Show Us Your Camillus Knives!

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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doglegg wrote: Thu Jun 03, 2021 5:10 pm Will.....
Thank you Floyd.🍻
Actually, I'll also carry it this Sunday, D-Day.
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My Ol' Glory collection :roll:
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Vit_213 wrote: Thu Jun 03, 2021 6:47 pm My.....
VERY nice Vit_213. ::tu:: ::tu::
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Very knice indeef. ::nod::
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I'd be happy with one of those Old Glory knives. They look outstanding as a group!
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Today, this pocket knife joined my "general" CAMILLUS collection. It's a CAMILLUS 23, 2 blade, long line, 4 7/32" closed pocket knife. This is my third "23", but my first long line "23." It needed no cleaning. I took some pictures and here it is. The last picture is of all three "23s." Left to right, a short line tang stamp, a long line tang stamp and a double line tang stamp.
Captions, if any, are on the bottom of the corresponding picture(s).
Click on a picture to ENLARGE.

The "short line" pictures are posted here:
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The "double line" pictures are posted here:
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Left To Right: Short Line - Long Line - Double Line Tang Stamps.
Left To Right: Short Line - Long Line - Double Line Tang Stamps.
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Vit_213 wrote: Thu Jun 03, 2021 6:47 pm My Ol' Glory collection :roll:
Ol Glory Series.jpg
plus sb100f.jpg
Your Ol’ Glory set is just the neatest.
The last one you posted by itself,is that part of the set or? Am not familiar with the Old Glory line .
Thanks much Vit, take care over there ::tu::
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New_Windsor_NY wrote: Thu Jun 03, 2021 10:51 pm Today, this pocket knife joined my "general" CAMILLUS collection. It's a CAMILLUS 23, 2 blade, long line, 4 7/32" closed pocket knife. This is my third "23", but my first long line "23." It needed no cleaning. I took some pictures and here it is. The last picture is of all three "23s." Left to right, a short line tang stamp, a long line tang stamp and a double line tang stamp.
Captions, if any, are on the bottom of the corresponding picture(s).
Click on a picture to ENLARGE.

The "short line" pictures are posted here:
viewtopic.php?f=63&t=71056&start=60#p926256

The "double line" pictures are posted here:
viewtopic.php?f=63&t=16588&start=2490#p923104
Nice Trio there Skip, and no advertisements on any if em, .
And that Old Glory of yours is very appropriate for this upcoming D Day Anniversary and 4 th of July.
Stay cool out there on your hilltop ::tu::
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Ripster wrote: Fri Jun 04, 2021 2:29 am Nice.....
Thank you JP.🍻
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New_Windsor_NY wrote: Thu Jun 03, 2021 4:16 pm This arrived Tuesday, not in time for Memorial Day, but it will be my Fourth of July carry. It's a CAMILLUS 864, single blade, 3 1/4" closed, lockback pocket knife with a "GOD BLESS AMERICA" blade etch. It didn't need any cleaning. I took some pictures and here it is.
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Nice find Skip. ::tu:: Very clean looking knife, great condition!!

