Anyone have "Short-Line Fever"? It's better than Covid-19

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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buckaroo wrote: Wed Dec 07, 2022 10:16 pm A number 12 short-line jack w/beautiful brown bone handles.
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Nice find buckaroo! ::tu::
Getting harder to find them in the condition such as yours ::handshake::

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buckaroo wrote: Wed Dec 07, 2022 10:16 pm A.....
buckaroo, ::tu:: ::tu::
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Ripster wrote: Sun Nov 20, 2022 10:57 am Here’s a Pharmacist tool with the short line stamp . This is a first here have seen a few older Camillus Doctors knives but not a pharmacist piece . The blade is much like a regular knife blade as far as tang/ stamp ,walk and talk .
Looking at this again, it still SUPER ::tu:: COOL! ::handshake::
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Yesterday afternoon, my trip to the post office produced this pocket knife. It now becomes my latest example to be posted under this topic or thread and to be added to my collection. It is a CAMILLUS 72 (short line), second generation, three blades, two tang stamps, 3 5/8" closed, swelled center, "whittler" pocket knife. The main blade front tang stamp says "CAMILLUS (over) NEW YORK (over) USA" The main blade back tang stamp says "72", the pattern number. It is in VERY GOOD+ condition. It needed no cleaning at all. I took some pictures and here it is.
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The Main Blade Front Tang Stamp.
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New_Windsor_NY wrote: Tue Mar 21, 2023 10:30 pm Yesterday afternoon, my trip to the post office produced this pocket knife. It now becomes my latest example to be posted under this topic or thread and to be added to my collection. It is a CAMILLUS 72 (short line), second generation, three blades, two tang stamps, 3 5/8" closed, swelled center, "whittler" pocket knife. The main blade front tang stamp says "CAMILLUS (over) NEW YORK (over) USA" The main blade back tang stamp says "72", the pattern number. It is in VERY GOOD+ condition. It needed no cleaning at all. I took some pictures and here it is.
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What a beautiful example Skip! Congratulations on your newest 72 ::groove::

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Gone2Three wrote: Tue Mar 21, 2023 10:41 pm What.....
Thank you, Randy. 🍻
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A really good find Skip. Handles look very good.
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Another great piece! You must have a half dozen of these by now heh.
Enjoy your day out there Skip . ::handshake::
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doglegg wrote: Wed Mar 22, 2023 1:26 am A.....
Thank you, Floyd. 🍻

Ripster wrote: Wed Mar 22, 2023 11:42 am Another.....
Thank you, JP.🍻
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Another beauty, Skip. You have all the luck finding them!
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Dan In MI wrote: Wed Mar 22, 2023 6:43 pm Another.....
Thank you, Dan. 🍻
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New_Windsor_NY wrote: Tue Mar 21, 2023 10:30 pm It is a CAMILLUS 72 (short line), second generation, three blades, two tang stamps, 3 5/8" closed, swelled center, "whittler" pocket knife. The main blade front tang stamp says "CAMILLUS (over) NEW YORK (over) USA" The main blade back tang stamp says "72", the pattern number.
Skip, ... ::hmm:: ... a CAMILLUS 72 (short line) is my No. 1 sought after short line these days. You done made me :mrgreen: green with envy :mrgreen: You got real beauty there ::tu:: ::tu::
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Rotating my Stockman back into the EDC pile...
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GSPTOPDOG wrote: Wed Mar 29, 2023 3:33 am Skip.....
Thank you, GSPTOPDOG. 🍻

GSPTOPDOG wrote: Wed Mar 29, 2023 4:16 am Rotating.....
That is a VERY G@@D L@@KING stockman, GSPTOPDOG!! ::tu:: ::tu::
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GSPTOPDOG wrote: Wed Mar 29, 2023 4:16 am Rotating my Stockman back into the EDC pile...
That is a sweet old Stockman! ::tu::
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Well my fellow dog, that one is certainly pocket worthy.
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doglegg wrote: Wed Mar 29, 2023 3:54 pm Well my fellow dog, that one is certainly pocket worthy.
Thanks, ::handshake:: Skip, Dan and D.L. ::tu:: ::nod::
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Does anyone know if these scales might be celluloid? I would think from the time period it would be a big possiblity... ::paranoid:: But I don't know ::shrug::
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GSPTOPDOG wrote: Thu Mar 30, 2023 1:07 am Does anyone know if these scales might be celluloid? I would think from the time period it would be a big possiblity... ::paranoid:: But I don't know ::shrug::
Pyroxylin . A form of plastic . That 23 should be safe . Have never had an issue with this material if knife is stored / taken care of properly. Nice full blades on that one G dog
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Ripster wrote: Thu Mar 30, 2023 1:28 am
GSPTOPDOG wrote: Thu Mar 30, 2023 1:07 am Does anyone know if these scales might be celluloid? I would think from the time period it would be a big possiblity... ::paranoid:: But I don't know ::shrug::
Pyroxylin . A form of plastic . That 23 should be safe . Have never had an issue with this material if knife is stored / taken care of properly. Nice full blades on that one G dog
Thanks J.P. ::handshake:: I am a little "off gassing gun shy" after an old straight razor form the 30's made a mess of everything in a cigar box ::facepalm:: No ventilation and too packed together ::dang::
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Agree on the "23" handles. I've had 3 of these and none had any major shrinkage or warping. Had one that was stone mint and, like a fool, I sold it long ago. It's a great pattern.The Orr Felt and Blanket Company was very generous to give them away. ::tu:: J.O'.
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Ridgegrass wrote: Thu Mar 30, 2023 8:38 pm Agree on the "23" handles. I've had 3 of these and none had any major shrinkage or warping. Had one that was stone mint and, like a fool, I sold it long ago. It's a great pattern.The Orr Felt and Blanket Company was very generous to give them away. ::tu:: J.O'.
Thanks for the pics Ridge. It’s quite a knife for company give away . The Cover material does hold up well . Even on the Camco and the florist’s knives the thinner pieces don’t curl or shrink much . I believe Camillus called this French Ivory looking color Maize Pyroxylin.
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I'll have to get a 23 of my own someday. Until then, it's nice to see what great examples y'all have! ::tu::
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Ridgegrass wrote: Thu Mar 30, 2023 8:38 pm Agree on the "23" handles. I've had 3 of these and none had any major shrinkage or warping. Had one that was stone mint and, like a fool, I sold it long ago. It's a great pattern. The Orr Felt and Blanket Company was very generous to give them away. ::tu:: J.O'.
" Had one that was stone mint and, like a fool, I sold it long ago" ::dang:: Noooo!!!! ::facepalm:: ... I just got one and started "EDC-ing" it over the weekend I really like the pattern ::tu:: I have been carrying it everywhere for EDC since I got it. It is a great size for me and the blades are nice and full, ::groove:: I love the #23!!!
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Dan In MI wrote: Fri Mar 31, 2023 12:17 am I'll have to get a 23 of my own someday. Until then, it's nice to see what great examples y'all have! ::tu::
Dan, if you can find one, I think you'll like it, it is a great EDC ::nod::
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