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Camillus #1009 Date?

Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2016 12:54 pm
by Sasquach
I've read a comment on another thread stating that the tang stamp on my knife was used until 1974. I would love to be able to confirm/document that if I can. Any help and/or information will be greatly appreciated....

Re: Camillus #1009 Date?

Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2016 1:59 pm
by jerryd6818
Camillus stopped making the combat knife after WWII and resumed production in 1962. Yours is 1962-1974 because Camillus dropped the N.Y. from the stamp in 1974.

This is a post 1974 knife.

Re: Camillus #1009 Date?

Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2016 2:49 pm
by Eye Brand Man
Camillus called this model the "Trailblazer" in there catalogs. Yes the NY was dropped after 74'.

Re: Camillus #1009 Date?

Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2016 3:15 pm
by Sasquach
Thank you both very much for the information. I also learned that these knives were made for the Quantico PX for private purchase by the Marines stationed there and those were shipped with black sheaths.