camillus #72

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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Right you are Tommy. But among the short line 72's the very oldest have the little coping blade on the bottom. I think I said that right. Below are a couple of pics for comparison.
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doglegg wrote: Fri Apr 03, 2020 3:27 pm Got a couple of 2nd generation 72's this past week. The black one from knifegnome's store and the 2nd one out of the bay. I sure enjoy these older ones. DSCN6256.JPGDSCN6257.JPGDSCN6258.JPGDSCN6259.JPG
Beautiful knives Floyd! ::tu:: I Love em! ::tu:: Those 72's are really very cool knives & they would make perfect EDC's but I can't seem to find any over here. I'll keep searching till I find one. ::tu::
But no more buying knives for me this month. I'm way over my limit already. :mrgreen:
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Thanks Tom. Yes the 72 is an excellent edc. I've sure enjoyed and am enjoying rooting around to find the variations. ::handshake::
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doglegg wrote: Sun Apr 05, 2020 3:50 pm Right you are Tommy. But among the short line 72's the very oldest have the little coping blade on the bottom. I think I said that right. Below are a couple of pics for comparison.
Stupid question. Does the term "short line" refer to the overall length of the knife or to a "short line" on the tang stamp? Sorry. :mrgreen: Maybe I have asked this before but I can't remember. ::dang::
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Tommy there is an older one but very rare. I didn't know they existed until I ran across one on ebay. I checked with Jerry and Vit and they confirmed that there is also a no line tang stamp. Earliest used after the war before they went to the short line. They are very scarce, I'm glad to have stumbled across this one.
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TPK wrote: Sun Apr 05, 2020 4:52 pm
doglegg wrote: Sun Apr 05, 2020 3:50 pm Right you are Tommy. But among the short line 72's the very oldest have the little coping blade on the bottom. I think I said that right. Below are a couple of pics for comparison.
Stupid question. Does the term "short line" refer to the overall length of the knife or to a "short line" on the tang stamp? Sorry. :mrgreen: Maybe I have asked this before but I can't remember. ::dang::
Not a stupid question Tom. It refers to the short line on the tang stamp. I think there are examples of all but the no line in the Research forum at the top of the page. ::nod:: ::nod::
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doglegg wrote: Sun Apr 05, 2020 4:59 pm
TPK wrote: Sun Apr 05, 2020 4:52 pm
doglegg wrote: Sun Apr 05, 2020 3:50 pm Right you are Tommy. But among the short line 72's the very oldest have the little coping blade on the bottom. I think I said that right. Below are a couple of pics for comparison.
Stupid question. Does the term "short line" refer to the overall length of the knife or to a "short line" on the tang stamp? Sorry. :mrgreen: Maybe I have asked this before but I can't remember. ::dang::
Not a stupid question Tom. It refers to the short line on the tang stamp. I think there are examples of all but the no line in the Research forum at the top of the page. ::nod:: ::nod::
Ok, Thank you Floyd! ::handshake::
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The "modern" (post 1945) Camillus tang stamp had 5 variations.

A short line under "Camillus"
No line under "Camillus"
A long line under "Camillus" that ran the entire length of the word "Camillus" (most common)
(per Vit I forgot this one) A long line under "Camillus" that ran the entire length of the word "Camillus" and "Camillus" is italicized.
A double line, one on top of Camillus and the other beneath Camillus.
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.wish I could post pictures!!..how about a "72" with smooth caramel bone,big oval 4 pointed shield, master stamped "sword brand on mark side,4 line stamp on pile side plus worked liners!!.............. ::tu:: ...................
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Thanks Jerry. ::handshake::
Tommy I wish you could too. I would love to see your wonderful knives! ::nod:: ::nod::
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jerryd6818 wrote: Sun Apr 05, 2020 6:22 pm The "modern" (post 1945) Camillus tang stamp had 4 variations.

