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Re: Camillus Boy Scout knives
Posted: Fri Jan 29, 2021 6:47 pm
by Real1shep
Here's kind of a definitive answer all on the BSA knives. There were handles in the early 60's that had the round BSA emblem for the #1047....more confusion.
Sorry if this link has been posted before:
http://www.scoutknives.net/index.php/bo ... 1/camillus
Kevin
Re: Camillus Boy Scout knives
Posted: Fri Jan 29, 2021 7:11 pm
by New_Windsor_NY
Real1shep wrote: ↑Fri Jan 29, 2021 4:14 pm
Yeah.....
That's my picture that you've used twice now, without my permission.
The pocket knife pictured is NOT a CAMILLUS 1047 scout pocket knife.
Re: Camillus Boy Scout knives
Posted: Fri Jan 29, 2021 9:25 pm
by Vit_213
Real1shep wrote: ↑Fri Jan 29, 2021 4:14 pm
Yeah, I wasn't sure how Delrin could(or would shrink). I could see it happening with bone. The knife you posted above that is early to mid 60's I assume is bone....hence the shrinkage?
So this member's knife is the 'look' I'm going for now that I discovered my '61
was a three rivet handle knife:
Kevin
The photo shows absolutely different model, and this cannot be compared with Whittler #1047. Camillus did not use the Delrin Studs method for all models.
In my photo, the knife has composite handles similar to Delrin, but less stable. Genuine bone does not shrink.
I really appreciate the work of the author of this site, but I am ready to argue with him on many points
. Several years ago he appeared on the forum (I don't remember, here or BF), but I never saw him again.
Re: Camillus Boy Scout knives
Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2021 5:06 am
by Real1shep
Vit_213 wrote: ↑Fri Jan 29, 2021 9:25 pm
Real1shep wrote: ↑Fri Jan 29, 2021 4:14 pm
Yeah, I wasn't sure how Delrin could(or would shrink). I could see it happening with bone. The knife you posted above that is early to mid 60's I assume is bone....hence the shrinkage?
So this member's knife is the 'look' I'm going for now that I discovered my '61
was a three rivet handle knife:
Kevin
The photo shows absolutely different model, and this cannot be compared with Whittler #1047. Camillus did not use the Delrin Studs method for all models.
In my photo, the knife has composite handles similar to Delrin, but less stable. Genuine bone does not shrink.
I really appreciate the work of the author of this site, but I am ready to argue with him on many points
. Several years ago he appeared on the forum (I don't remember, here or BF), but I never saw him again.
OK, then I'll stick with that pic of the early 60's 1047 that you posted. But is it true that those early 60's 1047's
could have the round scouting emblem like the author stated?
Hopefully that's a pic of your own knife and you won't be slammed using it like it's a patent/copyright infringement issue.
Kevin
Re: Camillus Boy Scout knives
Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2021 8:47 am
by Vit_213
Real1shep wrote: ↑Sat Jan 30, 2021 5:06 am
OK, then I'll stick with that pic of the early 60's 1047 that you posted. But is it true that those early 60's 1047's
could have the round scouting emblem like the author stated?
No, see my post Jan 27, 2021
Vit_213 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 27, 2021 6:47 pm
1. Delrin of this color Camillus began to use since the 70s.
2. The round shield on the Whittlers appeared around 1967-1969 (before that it was federal).
3. Camillus began to use one-pin scales in the mid-70s (before that it was three-pin).
Re: Camillus Boy Scout knives
Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2021 11:02 pm
by New_Windsor_NY
This afternoon, I added this CAMILLUS 1047, 3 blade, swelled center, 3 5/8" closed, scout "whittler" pocket knife to my collection. It's missing the shield. It needed some minor cleaning. I took some pictures and here it is.
Click on a picture to ENLARGE.
Re: Camillus Boy Scout knives
Posted: Sat Apr 24, 2021 1:14 pm
by TPK
New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Fri Apr 23, 2021 11:02 pm
This afternoon, I added this CAMILLUS 1047, 3 blade, swelled center, 3 5/8" closed, scout "whittler" pocket knife to my collection. It's missing the shield. It needed some minor cleaning. I took some pictures and here it is.
Click on a picture to ENLARGE.
Nice find Skip!
I'll keep my fingers crossed
that you can find a replacement shield.
