All About Pocket Knives

C-WADE7 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 30, 2025 9:38 pm Another.....

Thank you, Coley.
I also need the elusive 10 Of Hearts.
With a CAMILLUS stamp, NOT a CAMILLUS etch.

This morning, my visit to the post office produced this pocket knife. It now becomes my most recent "card" to be posted under this topic or thread. It also became the most recent "card" to be added to the "deck." It is a WESTERN, Ten Of Hearts, one blade, one tang stamp, 3 1/8" closed, lockback, pocket knife. The main blade front tang stamp says, "WESTERN (over) U.S.A." The blade does NOT have a half stop. The blade does have an OK opening snap. The blade does have an OK closing snap. Overall, this pocket knife is in EXCELLENT condition. This pocket knife did NOT need any cleaning at all. I just wiped it off. 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.

***** NOTE ***** NOTE ***** NOTE ***** NOTE *****
ALL Of "The Gamber" Series Playing Card Pocket Knives, Whether CAMILLUS Or WESTERN Brand, ARE DEFINITELY 3 1/8" Closed. They ARE NOT 3 1/4" Closed, As Advertised And As I Have Stated In Some Of My Previous Posts.

***** As of this posting, this is the latest total or tally of ALL "The Gambler" Series "cards" in my "deck." *****
The "score" so far, WESTERN TANG STAMPS 54, CAMILLUS TANG STAMPS 13, and CAMILLUS TANG ETCHES 7.
The "score" so far of X'd out tang stamps. WESTERN 9 (Ace 2, Queen 5, Jack 1, Ten 1), CAMILLUS 0
The Tang Stamp Totals:
ACE. WESTERN 8 - CAMILLUS 1
KING. WESTERN 12 - CAMILLUS 7 (One CAMILLUS Has A Tang Etch, Not A Tang Stamp)
QUEEN. WESTERN 15 - CAMILLUS 6
JACK. WESTERN 7 - CAMILLUS 0
TEN. WESTERN 12 - CAMILLUS 6 (The Six CAMILLUS Pocket Knives Have A Tang Etch, Not A Tang Stamp)

***** As of this posting, this is the latest total or tally of ALL "The Maverick" Series "cards" in my "deck." *****
KING OF HEARTS. WESTERN 1 (WP115)
KING OF CLUBS. WESTERN 1 (WP118)

Miller Bro's wrote: ↑Sat Jan 24, 2026 9:04 am .....

Thank you, Dimitri.

Yesterday afternoon, my trip to the post office produced this pocket knife. It now becomes my latest "card" to be posted under this topic or thread. It also became the latest "card" to be added to the "deck." It is a WESTERN, Ace Of Hearts, one blade, one tang stamp, one blade etch, 3 1/8" closed, lockback, pocket knife. The main blade front tang stamp says, "WESTERN (over) U.S.A." The main blade front etch says, "1 of 750 Sets - Limited Edition - 1st Run - Proof Set" This pocket knife is from a proof set that someone broke up. This is my third, playing card pocket knife, that came from a broken-up, playing card proof set. The other two playing card pocket knives, that came from a broken-up proof set or sets, are an Ace Of Hearts and a King Of Hearts. Both of these playing card pocket knives were previously posted, under this topic or thread, back on Thursday, June 10, 2021. I also have two COMPLETE, playing card proof sets, that were also previously posted under this topic or thread. The blade does NOT have a half stop. The blade does have an OK opening snap. The blade does have an OK closing snap. Overall, this pocket knife is in EXCELLENT condition. This pocket knife did NOT require any cleaning at all. I just wiped it off. 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.

***** NOTE ***** NOTE ***** NOTE ***** NOTE *****
ALL Of "The Gamber" Series Playing Card Pocket Knives, Whether CAMILLUS Or WESTERN Brand, ARE DEFINITELY 3 1/8" Closed.
They ARE NOT 3 1/4" Closed, As Advertised And As I Have Stated In Some Of My Previous Posts.

