New to vintage Camillus, need help identifying please

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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New to vintage Camillus, need help identifying please

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Hey folks,
As stated, new to vintage Camillus, and was wondering if I could get assistance in identifying this single blade.
4 1/8” closed, Delrin? Scales and looks like a gunstock frame to me. Non locking, can’t find much on it and was wondering timeframe availability as well, and if there are different model blades that will fit it.
Any info would be greatly appreciated.
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Jakeh316 wrote: Sun May 31, 2026 8:49 pm Hey…..
The tang stamp (double line) on your posted pocket knife, was
used by CAMILLUS from 1989, up until its bankruptcy in 2007.
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New_Windsor_NY wrote: Sun May 31, 2026 9:45 pm
Jakeh316 wrote: Sun May 31, 2026 8:49 pm Hey…..
The tang stamp (double line) on your posted pocket knife, was
used by CAMILLUS from 1989, up until its bankruptcy in 2007.
Awesome, thank you for the info.
Haven’t seen a lot of the single bladed large folders, though I’m sure they were made by the thousands. Do you know if any other model blades will fit the frame?
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Jakeh316 wrote: Sun May 31, 2026 11:10 pm Awesome…..
You’re welcome. ::tu::
Sorry, I don’t know if a different blade would fit that frame.
Try finding the same pattern CAMILLUS, but not in the best of
condition, that still has a good blade, and use it on your knife.
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New_Windsor_NY wrote: Mon Jun 01, 2026 12:00 am
Jakeh316 wrote: Sun May 31, 2026 11:10 pm Awesome…..
You’re welcome. ::tu::
Sorry, I don’t know if a different blade would fit that frame.
Try finding the same pattern CAMILLUS, but not in the best of
condition, that still has a good blade, and use it on your knife.
Greatly appreciated, sir. Will do.
Thanks again.
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Jakeh316 wrote: Mon Jun 01, 2026 12:20 am
New_Windsor_NY wrote: Mon Jun 01, 2026 12:00 am
Jakeh316 wrote: Sun May 31, 2026 11:10 pm Awesome…..
You’re welcome. ::tu::
Sorry, I don’t know if a different blade would fit that frame.
Try finding the same pattern CAMILLUS, but not in the best of
condition, that still has a good blade, and use it on your knife.
Greatly appreciated, sir. Will do.
Thanks again.
Finally, after extensive research, I believe it’s a 717 single trapper, which makes it hard to find a blade or donor knife for…
So, she’s going to stay as is for the foresee able future. Appreciate the assistance, sir.
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