Re: Camillus Boy Scout knives
Posted: Sat Apr 24, 2021 2:04 pm
by New_Windsor_NY
TPK wrote: ↑Sat Apr 24, 2021 1:14 pm
Nice.....
Thank you Tom.
You don't have to keep your fingers crossed,
I'm not looking for a replacement shield.
Re: Camillus Boy Scout knives
Posted: Sat Apr 24, 2021 2:35 pm
by TPK
Re: Camillus Boy Scout knives
Posted: Sat Jun 26, 2021 6:19 pm
by majorpain1251
Does anyone know what happened to "scoutknives.net". It hasn't been up in several days. What a wonderful source of information.
Re: Camillus Boy Scout knives
Posted: Sun Jun 27, 2021 6:32 pm
by Papa Bones
majorpain1251 wrote: ↑Sat Jun 26, 2021 6:19 pm
Does anyone know what happened to "scoutknives.net". It hasn't been up in several days. What a wonderful source of information.
I don't know. Been out over a month. I'm hoping it comes back up.
Re: Camillus Boy Scout knives
Posted: Sun Jun 27, 2021 9:24 pm
by bestgear
I know Allen McBroom the site owner, I’ll ping him and try to find out what’s up.
Re: Camillus Boy Scout knives
Posted: Sat Jul 10, 2021 4:10 am
by majorpain1251
I was curious if you got an answer from the site owner.
bestgear wrote: ↑Sun Jun 27, 2021 9:24 pm
I know Allen McBroom the site owner, I’ll ping him and try to find out what’s up.
Re: Camillus Boy Scout knives
Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2021 1:57 pm
by Meridian_Mike
majorpain1251 wrote: ↑Sat Jul 10, 2021 4:10 am
I was curious if you got an answer from the site owner.
Me too.....
Re: Camillus Boy Scout knives
Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2021 2:22 pm
by bestgear
I've pinged him a couple of different ways without a reply (yet) ..... I suspect the lack of content contributions and funding killed the site ..... when I learn more I will post it here.
Re: Camillus Boy Scout knives
Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2021 11:16 pm
by Papa Bones
I picked this one up today at a Collectibles Shop that opened up this month in the small town north of me. It is a Double line Camillus 1047 Scout Whittler. Great shape, no cracks in the handle, which is common around the bottom of the shield, blades have great snap and doesn't appear to have been put on a stone since from the factory. Blades havent been used, no wobble, with just some tiny scratches. The only thing I've done is oil the joints and wipe it down.
Re: Camillus Boy Scout knives
Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2021 2:31 am
by Dan In MI
Great find, Smitty. There's something about a long match-strike pull that really appeals to me!
Re: Camillus Boy Scout knives
Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2021 2:03 pm
by New_Windsor_NY
Smitty, that's a FINE l
king 1047.
Another terrific acquisition.
Re: Camillus Boy Scout knives
Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2021 2:14 pm
by Papa Bones
Dan In MI wrote: ↑Thu Jul 15, 2021 2:31 am
Great find, Smitty. There's something about a long match-strike pull that really appeals to me!
Appreciate it Dan. I agree, plus the 72 pattern is one of my favorites.
New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Thu Jul 15, 2021 2:03 pm
Smitty, that's a FINE l
king 1047.
Another terrific acquisition.
Thanks Skip.
Re: Camillus Boy Scout knives
Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2021 6:37 pm
by Vit_213
In continuation of my posts of Oct 20, 2015 and May 19, 2020
Re: Camillus Boy Scout knives
Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2021 7:50 pm
by Papa Bones
Vit_213 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 20, 2021 6:37 pm
In continuation of my posts of Oct 20, 2015 and May 19, 2020
Super Nice!!
Re: Camillus Boy Scout knives
Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2021 5:04 pm
by Vit_213
Ulster BSA #1046 (1980-1982)
Re: Camillus Boy Scout knives
Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2021 5:15 pm
by doglegg
Two good ones Vit.
Re: Camillus Boy Scout knives
Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2021 5:18 pm
by rustyoldknife
Vit_213 wrote: ↑Wed Aug 25, 2021 5:04 pm
Ulster BSA #1046 (1980-1982)
Great looking example
Re: Camillus Boy Scout knives
Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2021 6:55 pm
by Papa Bones
Vit_213 wrote: ↑Wed Aug 25, 2021 5:04 pm
Ulster BSA #1046 (1980-1982)
Great looking 1046!!
Awesome it still has the blade etch and handles are still white.
king 1047. 