All About Pocket Knives

doglegg wrote: ↑Sat Dec 07, 2019 3:20 pm A good looker Skip. Let us know what you think of it.

jerryd6818 wrote: ↑Sat Dec 07, 2019 4:57 pm Skip, don't get your expectations too high on that Bear & Son. I was told by Ken Griffey that mine was a reject that somehow escaped from the factory. Hmmm. Maybe. One thing for certain, it is reject quality.

New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Sat Dec 07, 2019 5:17 pm

jerryd6818 wrote: ↑Sat Dec 07, 2019 4:57 pm Skip, don't get your expectations too high on that Bear & Son. I was told by Ken Griffey that mine was a reject that somehow escaped from the factory. Hmmm. Maybe. One thing for certain, it is reject quality.

I read a post by you, or it could've been Floyd, saying that a BEAR MGC wasn't a "quality" knife. That's ok as I don't intend on carrying it or using it. It's just another Camillus 72 variation to add with all the others. There is also the chance that it turns out to be of exceptional quality. Either way, you guys will be informed.

This is the seller's description.
"Bear Mgc US made Boy Scout knife, 3 blade stockman style with brown plastic peanut scales to handle and fleur de lys on side. Measures approx. 3.5" folded, 6.25" with longest blade out. Shows a few spots of oxidation to blades that could use polished, edges look good. No wiggle when open. Nice condition."

TPK wrote: ↑Sat Dec 07, 2019 5:29 pm Hoping I'll get this one before Christmas sence it's my Christmas gift. I already posted it on the "Lanyard" thread but here it is again. Hope no one minds the repost. Kinda strangely excited about this one. I think it's the whistle.

New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Sat Dec 07, 2019 3:14 pm I just bought this Camillus 72 variation. My first and only, so far, BEAR MGC, 3 blade, swelled center, scout "whittler" pocket knife. It looks like it's in pretty good shape. When I receive it I'll give it the once over and post MY pictures in the appropriate location(s). These are the seller's pictures.

cody6268 wrote: ↑Sat Dec 07, 2019 6:47 pm

New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Sat Dec 07, 2019 3:14 pm I just bought this Camillus 72 variation. My first and only, so far, BEAR MGC, 3 blade, swelled center, scout "whittler" pocket knife. It looks like it's in pretty good shape. When I receive it I'll give it the once over and post MY pictures in the appropriate location(s). These are the seller's pictures.

I was told by Mr. Griffey that they still have the tooling to that pattern--would be neat to see a 72 type from Bear. But, Rough Rider could do it better, and cheaper. What I don't get is why the shield is molded into the handle.

It looks neat! Hopefully, it will be a good one. I think the older the better with Bear. I recently got a penknife that is functionally perfect; and it was in 1990s packaging (which was in pretty poor shape, thus I chose to open it).

New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Sun Dec 08, 2019 5:44 pm I just bought this Camillus 72 variation. It's another Craftsman 9494, 3 blade, swelled center, "whittler" pocket knife. To say the description was vague is an understatement. I've included it just for kicks. The pictures aren't that good at all either. So basically, it's a mystery knife. When I receive it I'll give it the once over. I'll post MY pictures in the appropriate location(s). These pictures are the seller's.

There were 2 knives in the lot, I edited one out of the pictures. Here is the description:
"One of these is about 4" long and says Craftsman on it. It looks like it has 2 or 3 blades. I did not want to try to open it due to getting a cut on another one earlier! The other is about 2" long and is one blade. I cannot read the brand but it looks like the Craftsman. I'm not sure though. Please use the pics as a description as I just don't know much about these pocket knives."

doglegg wrote: ↑Sun Dec 08, 2019 7:47 pm Skip, his lack of knowledge is your win. Congratulation on a fine looking 9494.

jerryd6818 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 10, 2019 7:48 pm Indian Stag Delrin® handles. Looks to be in excellent condition. I love #14's and #18's. Congrats on that find.