The Camillus Cutlery Company was one of the oldest knife manufacturers in the United States with roots dating back to 1876. The company manufactured Camillus branded knives and was a prolific contractor for other knife brands up until its last days in 2007 when the company filed for bankruptcy.
Opps..... I posted this one in the #72 thread.
This is a restored Camillus 1047. I put some new scales on it. It was an almost UNUSED knife..... I guess the scales just fell off or something.
Anyway, Some of y'all have already seen it in the wrong thread but just for posterity.... here she is.
Camillus 1047 with new scales and no shield.
"Life is tough.... but it's tougher if you're stupid."....John Wayne
Meridian_Mike wrote: ↑Mon Jun 01, 2020 3:16 pm
Opps..... I posted this one in the #72 thread.
This is a restored Camillus 1047. I put some new scales on it. It was an almost UNUSED knife..... I guess the scales just fell off or something.
Anyway, Some of y'all have already seen it in the wrong thread but just for posterity.... here she is.
Camillus 1047 with new scales and no shield.
It's a fine looking restoration, no matter where it's posted.
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
I just picked up this CAMILLUS 72 variation for best offer. It is a CAMILLUS 1047, federal style shield, 3 blade, scouting "whittler" pocket knife. Physically, it looks good. Cosmetically, it looks like it could use a light cleaning. When I get it, I'll check it out. Pictures will be taken and posted in the appropriate location(s).
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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
Meridian_Mike wrote: ↑Fri Jun 05, 2020 11:40 am
It's a beauty! The blades look nice and full....
Excellent find skip!
Thank you Mike. What I like also is that the handles show no sign of shrinkage.
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
Today I bought this knife for best offer. It's a CAMILLUS 72, 3 blade, ducks etched on blade, "whittler" pocket knife. This is my second one of this particular "72" variation, my first with the packaging and paperwork. I believe it to be in better condition than it looks in the pictures. When I receive it, I'll check it over. Pictures will be taken and posted in the appropriate location(s).
Attachments
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
doglegg wrote: ↑Fri Jun 05, 2020 10:40 pm
Skip that is a sweet pick up. A very special bone handled knife.
Thank you Floyd.
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
New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Fri Jun 05, 2020 7:43 pm
Today I bought this knife for best offer. It's a CAMILLUS 72, 3 blade, ducks etched on blade, "whittler" pocket knife. This is my second one of this particular "72" variation, my first with the packaging and paperwork. I believe it to be in better condition than it looks in the pictures. When I receive it, I'll check it over. Pictures will be taken and posted in the appropriate location(s).
New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Fri Jun 05, 2020 1:21 am
I just picked up this CAMILLUS 72 variation for best offer. It is a CAMILLUS 1047, federal style shield, 3 blade, scouting "whittler" pocket knife. Physically, it looks good. Cosmetically, it looks like it could use a light cleaning. When I get it, I'll check it out. Pictures will be taken and posted in the appropriate location(s).
So your the one! I saw that one or one like it, and had saved it in my watch list. But didn't really keep my eye on it while I cought up on my to-do's for the first week of the month. By the time I went back, it was purchased and out of stock. Great score. It does look to be in good shape.
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!!
New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Fri Jun 05, 2020 7:43 pm
Today I bought this knife for best offer. It's a CAMILLUS 72.....
New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Fri Jun 05, 2020 1:21 am
I just picked up this CAMILLUS 72 variation for best offer. It is a CAMILLUS 1047....
So your the one! I saw that one or one like it, and had saved it in my watch list. But didn't really keep my eye on it while I cought up on my to-do's for the first week of the month. By the time I went back, it was purchased and out of stock. Great score. It does look to be in good shape.
Thank you Smitty. When I see a CAMILLUS 1047 with a federal style shield, I pounce. The other style shield, it depends on a couple of factors whether or not I'll have any interest in it.
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
I received this knife this morning. Another CAMILLUS 72 variation. It's a CAMILLUS (1047), 3 blade, federal style shield, Boy Scout, "whittler" pocket knife. I gave the blades a bit of a cleaning. Pictures were taken and here is the knife.
Attachments
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
carrmillus wrote: ↑Thu Jun 11, 2020 4:47 pm
...that one looks like it wasn't used much..great find!!!!!!!.......... ......
Thank you Tommy.
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
This morning I received this knife. The latest addition to my CAMILLUS 72 variation collection. It is a CAMILLUS 72, 3 blade, "Ducks" etched main blade, "whittler" pocket knife. This is my second one of the CAMILLUS "Ducks" knives. It came with the packaging and paperwork. It needed no cleaning.
Attachments
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
New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Fri Jun 12, 2020 4:21 pm
This morning I received this knife. The latest addition to my CAMILLUS 72 variation collection. It is a CAMILLUS 72, 3 blade, "Ducks" etched main blade, "whittler" pocket knife. This is my second one of the CAMILLUS "Ducks" knives. It came with the packaging and paperwork. It needed no cleaning.
Very nice find Skip!
TOM - KGFG - (Knife-Guy-From-Germany)
I believe..., every knife is a soul, looking for a soulmate.
New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Fri Jun 12, 2020 4:21 pm
This morning I received this knife.....
Very nice find Skip!
Thank you Tom.
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
doglegg wrote: ↑Fri Jun 12, 2020 4:58 pm
If I remember right your first one didn't have the box. So happy for you. As Jerry pointed out, these knives never seem to have been used.
Thank you Floyd and you did remember correctly. My first one was JUST the knife.
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
New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Fri Jun 05, 2020 7:43 pm
Today I bought this knife for best offer. It's a CAMILLUS 72, 3 blade, ducks etched on blade, "whittler" pocket knife. This is my second one of this particular "72" variation, my first with the packaging and paperwork. I believe it to be in better condition than it looks in the pictures. When I receive it, I'll check it over. Pictures will be taken and posted in the appropriate location(s).
Lovin' the ducks. Very nice!!
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!!
New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Fri Jun 05, 2020 7:43 pm
Today I bought this knife.....
Lovin' the ducks. Very nice!!
Thank you Smitty.
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