What is Your Latest Old Camillus? (pre-1960)

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.
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You were most fortunate to score such a sweet old knife! ::tu::
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Dan In MI wrote: ↑Tue Aug 08, 2023 2:59 am You were most fortunate to score such a sweet old knife! ::tu::
Thanks Dan ::handshake:: ... Right place... right time... :wink:
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GSPTOPDOG wrote: ↑Mon Aug 07, 2023 11:52 pm Here.....
GSPTOPDOG, that is a VERY g@@d l👀king stockman. ::tu:: ::tu::
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New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Tue Aug 08, 2023 2:45 pm
GSPTOPDOG wrote: ↑Mon Aug 07, 2023 11:52 pm Here.....
GSPTOPDOG, that is a VERY g@@d l👀king stockman. ::tu:: ::tu::
Thanks Skip, ::handshake:: I can't believe how strong the snap is on all the baldes after all these years ::hmm::
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Here is a 4-line electrician's knife I picked up. Lots of wear, but strong blades and plenty of life left for EDC... ::nod::
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Knice pick-up! ::tu:: What is stamped, engraved, or otherwise worked into the mark side cover?
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GSPTOPDOG wrote: ↑Sun Aug 13, 2023 2:39 am Here.....
GSPTOPDOG, ::tu:: ::tu::
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New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Sun Aug 13, 2023 3:37 am
GSPTOPDOG wrote: ↑Sun Aug 13, 2023 2:39 am Here.....
GSPTOPDOG, ::tu:: ::tu::
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Dan In MI wrote: ↑Sun Aug 13, 2023 3:09 am Knice pick-up! ::tu:: What is stamped, engraved, or otherwise worked into the mark side cover?
Thanks Dan ::handshake:: Also you are my 4001 post! ::groove:: Looks like I am right behind you ::paranoid:: in racking up the post ::paranoid:: ... As for the Camillus, ::hmm:: I have to get some better photos Dan, I was thinking that possibly it is military markings, but I am not sure... ::shrug::
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GSPTOPDOG wrote: ↑Sun Aug 13, 2023 3:50 am I was thinking that possibly it is military markings, but I am not sure...
I hope you're right!
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Got this Old Camillus for EDC, a 4-liner, with a strong solid blade! ::groove:: It had some cracks in the bone scales, so I added an epoxy mix to fill it in.
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GSPTOPDOG wrote: ↑Wed Aug 16, 2023 2:12 am Got this Old Camillus for EDC, a 4-liner, with a strong solid blade! ::groove:: It had some cracks in the bone scales, so I added an epoxy mix to fill it in.
Nice. ::nod:: ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu::
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Papa Bones wrote: ↑Fri Aug 18, 2023 3:15 am
GSPTOPDOG wrote: ↑Wed Aug 16, 2023 2:12 am Got this Old Camillus for EDC, a 4-liner, with a strong solid blade! ::groove:: It had some cracks in the bone scales, so I added an epoxy mix to fill it in.
Nice. ::nod:: ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu::
Thanks P.B. it makes a good EDC, not too fancy to be a safe queen :wink:
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GSPTOPDOG wrote: ↑Wed Aug 16, 2023 2:12 am Got.....
GSPTOPDOG, ::tu:: ::tu::
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New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Fri Aug 18, 2023 4:02 pm
GSPTOPDOG wrote: ↑Wed Aug 16, 2023 2:12 am Got.....
GSPTOPDOG, ::tu:: ::tu::
Thanks Skip! ::handshake::
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Camillus Shortline tang stamp 72 with Bone Handles.
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Papa Bones wrote: ↑Sun Aug 20, 2023 2:18 am Camillus.....

Camillus.....
A DYNAMIC DUO, Smitty! ::tu:: ::tu::
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What Skip said. ::nod::
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New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Sun Aug 20, 2023 1:50 pm
Papa Bones wrote: ↑Sun Aug 20, 2023 2:18 am Camillus.....

Camillus.....
A DYNAMIC DUO, Smitty! ::tu:: ::tu::
Thank you Skip!! ::tu::


doglegg wrote: ↑Sun Aug 20, 2023 1:59 pm What Skip said. ::nod::
Thanks Floyd, gotta love them bones. ::nod::
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Papa Bones wrote: ↑Sun Aug 20, 2023 2:18 am Camillus Shortline tang stamp 72 with Bone Handles.
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Camillus Swell End Jack Bone Handle 4 Line Tang Stamp
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A couple of very nice knives there Smitty !
Stay cool down there . ::handshake::
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Ripster wrote: ↑Sun Aug 20, 2023 7:27 pm
Papa Bones wrote: ↑Sun Aug 20, 2023 2:18 am Camillus Shortline tang stamp 72 with Bone Handles.
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Camillus Swell End Jack Bone Handle 4 Line Tang Stamp
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A couple of very nice knives there Smitty !
Stay cool down there . ::handshake::
Hey J.P. Good to see you. Thanks for the compliment. Yeah, staying cool down here has been a task. Not too bad this week, humidity finally down below 50%, but the previous two weeks were murder.
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A 3-Line. Blades are tight, ::hmm:: ... I LIKE it! ::nod::
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GSPTOPDOG wrote: ↑Sun Aug 20, 2023 9:41 pm A.....
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New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Mon Aug 21, 2023 12:16 am
GSPTOPDOG wrote: ↑Sun Aug 20, 2023 9:41 pm A.....
GSPTOPDOG, ::tu:: ::tu::
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GSPTOPDOG wrote: ↑Sun Aug 20, 2023 9:41 pm A 3-Line. Blades are tight, ::hmm:: ... I LIKE it! ::nod::
Nice one TopDog. Like those marbled looking handles. ::tu::
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