That's one FINE L👁👁KING "72", Floyd.
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Re: camillus #72
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Well I don’t see near as many as Skip seems to find, but while in vacation in the Smokey Mountains back in October I found these two gems in an antique store. I put the schrade up and I’m toting the Boy Scout one to replace my old beloved edc that went missing a few months ago.
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Re: camillus #72
I’d be pleased as punch to tote that one. I love that shield and those dark brown handles.
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Re: camillus #72
Wade, those are two ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS pocket knives.
The CAMILLUS is a "1047", not a "72"
The SCHRADE is an "863"
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Yes sir. I know it isn’t the correct nomenclature. “But a rose by any other name would still smell as sweet”. To steal from the Bard.New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Tue Dec 17, 2024 6:45 pmWade, those are two ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS pocket knives.![]()
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The CAMILLUS is a "1047", not a "72"
The SCHRADE is an "863"
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Re: camillus #72
Wade, when you get a chance, would you PLEASE
post both of those BEAUTIES here also:
viewtopic.php?t=62956
It is the "Camillus 72 Clone" topic or thread. I made a mistake when I used the word "clone"
in the title of the topic or thread. PLEASE substitute the word "clone" with "variation",
"wannabe", or "lookalike", and then the topic or thread will make a lot more sense.
Kid: "Wish we had time to bury them fellas."
Josey Wales: "To hell with them fellas. Buzzards got to eat, same as worms."
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Re: camillus #72
Love em both Wade.Colonel26 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 17, 2024 6:13 pm Well I don’t see near as many as Skip seems to find, but while in vacation in the Smokey Mountains back in October I found these two gems in an antique store. I put the schrade up and I’m toting the Boy Scout one to replace my old beloved edc that went missing a few months ago.
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Thank you sir!doglegg wrote: ↑Tue Dec 17, 2024 10:35 pmLove em both Wade.Colonel26 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 17, 2024 6:13 pm Well I don’t see near as many as Skip seems to find, but while in vacation in the Smokey Mountains back in October I found these two gems in an antique store. I put the schrade up and I’m toting the Boy Scout one to replace my old beloved edc that went missing a few months ago.
IMG_8738.jpegIMG_8737.jpegIMG_8739.jpeg
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Re: camillus #72
Awesome duo, Colonel!

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Re: camillus #72
Thank you.toomanyknives wrote: ↑Wed Dec 18, 2024 3:00 pmNice one, DLegg! It may never find it's way out of your pocket if it gets in there! A 72 is never far from my grasp!
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Forged on the anvil of discipline.
The Few. The Proud.
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This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
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Thanks!
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Colonel26 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 17, 2024 6:13 pm Well I don’t see near as many as Skip seems to find, but while in vacation in the Smokey Mountains back in October I found these two gems in an antique store. I put the schrade up and I’m toting the Boy Scout one to replace my old beloved edc that went missing a few months ago.
IMG_8738.jpegIMG_8737.jpegIMG_8739.jpeg
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Thank you sir!
“There are things in the old Book which I may not be able to explain, but I fully accept it as the infallible word of God, and receive its teachings as inspired by the Holy Spirit.”
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Re: camillus #72
I'll try this again.
Wade, when you get a chance, would you PLEASE
post both of those BEAUTIES here also:
viewtopic.php?t=62956
It is the "Camillus 72 Clone" topic or thread. I made a mistake when I used the word "clone"
in the title of the topic or thread. PLEASE substitute the word "clone" with "variation",
"wannabe", or "lookalike", and then the topic or thread will make a lot more sense.
Kid: "Wish we had time to bury them fellas."
Josey Wales: "To hell with them fellas. Buzzards got to eat, same as worms."
Clint Eastwood-The Outlaw Josey Wales
Skip
Josey Wales: "To hell with them fellas. Buzzards got to eat, same as worms."
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Re: camillus #72
Thought I would post these here. Over the last year and a half, I've added to my Bone Handle Camillus 72's. All the ones in the right column have the pen blade next to the main blade with the coping blade on the left bolster. The two on the left column are the more traditional 72 pattern with the coping blade next to the main blade. All bone handles with short line Camillus tang stamp.
Sorry the photo is kind of dark, cloudy here, taken indoors with phone.
Sorry the photo is kind of dark, cloudy here, taken indoors with phone.
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A batch of beauties, Smitty!Papa Bones wrote: ↑Fri Dec 12, 2025 7:47 pm Thought I would post these here. Over the last year and a half, I've added to my Bone Handle Camillus 72's. All the ones in the right column have the pen blade next to the main blade with the coping blade on the left bolster. The two on the left column are the more traditional 72 pattern with the coping blade next to the main blade. All bone handles with short line Camillus tang stamp.
Sorry the photo is kind of dark, cloudy here, taken indoors with phone.
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Thank you TMKtoomanyknives wrote: ↑Sat Dec 13, 2025 3:52 amA batch of beauties, Smitty!Papa Bones wrote: ↑Fri Dec 12, 2025 7:47 pm Thought I would post these here. Over the last year and a half, I've added to my Bone Handle Camillus 72's. All the ones in the right column have the pen blade next to the main blade with the coping blade on the left bolster. The two on the left column are the more traditional 72 pattern with the coping blade next to the main blade. All bone handles with short line Camillus tang stamp.
Sorry the photo is kind of dark, cloudy here, taken indoors with phone.
Camillus 72 SL Bone.jpg![]()
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Re: camillus #72
Kid: "Wish we had time to bury them fellas."
Josey Wales: "To hell with them fellas. Buzzards got to eat, same as worms."
Clint Eastwood-The Outlaw Josey Wales
Skip
Josey Wales: "To hell with them fellas. Buzzards got to eat, same as worms."
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Nice pic of your 72 s dressed up in bone! And both first and second gens to boot .
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Re: camillus #72
Thanks J.P. Yep, gotta love that pattern.
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I May Grow Older, But I refuse to Grow Up!!
I'll sharpen it for you, but I don't give out band-aids!!
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Re: camillus #72
I picked this one up today. Another addition to my group. A Camillus 72, Short line, bone handle Gen 1. The blades do have wear, staining and spiders, but are tight with good snap and no wobble. The Camillus is worn on the main clip blade, but the rest of the tang stamp with the short line is distinguishable. The bone handles are tight and still have good color and has the federal style shield. I've just oiled the blades, but plan on giving her a warm mineral oil bath and cleaning up the blade wells. This makes my fourth gen 1.
Sometimes I Sit and Think
.... Other times I just Sit
I May Grow Older, But I refuse to Grow Up!!
I'll sharpen it for you, but I don't give out band-aids!!
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Re: camillus #72
Smitty, a real FINE acquisition AND
addition to your "72" family.
Kid: "Wish we had time to bury them fellas."
Josey Wales: "To hell with them fellas. Buzzards got to eat, same as worms."
Clint Eastwood-The Outlaw Josey Wales
Skip
Josey Wales: "To hell with them fellas. Buzzards got to eat, same as worms."
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