Camillus 4 Line Project Knife
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Camillus 4 Line Project Knife
Just recently came across this old Camillus knife. Steel bolsters, liners and pins. The handles were seriously degraded but the blades seemed to be in pretty good condition.
Got it disassembled and although it’s really grungy, everything seems to be in good shape.
I’ll have to take a look at my bone inventory and see what’s suitable for this old warrior.
More to come!
Jeff
More to come!
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Re: Camillus 4 Line Project Knife
That old 4 Line would look great with your touch and Some Bone .
It’s good seeing you guys bring these old pieces back, keep us posted .
It’s good seeing you guys bring these old pieces back, keep us posted .
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Re: Camillus 4 Line Project Knife
I can't wait to see the finished product.
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Re: Camillus 4 Line Project Knife
Nope, I'm trying hard not to be a collector so this one will go up for sale once its completed. I think I have some nice amber jigged bone for it but I have to check my bone box.
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Re: Camillus 4 Line Project Knife
That knife was definitely in need of rescue!
Good bones.... and I know you will do a great job on the restoration.
I can't wait to see the end result!

Good bones.... and I know you will do a great job on the restoration.
I can't wait to see the end result!
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Can't wait to see how it turns out!
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Re: Camillus 4 Line Project Knife
So I put some amber jigged bone handles on it and cleaned it up a bit. I ended up with a little bit of the pivot pin showing on a couple of the bolsters but I'm guessing its because of my lack of experience with steel bolsters. I usually get those pins to disappear about 90% of the time so I guess an occasional miss is alright.
I left the blades as I found them and it cleaned up pretty nice. Jeff
I left the blades as I found them and it cleaned up pretty nice. Jeff
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Re: Camillus 4 Line Project Knife
Beautiful work Jeff!
I love the color of the bone! GREAT job on the clean-up!!

I love the color of the bone! GREAT job on the clean-up!!
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Re: Camillus 4 Line Project Knife
Oh, that's looking dang sexy now!
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Re: Camillus 4 Line Project Knife
Great job, love it.
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Re: Camillus 4 Line Project Knife
Oh my! That one would look best displayed in my box!!! 
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That one turned out great, Jeff!
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Re: Camillus 4 Line Project Knife
GREAT looking knifeJeffinn wrote: ↑Thu Feb 10, 2022 8:45 pm So I put some amber jigged bone handles on it and cleaned it up a bit. I ended up with a little bit of the pivot pin showing on a couple of the bolsters but I'm guessing its because of my lack of experience with steel bolsters. I usually get those pins to disappear about 90% of the time so I guess an occasional miss is alright.
I left the blades as I found them and it cleaned up pretty nice.
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Man, Jeff that looks great!!!
That bone really sets it off.
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That bone really sets it off.
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Re: Camillus 4 Line Project Knife
Nice job Jeff!
That amber bone is a big improvement over this shrinky-dink plastic handles!
That amber bone is a big improvement over this shrinky-dink plastic handles!
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Re: Camillus 4 Line Project Knife
Well fellers, I just can't keep it bottled up any longer. This little beauty is currently winding its way through the labyrinth of the USPS headed to south central Kentucky! I can't wait to get her in my pocket.
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Re: Camillus 4 Line Project Knife
Really nice work (as always) Jeff! That amber bone is perfect on that oldie. I never know when those pivot pin heads are going to show, but I agree with you, it seems to be more likely with steel bolsters and pins. No matter how careful you are and how much extra care you give it, those darn pin heads just won't disappear sometimes.

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Re: Camillus 4 Line Project Knife
Thank you sir! I just love these little Camillus cattle knives. If it is any where close to as good as the Camillus 23 I have that Jeff redone I’ll be very satisfied.
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Re: Camillus 4 Line Project Knife
Congrats Wade!
That is a really beautiful and nicely restored knife!
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Thank you sir! It’s supposed to get here today. I can’t wait!Meridian_Mike wrote: ↑Tue Feb 15, 2022 12:39 pmCongrats Wade!
That is a really beautiful and nicely restored knife!
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Re: Camillus 4 Line Project Knife
Looks like it made it back to your neck of the woods!
Your item arrived at our NASHVILLE TN DISTRIBUTION CENTER ANNEX destination facility on February 17, 2022 at 7:11 pm. The item is currently in transit to the destination.
Now if they can just get it delivered to your house!
Jeff
Your item arrived at our NASHVILLE TN DISTRIBUTION CENTER ANNEX destination facility on February 17, 2022 at 7:11 pm. The item is currently in transit to the destination.
Now if they can just get it delivered to your house!
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Great minds think alike! I just posted that in the “it’s in the mail” thread! It should be here tomorrow.Jeffinn wrote: ↑Fri Feb 18, 2022 3:07 am Looks like it made it back to your neck of the woods!
Your item arrived at our NASHVILLE TN DISTRIBUTION CENTER ANNEX destination facility on February 17, 2022 at 7:11 pm. The item is currently in transit to the destination.
Now if they can just get it delivered to your house!
Jeff
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It’s made it home, and it is awesome! Thanks Jeff!
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