Cammillus Cub

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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Cammillus Cub

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Check out this Cammillus Cub.Its In good shape you think?Does anyone know how old it is.70......maybe? jamfish50
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Cub Scout Knife #1885, made 60s-70s
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This is a nice one much older than the one I have. Very good condition for it's age. Judging from the logo and the punch it is what vit says. 60-70. I think mine is 70's based on the logo but not sure meeself.
Jamfish50 wrote:Check out this Cammillus Cub.Its In good shape you think?Does anyone know how old it is.70......maybe? jamfish50
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rexstubbins wrote:This is a nice one much older than the one I have. Very good condition for it's age. Judging from the logo and the punch it is what vit says. 60-70. I think mine is 70's based on the logo but not sure meeself.
This tang stamp was from 1989 until the closure of the plant in 2007.
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Thanks Vit. Newer than I thought.
Vit_213 wrote:
rexstubbins wrote:This is a nice one much older than the one I have. Very good condition for it's age. Judging from the logo and the punch it is what vit says. 60-70. I think mine is 70's based on the logo but not sure meeself.
This tang stamp was from 1989 until the closure of the plant in 2007.
Doug

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My Camillus Cub Scout knives
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One more :)
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Camillus BSA Cub Scout #C1885 Ivory Derlin Handle (1980-1982)
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