buy it now for the strange price of $33.57. It was the only knife she had in her items for sale. Claimed it was still in cellophane but the wrapper fell apart when she opened it. Got it for around $40.00 total. It looks new with factory oil on pivots. Will see when it gets here.
You did great on that one Nick . Be Careful , you’ll get the 72 fever and there’s no cure for it !!
A couple of us got one like that in crumbly wrapper, they are like mint condition. Did clean mine up good as the oil and factory grease gets gummy after sitting all those years .
Excellent find , welcome to 72 country ::handshake::
I feel like I'm on a slippery slope :D
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CluelessNick wrote: Wed Mar 31, 2021 2:52 pm My first camillus 72. Surfing Ebay and this seller had a brand new knife for buy it now for the strange price of $33.57. It was the only knife she had in her items for sale. Claimed it was still in cellophane but the wrapper fell apart when she opened it. Got it for around $40.00 total. It looks new with factory oil on pivots. Will see when it gets here.
Oh boy, Nick. You dun messed up now! 72's are a world of their own. There are so many variations, and handles, long line, short line, scout knives, well you get the picture. Hold onto your wallet!! :D
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CluelessNick wrote: Wed Mar 31, 2021 4:12 pm
Ripster wrote: Wed Mar 31, 2021 3:54 pm
CluelessNick wrote: Wed Mar 31, 2021 2:52 pm My first camillus 72. Surfing Ebay and this seller had a brand new knife for buy it now for the strange price of $33.57. It was the only knife she had in her items for sale. Claimed it was still in cellophane but the wrapper fell apart when she opened it. Got it for around $40.00 total. It looks new with factory oil on pivots. Will see when it gets here.
You did great on that one Nick . Be Careful , you’ll get the 72 fever and there’s no cure for it !!
A couple of us got one like that in crumbly wrapper, they are like mint condition. Did clean mine up good as the oil and factory grease gets gummy after sitting all those years .
Excellent find , welcome to 72 country ::handshake::
I feel like I'm on a slippery slope :D
Because you are. :lol: :lol: :lol:
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toomanyknives wrote: Wed Mar 31, 2021 4:16 pm
CluelessNick wrote: Wed Mar 31, 2021 2:52 pm My first camillus 72. Surfing Ebay and this seller had a brand new knife for buy it now for the strange price of $33.57. It was the only knife she had in her items for sale. Claimed it was still in cellophane but the wrapper fell apart when she opened it. Got it for around $40.00 total. It looks new with factory oil on pivots. Will see when it gets here.
Oh boy, Nick. You dun messed up now! 72's are a world of their own. There are so many variations, and handles, long line, short line, scout knives, well you get the picture. Hold onto your wallet!! :D
Well yeah but I'm not like you guys. I've got willpower and self control. I won't try to buy every knife in the world. Anyway that's what I keep telling myself but it's not working. :D
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TPK wrote: Tue Mar 30, 2021 4:45 am Picked up this little guy this morning. 2.36" or 60mm Böker lock back with Rosewood handles. ::tu::
It's been on my wish list for at least a year now. For €16 shipped, it should be a nice little affordable EDC. ::nod::

Off to work now. ::doh::

Thanks for looking friends! ::handshake:: :D
Nice! I've been buying more and more lockbacks around 2.5" to 3" closed (some a little smaller, like your Boker). They get most of what one needs, without weighing me down.
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cody6268 wrote: Wed Mar 31, 2021 5:40 pm
TPK wrote: Tue Mar 30, 2021 4:45 am Picked up this little guy this morning. 2.36" or 60mm Böker lock back with Rosewood handles. ::tu::
It's been on my wish list for at least a year now. For €16 shipped, it should be a nice little affordable EDC. ::nod::

Off to work now. ::doh::

Thanks for looking friends! ::handshake:: :D
Nice! I've been buying more and more lockbacks around 2.5" to 3" closed (some a little smaller, like your Boker). They get most of what one needs, without weighing me down.
Thanks Cody! ::handshake:: I have seen some nice smaller Herbertz knives. Just thought I'd mention it in case you don't have that brand on radar. ::tu::
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TPK wrote: Tue Mar 30, 2021 4:45 am Picked up this little guy this morning. 2.36" or 60mm Böker lock back with Rosewood handles. ::tu::
It's been on my wish list for at least a year now. For €16 shipped, it should be a nice little affordable EDC. ::nod::

Off to work now. ::doh::