***** As of this posting, this is the latest total or tally of ALL "The Gambler" Series "cards" in my "deck." *****
The "score" so far, WESTERN TANG STAMPS 55, CAMILLUS TANG STAMPS 13, and CAMILLUS TANG ETCHES 7.
The "score" so far of X'd out tang stamps. WESTERN 9 (Ace 2, Queen 5, Jack 1, Ten 1), CAMILLUS 0
The Tang Stamp Totals:
ACE. WESTERN 9 - CAMILLUS 1
KING. WESTERN 12 - CAMILLUS 7 (One CAMILLUS Has A Tang Etch, Not A Tang Stamp)
QUEEN. WESTERN 15 - CAMILLUS 6
JACK. WESTERN 7 - CAMILLUS 0
TEN. WESTERN 12 - CAMILLUS 6 (The Six CAMILLUS Pocket Knives Have A Tang Etch, Not A Tang Stamp)

***** As of this posting, this is the latest total or tally of ALL "The Maverick" Series "cards" in my "deck." *****
KING OF HEARTS. WESTERN 1 (WP115)
KING OF CLUBS. WESTERN 1 (WP118)

Very cool find, Skip. Hope you can find the rest of the set.

1967redrider wrote: ↑Wed Mar 04, 2026 3:28 pm Very.....

Thank you, John.
As I said in my description, I have two COMPLETE playing card proof sets.

This morning, my visit to the post office produced this pocket knife. It now becomes my most recent "card" to be posted under this topic or thread. It also became most recent “card" to be added to the "deck." It is a WESTERN, Ten Of Hearts, one blade, two tang stamps, 3 1/8" closed, lockback, pocket knife. The main blade front tang stamp says, "WESTERN (over) U.S.A." The main blade back tang stamp says, “WTX7” It appears that a spare blade from a different “WESTERN” style of pocket knives (“WTX7”) was used. This pocket knife also came with a deck of playing cards. The playing cards are sealed and in MINT condition. Both the pocket knife and the deck of cards, came in an original display package. I do NOT know if this is the pocket knife that originally came with this display package. The display packaging measures 7" x 9" and has a slot for hanging. The display packaging, opened, taped shut, and with MANY creases, is in FAIR condition. The blade does NOT have a half stop. The blade does have a GOOD opening snap. The blade does have a GOOD closing snap. This pocket knife is in VERY GOOD condition. This pocket knife did NOT need any cleaning at all. I just wiped it off. 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..

***** NOTE ***** NOTE ***** NOTE ***** NOTE *****
ALL Of The Playing Card Pocket Knives, Whether CAMILLUS Or WESTERN Brand, ARE DEFINITELY 3 1/8" Closed.
They ARE NOT 3 1/4" Closed, As Advertised And As I Have Stated In Some Of My Previous Posts.

***** As of this posting, this is the latest total or tally of ALL "The Gambler" Series "cards" in my "deck." *****
The "score" so far, WESTERN TANG STAMPS 56, CAMILLUS TANG STAMPS 13, and CAMILLUS TANG ETCHES 7.
The "score" so far of X'd out tang stamps. WESTERN 9 (Ace 2, Queen 5, Jack 1, Ten 1), CAMILLUS 0
The Tang Stamp Totals:
ACE. WESTERN (WP114) 9 - CAMILLUS 1
KING. WESTERN (WP113) 12 - CAMILLUS 7 (One CAMILLUS Has A Tang Etch, Not A Tang Stamp)
QUEEN. WESTERN (WP112) 15 - CAMILLUS 6
JACK. WESTERN (WP111) 7 - CAMILLUS 0
TEN. WESTERN (WP110) 13 - CAMILLUS 6 (The Six CAMILLUS Pocket Knives Have A Tang Etch, Not A Tang Stamp)

