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Posted: **Tue Dec 31, 2019 6:32 pm**

doglegg wrote: ↑Tue Dec 31, 2019 5:36 pm Trying to control my excitement but it is a little hard. I ran across this no line tang stamp 72 on ebay. I checked with the master and Jerry said yes he had heard of such but could not remember the particulars. I made the man an offer and he accepted. So my latest fix for the 72 addiction. It was really stiff when I received it but a little gun oil loosened it up.

Congratulations Floyd! That is a beautiful first generation 72.

Posted: **Tue Dec 31, 2019 9:14 pm**

Thanks John, and I've been fortunate on a couple lately Wade. Thanks Skip.

Posted: **Tue Dec 31, 2019 9:24 pm**

doglegg wrote: ↑Tue Dec 31, 2019 6:00 pm Yes Sir, Jerry, it is a first generation, bone handles. Used but in pretty good shape.

Thanks gsmith. It is the first no line I had ever seen. Are they usually seen on later editions?

I've seen that stamp on some 33's and 99's but not on a 72. That's a great find.

Posted: **Thu Jan 02, 2020 8:05 pm**

doglegg wrote: ↑Tue Dec 31, 2019 5:36 pm Trying to control my excitement but it is a little hard. I ran across this no line tang stamp 72 on ebay. I checked with the master and Jerry said yes he had heard of such but could not remember the particulars. I made the man an offer and he accepted. So my latest fix for the 72 addiction. It was really stiff when I received it but a little gun oil loosened it up.

Floyd, your latest "72" tang stamp, pictured below, isn't listed at all on the Camillus tang stamp page.

Here is the link: https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/co ... nce-guide/

Posted: **Thu Jan 02, 2020 10:13 pm**

That's what buffaloed me when I first saw it. I consulted with Jerry to make sure it wasn't some cobbled knife. He said that he had seen the stamp only a few times then Gregg said he had seen it only on 33 and 99 model Camillus knives but extremely rarely. One of those Camillus mysteries I guess. I feel fortunate to have found it. Thanks.

Posted: **Thu Jan 02, 2020 11:12 pm**

gsmith7158 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 31, 2019 9:24 pm I've seen that stamp on some 33's and 99's but not on a 72. That's a great find.

I have #16

Posted: **Fri Jan 03, 2020 12:12 am**

Thanks Vit. Something else to keep an eye out for. Thanks for your expertise.

Posted: **Mon Jan 13, 2020 12:26 am**

This newly acquired, Camillus 72 "short line" pocket knife, will soon be joining my collection. When I receive it, I'll see if it needs any cleaning, take some pictures and post them in the appropriate location(s). This is the knife.

Posted: **Mon Jan 13, 2020 2:08 am**

The old gal has had a hard life. I've got a72 on the way in worse shape but proud to get it. Hope the USPS comes through. Always good to get a short line. Proud for you.

Posted: **Mon Jan 13, 2020 2:25 am**

doglegg wrote: ↑Mon Jan 13, 2020 2:08 am The old gal has had a hard life. I've got a72 on the way in worse shape but proud to get it. Hope the USPS comes through. Always good to get a short line. Proud for you.

Thank you Floyd.

Posted: **Mon Jan 13, 2020 6:40 pm**

This knife does not look as good as I would like...

Posted: **Mon Jan 13, 2020 7:23 pm**

Vit_213 wrote: ↑Mon Jan 13, 2020 6:40 pm This knife does not look as good as I would like...

.....vit, that looks like a good one to use!!.....watched some heart-breaking footage on the news last night of people trying to rescue the wildlife in Australia..prayers sent for the people and wildlife in your country!!!!...............

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Posted: **Mon Jan 13, 2020 9:32 pm**

... Undoubtedly, what is happening in Australia is terrible ... but it is further from me than the United States ...

