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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Ripster wrote: Tue Jan 18, 2022 1:40 am Floyd ,you been reeling them in pretty regular . That’s a very nice piece . Is there 4 in that period that they did in bone ? The OLE SMOKY and the Sears Anniversary with Duck etch . And ?
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JP, those three are for sure. I have a McGrew that is also black bone. I had posted before that I thought it was and after investigation it is indeed.
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toomanyknives wrote: Tue Jan 18, 2022 4:10 am
doglegg wrote: Tue Jan 18, 2022 4:01 am
toomanyknives wrote: Tue Jan 18, 2022 2:17 am

What Dog?? Someone actually used their knife? What were they thinking? I know what you mean though. I was thinking just the other day how crazy it is to see all of these pristine 60+ year old knives. I thought back in the day they were "tools". I guess not!
Nice grab BTW, all of my 72's have been carried and sharpened. How dare them! :D
On these Camillus black bone knives they are usually found in pristine condition. I don't know why but most of the time they are unused. But I appreciate your humor.
Wow, I didn't realize that. I kinda' look like a jerk now. I didn't mean to. I can never find a 72 in really good shape, unless they are way high priced. I hope I didn't offend, I promise I was just messin' around. Have a great evening!
Not a jerk at all. I took it in the spirit given. Jerry was the first to mention that on this particular group of knives that the majority are found unused. No offense taken. I really saw the humor. Thanks ::handshake::
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doglegg wrote: Tue Jan 18, 2022 4:18 am
toomanyknives wrote: Tue Jan 18, 2022 4:10 am
doglegg wrote: Tue Jan 18, 2022 4:01 am

On these Camillus black bone knives they are usually found in pristine condition. I don't know why but most of the time they are unused. But I appreciate your humor.
Wow, I didn't realize that. I kinda' look like a jerk now. I didn't mean to. I can never find a 72 in really good shape, unless they are way high priced. I hope I didn't offend, I promise I was just messin' around. Have a great evening!
Not a jerk at all. I took it in the spirit given. Jerry was the first to mention that on this particular group of knives that the majority are found unused. No offense taken. I really saw the humor. Thanks ::handshake::
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Added a couple of 72's to the Family back in December and January.

First from December, a Camillus Ole Smoky. It's like new, excellent snap on all blades, blade etch is still bold, and has bone handles. I believe you guys have said this was a SFO by Smokey Mountain Knife Works. I was finally glad to add one to my group.
Camillus 72 Ole Smoky_a.JPG
Camillus 72 Ole Smoky_b.JPG
Last month while I was down at my Uncles house, I was able to go by a local trade day. Found this Camillus Long Line 72. Blades are in great shape with factory luster, with great snap and little wear. Couldn't pass it up. ::super_happy::
Camillus 72 LL br_a.JPG
Camillus 72 LL br_b.JPG
Camillus 72 LL br_c.JPG
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Papa Bones wrote: Sat Feb 12, 2022 2:00 am Added a couple of 72's to the Family back in December and January.

First from December, a Camillus Ole Smoky. It's like new, excellent snap on all blades, blade etch is still bold, and has bone handles. I believe you guys have said this was a SFO by Smokey Mountain Knife Works. I was finally glad to add one to my group.

Camillus 72 Ole Smoky_a.JPG
Camillus 72 Ole Smoky_b.JPG

Last month while I was down at my Uncles house, I was able to go by a local trade day. Found this Camillus Long Line 72. Blades are in great shape with factory luster, with great snap and little wear. Couldn't pass it up. ::super_happy::

Camillus 72 LL br_a.JPG
Camillus 72 LL br_b.JPG
Camillus 72 LL br_c.JPG
Two beauties, Smitty! Great pick ups! ::tu::
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Papa Bones wrote: Sat Feb 12, 2022 2:00 am Added.....
Smitty, you are a MANIAC!!
FANTASTIC acquisitions. ::tu:: ::tu::
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toomanyknives wrote: Sat Feb 12, 2022 2:15 am
Two beauties, Smitty! Great pick ups! ::tu::
Thanks TMK. ::tu::

New_Windsor_NY wrote: Sat Feb 12, 2022 2:17 am
Smitty, you are a MANIAC!!
FANTASTIC acquisitions. ::tu:: ::tu::
Skip...your right. ::tu::
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Y'all sure are posting so very nice 72's. Keep up the good work!

I haven't added any in a while. I need to get on the prowl it seems.
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Papa Bones wrote: Sat Feb 12, 2022 2:00 am Added a couple of 72's to the Family back in December and January.

First from December, a Camillus Ole Smoky. It's like new, excellent snap on all blades, blade etch is still bold, and has bone handles. I believe you guys have said this was a SFO by Smokey Mountain Knife Works. I was finally glad to add one to my group.

Camillus 72 Ole Smoky_a.JPG
Camillus 72 Ole Smoky_b.JPG

Last month while I was down at my Uncles house, I was able to go by a local trade day. Found this Camillus Long Line 72. Blades are in great shape with factory luster, with great snap and little wear. Couldn't pass it up. ::super_happy::

Camillus 72 LL br_a.JPG
Camillus 72 LL br_b.JPG
Camillus 72 LL br_c.JPG
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Two nice ones P B. Especially the black bone one.
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Colonel26 wrote: Sat Feb 12, 2022 2:54 am Y'all sure are posting so very nice 72's. Keep up the good work!

