All About Pocket Knives

wlf wrote: ↑Fri Dec 13, 2024 3:59 pm Beauty, I didn't know they numbered the knives in the 4 line period. I guess with Camillus about anything might be possible.

Yes Sir they did. Believe there are a whole series of4 digit numbers in the 4 line time period. It was sometime in that period they dropped a digit or 2 . By the short line period (1946 to 50,51) they went to 2 digit. IIRC. Vit knows a lot more of the details and maybe he will chime in .
The 4 digit ones are very early 4 line stamped knives . Can’t remember the 3 digit stuff .
Take care out there.

Thanks JP and keep a close eye on that farmers jack.

Ripster wrote: ↑Fri Dec 13, 2024 3:34 pm Very.....

Thank you, JP.

Mumbleypeg wrote: ↑Fri Dec 13, 2024 3:40 pm Nice.....

Thank you, Ken.

wlf wrote: ↑Fri Dec 13, 2024 3:59 pm Beauty.....

Thank you, Lyle.

1967redrider wrote: ↑Fri Dec 13, 2024 4:14 pm You.....

Thank you, John.

Exceptional knife Skip! Everything about it is desirable.

doglegg wrote: ↑Fri Dec 13, 2024 5:00 pm Exceptional.....

Thank you, Floyd.

I think this one qualifies for this thread.

gsmith7158 wrote: ↑Tue Feb 18, 2025 1:47 am I think this one qualifies for this thread.

Oh, Greg!! That's a beauty! I remember when you got that one! Good to see you posting. Hope life is treating you well.

woodwalker wrote: ↑Tue Feb 18, 2025 1:53 am

gsmith7158 wrote: ↑Tue Feb 18, 2025 1:47 am I think this one qualifies for this thread.

Oh, Greg!! That's a beauty! I remember when you got that one! Good to see you posting. Hope life is treating you well.

Thanks woodwalker! Doing pretty good other than getting old and worn out

That one is kinda fancy for Camillus! Sweet old whittler. Congrats oh having it.

gsmith7158 wrote: ↑Tue Feb 18, 2025 1:47 am I think this one qualifies for this thread.

More than qualifies Greg !
Exceptional Camillus Whittler . Wow

gsmith7158 wrote: ↑Tue Feb 18, 2025 1:47 am I.....

That's a BEAUTY, Greg!
Would you PLEASE post a picture of
the bottom of the pocket knife.

I'm in the process of selling off most of my Camillus knives so I thought it would be a good idea to put together all of my Camillus whittlers in this thread, here they are:

msteele6 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 27, 2025 2:52 pm I'm in the process of selling off most of my Camillus knives so I thought it would be a good idea to put together all of my Camillus whittlers in this thread, here they are:

Very knice group. Some lovely bones.

msteele6 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 27, 2025 2:52 pm I'm in the process of selling off most of my Camillus knives so I thought it would be a good idea to put together all of my Camillus whittlers in this thread, here they are:

Some nice Whittlers . Where will you be selling them ? Would be interested in a couple.

I've been selling parts of my collection on eBay since 2019, but very slowly 4-5 knives a week.

This morning, my trip to the post office produced this pocket knife. It now becomes my most recent example to be posted under this topic or thread. It also became the most recent example to be added to my general, CAMILLUS, pocket knife accumulation. It is a CAMILLUS, three blades (one has a file), three tang stamps, 3 5/16" closed, "split spring", whittler, pattern or style of pocket knife. YES, I DO KNOW THAT THIS IS NOT A TRUE SPLIT SPRING pocket knife! The main blade front tang stamp says, "CAMILLUS (over) CUTLERY CO. (over) CAMILLUS N.Y. (over) U.S.A." The secondary blade front tang stamp says, "CAMILLUS (over) CUTLERY CO. (over) CAMILLUS N.Y. (over) U.S.A." The third blade/file back tang stamp says, "CAMILLUS (over) CUTLERY CO. (over) CAMILLUS N.Y. (over) U.S.A." The main blade does have a WEAK half stop. The main blade does have a GOOD opening snap. The main blade does have a VERY GOOD closing snap. The secondary blade does have a GOOD half stop. The secondary blade does have a GOOD opening snap. The secondary blade does have a GOOD closing snap. The third blade/file does have a GOOD half stop. The third blade/file does have an OK opening snap. The third blade/file does have a GOOD closing snap. Overall, this pocket knife is in VERY GOOD condition. This pocket knife did NOT require any cleaning at all. I just wiped it off. I took some pictures and here it is.
Caption(s), if any, are on the BOTTOM of the corresponding picture(s).
Click on a picture to ENLARGE.

Very nice addition to your collection SKIP ! That old bone and all 3 blades stamped and no brass, bet that’s an early 4 liner . Well done my friend. Take care out there .

You scored a good one there Skip. It looks to be in great shape. Beautiful old bones. Congratulation!!!

Ripster wrote: ↑Wed Feb 04, 2026 8:17 pm Very.....

Thank you, JP.

doglegg wrote: ↑Wed Feb 04, 2026 8:51 pm You.....

Thank you, Floyd.

Very nice Skip!

Miller Bro's wrote: ↑Thu Feb 05, 2026 1:05 am Very.....

Thank you, Dimitri.

I COULD NOT WAIT TO GET THIS ONE.....

Yesterday afternoon, my visit to the post office produced this pocket knife. It now becomes my latest example to be posted under this topic or thread. It also became the latest example to be added to my general, CAMILLUS, pocket knife accumulation. It is a CAMILLUS, three blades (one has a file), three tang stamps, 3 1/8" closed, a long main blade pull, tipped bolsters, "split spring", whittler, pattern or style of pocket knife. It also has a long, thin, rectangular shaped shield. YES, I DO KNOW THAT THIS IS NOT A TRUE SPLIT SPRING pocket knife! The main blade front tang stamp says, "CAMILLUS (over) CUTLERY CO. (over) CAMILLUS, N.Y." The secondary blade front tang stamp says, "CAMILLUS (over) CUTLERY CO. (over) CAMILLUS, N.Y." The third blade/file back tang stamp says, "CAMILLUS (over) CUTLERY CO. (over) CAMILLUS, N.Y." This pocket knife does NOT, and did NOT, have a pattern number anywhere on it. The main blade does have a SOFT half stop. The main blade does have a GOOD opening snap. The main blade does have a VERY GOOD closing snap. The secondary blade does have a SOFT half stop. The secondary blade does have an OK opening snap. The secondary blade does have a GOOD closing snap. The third blade/file does have a SOFT half stop. The third blade/file does have a GOOD opening snap. The third blade/file does have a GOOD closing snap. Overall, this pocket knife is in EXCELLENT condition. This pocket knife did NOT need any cleaning at all. I just wiped it off. I took some pictures and here it is.
Caption(s), if any, are on the BOTTOM of the corresponding picture(s).
Click on a picture to ENLARGE.

Skip , that’s an excellent addition to your collection ! All the stamps are nice and clear , beautiful bone w/ nice shield. Well done . Can see why you were excited about this one !!

Ripster wrote: ↑Sat Mar 14, 2026 7:06 pm Skip.....

Thank you, JP.

Nice old whittler!