Anyone have "Short-Line Fever"? It's better than Covid-19

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: Sat Aug 07, 2021 1:07 am Here’s.....
VERY nice group of shorts, JP. ::tu:: ::tu::

GSPTOPDOG wrote: Sat Aug 07, 2021 3:04 am Very.....
GSPTOPDOG, that's a NICE storage/display box. ::tu:: ::tu::
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GSPTOPDOG wrote: Sat Aug 07, 2021 2:59 am A new box to store some of my Short-Lines. ::nod:: And a few challenge coins....

::tu:: ::tu:: ::nod::
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Ripster wrote: Sat Aug 07, 2021 1:07 am Here’s a few that have come home here .
GSPTOPDOG wrote: Sat Aug 07, 2021 2:59 am A new box to store some of my Short-Lines. ::nod:: And a few challenge coins....
All winners!
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I just won a Short-Line # 16 on Flea-Bay!! ::ds:: Well I did not win it... ::disgust:: I had to pay... ::disgust:: But I have had no luck until now in acquiring any new Short-Lines, so I am very happy today! ::groove:: Pictures to follow....
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GSPTOPDOG wrote: Thu Aug 12, 2021 11:26 pm I just won a Short-Line # 16 on Flea-Bay!! ::ds:: Well I did not win it... ::disgust:: I had to pay... ::disgust:: But I have had no luck until now in acquiring any new Short-Lines, so I am very happy today! ::groove:: Pictures to follow....
Looking forward to the pics. ::nod:: ::nod::
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GSPTOPDOG wrote: Thu Aug 12, 2021 11:26 pm I just won a Short-Line # 16 on Flea-Bay!
Sweet! I picked up a short line of my own, which may arrive today.
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Dan In MI wrote: Fri Aug 13, 2021 7:34 am
GSPTOPDOG wrote: Thu Aug 12, 2021 11:26 pm I just won a Short-Line # 16 on Flea-Bay!
Sweet! I picked up a short line of my own, which may arrive today.
::tu:: Sweet! ::groove:: I am waiting for the photos!!! ::nod::
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GSPTOPDOG wrote: Fri Aug 13, 2021 11:19 pm I am waiting for the photos!!!
And here they are! It's a Camillus 1 that has seen some use. Lock-up isn't the best, and the blade could use a little work on an oil stone (I'm not at all confident in my ability to properly sharpen a hawkbill). But it looks pretty dang good, and it is my first short-line!
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Dan In MI wrote: Sun Aug 15, 2021 12:18 am And here they are! It's a Camillus 1 that has seen some use. Lock-up isn't the best, and the blade could use a little work on an oil stone (I'm not at all confident in my ability to properly sharpen a hawkbill). But it looks pretty dang good, and it is my first short-line!
Nice find Dan. ::tu::
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Dan In MI wrote: Sun Aug 15, 2021 12:18 am
GSPTOPDOG wrote: Fri Aug 13, 2021 11:19 pm I am waiting for the photos!!!
And here they are! It's a Camillus 1 that has seen some use. Lock-up isn't the best, and the blade could use a little work on an oil stone (I'm not at all confident in my ability to properly sharpen a hawkbill). But it looks pretty dang good, and it is my first short-line!
Looks like a good start!!! ::nod::
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Cool Dan. ::nod::
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Thanks for the kind words, y'all. Now I'd like to find a short-line 27. Seems that's an elusive one.
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Here's the timber scribe.

It came out of MT, and I am betting it's seen a lot of use in forestry. I presume the deep gouge in the mark side scale may have been someone's way of identifying it as theirs.

There's a tiny bit of work to be done. I need to apply mineral oil to the handles, and remove some rust that apparently was left behind from a poor rust removal job in years past.

What is amazing is the size. I thought timber scribes were huge knives. The knife next to it is a Swiza D04; which is basically what happens when an old Swiss clock and watchmaker hires a bunch of ex-Wenger staff and starts to make knives. It is a tiny bit bigger than the 93mm SAK (advertised as 95mm).
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cody6268 wrote: Sun Aug 15, 2021 4:04 pm Here's the timber scribe.
Very cool find!
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Dan In MI wrote: Sun Aug 15, 2021 12:18 am And.....
G@@d l👀king short line, Dan. ::tu:: ::tu::
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cody6268 wrote: Sun Aug 15, 2021 4:04 pm Here's.....
::tu:: ::tu::
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cody6268 wrote: Sun Aug 15, 2021 4:04 pm Here's the timber scribe.

It came out of MT, and I am betting it's seen a lot of use in forestry. I presume the deep gouge in the mark side scale may have been someone's way of identifying it as theirs.

There's a tiny bit of work to be done. I need to apply mineral oil to the handles, and remove some rust that apparently was left behind from a poor rust removal job in years past.

What is amazing is the size. I thought timber scribes were huge knives. The knife next to it is a Swiza D04; which is basically what happens when an old Swiss clock and watchmaker hires a bunch of ex-Wenger staff and starts to make knives. It is a tiny bit bigger than the 93mm SAK (advertised as 95mm).

20210815_093711.jpg
Nice find Cody. ::tu::
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Great pick up Cody. Excellent! ::tu:: ::tu::
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New_Windsor_NY wrote: Sun Aug 15, 2021 7:17 pm G@@d l👀king short line, Dan.
Thanks, Skip!
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At last I found another one!!! ::groove:: It is well used, but I am happy with it. ::nod:: A #16 "Short-Line" Camillus, won an auction on "flEbay" just got it in the mail. ::ds::
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GSPTOPDOG wrote: Thu Aug 19, 2021 11:18 pm It is well used, but I am happy with it.
I would be, too. You done good. Congratulations!
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Dan In MI wrote: Thu Aug 19, 2021 11:40 pm
GSPTOPDOG wrote: Thu Aug 19, 2021 11:18 pm It is well used, but I am happy with it.
I would be, too. You done good. Congratulations!
Thanks Dan! ::handshake:: Have you "EDCed" your #1 yet?
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GSPTOPDOG wrote: Thu Aug 19, 2021 11:18 pm At.....
Another FINE short line acquisition, GSPTOPDOG! ::tu:: ::tu::
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New_Windsor_NY wrote: Fri Aug 20, 2021 12:33 am
GSPTOPDOG wrote: Thu Aug 19, 2021 11:18 pm At.....
Another FINE short line acquisition, GSPTOPDOG! ::tu:: ::tu::
Thanks Skip, ::nod::
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GSPTOPDOG wrote: Thu Aug 19, 2021 11:18 pm At last I found another one!!! ::groove:: It is well used, but I am happy with it. ::nod:: A #16 "Short-Line" Camillus, won an auction on "flEbay" just got it in the mail. ::ds::
Great catch there G dog . U still got the fever there better keep after that ::tu::
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