Old Camillus 99 pocket knife

[Ripster]

So am I gathering from this thread that if I come across, say, a mid-century Camillus camp knife (99) with wood scales, the scales were never factory? Did they ever realease camp knives with wood scales during the 40s or 50s, or were they entirely bone/synthetic?

Have heard of Ebony being used on the 99s but no proof yet . Would do some investigating if you did come across one with wood on it .

[doglegg]

I can't recall seeing one in ebony. Would love to have one like that.

[bleasure]

Have heard of Ebony being used on the 99s but no proof yet . Would do some investigating if you did come across one with wood on it .

something like this https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/-FAAAOSw ... -l1600.jpg? based on this thread and the examples i've seen around in general, i'm thinking these were installed by someone other than the factory. also have the impression the steel's been significantly restored, but am curious what you think about whether that's the natural look of that metal if it's just been kept in nice shape.

[Ripster]

Have heard of Ebony being used on the 99s but no proof yet . Would do some investigating if you did come across one with wood on it .

something like this https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/-FAAAOSw ... -l1600.jpg? based on this thread and the examples i've seen around in general, i'm thinking these were installed by someone other than the factory. also have the impression the steel's been significantly restored, but am curious what you think about whether that's the natural look of that metal if it's just been kept in nice shape.

That ones been worked over . Agree on the wood covers ,looks other than factory . Steels been sanded down and worked a bit . Not worth much for Collecting but good enough user around the homestead if you need one for that .

[doglegg]

Received this old 99 recently. It is probably late war to first year of post war production as it is without a model number but with the no line tang stamp. (no line tang stamps very common to the 99's) Also the bone handles indicate that time period. Thanks for looking.
Just realized that I didn't take pics of the screwdriver and punch blades. Oops.

[Ripster]

Received this old 99 recently. It is probably late war to first year of post war production as it is without a model number but with the no line tang stamp. (no line tang stamps very common to the 99's) Also the bone handles indicate that time period. Thanks for looking.
Just realized that I didn't take pics of the screwdriver and punch blades. Oops.DSCN7619.JPGDSCN7621.JPGDSCN7622.JPGDSCN7624.JPG

Floyd. That old bone sure gives the 99 a nice look and feel compared to the shrinky dink plastic handles .
Very nice 99
Have noticed a lot of 99 s in the “ no line “ era as well . Maybe they were a good seller during that period as the War was winding down and men were coming back home by the thousands and starting there Families and building homes all over the countryside.

[treefarmer]

That one is a real beauty, Floyd!
I'm not big on that pattern but the bone brings that one to life! I suppose I've seen too many Camp-King knives with the handles shriveled up and that's why I kinda' shy away from those knives.
Treefarmer

[doglegg]

Received this old 99 recently. It is probably late war to first year of post war production as it is without a model number but with the no line tang stamp. (no line tang stamps very common to the 99's) Also the bone handles indicate that time period. Thanks for looking.
Just realized that I didn't take pics of the screwdriver and punch blades. Oops.DSCN7619.JPGDSCN7621.JPGDSCN7622.JPGDSCN7624.JPG

Floyd. That old bone sure gives the 99 a nice look and feel compared to the shrinky dink plastic handles .
Very nice 99
Have noticed a lot of 99 s in the “ no line “ era as well . Maybe they were a good seller during that period as the War was winding down and men were coming back home by the thousands and starting there Families and building homes all over the countryside.

Thanks. Trace. Those vets coming home would have wanted a knife they were use to so what better than one like what they had been carrying the last 4 years. It seem that the most of the other no Liners were #5 fish knives and nautical knives. Just my observation.

[doglegg]

That one is a real beauty, Floyd!
I'm not big on that pattern but the bone brings that one to life! I suppose I've seen too many Camp-King knives with the handles shriveled up and that's why I kinda' shy away from those knives.
Treefarmer

I agree Philip. Not my first choice for a carry knife. But the bone always socks me in. Thanks.

[New_Windsor_NY]

Received.....

Another successful fishing trip, Floyd!
Those handles......

[doglegg]

Received.....

Another successful fishing trip, Floyd!
Those handles......

As always, thanks Skip.