Re: Camillus 72 Clones
Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2021 11:55 pm
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Re: Camillus 72 Clones
Posted: Sat Sep 04, 2021 1:10 am
Skip a very exciting 863. Love them. Great catch.
Re: Camillus 72 Clones
Posted: Sat Sep 04, 2021 2:05 am
Re: Camillus 72 Clones
Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2021 4:11 am
A very nice looking 863 Skip and another fine addition to the 72 Clones family!!New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Fri Sep 03, 2021 10:12 pm This afternoon I added this pocket knife to my CAMILLUS 72 variation/clone collection. It is another SCHRADE 863, 3 blade, swelled center, 3 5/8" closed, "whittler" pocket knife. I cleaned it up, took some pictures and here it is.
Re: Camillus 72 Clones
Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2021 9:42 am
New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Fri Sep 03, 2021 10:12 pm This afternoon I added this pocket knife to my CAMILLUS 72 variation/clone collection. It is another SCHRADE 863, 3 blade, swelled center, 3 5/8" closed, "whittler" pocket knife. I cleaned it up, took some pictures and here it is.
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Nice finds Floyd & Skip!doglegg wrote: ↑Thu Sep 02, 2021 3:03 pm Fished this McGrew Hillbilly Classic out of the bay recently. It is NOS complete with paperwork. After getting it and looking at the handles I am wondering if this might also be one of the black bone knives. Remington, Ole Smoky, Harley Davidson and Camillus 72 I am aware of but after looking this one over and comparing it to those the handles sure look the same. What do you think.Thanks for looking. DSCN7266.JPGDSCN7268.JPGDSCN7269.JPG
Congrats gentlemen! 
Re: Camillus 72 Clones
Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2021 3:13 pm
Thank you Smitty.
Thank you Tom.
Re: Camillus 72 Clones
Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2021 12:00 am
This foreign invader arrived this afternoon and became the latest addition to my CAMILLUS 72 variation/clone collection. It is another unbranded, 3 blades, swelled center, 3 5/8" closed, "whittler" pocket knife. I can not see or detect ANY evidence of any previous markings, etches or tang stamps. It was probably made in Pakistan or China. To me, as long as a pocket knife meets the "72" variations/clones criteria, the country of origin does not matter. But again, ONLY in the "72" pattern. It is very well made, it is in EXCELLENT condition and it did not require any special attention. What first attracted me to this pocket knife and for some inexplicable reason, is that I really like the "camouflage" handles. I took some pictures and here it is.
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Re: Camillus 72 Clones
Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2021 12:40 am
That's pretty cool, Skip. Pretty good looking quality for a "no name"..New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Tue Sep 14, 2021 12:00 am This foreign invader arrived this afternoon and became the latest addition to my CAMILLUS 72 variation/clone collection. It is another unbranded, 3 blades, swelled center, 3 5/8" closed, "whittler" pocket knife. I can not see or detect ANY evidence of any previous markings, etches or tang stamps. It was probably made in Pakistan or China. To me, as long as a pocket knife meets the "72" variations/clones criteria, the country of origin does not matter. But again, ONLY in the "72" pattern. It is very well made, it is in EXCELLENT condition and it did not require any special attention. What first attracted me to this pocket knife and for some inexplicable reason, is that I really like the "camouflage" handles. 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.
Re: Camillus 72 Clones
Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2021 1:00 am
Really cool find Skip. There never seems to be an end to the copies....thankfully.
Re: Camillus 72 Clones
Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2021 1:29 am
Thank you Kerry.
Thank you Floyd.
Re: Camillus 72 Clones
Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2021 1:31 am
Nice find SKip!!New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Tue Sep 14, 2021 12:00 am This foreign invader arrived this afternoon and became the latest addition to my CAMILLUS 72 variation/clone collection. It is another unbranded, 3 blades, swelled center, 3 5/8" closed, "whittler" pocket knife. I can not see or detect ANY evidence of any previous markings, etches or tang stamps. It was probably made in Pakistan or China. To me, as long as a pocket knife meets the "72" variations/clones criteria, the country of origin does not matter. But again, ONLY in the "72" pattern. It is very well made, it is in EXCELLENT condition and it did not require any special attention. What first attracted me to this pocket knife and for some inexplicable reason, is that I really like the "camouflage" handles. I took some pictures and here it is.
