Re: camillus #72
Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2022 4:11 am
JP, those three are for sure. I have a McGrew that is also black bone. I had posted before that I thought it was and after investigation it is indeed.
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Re: camillus #72
Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2022 4:18 am
Not a jerk at all. I took it in the spirit given. Jerry was the first to mention that on this particular group of knives that the majority are found unused. No offense taken. I really saw the humor. Thankstoomanyknives wrote: ↑Tue Jan 18, 2022 4:10 amWow, I didn't realize that. I kinda' look like a jerk now. I didn't mean to. I can never find a 72 in really good shape, unless they are way high priced. I hope I didn't offend, I promise I was just messin' around. Have a great evening!doglegg wrote: ↑Tue Jan 18, 2022 4:01 amOn these Camillus black bone knives they are usually found in pristine condition. I don't know why but most of the time they are unused. But I appreciate your humor.toomanyknives wrote: ↑Tue Jan 18, 2022 2:17 am
What Dog?? Someone actually used their knife? What were they thinking? I know what you mean though. I was thinking just the other day how crazy it is to see all of these pristine 60+ year old knives. I thought back in the day they were "tools". I guess not!
Nice grab BTW, all of my 72's have been carried and sharpened. How dare them!
Re: camillus #72
Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2022 4:25 am
doglegg wrote: ↑Tue Jan 18, 2022 4:18 amNot a jerk at all. I took it in the spirit given. Jerry was the first to mention that on this particular group of knives that the majority are found unused. No offense taken. I really saw the humor. Thankstoomanyknives wrote: ↑Tue Jan 18, 2022 4:10 amWow, I didn't realize that. I kinda' look like a jerk now. I didn't mean to. I can never find a 72 in really good shape, unless they are way high priced. I hope I didn't offend, I promise I was just messin' around. Have a great evening!
Re: camillus #72
Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2022 2:00 am
Added a couple of 72's to the Family back in December and January.
First from December, a Camillus Ole Smoky. It's like new, excellent snap on all blades, blade etch is still bold, and has bone handles. I believe you guys have said this was a SFO by Smokey Mountain Knife Works. I was finally glad to add one to my group.
Last month while I was down at my Uncles house, I was able to go by a local trade day. Found this Camillus Long Line 72. Blades are in great shape with factory luster, with great snap and little wear. Couldn't pass it up. 
First from December, a Camillus Ole Smoky. It's like new, excellent snap on all blades, blade etch is still bold, and has bone handles. I believe you guys have said this was a SFO by Smokey Mountain Knife Works. I was finally glad to add one to my group.
Re: camillus #72
Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2022 2:15 am
Two beauties, Smitty! Great pick ups!Papa Bones wrote: ↑Sat Feb 12, 2022 2:00 am Added a couple of 72's to the Family back in December and January.
First from December, a Camillus Ole Smoky. It's like new, excellent snap on all blades, blade etch is still bold, and has bone handles. I believe you guys have said this was a SFO by Smokey Mountain Knife Works. I was finally glad to add one to my group.
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Last month while I was down at my Uncles house, I was able to go by a local trade day. Found this Camillus Long Line 72. Blades are in great shape with factory luster, with great snap and little wear. Couldn't pass it up.
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Re: camillus #72
Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2022 2:17 am
Smitty, you are a MANIAC!!
FANTASTIC acquisitions.
Re: camillus #72
Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2022 2:43 am
Thanks TMK.
Skip...your right.
Re: camillus #72
Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2022 2:54 am
Y'all sure are posting so very nice 72's. Keep up the good work!
I haven't added any in a while. I need to get on the prowl it seems.
I haven't added any in a while. I need to get on the prowl it seems.
Re: camillus #72
Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2022 3:28 am
.Papa Bones wrote: ↑Sat Feb 12, 2022 2:00 am Added a couple of 72's to the Family back in December and January.
First from December, a Camillus Ole Smoky. It's like new, excellent snap on all blades, blade etch is still bold, and has bone handles. I believe you guys have said this was a SFO by Smokey Mountain Knife Works. I was finally glad to add one to my group.
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Last month while I was down at my Uncles house, I was able to go by a local trade day. Found this Camillus Long Line 72. Blades are in great shape with factory luster, with great snap and little wear. Couldn't pass it up.
Camillus 72 LL br_a.JPG
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Two nice ones P B. Especially the black bone one.
Re: camillus #72
Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2022 3:46 am
Thank you Colonel.
Appreciate it Floyd.
Re: camillus #72
Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2022 6:29 am
Papa Bones wrote: ↑Sat Feb 12, 2022 2:00 am Added a couple of 72's to the Family back in December and January...
Those are gorgeous 72's Smitty! 
Congrats Buddy! Re: camillus #72
Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2022 12:31 pm
Great pick up on the Ol Smoky piece . And the long line in great shape
Good to see some activity over here again .
Nice to see you posting here again Smitty
Good to see some activity over here again .
Nice to see you posting here again Smitty
Re: camillus #72
Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2022 8:36 pm
Thanks Tom.
