72 Collection & Clones

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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72 Collection & Clones

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I would like to see other members 72 collection Here is mine.
I learned off the master Jerry 6818 and I am only his apprentice ( has he taught me well )?
Would like to see customs and one's I have not got and one I will never have.
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Bone different blade positions
Bone different blade positions
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The four knife from left has Saber grind both sides
The four knife from left has Saber grind both sides
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Grant -- Your collecting abilities continue to amaze. I see several in your pile I don't have. It's a never ending search, isn't it.

I've been feeling disorganized and you've given me some ideas. Thanks.


Edit: I saved all your pictures to my computer as kind of a reference or maybe I should call it a dream chart. :)
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Very nice collection and well presented. Thanks for sharing.
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............shearer, beautiful collection, congratulations!!!!..................... ::tu:: ......................
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You've sure got a nice collection of those 72's/clones. Thanks for sharing ::tu:: ::tu::
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Thanks tjmurphy, carrmillus ,ken6 and jerryd6818 for your replies.I first started collecting Schrades. Than I purchased a Schrade 863.Than I found the Camillus 72 from than on I was hooked.
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Shearer wrote:Then I found the Camillus 72 from then on I was hooked.
Grant
Like a Bluegill that swallowed the hook. :lol: :lol:
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Nice collection Grant! ::tu:: ::tu::
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