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Right you are Tommy. But among the short line 72's the very oldest have the little coping blade on the bottom. I think I said that right. Below are a couple of pics for comparison.

doglegg wrote: ↑Fri Apr 03, 2020 3:27 pm Got a couple of 2nd generation 72's this past week. The black one from knifegnome's store and the 2nd one out of the bay. I sure enjoy these older ones. DSCN6256.JPGDSCN6257.JPGDSCN6258.JPGDSCN6259.JPG

Beautiful knives Floyd! I Love em! Those 72's are really very cool knives & they would make perfect EDC's but I can't seem to find any over here. I'll keep searching till I find one.
But no more buying knives for me this month. I'm way over my limit already.

Thanks Tom. Yes the 72 is an excellent edc. I've sure enjoyed and am enjoying rooting around to find the variations.

doglegg wrote: ↑Sun Apr 05, 2020 3:50 pm Right you are Tommy. But among the short line 72's the very oldest have the little coping blade on the bottom. I think I said that right. Below are a couple of pics for comparison.

Stupid question. Does the term "short line" refer to the overall length of the knife or to a "short line" on the tang stamp? Sorry. Maybe I have asked this before but I can't remember.

Tommy there is an older one but very rare. I didn't know they existed until I ran across one on ebay. I checked with Jerry and Vit and they confirmed that there is also a no line tang stamp. Earliest used after the war before they went to the short line. They are very scarce, I'm glad to have stumbled across this one.

TPK wrote: ↑Sun Apr 05, 2020 4:52 pm

doglegg wrote: ↑Sun Apr 05, 2020 3:50 pm Right you are Tommy. But among the short line 72's the very oldest have the little coping blade on the bottom. I think I said that right. Below are a couple of pics for comparison.

Stupid question. Does the term "short line" refer to the overall length of the knife or to a "short line" on the tang stamp? Sorry. Maybe I have asked this before but I can't remember.

Not a stupid question Tom. It refers to the short line on the tang stamp. I think there are examples of all but the no line in the Research forum at the top of the page.

doglegg wrote: ↑Sun Apr 05, 2020 4:59 pm

TPK wrote: ↑Sun Apr 05, 2020 4:52 pm

doglegg wrote: ↑Sun Apr 05, 2020 3:50 pm Right you are Tommy. But among the short line 72's the very oldest have the little coping blade on the bottom. I think I said that right. Below are a couple of pics for comparison.

Stupid question. Does the term "short line" refer to the overall length of the knife or to a "short line" on the tang stamp? Sorry. Maybe I have asked this before but I can't remember.

Not a stupid question Tom. It refers to the short line on the tang stamp. I think there are examples of all but the no line in the Research forum at the top of the page.

Ok, Thank you Floyd!

The "modern" (post 1945) Camillus tang stamp had 5 variations.

A short line under "Camillus"
No line under "Camillus"
A long line under "Camillus" that ran the entire length of the word "Camillus" (most common)
(per Vit I forgot this one) A long line under "Camillus" that ran the entire length of the word "Camillus" and "Camillus" is italicized.
A double line, one on top of Camillus and the other beneath Camillus.

.wish I could post pictures!!..how about a "72" with smooth caramel bone,big oval 4 pointed shield, master stamped "sword brand on mark side,4 line stamp on pile side plus worked liners!!.............. ...................

Thanks Jerry.
Tommy I wish you could too. I would love to see your wonderful knives!

jerryd6818 wrote: ↑Sun Apr 05, 2020 6:22 pm The "modern" (post 1945) Camillus tang stamp had 4 variations.

A short line under "Camillus"
No line under "Camillus"
A long line under "Camillus" that ran the entire length of the word "Camillus" (most common)
A double line, one on top of Camillus and the other beneath Camillus.

You forgot about the variation with slanted letters.

You're right Vit. I did. I was lucky to remember that much. I fixed it.

jerryd6818 wrote: ↑Sun Apr 05, 2020 6:22 pm The "modern" (post 1945) Camillus tang stamp had 4 variations.

A short line under "Camillus"
No line under "Camillus"
A long line under "Camillus" that ran the entire length of the word "Camillus" (most common)
(per Vit I forgot this one) A long line under "Camillus" that ran the entire length of the word "Camillus" and "Camillus" is italicized.
A double line, one on top of Camillus and the other beneath Camillus.

Good Informationen Jerry! I'll write that down after work this evening.

doglegg wrote: ↑Sun Apr 05, 2020 6:44 pm Thanks Jerry.
Tommy I wish you could too. I would love to see your wonderful knives!

.also found photos of the split-spring like the "72",will send those , too!!!.... .........

Took a family pic of my 72's and friends today. Hope you enjoy it.

Nice collection Floyd!

Wow! Super nice Floyd!! I only have 3. But I sure like them! Congratts on a fine collection!!

Great collection of a pattern, Floyd.
Thanks for sharing.

Floyd, knew you have some 72's but didn't imagine you had that many. Super pile ya got goin' there. Keep after it. They're worth it.

Thanks David, Tony, woodwalk and Jerry. Didn't plan to have this many when I started but I do enjoy them. But they are fun.

doglegg wrote: ↑Sun Apr 12, 2020 3:18 am Didn't plan to have this many when I started but I do enjoy them.

I hear ya brother. They are addictive. Get a few and the next time you turn around there's a whole mess of 'em.

doglegg wrote: ↑Sat Apr 11, 2020 11:15 pm Took a family pic of my 72's and friends today. Hope you enjoy it.DSCN6274.JPGDSCN6275.JPGDSCN6266.JPGDSCN6267.JPGDSCN6268.JPGDSCN6269.JPGDSCN6270.JPGDSCN6271.JPGDSCN6272.JPG

Extremely impressive collecting Floyd! I really enjoy these types of pictures with similar knives lined up in rows! Brings out the kid in me. Feel like a kid in a toy store. Only one thing has stayed the same, leaving empty handed.
Thanks for the pictures though!

Tom, seems like at first if it was a knife I wanted it. But as in most things you develope a preference after awhile and get a little more focused. I think, at least for me, that is more satisfying. I've noticed with you that pen knives are showing up more in your post. Just keep enjoying what you have. Thanks.

doglegg wrote: ↑Sun Apr 12, 2020 1:58 pm Tom, seems like at first if it was a knife I wanted it. But as in most things you develope a preference after awhile and get a little more focused. I think, at least for me, that is more satisfying. I've noticed with you that pen knives are showing up more in your post. Just keep enjoying what you have. Thanks.

Good observing Floyd and yes, as U2 said..., "I still haven't found, what I'm looking for."https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=e3-5YC_oHjE
But, I'm getting closer. I know several brands I prefer & a few that I don't. I also know that I like smaller to mid sized knives. I like whittlers, stockmans, barlows, trappers & pens. I like bone & stag. I mean I like all knives of course, but I am slowly learning what I want to buy & own that will satisfy my beast the most. I really like those 72's and 72 clones, and I really like case knives as well. The first ones I can't get here, the second ones I can't afford here. So, I just buy stuff. LOL!

doglegg wrote: ↑Sat Apr 11, 2020 11:15 pm Took a family pic of my 72's and friends today. Hope you enjoy it.

VERY, VERY g@@d lking family portrait Floyd.

Here are my Camillus 72s, only Camillus 72s, no variations.