All About Pocket Knives

This is today's latest Camillus 72 variation that I acquired. Another McGrew ARKANSAS USA, 3 blade, swelled center, "whittler" pocket knife (my third). No evidence of ever having a blade etch. I gave it a gentle once over, but it was in very nice condition. These are MY pictures.

New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Tue Dec 10, 2019 1:45 am This is today's latest Camillus 72 variation that I acquired. Another McGrew ARKANSAS USA, 3 blade, swelled center, "whittler" pocket knife (my third). No evidence of ever having a blade etch. I gave it a gentle once over, but it was in very nice condition. These are MY pictures.

Looks great Skip!

TPK wrote: ↑Tue Dec 10, 2019 9:16 pm

New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Tue Dec 10, 2019 1:45 am This is today's latest Camillus 72 variation that I acquired. Another McGrew ARKANSAS USA, 3 blade, swelled center, "whittler" pocket knife (my third). No evidence of ever having a blade etch. I gave it a gentle once over, but it was in very nice condition. These are MY pictures.

Looks great Skip!

Thank you Tom.

Received from Jerry today a little Wards Powr-Kraft 84-11. Thanks Jerry.

doglegg wrote: ↑Tue Dec 10, 2019 9:56 pm Received from Jerry today a little Wards Powr-Kraft 84-11. Thanks Jerry.

Very nice Floyd!

Floyd, that looks better than the one I remember sending to you. Let me check and see if I sent the wrong one.

Oh, now I see. You had it upside down.

On most days Jerry, I don't know which end is up.

Oh, don't worry Floyd. It just gets worse.

Joining my Camillus 72 variation family today is another Schrade 863, 3 blade, swelled center, "whittler" pocket knife. It definitely needed a thorough cleaning, it received one. The "before" pictures are here: viewtopic.php?f=2&t=46672&start=1740#p777425
These are MY pictures.

Soon to join my illustrious family of Camillus 72 variations, is this Camillus 80. I don't anticipate having to do any kind of cleaning, as this knife looks to be in FANTASTIC condition. My first pattern 80 and I can't wait. I'll post MY pictures when I receive it. These are the seller's pictures.

Yesterday, these three pocket knives found their way to my Camillus 72 variation collection. They are, (2) CRAFTSMAN 9494s and a BEAR MGC, Scout knife. The two CRAFTSMAN knives needed some cleaning, the BEAR MGC did not. I really don't see what all the fuss about the BEAR MGC is/was. All 3 blades have a snap that would embarrass a crocodile. None of the blades have any degree of wobble. The handles are in great shape. The blade etch is clear, clean and present. The tang stamp is clear and deep. Again, I do not intend to use the BEAR MGC, it's just for my collection. Bottom line, I'm pleased with it and that's all that really matters. These are MY pictures. Click on a picture to ENLARGE.

Skip, you're avoiding voicing any judgment of the Bear. Any particular reason?

jerryd6818 wrote: ↑Fri Dec 13, 2019 4:57 pm Skip, you're avoiding voicing any judgment of the Bear. Any particular reason?

Jerry, did you read my ENTIRE post? I believe I critiqued the BEAR MGC quite well.

I must have skimmed. No excuse sir.

jerryd6818 wrote: ↑Fri Dec 13, 2019 6:47 pm I must have skimmed. No excuse sir.

Pretty good looking trio, Skip. And sounds like you got a good Bear. Congrats on the knives.

doglegg wrote: ↑Fri Dec 13, 2019 9:08 pm Pretty good looking trio, Skip. And sounds like you got a good Bear. Congrats on the knives.

Thank you Floyd.

Hey guys, I don't understand you! The Bear does s..., but for some reason you are shy about openly talking about it .

P.S. Ha-ha! AAPK banned the word "s h i t"

Vit_213 wrote: ↑Fri Dec 13, 2019 11:47 pm Hey guys, I don't understand you! The Bear does s..., but for some reason you are shy about openly talking about it .

P.S. Ha-ha! AAPK banned the word "s h i t"

I actually described my BEAR MGC in detail. If you read the entire post, you'll see that.
viewtopic.php?f=63&t=62956&start=195#p779076

This Camillus 80 joined the Camillus 72 variation club today. No cleaning required at all. The photographs posted below were taken by me. Click on a picture to ENLARGE.

Lovely Skip. Love the jimping.

doglegg wrote: ↑Mon Dec 16, 2019 8:49 pm Lovely Skip. Love the jimping.

Thank you Floyd. I think it adds a touch of "class" to the knife.

Ya gotta love 'em. They're a class 'A' piece of hardware.

Very soon, this pocket knife will be added to my collection. Yet another Camillus 72 variation, a FORGED USA pocket knife. FORGED USA was one of Sears Roebuck & Company's trademark names and was made for them by the Camillus Cutlery Company. When I receive it, I will give it the once over, take some pictures and post them in the appropriate location(s). Here's what it looks like now.

Skip you got a good one there. And an early one I think. Really happy for you on this one.