Camillus 72-Ole Smoky-Now It Is Mine

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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Camillus 72-Ole Smoky-Now It Is Mine

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Just picked it up at the post office. Me likey alot!
It came with the box and paperwork. ::ds:: ::groove:: ::tu::
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Re: Camillus 72-Ole Smoky-Now It Is Mine

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Congrats. Those are slicker'n snot on a door knob.
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Re: Camillus 72-Ole Smoky-Now It Is Mine

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Looks like your 72 is flat ground on both sides of main blade. My old crusty specimen has a sabre grind on one side, flat on the other. Someone said most 72s were like that, for some reason.
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