camillus #72

[jerryd6818]

I only have three. All made in the USA.

My first one. Acquired in 2012.

My second one. Acquired in 2013.

My third one with wood handles. Acquired in 2014.

[Colonel26]

After checking Wade, my yellow handle MoorMans also has the Yello Jaket etch. So much for memory.

Whew! And here I thought I was the only one that did things like that!

Wait, what were we talking about?

[Colonel26]

I only have three. All made in the USA.

My first one. Acquired in 2012.
Remington-R14.JPG

My second one. Acquired in 2013.
Remington_R14 - Labeled.JPG

My third one with wood handles. Acquired in 2014.
Remington R-14W (Aug '14) - Open Mark - Labeled.JPG

Those are all dandy. But that black bone takes the cake.

Am I seeing right? Are the clip blade all flat ground in those instead of half saber?

[jerryd6818]

Am I seeing right? Are the clip blade all flat ground in those instead of half saber?

You are correct. Those were all made after Camillus dropped the saber grind main blades.

[Vit_213]

Camillus dropped the saber grind main blades.

In what years did this happen?

[jerryd6818]

Camillus dropped the saber grind main blades.

In what years did this happen?

I think sometime in the '80s but I don't have any documentation on that so please don't quote me. I do know that none of my '90 and later 72's don't have a saber grind main blade.

Vit, you're the man on Camillus. I thought you would have known that piece of trivia.

[Ripster]

Camillus dropped the saber grind main blades.

In what years did this happen?

I think sometime in the '80s but I don't have any documentation on that so please don't quote me. I do know that none of my '90 and later 72's don't have a saber grind main blade.

Vit, you're the man on Camillus. I thought you would have known that piece of trivia.

Morning JerryD, thanks for that info and the pics. Wasn’t aware of them dropping the Saber grind main in the 80s.
Got another ? For you . What was the last year they made the 72?
Thank you,stay warm .

[jerryd6818]

They made the #5 from '99-'03 which was just a 72 with wooden handles. The last catalog with the 72 listed was 2001 and it had an * Subject to availability.
The Yello-Jaket (the 72Y) was in their last catalog in 2006.

During the last couple of years you will see cobbled 72s with odd ball blades and strange placements. These MAY be made from parts after the bankruptcy or maybe what are called "lunchbox" knives. That's all speculation on my part.

Camillus filed for bankruptcy and closed its doors on February 28, 2007 but really, due to strife and an employee strike, they hadn't done much since Christmas of 2005 or actually for several years prior to that.

Here's a #5 with brass bolsters and wooden handles. They don't show up very often. (I call the bone handle 72 from 1946 the 'Alpha' and the #5 with wood handles from 99-03 the 'Omega')

[Ripster]

They made the #5 from '99-'03 which was just a 72 with wooden handles. The last catalog with the 72 listed was 2001 and it had an * Subject to availability.
The Yello-Jaket (the 72Y) was in their last catalog in 2006.

Camillus filed for bankruptcy and closed its doors on February 28, 2007 but really, due to strife and an employee strike, they hadn't done much since Christmas of 2005 or actually for several years prior to that.

Here's a #5 with brass bolsters and wooden handles. They don't show up very often. (I call the bone handle 72 from 1946 the 'Alpha' and the #5 with wood handles from 99-03 the 'Omega')

Thank you Sir, like your Alpha/ Omega sentence. That info will get stored away, it’s always interesting to find out these little thing that wouldn’t know otherwise. You are the Man Jerry,learned more here in 7/8 months than the prior years put together.
Take care,stay warm

[jerryd6818]

JP, it's not something I just know. All that info is out there to be researched. I squirrel away that kind of info almost as much as I do the knives.

[carrmillus]

.....jerry, I squirrel away stuff too, but I keep forgetting where I hid the nuts!!!!........ ................

[jerryd6818]

.....jerry, I squirrel away stuff too, but I keep forgetting where I hid the nuts!!!!........ ................