I haven't added any in a while. I need to get on the prowl it seems.
Thank you Colonel.

doglegg wrote: Sat Feb 12, 2022 3:28 am
Two nice ones P B. Especially the black bone one.
Appreciate it Floyd.
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Papa Bones wrote: Sat Feb 12, 2022 2:00 am Added a couple of 72's to the Family back in December and January...
:shock: Those are gorgeous 72's Smitty! ::nod:: Congrats Buddy! ::handshake::
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Great pick up on the Ol Smoky piece . And the long line in great shape ::tu:: ::tu::
Good to see some activity over here again .
Nice to see you posting here again Smitty ::handshake::
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TPK wrote: Sat Feb 12, 2022 6:29 am
:shock: Those are gorgeous 72's Smitty! ::nod:: Congrats Buddy! ::handshake::
Thanks Tom.



Ripster wrote: Sat Feb 12, 2022 12:31 pm Great pick up on the Ol Smoky piece . And the long line in great shape ::tu:: ::tu::
Good to see some activity over here again .
Nice to see you posting here again Smitty ::handshake::
Thanks JP. Good to be able to post again, and have some down time. ::tu::
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Papa Bones wrote: Sat Feb 12, 2022 2:00 am Added a couple of 72's to the Family back in December and January.

First from December, a Camillus Ole Smoky. It's like new, excellent snap on all blades, blade etch is still bold, and has bone handles. I believe you guys have said this was a SFO by Smokey Mountain Knife Works. I was finally glad to add one to my group.

Camillus 72 Ole Smoky_a.JPG
Camillus 72 Ole Smoky_b.JPG

Last month while I was down at my Uncles house, I was able to go by a local trade day. Found this Camillus Long Line 72. Blades are in great shape with factory luster, with great snap and little wear. Couldn't pass it up. ::super_happy::

Camillus 72 LL br_a.JPG
Camillus 72 LL br_b.JPG
Camillus 72 LL br_c.JPG

Good additions Smitty! ::tu::
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I just picked this up out of a vintage store today. A Camillus long line with no pattern number and a Boy Scout shield on the bright white covers. It's a whittler with clip, pen clip, and coping blades. 3 5/8" long, so it appears to be pattern 72. This is a big thread, so I'm continuing to browse and meet a lot of 72s.
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And now I know it is a '1047' from the early 1980s I guess?
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Tanuki wrote: Tue Feb 15, 2022 5:37 am I just picked this up out of a vintage store today. A Camillus long line with no pattern number and a Boy Scout shield on the bright white covers. It's a whittler with clip, pen clip, and coping blades. 3 5/8" long, so it appears to be pattern 72. This is a big thread, so I'm continuing to browse and meet a lot of 72s.
4A07F9D2-CDCD-4AF9-BF05-D826E0AFADA6.jpeg
And now I know it is a '1047' from the early 1980s I guess?
Nice !
That one doesn’t have any cracks in the white covers . Most of them crack by the center pin on both sides . Yours looks good ,nice 1047 . ::tu:: .
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Tanuki wrote: Tue Feb 15, 2022 5:37 am I.....
You should post your 1047 here also:
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Tanuki wrote: Tue Feb 15, 2022 5:37 am I just picked this up out of a vintage store today. A Camillus long line with no pattern number and a Boy Scout shield on the bright white covers. It's a whittler with clip, pen clip, and coping blades. 3 5/8" long, so it appears to be pattern 72. This is a big thread, so I'm continuing to browse and meet a lot of 72s.
4A07F9D2-CDCD-4AF9-BF05-D826E0AFADA6.jpeg
And now I know it is a '1047' from the early 1980s I guess?
1980 - 1984 for the white 1047's.
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Great example. Congrats.
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Thank you, gentlemen!
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Papa Bones wrote: Sat Feb 12, 2022 2:00 am Added a couple of 72's to the Family back in December and January.

First from December, a Camillus Ole Smoky. It's like new, excellent snap on all blades, blade etch is still bold, and has bone handles. I believe you guys have said this was a SFO by Smokey Mountain Knife Works. I was finally glad to add one to my group.

Camillus 72 Ole Smoky_a.JPG
Camillus 72 Ole Smoky_b.JPG

Last month while I was down at my Uncles house, I was able to go by a local trade day. Found this Camillus Long Line 72. Blades are in great shape with factory luster, with great snap and little wear. Couldn't pass it up. ::super_happy::

Camillus 72 LL br_a.JPG
Camillus 72 LL br_b.JPG
Camillus 72 LL br_c.JPG
That Ol Smokey is real nice. I have the Congress from the Ol Smokey line and it’s first rate, I’d imagine the 72 is as well.
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I had this beat 72/1047 that needed to be rehandled. Decided to go with the MONEY handle material. Clear acrylic with pieces of shredded US currency mixed in.
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Great idea OC! Really looks good. 👌
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OLDE CUTLER wrote: Thu Feb 17, 2022 2:32 am I had this beat 72/1047 that needed to be rehandled. Decided to go with the MONEY handle material. Clear acrylic with pieces of shredded US currency mixed in.

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That's great OC! Now that's what we call "The Money Shot"!!! ::tu::
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OLDE CUTLER wrote: Thu Feb 17, 2022 2:32 am I had this beat 72/1047 that needed to be rehandled. Decided to go with the MONEY handle material. Clear acrylic with pieces of shredded US currency mixed in.

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Jim, if it's a 1047 it won't have a pattern stamp on the blade. If it's a 72, it will be stamped 72.
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