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I put some Kirinite on an ailing Camillus 74
Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2022 9:52 pm
by Meridian_Mike
I got a box of "parts" a while back. In this box was several Camillus knives. The ones that had celluloid for covers were REAL OBVIOUS!
Here is one I figured needing a rescue.
It is a Camillus 74.... (or so it seems).... more on that later.
The gassing off of the cell had pitted the blades AND the brass liners...
Here is what it looked like when I got it....
Herb sent me a couple of pieces of that Kirinite stuff. I figured it would make a nice new set of covers for this old guy.
Here is how it turned out.....
Real mother of pearl knife for reference....
NOW.... I have been looking through the Camillus catalogs and I can't find a number 74.. (????)
The closed length of this guy is 3 3/8"....
I can find a similar knife but it isn't marked as a #74.... go figure.
Thanks for looking everyone!
Re: I put some Kirinite on an ailing Camillus 74
Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2022 11:31 pm
by dlr110
Mighty perdy, I'd say you gave it new life...
Re: I put some Kirinite on an ailing Camillus 74
Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2022 11:55 pm
by herbva
Re: I put some Kirinite on an ailing Camillus 74
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2022 1:40 am
by Sharpnshinyknives
Nice Mike, I remember when you were just getting started on knife repair. What a long way you have come. That Camillus looks fantastic, I like that you buffed the blades. Nothing more irritating to look at on a blade than pitting from outgassing.
Re: I put some Kirinite on an ailing Camillus 74
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2022 2:17 am
by edge213
Meridian_Mike wrote: ↑Wed Nov 16, 2022 9:52 pm
I got a box of "parts" a while back. In this box was several Camillus knives. The ones that had celluloid for covers were REAL OBVIOUS!
Here is one I figured needing a rescue.
It is a Camillus 74.... (or so it seems).... more on that later.
The gassing off of the cell had pitted the blades AND the brass liners...
Here is what it looked like when I got it....
before.JPG
Herb sent me a couple of pieces of that Kirinite stuff. I figured it would make a nice new set of covers for this old guy.
Here is how it turned out.....
Real mother of pearl knife for reference....
comparison.JPG
mark side.JPG
pile side.JPG
NOW.... I have been looking through the Camillus catalogs and I can't find a number 74.. (????)
The closed length of this guy is 3 3/8"....
I can find a similar knife but it isn't marked as a #74.... go figure.
Thanks for looking everyone!
That sure turned out nice Mike!
Re: I put some Kirinite on an ailing Camillus 74
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2022 2:19 am
by wlf
Looks terrific.
Re: I put some Kirinite on an ailing Camillus 74
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2022 2:40 am
by FRJ
Wow!
That looks just right, Mike.
Good job.
Re: I put some Kirinite on an ailing Camillus 74
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2022 2:45 am
by TripleF
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhmazing!!!
Re: I put some Kirinite on an ailing Camillus 74
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2022 3:15 am
by Reverand
Wow that looks great! That is the most realistic faux MOP that I have seen. You really gave that old soldier a new lease on life!
Re: I put some Kirinite on an ailing Camillus 74
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2022 12:17 pm
by Meridian_Mike
Thanks everyone for your comments!
This project was very satisfying!
Re: I put some Kirinite on an ailing Camillus 74
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2022 2:47 pm
by 1967redrider
Looks awesome.
Re: I put some Kirinite on an ailing Camillus 74
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2022 3:48 pm
by jerryd6818
Ya done good Bubba. Real good.
Re: I put some Kirinite on an ailing Camillus 74
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2022 4:07 pm
by glennbad
You cleaned that one up good! She is a sweet looker now! Nice work!
Re: I put some Kirinite on an ailing Camillus 74
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2022 5:06 pm
by Meridian_Mike
jerryd6818 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 17, 2022 3:48 pm
Ya done good Bubba. Real good.
Thanks Jerry!
Yeah, I know, it's 2 numbers away from the #72 but I sure was hoping you could lend some insight about a #74.
Oh well.....
glennbad wrote: ↑Thu Nov 17, 2022 4:07 pm
You cleaned that one up good! She is a sweet looker now! Nice work!
Thanks Glenn....
That kirinite stuff works pretty well.....
Re: I put some Kirinite on an ailing Camillus 74
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2022 7:24 pm
by TPK
Re: I put some Kirinite on an ailing Camillus 74
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2022 9:24 pm
by Meridian_Mike
Thanks Tom!
Re: I put some Kirinite on an ailing Camillus 74
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2022 9:54 pm
by Madmarco
Beautiful work Mike!
I worked with Kirinite on one occasion, and I found it very easy to work with. Almost looks like genuine MOP!
Re: I put some Kirinite on an ailing Camillus 74
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2022 11:51 pm
by jerryd6818
Meridian_Mike wrote: ↑Thu Nov 17, 2022 5:06 pm
jerryd6818 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 17, 2022 3:48 pm
Ya done good Bubba. Real good.
Thanks Jerry!
Yeah, I know, it's 2 numbers away from the #72 but I sure was hoping you could lend some insight about a #74.
Oh well.....
Found this one, does it help?