***** As of this posting, this is the latest total or tally of ALL "The Maverick" Series "cards" in my "deck." *****
KING OF HEARTS. WESTERN 1 (WP115)
KING OF CLUBS. WESTERN 1 (WP118)

Yesterday morning, my trip to the post office produced this pocket knife. It now becomes my latest "card" to be posted under this topic or thread. It also became the latest “card" to be added to the "deck." It is a WESTERN, Queen Of Hearts, one blade, one tang stamp, 3 1/8" closed, lockback, pocket knife. The main blade front tang stamp says, "WESTERN (over) U.S.A." The main blade does NOT have a half stop. The main blade does NOT have an opening snap. The main blade does NOT have a closing snap. This pocket knife is in VERY GOOD condition. This pocket knife did NOT require any cleaning at all. I just wiped it off. 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..

***** NOTE ***** NOTE ***** NOTE ***** NOTE *****
ALL Of The Playing Card Pocket Knives, Whether CAMILLUS Or WESTERN Brand, ARE DEFINITELY 3 1/8" Closed.
They ARE NOT 3 1/4" Closed, As Advertised And As I Have Stated In Some Of My Previous Posts.

***** As of this posting, this is the latest total or tally of ALL "The Gambler" Series "cards" in my "deck." *****
The "score" so far, WESTERN TANG STAMPS 57, CAMILLUS TANG STAMPS 13, and CAMILLUS TANG ETCHES 7.
The "score" so far of X'd out tang stamps. WESTERN 9 (Ace 2, Queen 5, Jack 1, Ten 1), CAMILLUS 0
The Tang Stamp Totals:
ACE. WESTERN (WP114) 9 - CAMILLUS 1
KING. WESTERN (WP113) 12 - CAMILLUS 7 (One CAMILLUS Has A Tang Etch, Not A Tang Stamp)
QUEEN. WESTERN (WP112) 16 - CAMILLUS 6
JACK. WESTERN (WP111) 7 - CAMILLUS 0
TEN. WESTERN (WP110) 13 - CAMILLUS 6 (The Six CAMILLUS Pocket Knives Have A Tang Etch, Not A Tang Stamp)

***** As of this posting, this is the latest total or tally of ALL "The Maverick" Series "cards" in my "deck." *****
KING OF HEARTS. WESTERN 1 (WP115)
KING OF CLUBS. WESTERN 1 (WP118)

Another nice find Skip, I keep checking the tally to see if you got your Camillus Jack, it makes me wonder if there are any examples you’ve seen??

I found this thread both educational and entertaining. I had never heard of, nor seen any of the deck of card knives. Skip your persistence is admirable, and I wish you luck in finding both the Jack and 1o with Camillus tang stamp.

C-WADE7 wrote: ↑Wed Jul 15, 2026 11:34 pm Another…..

Thank you, Coley.
I have NEVER seen a CAMILLUS, Ten Of Hearts
(with a tang stamp, NOT a tang etch).
I have NEVER seen a CAMILLUS, Jack Of Hearts
(with a tang stamp OR with a tang etch).
But, I still have this as a constant reminder.

Gtrclktr-351 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 16, 2026 1:09 am I…..

Thank you, Bill.
I enjoy the hunt, but it can get frustrating.

New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Thu Jul 16, 2026 3:30 am Thank you, Coley.
I have NEVER seen a CAMILLUS, Ten Of Hearts
(with a tang stamp, NOT a tang etch).
I have NEVER seen a CAMILLUS, Jack Of Hearts
(with a tang stamp OR with a tang etch).
But, I still have this as a constant reminder.

I forgot about that one Skip! I wonder if they quit the run before making them?

C-WADE7 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 17, 2026 12:49 am I…..

Coley, I honestly don’t know why those two pocket
knives are nowhere to be found…so far.
But, I have found a couple of my other “grail” pocket knives
in the past and I’m not ready to throw in the towel quite yet.
My quest continues…..