Posted: **Mon Jan 13, 2020 9:42 pm**

Vit_213 wrote: ↑Mon Jan 13, 2020 9:32 pm ... Undoubtedly, what is happening in Australia is terrible ... but it is further from me than the United States ...

....here I go again, getting members confused-I had you and Shearer mixed up somehow!!!........

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Posted: **Mon Jan 13, 2020 9:49 pm**

Tommy, you never get me confused, I get confused on my own. But I did get a couple off the bay recently, first a rehandled long line 72. No snap in the blades so it is destined to my whittling knife box.

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Posted: **Mon Jan 13, 2020 9:55 pm**

And next a pre 72 Camillus split spring whittler. I thought I would never find one of these. It is in rough condition. Abused, used and broken but still suits me. I believe it has the 4 line tang stamp. Made an offer and was able to get it. I am thrilled! Would still like to find one in better shape but until then....

Posted: **Mon Jan 13, 2020 9:58 pm**

Wow!

Posted: **Mon Jan 13, 2020 10:03 pm**

doglegg wrote: ↑Mon Jan 13, 2020 9:55 pm And next a pre 72 Camillus split spring whittler. I thought I would never find one of these. It is in rough condition. Abused, used and broken but still suits me. I believe it has the 4 line tang stamp. Made an offer and was able to get it. I am thrilled! Would still like to find one in better shape but until then....DSCN6180.JPGDSCN6181.JPGDSCN6182.JPGDSCN6183.JPGDSCN6184.JPGDSCN6177.JPGDSCN6178.JPGDSCN6179.JPG

...that one could be my grandpa's knife!!....looks exactly like his,, he either whittled with it or a camillus sunfish....his was just about used up and I never knew what happened to it after he died, I know my dad didn't get it.......

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Posted: **Mon Jan 13, 2020 10:55 pm**

Tommy, if you think it might be his knife I will send it your way.

Posted: **Mon Jan 13, 2020 11:32 pm**

Vit I missed seeing you. Thanks.

Posted: **Mon Jan 13, 2020 11:39 pm**

doglegg wrote: ↑Mon Jan 13, 2020 10:55 pm Tommy, if you think it might be his knife I will send it your way.

......the odds of it being his are a million to one!!....I do remember one blade was broken and the other 2 were well used!!.....he told me once if he ever saw me with anything but a CAMILLUS,or driving anything but a FORD, he would kick the dirt off his grave and come after me!!!.............

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Posted: **Tue Jan 14, 2020 12:00 am**

doglegg wrote: ↑Mon Jan 13, 2020 9:49 pm Tommy, you never get me confused, I get confused on my own. But I did get a couple off the bay recently, first a rehandled long line 72. No snap in the blades so it is destined to my whittling knife box.

doglegg wrote: ↑Mon Jan 13, 2020 9:55 pm And next a pre 72 Camillus split spring whittler. I thought I would never find one of these. It is in rough condition. Abused, used and broken but still suits me. I believe it has the 4 line tang stamp. Made an offer and was able to get it. I am thrilled! Would still like to find one in better shape but until then....

Nice acquisitions Floyd.

Posted: **Tue Jan 14, 2020 1:02 am**

Skip I have been fortunate of late. Thanks.

Posted: **Tue Jan 14, 2020 1:57 am**

doglegg wrote: ↑Mon Jan 13, 2020 9:55 pm And next a pre 72 Camillus split spring whittler. I thought I would never find one of these. It is in rough condition. Abused, used and broken but still suits me. I believe it has the 4 line tang stamp. Made an offer and was able to get it. I am thrilled! Would still like to find one in better shape but until then....DSCN6180.JPGDSCN6181.JPGDSCN6182.JPGDSCN6183.JPGDSCN6184.JPGDSCN6177.JPGDSCN6178.JPGDSCN6179.JPG

That is a SWEET knife Doggleg!! Awesome find! Congratts!!

Posted: **Tue Jan 14, 2020 2:19 am**

Thanks Woodwalker. One that charms me for sure.

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