As do I, Tommy. As do I.

[Vit_213]

Camillus dropped the saber grind main blades.

In what years did this happen?

I think sometime in the '80s but I don't have any documentation on that so please don't quote me. I do know that none of my '90 and later 72's don't have a saber grind main blade.

Vit, you're the man on Camillus. I thought you would have known that piece of trivia.

I'm sure I've seen this information somewhere, but now I don't remember where .

They made the #5 from '99-'03 which was just a 72 with wooden handles. The last catalog with the 72 listed was 2001 and it had an * Subject to availability.

#5, as well as #72, was discontinued in 2001. Look at the 2002 price list, you won't see both of them.
http://www.collectors-of-camillus.us/pr ... %20(1).htm

[doglegg]

I had found a pristine 5 on the bay. Ordered it, the seller moved during the purchase process and now can't find it. Sent my money back but I would have preferred the knife. I email him about ever 3 weeks to remind him if it turns up I want it. Aaaaaagh!!!

[Papa Bones]

Here is the other Remington 72 clone that Skip talked about as the 5th Remington variation. It was made for the 2001 Remington Products Show. Thehy had a blade etch of "Remington Show Knife" and were numbered on the bolster. They also had a sticker on the box with the number of the knife on it. Mine was number 1071.

[Ripster]

Here is the other Remington 72 clone that Skip talked about as the 5th Remington variation. It was made for the 2001 Remington Products Show. Thehy had a blade etch of "Remington Show Knife" and were numbered on the bolster. They also had a sticker on the box with the number of the knife on it. Mine was number 1071.

Rem R14 2001 RSa.jpg
REM R14 2001 RSb.jpg
Rem R14 W show 2001.jpg
Rem R14 W show 2001_b.jpg

Smitty ,thanks buddy for showing that one . Have yet to get any of the Rems ,so many directions to go with our collecting. Yours look to be in excellent condition.
Take care ,stay warm .

[doglegg]

Wow Papa Bones, that is a super find. Can't be many around. That is great. Congrats. Another one to watch for.

[New_Windsor_NY]

Yesterday I added this pocket knife to my collection. It's a CAMILLUS 72, 3 blade, swelled center, 3 5/8" closed, short line, first generation, "whittler" pocket knife. I did some minor cleaning. I took some pictures and here it is.

[Ripster]

Yesterday I added this pocket knife to my collection. It's a CAMILLUS 72, 3 blade, swelled center, 3 5/8" closed, short line, first generation, "whittler" pocket knife. I did some minor cleaning. I took some pictures and here it is.

Nice short line 72 Skip . That’s the one that got me going in truly collecting instead of just buying ,trading whatever.
The bone on those first gens are beautiful. Now you got me going, might have to dig one or 2 out today .
Thanks for the jump start this morning , as usual Skip, nicely done .
You take care out there .

[New_Windsor_NY]

Nice.....

Thank you JP.

[jerryd6818]

Beautiful bone on that bad boy Skip. Congratulations.

[New_Windsor_NY]

Beautiful.....

Thank you Jerry.

[Ripster]

Afternoon fellas,sitting here going thru some knives, looking thru these pages of 72s . Over the years sure been some nice stuff here. Just ordered a new in package from
Knifeaholic, and am anxiously awaiting it. In the mean time gotta post a 72 ,or 2 ! Been shown b4 but feel like getting involved instead of just drooling over all your pics. So till the new 72 shows up ,you’ll have to put up with my contribution of these 2. May EDC the long line when the other one comes in. Or should just buy a user one? Good reason to keep looking around for another one
Take care ,stay warm

[New_Windsor_NY]

Afternoon.....

Truly a dynamic duo JP.

[Ripster]

Afternoon.....

Truly a dynamic duo JP.

Thanks Skip, got those from a member here a while back.
Good luck with your search / hunt ,you sure bag some good ones yourself.