All About Pocket Knives

GSPTOPDOG wrote: ↑Fri Jun 16, 2023 8:17 pm A new "Short-line" #23 to add the stash A really like the #23 pattern, so now I am on the hunt for #23s (along with #10s and #11s).

And of course, always on the lookout for "Short-lines"

The new bone and the work by Jeff sure make that old 23 look nice ! The 23 is a great size and a very solid knife to use . Believe the first year of the short line stamp is 1946 , prior to that I believe they are called an equal end ( or cigar ) pattern IIRC .
Stay cool out there G Dog .

GSPTOPDOG wrote: ↑Fri Jun 16, 2023 8:17 pm A new "Short-line" #23 to add the stash A really like the #23 pattern, so now I am on the hunt for #23s (along with #10s and #11s).

And of course, always on the lookout for "Short-lines"

Yes sir!

Ripster wrote: ↑Sun Jun 18, 2023 12:35 pm

GSPTOPDOG wrote: ↑Fri Jun 16, 2023 8:17 pm A new "Short-line" #23 to add the stash A really like the #23 pattern, so now I am on the hunt for #23s (along with #10s and #11s).

And of course, always on the lookout for "Short-lines"

The new bone and the work by Jeff sure make that old 23 look nice ! The 23 is a great size and a very solid knife to use . Believe the first year of the short line stamp is 1946 , prior to that I believe they are called an equal end ( or cigar ) pattern IIRC .
Stay cool out there G Dog .

Thanks J.P.! I have come to love the #23 and now I am also admiring the #10 & 11 Something I scrap old washing machines and I need to cut that thick 220 cord off the machine and I may only have my #23 on me and that big 'Ol blade gets the job done

Found me another Short-Line...might need a little help on this one. I think I have the answer but .....4 blade no model numbers, I believe I seen on one of the early catalogs about being an army-navy knife around WWII. I am going off memory and last night wash the 4th...I might have had one too many Angels Envy.

GSPTOPDOG wrote: ↑Thu Apr 06, 2023 8:50 pm Wel, ... I found this one and it has a Short-line tang stamp on the blade... but... is this knife from the 50's?

Very nice GDog, I snagged one like it but it is a Scharde - Walden

Theo wrote: ↑Thu Jul 06, 2023 2:42 am

GSPTOPDOG wrote: ↑Thu Apr 06, 2023 8:50 pm Wel, ... I found this one and it has a Short-line tang stamp on the blade... but... is this knife from the 50's?

Very nice GDog, I snagged one like it but it is a Scharde - Walden

That is sweet! I think they are an interesting knife to have in any collection

Theo wrote: ↑Thu Jul 06, 2023 2:39 am Found me another Short-Line...might need a little help on this one. I think I have the answer but .....4 blade no model numbers, I believe I seen on one of the early catalogs about being an army-navy knife around WWII. I am going off memory and last night wash the 4th...I might have had one too many Angels Envy.

Very nice camp knife! ... ...I believe it would be a #99 (The main blade is a little different on the #96) that being said... ... I know the LEAST of anyone on this site about all the fine details and what not and so forth, etc. etc.

GSPTOPDOG wrote: ↑Thu Jul 06, 2023 3:58 am

Theo wrote: ↑Thu Jul 06, 2023 2:39 am Found me another Short-Line...might need a little help on this one. I think I have the answer but .....4 blade no model numbers, I believe I seen on one of the early catalogs about being an army-navy knife around WWII. I am going off memory and last night wash the 4th...I might have had one too many Angels Envy.

Very nice camp knife! ... ...I believe it would be a #99 (The main blade is a little different on the #96) that being said... ... I know the LEAST of anyone on this site about all the fine details and what not and so forth, etc. etc.

Thanks GDog
The 99 in the 1946 catalog has a punch instead of the pen blade like on mine, now over here https://www.collectors-of-camillus.us/H ... -1945s.pdf second to last page dated 5/13/1945 of one like mine they have numbered 14325 but the ink has ran on it can't see what handles it says. Just trying to find some info on this little beauty

Theo wrote: ↑Thu Jul 06, 2023 2:39 am Found me another Short-Line...might need a little help on this one. I think I have the answer but .....4 blade no model numbers, I believe I seen on one of the early catalogs about being an army-navy knife around WWII. I am going off memory and last night wash the 4th...I might have had one too many Angels Envy.