Thanks for looking friends! ::handshake:: :D
Tom, that is a dang nice Boker lock back . Good for you my friend, and the price,you did good ::tu:: ::tu::
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CluelessNick wrote: Wed Mar 31, 2021 5:24 pm
toomanyknives wrote: Wed Mar 31, 2021 4:16 pm
CluelessNick wrote: Wed Mar 31, 2021 2:52 pm My first camillus 72. Surfing Ebay and this seller had a brand new knife for buy it now for the strange price of $33.57. It was the only knife she had in her items for sale. Claimed it was still in cellophane but the wrapper fell apart when she opened it. Got it for around $40.00 total. It looks new with factory oil on pivots. Will see when it gets here.
Oh boy, Nick. You dun messed up now! 72's are a world of their own. There are so many variations, and handles, long line, short line, scout knives, well you get the picture. Hold onto your wallet!! :D
Well yeah but I'm not like you guys. I've got willpower and self control. I won't try to buy every knife in the world. Anyway that's what I keep telling myself but it's not working. :D
Yep, willpower and self control ,let’s see how that’s going in a few months ,lol ! It’s damn hard some days ,but the hunt must go on
Nick ,you’ll be very happy with your first Camillus. And for it to be a 72, enjoy it ::handshake::
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Ripster wrote: Wed Mar 31, 2021 7:39 pm
CluelessNick wrote: Wed Mar 31, 2021 5:24 pm
toomanyknives wrote: Wed Mar 31, 2021 4:16 pm

Oh boy, Nick. You dun messed up now! 72's are a world of their own. There are so many variations, and handles, long line, short line, scout knives, well you get the picture. Hold onto your wallet!! :D
Well yeah but I'm not like you guys. I've got willpower and self control. I won't try to buy every knife in the world. Anyway that's what I keep telling myself but it's not working. :D
Yep, willpower and self control ,let’s see how that’s going in a few months ,lol ! It’s damn hard some days ,but the hunt must go on
Nick ,you’ll be very happy with your first Camillus. And for it to be a 72, enjoy it ::handshake::
AND I just ordered a camillus 64 from Jeffin that he put bone handles on---gonna have to get a job!!
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TPK wrote: Tue Mar 30, 2021 4:45 am Picked up this little guy this morning. 2.36" or 60mm Böker lock back with Rosewood handles. ::tu::
It's been on my wish list for at least a year now. For €16 shipped, it should be a nice little affordable EDC. ::nod::

Off to work now. ::doh::

Thanks for looking friends! ::handshake:: :D
Man Tom that thing is gorgeous. perfect size.
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CluelessNick wrote: Wed Mar 31, 2021 5:24 pm
toomanyknives wrote: Wed Mar 31, 2021 4:16 pm
CluelessNick wrote: Wed Mar 31, 2021 2:52 pm My first camillus 72. Surfing Ebay and this seller had a brand new knife for buy it now for the strange price of $33.57. It was the only knife she had in her items for sale. Claimed it was still in cellophane but the wrapper fell apart when she opened it. Got it for around $40.00 total. It looks new with factory oil on pivots. Will see when it gets here.
Oh boy, Nick. You dun messed up now! 72's are a world of their own. There are so many variations, and handles, long line, short line, scout knives, well you get the picture. Hold onto your wallet!! :D
Well yeah but I'm not like you guys. I've got willpower and self control. I won't try to buy every knife in the world. Anyway that's what I keep telling myself but it's not working. :D
"Hello, my name is CluelessNick, I am an addict"........ Denial only last for a while. Then you embrace the fact. By the way, "Hello, my name is doglegg, I am........ ::facepalm:: ::facepalm::
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Ripster wrote: Wed Mar 31, 2021 7:35 pm
TPK wrote: Tue Mar 30, 2021 4:45 am Picked up this little guy this morning. 2.36" or 60mm Böker lock back with Rosewood handles. ::tu::
It's been on my wish list for at least a year now. For €16 shipped, it should be a nice little affordable EDC. ::nod::

Off to work now. ::doh::

Thanks for looking friends! ::handshake:: :D
Tom, that is a dang nice Boker lock back . Good for you my friend, and the price,you did good ::tu:: ::tu::
Thanks Buddy! ::handshake:: ::super_happy::
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CluelessNick wrote: Wed Mar 31, 2021 7:50 pm
TPK wrote: Tue Mar 30, 2021 4:45 am Picked up this little guy this morning. 2.36" or 60mm Böker lock back with Rosewood handles. ::tu::
It's been on my wish list for at least a year now. For €16 shipped, it should be a nice little affordable EDC. ::nod::