Thanks JP. Good to be able to post again, and have some down time.
Re: camillus #72
Posted: Sun Feb 13, 2022 1:12 pm
Papa Bones wrote: ↑Sat Feb 12, 2022 2:00 am Added a couple of 72's to the Family back in December and January.
First from December, a Camillus Ole Smoky. It's like new, excellent snap on all blades, blade etch is still bold, and has bone handles. I believe you guys have said this was a SFO by Smokey Mountain Knife Works. I was finally glad to add one to my group.
Camillus 72 Ole Smoky_a.JPG
Camillus 72 Ole Smoky_b.JPG
Last month while I was down at my Uncles house, I was able to go by a local trade day. Found this Camillus Long Line 72. Blades are in great shape with factory luster, with great snap and little wear. Couldn't pass it up.
Camillus 72 LL br_a.JPG
Camillus 72 LL br_b.JPG
Camillus 72 LL br_c.JPG
Good additions Smitty!
Re: camillus #72
Posted: Tue Feb 15, 2022 5:37 am
I just picked this up out of a vintage store today. A Camillus long line with no pattern number and a Boy Scout shield on the bright white covers. It's a whittler with clip, pen clip, and coping blades. 3 5/8" long, so it appears to be pattern 72. This is a big thread, so I'm continuing to browse and meet a lot of 72s.
And now I know it is a '1047' from the early 1980s I guess?
Re: camillus #72
Posted: Tue Feb 15, 2022 10:37 am
Nice !Tanuki wrote: ↑Tue Feb 15, 2022 5:37 am I just picked this up out of a vintage store today. A Camillus long line with no pattern number and a Boy Scout shield on the bright white covers. It's a whittler with clip, pen clip, and coping blades. 3 5/8" long, so it appears to be pattern 72. This is a big thread, so I'm continuing to browse and meet a lot of 72s.
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And now I know it is a '1047' from the early 1980s I guess?
That one doesn’t have any cracks in the white covers . Most of them crack by the center pin on both sides . Yours looks good ,nice 1047 .
.Re: camillus #72
Posted: Tue Feb 15, 2022 11:33 am
Re: camillus #72
Posted: Tue Feb 15, 2022 11:46 am
1980 - 1984 for the white 1047's.Tanuki wrote: ↑Tue Feb 15, 2022 5:37 am I just picked this up out of a vintage store today. A Camillus long line with no pattern number and a Boy Scout shield on the bright white covers. It's a whittler with clip, pen clip, and coping blades. 3 5/8" long, so it appears to be pattern 72. This is a big thread, so I'm continuing to browse and meet a lot of 72s.
4A07F9D2-CDCD-4AF9-BF05-D826E0AFADA6.jpeg
And now I know it is a '1047' from the early 1980s I guess?
Re: camillus #72
Posted: Tue Feb 15, 2022 3:15 pm
Great example. Congrats.
Re: camillus #72
Posted: Tue Feb 15, 2022 7:05 pm
Thank you, gentlemen!
Re: camillus #72
Posted: Tue Feb 15, 2022 8:12 pm
That Ol Smokey is real nice. I have the Congress from the Ol Smokey line and it’s first rate, I’d imagine the 72 is as well.Papa Bones wrote: ↑Sat Feb 12, 2022 2:00 am Added a couple of 72's to the Family back in December and January.
First from December, a Camillus Ole Smoky. It's like new, excellent snap on all blades, blade etch is still bold, and has bone handles. I believe you guys have said this was a SFO by Smokey Mountain Knife Works. I was finally glad to add one to my group.
Camillus 72 Ole Smoky_a.JPG
Camillus 72 Ole Smoky_b.JPG
Last month while I was down at my Uncles house, I was able to go by a local trade day. Found this Camillus Long Line 72. Blades are in great shape with factory luster, with great snap and little wear. Couldn't pass it up.
Camillus 72 LL br_a.JPG
Camillus 72 LL br_b.JPG
Camillus 72 LL br_c.JPG
Re: camillus #72
Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2022 2:32 am
I had this beat 72/1047 that needed to be rehandled. Decided to go with the MONEY handle material. Clear acrylic with pieces of shredded US currency mixed in.
Re: camillus #72
Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2022 3:35 am
Great idea OC! Really looks good. 
Re: camillus #72
Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2022 3:40 am
That's great OC! Now that's what we call "The Money Shot"!!!OLDE CUTLER wrote: ↑Thu Feb 17, 2022 2:32 am I had this beat 72/1047 that needed to be rehandled. Decided to go with the MONEY handle material. Clear acrylic with pieces of shredded US currency mixed in.
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Re: camillus #72
Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2022 11:25 am
Jim, if it's a 1047 it won't have a pattern stamp on the blade. If it's a 72, it will be stamped 72.OLDE CUTLER wrote: ↑Thu Feb 17, 2022 2:32 am I had this beat 72/1047 that needed to be rehandled. Decided to go with the MONEY handle material. Clear acrylic with pieces of shredded US currency mixed in.
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