This is military specification. Model No. 14Q38. Judging by the tang stamp and the 2-piece can opener, it was made in the late 40s.
I have the same one (even two ).

Vit_213 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 06, 2023 10:22 pm

Theo wrote: ↑Thu Jul 06, 2023 2:39 am Found me another Short-Line...might need a little help on this one. I think I have the answer but .....4 blade no model numbers, I believe I seen on one of the early catalogs about being an army-navy knife around WWII. I am going off memory and last night wash the 4th...I might have had one too many Angels Envy.

This is military specification. Model No. 14Q38. Judging by the tang stamp and the 2-piece can opener, it was made in the late 40s.
I have the same one (even two ).

Thanks for info Vits, I really appreciate it...but WOW that is a beautiful knife you have pictured and you have another , great stuff buddy

Theo wrote: ↑Fri Jul 07, 2023 1:12 am

Vit_213 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 06, 2023 10:22 pm

Theo wrote: ↑Thu Jul 06, 2023 2:39 am

Thanks for info Vits, I really appreciate it...but WOW that is a beautiful knife you have pictured and you have another , great stuff buddy

Vits' example is amazingly clean that is a beautiful knife I use the punch a lot on my scout knives ... but I prefer the extra pen knife blade I have a couple of Boker USAs that have the extra pen knife blades. I like an extra sharp blade in case of emergency ... However. I get a lot use from the punch ( and the bottle opener ) I always seem to be punching a hole in a new/old belt or dog collar or something like that... So... maybe I need to start carrying 2 scout knives on me at all times...

Recently, my visit to the post office produced this pocket knife. It is now my latest example to be posted under this topic or thread and to be added to my collection. It is a CAMILLUS 72 (short line), FIRST GENERATION, three blades, two tang stamps, 3 5/8" closed, swelled center, "whittler" pattern or style of pocket knife. The main blade front tang stamp says "CAMILLUS (over) NEW YORK (over) USA" The main blade back tang stamp says "72", the pattern number. It is in VERY GOOD+ condition. I gave the blades a very minor cleaning. I took some pictures and here it is.
Caption(s), if any, are on the BOTTOM of the corresponding picture(s).
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That's a real beauty, Skip!

Dan In MI wrote: ↑Fri Jul 21, 2023 2:09 am That's.....

Thank you, Dan.

Never knew it existed....

That one has a lot of character Skip. Someone's pocket was well acquainted with that sweet knife.

doglegg wrote: ↑Fri Jul 21, 2023 2:13 pm That.....

Thank you, Floyd.

New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Fri Jul 21, 2023 1:45 am Recently, my visit to the post office produced this pocket knife. It is a CAMILLUS 72 (short line), FIRST GENERATION,

Skip a very sweet find! I have found a couple of #72s this year but... the main blades are worn down quite a bit, looks like yours has lot's of life left! Good work!

GSPTOPDOG wrote: ↑Mon Aug 07, 2023 11:40 pm Skip.....

Thank you, GSPTOPDOG.

Camillus short line 72 second gen with bone handles.

Papa Bones wrote: ↑Sun Aug 20, 2023 2:56 am Camillus short line 72 second gen with bone handles.

Cam SL 72 bone_a1.jpg
Cam SL 72 bone_b.jpg
Cam SL 72 bone_c.jpg

Beautiful!!! Now that's what I'm talking about! You hit a home run on this one; Camillus... short line ... #72 ... with bone handles. It's perfect!

I was super happy to find this one. .... Now for the experts: what can you tell about a Short-Line #89?

Papa Bones wrote: ↑Sun Aug 20, 2023 2:56 am Camillus short line 72 second gen with bone handles.

Cam SL 72 bone_a1.jpg
Cam SL 72 bone_b.jpg
Cam SL 72 bone_c.jpg

PB, nothing but sweetness with that wonderful old knife.

Papa Bones wrote: ↑Sun Aug 20, 2023 2:56 am Camillus.....

Smitty, that one is a BEAUTY!

GSPTOPDOG wrote: ↑Sun Aug 20, 2023 3:46 am I.....

That is a FINE lking pocket knife, GSPTOPDOG.

GSPTOPDOG wrote: ↑Sun Aug 20, 2023 3:46 am I was super happy to find this one. .... Now for the experts: what can you tell about a Short-Line #89?

My expert opinion is it's an awesome looking knife TopDog.