Camillus 826

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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tallguy606
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Camillus 826

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Just got a like-new Camillus 826 two-blade knife for $15. I was wondering if there is a term to describe the curved, pointy secondary blade.
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Muskrat/California clip?

The 1985 catalog calls it a Skinner blade.

http://www.collectors-of-camillus.us/Ca ... mphlet.pdf
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cody6268 wrote: ↑Fri Sep 22, 2023 11:38 pm Muskrat/California clip?

The 1985 catalog calls it a Skinner blade.

http://www.collectors-of-camillus.us/Ca ... mphlet.pdf
Definitely looks like a skinner.
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