A short line under "Camillus"
No line under "Camillus"
A long line under "Camillus" that ran the entire length of the word "Camillus" (most common)
A double line, one on top of Camillus and the other beneath Camillus.
You forgot about the variation with slanted letters.
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You're right Vit. I did. I was lucky to remember that much. :) I fixed it.
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jerryd6818 wrote: Sun Apr 05, 2020 6:22 pm The "modern" (post 1945) Camillus tang stamp had 4 variations.

A short line under "Camillus"
No line under "Camillus"
A long line under "Camillus" that ran the entire length of the word "Camillus" (most common)
(per Vit I forgot this one) A long line under "Camillus" that ran the entire length of the word "Camillus" and "Camillus" is italicized.
A double line, one on top of Camillus and the other beneath Camillus.
Good Informationen Jerry! I'll write that down after work this evening. ::tu:: :D
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doglegg wrote: Sun Apr 05, 2020 6:44 pm Thanks Jerry. ::handshake::
Tommy I wish you could too. I would love to see your wonderful knives! ::nod:: ::nod::
.also found photos of the split-spring like the "72",will send those , too!!!.... ::tu:: .........
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Took a family pic of my 72's and friends today. Hope you enjoy it.
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Nice collection Floyd! ::tu::
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Wow! Super nice Floyd!! I only have 3. But I sure like them! Congratts on a fine collection!! :)
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Great collection of a pattern, Floyd.
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Floyd, knew you have some 72's but didn't imagine you had that many. Super pile ya got goin' there. Keep after it. They're worth it.
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Thanks David, Tony, woodwalk and Jerry. Didn't plan to have this many when I started but I do enjoy them. But they are fun. ::handshake::
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doglegg wrote: Sun Apr 12, 2020 3:18 am Didn't plan to have this many when I started but I do enjoy them.
I hear ya brother. They are addictive. Get a few and the next time you turn around there's a whole mess of 'em.
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doglegg wrote: Sat Apr 11, 2020 11:15 pm Took a family pic of my 72's and friends today. Hope you enjoy it.DSCN6274.JPGDSCN6275.JPGDSCN6266.JPGDSCN6267.JPGDSCN6268.JPGDSCN6269.JPGDSCN6270.JPGDSCN6271.JPGDSCN6272.JPG
Extremely impressive collecting Floyd! :shock: I really enjoy these types of pictures with similar knives lined up in rows! :shock: Brings out the kid in me. :mrgreen: Feel like a kid in a toy store. :mrgreen: Only one thing has stayed the same, leaving empty handed. ::facepalm::
Thanks for the pictures though! ::tu:: ::super_happy::
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Tom, seems like at first if it was a knife I wanted it. But as in most things you develope a preference after awhile and get a little more focused. I think, at least for me, that is more satisfying. I've noticed with you that pen knives are showing up more in your post. Just keep enjoying what you have. Thanks. ::tounge:: ::handshake::
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doglegg wrote: Sun Apr 12, 2020 1:58 pm Tom, seems like at first if it was a knife I wanted it. But as in most things you develope a preference after awhile and get a little more focused. I think, at least for me, that is more satisfying. I've noticed with you that pen knives are showing up more in your post. Just keep enjoying what you have. Thanks. ::tounge:: ::handshake::
Good observing Floyd and yes, as U2 said..., "I still haven't found, what I'm looking for."https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=e3-5YC_oHjE
But, I'm getting closer. I know several brands I prefer & a few that I don't. I also know that I like smaller to mid sized knives. I like whittlers, stockmans, barlows, trappers & pens. I like bone & stag. I mean I like all knives of course, but I am slowly learning what I want to buy & own that will satisfy my beast the most. ::tu:: I really like those 72's and 72 clones, and I really like case knives as well. The first ones I can't get here, the second ones I can't afford here. ::dang:: So, I just buy stuff. ::doh:: LOL! ::super_happy::
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doglegg wrote: Sat Apr 11, 2020 11:15 pm Took a family pic of my 72's and friends today. Hope you enjoy it.
VERY, VERY g@@d l👀king family portrait Floyd. ::tu:: ::tu::

Here are my Camillus 72s, only Camillus 72s, no variations.
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