Off to work now. ::doh::

Thanks for looking friends! ::handshake:: :D
Man Tom that thing is gorgeous. perfect size.
Thanks Buddy! ::handshake:: Appreciate it! ::nod::
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doglegg wrote: Wed Mar 31, 2021 8:14 pm
CluelessNick wrote: Wed Mar 31, 2021 5:24 pm
toomanyknives wrote: Wed Mar 31, 2021 4:16 pm

Oh boy, Nick. You dun messed up now! 72's are a world of their own. There are so many variations, and handles, long line, short line, scout knives, well you get the picture. Hold onto your wallet!! :D
Well yeah but I'm not like you guys. I've got willpower and self control. I won't try to buy every knife in the world. Anyway that's what I keep telling myself but it's not working. :D
"Hello, my name is CluelessNick, I am an addict"........ Denial only last for a while. Then you embrace the fact. By the way, "Hello, my name is doglegg, I am........ ::facepalm:: ::facepalm::
"Hi, I'm Wayne and I collect sharp/pointy objects. I am NOT an addict. :roll: I can quit anytime I want to. :mrgreen: I just don't want to. ::woot:: ::groove:: ::ds:: "
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zzyzzogeton wrote: Wed Mar 31, 2021 8:45 pm
doglegg wrote: Wed Mar 31, 2021 8:14 pm
CluelessNick wrote: Wed Mar 31, 2021 5:24 pm

Well yeah but I'm not like you guys. I've got willpower and self control. I won't try to buy every knife in the world. Anyway that's what I keep telling myself but it's not working. :D
"Hello, my name is CluelessNick, I am an addict"........ Denial only last for a while. Then you embrace the fact. By the way, "Hello, my name is doglegg, I am........ ::facepalm:: ::facepalm::
"Hi, I'm Wayne and I collect sharp/pointy objects. I am NOT an addict. :roll: I can quit anytime I want to. :mrgreen: I just don't want to. ::woot:: ::groove:: ::ds:: "
I think I'll go with this one but the result is gonna be the same either way I'm afraid. :D
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And to prove my point, here is the latest acquisition - a French M1804 Naval Cutlass made by Klingenthal for export to the Mexican government. This particular weapon was taken as a prize of war from the Mexican Navy ship AMADO during the U.S./Mexican War in 1846. It was then carried as the personal side arm of a Mississippi River Pilot aboard the CSS Arkansas in 1862.

22-7/8" BL 28-1/4" OAL

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zzyzzogeton wrote: Wed Mar 31, 2021 8:56 pm And to prove my point, here is the latest acquisition - a French M1804 Naval Cutlass made by Klingenthal for export to the Mexican government. This particular weapon was taken as a prize of war from the Mexican Navy ship AMADO during the U.S./Mexican War in 1846. It was then carried as the personal side arm of a Mississippi River Pilot aboard the CSS Arkansas in 1862.

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zzyzzogeton wrote: Wed Mar 31, 2021 8:45 pm
doglegg wrote: Wed Mar 31, 2021 8:14 pm
CluelessNick wrote: Wed Mar 31, 2021 5:24 pm

Well yeah but I'm not like you guys. I've got willpower and self control. I won't try to buy every knife in the world. Anyway that's what I keep telling myself but it's not working. :D ::tu::
::tu::

"Hello, my name is CluelessNick, I am an addict"........ Denial only last for a while. Then you embrace the fact. By the way, "Hello, my name is doglegg, I am........ ::facepalm:: ::facepalm::
"Hi, I'm Wayne and I collect sharp/pointy objects. I am NOT an addict. :roll: I can quit anytime I want to. :mrgreen: I just don't want to. ::woot:: ::groove:: ::ds:: "
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zzyzzogeton wrote: Wed Mar 31, 2021 8:56 pm And to prove my point, here is the latest acquisition - a French M1804 Naval Cutlass made by Klingenthal for export to the Mexican government. This particular weapon was taken as a prize of war from the Mexican Navy ship AMADO during the U.S./Mexican War in 1846. It was then carried as the personal side arm of a Mississippi River Pilot aboard the CSS Arkansas in 1862.

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Yep, I see your point! ! That’s a great piece there ZZ. The history that goes with it, very Cool. Nice Acquisition ::tu:: ::tu::
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