Vit_213 wrote: Thu Jun 03, 2021 6:47 pm My Ol' Glory collection :roll:
Ol Glory Series.jpg
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Awesome collection VIt!! ::tu::
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New_Windsor_NY wrote: Thu Jun 03, 2021 10:51 pm Today, this pocket knife joined my "general" CAMILLUS collection. It's a CAMILLUS 23, 2 blade, long line...
Very nice looking 23 Long Line Skip. Cleaned up excel ant!! A great looking trio of 23's you have!
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Papa Bones wrote: Fri Jun 04, 2021 4:10 am Nice.....
Papa Bones wrote: Fri Jun 04, 2021 4:13 am Very.....
Thank you Smitty.🍻
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New_Windsor_NY wrote: Thu Jun 03, 2021 10:51 pm This is my third "23", but my first long line "23."
You've had good fortune, getting those 23s. They look great as a trio. I shall get one someday; it's such a good-looking pattern!
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Dan In MI wrote: Fri Jun 04, 2021 1:10 pm You've.....
Thank you Dan.🍻
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Ripster wrote: Fri Jun 04, 2021 2:25 am The last one you posted by itself,is that part of the set or?
The last knife was purchased after a collective photo was taken :wink: .
Ripster wrote: Fri Jun 04, 2021 2:25 am Am not familiar with the Old Glory line .
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http://www.camillusknives.ru/camillus/o ... n_en.shtml
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This electrician's knife (pretty sure it's a 27) got to me recently. It will be an occasional carrier. Thanks to GSPTOPDOG for this one!
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Vit_213 wrote: Fri Jun 04, 2021 2:11 pm
Ripster wrote: Fri Jun 04, 2021 2:25 am The last one you posted by itself,is that part of the set or?
The last knife was purchased after a collective photo was taken :wink: .
Ripster wrote: Fri Jun 04, 2021 2:25 am Am not familiar with the Old Glory line .
Full line:
http://www.camillusknives.ru/camillus/o ... n_en.shtml
Thanks Vit, that’s a nice Series of knives. Didn’t realize there were that many in the Series ::handshake::
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Dan In MI wrote: Fri Jun 04, 2021 9:37 pm This electrician's knife (pretty sure it's a 27) got to me recently. It will be an occasional carrier. Thanks to GSPTOPDOG for this one!

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Dan , good choice ,that’s the handiest dang knive to have laying around . Don’t see many with that blade etch,nice touch ::tu:: .
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Added a couple to my Camillus family today.
First, another Camillus 21 Pony Jack.2-13/16 inches closed, It has the long line Camillus tang stamp on the front side of the clip blade, with 21 on the pile side with a pen secondary blade. It has the brown jigged( what Camillus called "Brownstag") handles, and was not produced with a shield. Blades are tight, great snap, no wobble, have the factory luster, but does have some spotting. Inside of blade well and springs are clean. The only thing I've done is oil the joints. Here are the photos.
Camillus LLPJ Brn 21_a2.png
Camillus LLPJ Brn 21_b.png
Camillus LLPJ Brn 21_c.png
Camillus LLPJ Brn 21_d.png
I also added a Camillus 14 Serpentine Jack. It is also has the Camillus long line tang stamp on the front side of the clip blade with 14 on the pile side, with a pen secondary blade. The blades are tight, no wobble, and great snap. They have the original luster, but do have some staining and spots. The Handles are the Brownstag handles with a federal shield. The handles do have some slight oxidation, but I believe I can cure that with the usual warm mineral oil soak. Inside the blade well is clean with just some slight spotting on the springs. At the present time all I've done is oil the joints. Here are the photos.
Camillus LLBr 14_a.png
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Thanks for the kudos, JP. Now I have an excuse to get more of them!

And Smitty, I'll say it again: your pocket Jacks form a winning hand!
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Dan In MI wrote: Sat Jun 05, 2021 1:21 am Thanks for the kudos, JP. Now I have an excuse to get more of them!

And Smitty, I'll say it again: your pocket Jacks form a winning hand!
Thanks Dan, and I'm sure that good looking 27 will show up in the "What are you carrying right now" thread. ::tu::
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Dan In MI wrote: Fri Jun 04, 2021 9:37 pm This.....
Dan, that's a VERY g@@d l👀king piece of cutlery! ::tu:: ::tu::

Papa Bones wrote: Sat Jun 05, 2021 12:06 am Added.....
FANTASTIC acquisitions, Smitty. ::tu:: ::tu::
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Thanks, Skip. I hope to add more of them!
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New_Windsor_NY wrote: Sat Jun 05, 2021 8:28 pm
FANTASTIC acquisitions, Smitty. ::tu:: ::tu::
Appreciate it Skip!!
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Dan In MI wrote: Fri Jun 04, 2021 9:37 pm This electrician's knife (pretty sure it's a 27) got to me recently. It will be an occasional carrier. Thanks to GSPTOPDOG for this one!

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Electrician's Knife Tang Stamp.jpg
Hey that is a great looking knife!!! :wink:
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