Another clone we didn't know about.Re: Camillus 72 Clones
Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2021 1:40 am
Thank you Smitty.
Like Floyd said, "There never seems to be an end to the copies....thankfully."
Re: Camillus 72 Clones
Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2021 2:21 am
This "72" clone came in the mail today. It was sent to me by Reverand as a Bomb! Thanks Reverand! I'm sure its a Camillus 72 but the shield is a McGrew. It has a Western tang stamp instead of the McGrew stamp. The pile side is marked stainless W742. Awesome I'm going to put and edge on it and let it ride in my pocket for awhile! Thanks again Reverand!
I'm going to put and edge on it and let it ride in my pocket for awhile! Thanks again Reverand! Re: Camillus 72 Clones
Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2021 3:25 am
Happy for you goldpan. Direct hit Reverend.
Re: Camillus 72 Clones
Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2021 2:07 pm
Re: Camillus 72 Clones
Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2021 6:31 pm
Goldpan. You’re coming back full steam now
Reverend. Well done.
Reverend. Well done.
Re: Camillus 72 Clones
Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2021 2:28 pm
Was recently able to purchase this fabulous Schrade 863 KON-KAV blade etched with bone handles. I had been on the hunt for sometime. This one is immaculate. What a great friend to sell it to me. If I sound excited about it I am. Thanks for looking.
Re: Camillus 72 Clones
Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2021 3:45 pm
Too nice, Dlegg! There is a jewel in the collection. Congrats!doglegg wrote: ↑Wed Sep 22, 2021 2:28 pm Was recently able to purchase this fabulous Schrade 863 KON-KAV blade etched with bone handles. I had been on the hunt for sometime. This one is immaculate. What a great friend to sell it to me. If I sound excited about it I am. Thanks for looking. DSCN7296.JPGDSCN7297.JPGDSCN7298.JPGDSCN7299.JPGDSCN7300.JPGDSCN7301.JPGDSCN7302.JPGDSCN7303.JPG
Re: Camillus 72 Clones
Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2021 5:04 pm
It is indeed a jewel toomanyknives, thanks for your kind words.
Re: Camillus 72 Clones
Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2021 5:13 pm
Congrats Floyd!doglegg wrote: ↑Wed Sep 22, 2021 2:28 pm Was recently able to purchase this fabulous Schrade 863 KON-KAV blade etched with bone handles. I had been on the hunt for sometime. This one is immaculate. What a great friend to sell it to me. If I sound excited about it I am. Thanks for looking. DSCN7296.JPGDSCN7297.JPGDSCN7298.JPGDSCN7299.JPGDSCN7300.JPGDSCN7301.JPGDSCN7302.JPGDSCN7303.JPG
Awesome find! 
Re: Camillus 72 Clones
Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2021 6:56 pm
Congratulations. Those are hard to find. Floyd, it took a small forever to find an 863 KON-KAV. When I finally found one, which I thought was in excellent condition, it wasn't as pristine as yours. That right there is a beauty!!
Re: Camillus 72 Clones
Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2021 7:40 pm
Tom, thanks for your kind words. They are appreciated.
Jerry, I agree with you as their being hard to find. I am thrilled with this one. Thank you. Now to find that BSA with the bone handle, no shield but having a blade etch.
Jerry, I agree with you as their being hard to find. I am thrilled with this one. Thank you. Now to find that BSA with the bone handle, no shield but having a blade etch.
Re: Camillus 72 Clones
Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2021 7:51 pm
Re: Camillus 72 Clones
Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2021 7:54 pm
Thanks Skip.
Re: Camillus 72 Clones
Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2021 11:16 pm
Would be excited as welldoglegg wrote: ↑Wed Sep 22, 2021 2:28 pm Was recently able to purchase this fabulous Schrade 863 KON-KAV blade etched with bone handles. I had been on the hunt for sometime. This one is immaculate. What a great friend to sell it to me. If I sound excited about it I am. Thanks for looking. DSCN7296.JPGDSCN7297.JPGDSCN7298.JPGDSCN7299.JPGDSCN7300.JPGDSCN7301.JPGDSCN7302.JPGDSCN7303.JPG
That frame with that bone and etched main are just a perfect combination
Floyd that’s just Beautiful .