Camillus 72

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Camillus 72

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I moved recently. While I was packing I found this old Camillus. :oops: Does anyone have a blade for this knife? If so is it worth fixing or just leave it as is. ::undecided::
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Just asking for some advice on this matter.

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Nev52 wrote: Fri Jun 11, 2021 8:55 pm I moved recently. While I was packing I found this old Camillus. :oops: Does anyone have a blade for this knife? If so is it worth fixing or just leave it as is. ::undecided:: pocket knife.jpgJust asking for some advice on this matter.

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Good Afternoon , always nice to find a 72 in any shape. The one you posted is not old or very special,unless a family piece or other personal attachment. I personally would just use it,put a good edge on it ,oil it up ,maybe use the broken blade somehow ? . If you wanted to get a secondary blade and swap it out yourself ,it’s not too hard if you have the tools and some knowledge. But would just run with it the way you found it ::tu::
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JP, knice find. I'd probably leave it. ::shrug::
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Nev52 wrote: Fri Jun 11, 2021 8:55 pm I.....
Since it's a scout knife, it's a CAMILLUS 1047, not a CAMILLUS 72.
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Re: Camillus 72

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Thank you all for your opinions on this. I think I will just use it as is. Heck I have done with out it for years. Also thanks for the clarification on the model number.
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I have a blade for this. It's not new, but it is all there. I can send it to you and you can do it yourself, or I'll do it for you for the price of shipping.

Or you can leave it as-is. :)
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What a fantastic old user “72”. And what a generous offer from Glenn too! ::tu::
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Thank you for your generous offer. I would gladly pay you for your time and blade.

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Nev52 wrote: Sat Jun 12, 2021 1:47 pm Thank you for your generous offer. I would gladly pay you for your time and blade.

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Just arrived today. I would like to thank Glen publicly for the excellent repair on my knife. This just shows the great people on this site. Not only did he repair the knife but also donated a blade for repair. ::tu:: ::tu::
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Yes.... Glenn does excellent work!

Nice knife!
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He does excellent work and is quite gracious as well. Proud for you Gerard. ::tu::
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Nev52, I had your first name as Rod but I see your signature says Gerard. Where did I go wrong?
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Your right Jerry. My nickname is Rod. Gerard is my given name.
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Thanks. That settles that. It would be embarrassing to call someone one name when their name was actually something different. Whew!! Glad I asked. Dodged a bullet there.
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