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this camillus farmers jack came today . dont really have anything to
compare it with. no photo or book to see how much blade loss.

looks to have been cleaned and buffed i wish wasnt done but..
any imput welcomed.

thanks cato

That's sweet!

Master blade has been re-shaped, still a nice old knife

Post a picture in this thread http://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/kni ... 3&start=45

Wait till WLF sees it

Thanks cato and MB for getting me to the thread for the farmers jacks. I love the pattern. I have seen pruning knives or blades meant for horticulture and even have a few but I did not know this pattern existed. I sure hope I come across one someday. I would love to have one for everydaycarry. the ones in this thread, I am afraid, I would never even leave the house with them much less consider puling it out to use it. If someone made the pattern now, for sale, I would sock it away and never carry it. So I guess what I am saying is," I want one that I can bring back from the dead, that I pick up for a song and carry it every day. wonder if Colonial or Imperial ever made a shell knife in that pattern. That would be awesome. I would put some bone handles on that in a minute.

cato wrote:this camillus farmers jack came today . dont really have anything to
compare it with. no photo or book to see how much blade loss.

looks to have been cleaned and buffed i wish wasnt done but..
any imput welcomed.

thanks cato

cato, love that one!!!.....i've never seen that pattern before!!!........nice knife!!!............. .............

Really like that knife Cato

I would suspect that the blade profile would be similar to the Schrade farmer's jacks (which are much more common, in my experience). Do a search on eBay to get an idea for what the blade loss might be.

In the meantime, here is a picture of my Schrade Walden for comparison (it's probably down a little bit itself):

Here’s my first and only true Farmers Jack . Both blades are flat on one side . Main only stamped with the 4 line Camillus stamp . Main has great snap and half stop . The bark loosener not so much ,a bit lazy . The bark loosener or “Rooster comb “ has the jimping for thumb rest while using the top knot to open up bark . This has been used some and the shield has a very slight dent in it ! Otherwise a solid piece measuring shy of 4 inches closed . Handle material is composite .
Was very excited when seller accepted offer and received this piece. Never thought would get one for my 4 line Camillus collection . Felt like a kid at Xmas time.

Very nice

Ripster wrote: ↑Tue Dec 13, 2022 12:30 am Here’s.....

BEAUTY, JP!!

Ripster wrote: ↑Tue Dec 13, 2022 12:30 am Here’s my first and only true Farmers Jack . Both blades are flat on one side . Main only stamped with the 4 line Camillus stamp . Main has great snap and half stop . The bark loosener not so much ,a bit lazy . The bark loosener or “Rooster comb “ has the jimping for thumb rest while using the top knot to open up bark . This has been used some and the shield has a very slight dent in it ! Otherwise a solid piece measuring shy of 4 inches closed . Handle material is composite .
Was very excited when seller accepted offer and received this piece. Never thought would get one for my 4 line Camillus collection . Felt like a kid at Xmas time.

Congrats That's how I feel too with almost all of 'em. Put it in the Farmer jack thread.

Whoa JP!!! What a great find. I'm glad it went to you as you appreciate old 4 liners. That is a treasure

wlf wrote: ↑Tue Dec 13, 2022 2:13 am

Ripster wrote: ↑Tue Dec 13, 2022 12:30 am Here’s my first and only true Farmers Jack . Both blades are flat on one side . Main only stamped with the 4 line Camillus stamp . Main has great snap and half stop . The bark loosener not so much ,a bit lazy . The bark loosener or “Rooster comb “ has the jimping for thumb rest while using the top knot to open up bark . This has been used some and the shield has a very slight dent in it ! Otherwise a solid piece measuring shy of 4 inches closed . Handle material is composite .
Was very excited when seller accepted offer and received this piece. Never thought would get one for my 4 line Camillus collection . Felt like a kid at Xmas time.

Congrats That's how I feel too with almost all of 'em. Put it in the Farmer jack thread.

Thanks Lyle,MB and Skip.Been a great one to add to the older Camillus pile .
Will post it over in the FJ thread as well . Also have a ? to ask you Lyle and will discuss it there if you don’t mind .

doglegg wrote: ↑Tue Dec 13, 2022 2:59 am Whoa JP!!! What a great find. I'm glad it went to you as you appreciate old 4 liners. That is a treasure

Thanks my Friend . Owe a lot of it to all you guys who’ve shared so much here on the forum . To know what to look for and keep at it .
And some times right place right time don’t hurt . . Which was the case here, couldn’t believe it when was waking up that morning !! Take care down there .

JP that’s an awesome find!

Great addition!