Camillus 72 Clones

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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Recently picked up this 863 from Tom Chase. It is in perfect condition.
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doglegg wrote: Mon Jul 26, 2021 6:30 pm Recently.....
Floyd, that is a VERY nice addition to your CAMILLUS 72,
variations/clones collection. ::tu:: ::tu::
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doglegg wrote: Mon Jul 26, 2021 6:30 pm Recently picked up this 863 from Tom Chase. It is in perfect condition.
It's a beauty, that's for sure!
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Thanks Dan and Skip. Tom certainly has some fine examples of Shrade for sale. ::handshake::
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Steve Pfeiffer, knifeaholic, was kind enough to sell me this 72 variation CutRite. Thanks Steve. ::handshake::
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doglegg wrote: Mon Jul 26, 2021 6:30 pm Recently picked up this 863 from Tom Chase. It is in perfect condition.
A super nice 863 Floyd. Congrats!! ::tu::

doglegg wrote: Tue Jul 27, 2021 2:21 pm Steve Pfeiffer, knifeaholic, was kind enough to sell me this 72 variation CutRite. Thanks Steve. ::handshake::
A sweet knife Floyd!! A very nice addition for sure! ::tu:: ::tu::
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doglegg wrote: Tue Jul 27, 2021 2:21 pm Steve.....
Floyd, that is a G@@D find! ::tu:: ::tu::
That's a hard one to find, but a GREAT
one to scratch off the list. ::tu:: ::tu::
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Thanks Papa Bones and Skip. Pleased with both knives. ::handshake::
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doglegg wrote: Tue Jul 27, 2021 2:21 pm Steve Pfeiffer, knifeaholic, was kind enough to sell me this 72 variation CutRite. Thanks Steve. ::handshake:: DSCN7243.JPGDSCN7244.JPGDSCN7246.JPGDSCN7246.JPG
You’re the man Floyd ,two great additions. The 863 has great color to it, and that Cut Rite,what a hard one to find.
Very nicely done by all involved. ::tu:: ::tu:: ::handshake::
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Thanks JP. ::handshake::
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doglegg wrote: Mon Jul 26, 2021 6:30 pm Recently picked up this 863 from Tom Chase. It is in perfect condition. DSCN7252.JPGDSCN7253.JPGDSCN7254.JPGDSCN7255.JPGDSCN7256.JPG
doglegg wrote: Tue Jul 27, 2021 2:21 pm Steve Pfeiffer, knifeaholic, was kind enough to sell me this 72 variation CutRite. Thanks Steve. ::handshake::
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Floyd ::tu::
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Thanks David. ::handshake::
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doglegg wrote: Tue Jul 27, 2021 2:21 pm Steve Pfeiffer, knifeaholic, was kind enough to sell me this 72 variation CutRite. Thanks Steve. ::handshake:: DSCN7243.JPGDSCN7244.JPGDSCN7246.JPGDSCN7246.JPG
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Thanks Jerry. Was a new one to me also. Glad Steve let me buy it. ::handshake::
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doglegg wrote: Mon Jul 26, 2021 6:30 pm Recently picked up this 863 from Tom Chase. It is in perfect condition.
Very nice addition Floyd! ::tu:: ::nod::
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Thanks Tom ::handshake::
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Smitty and Floyd, nice old knives. ::tu:: ::tu::
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Appreciate you FRJ. ::handshake::
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Here one for you Clone collectors.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/373679311437?h ... SwsiJhExsV

Why do you think is different from the average Schrade 863 :)

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Shearer wrote: Thu Aug 12, 2021 1:27 am Here one for you Clone collectors.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/373679311437?h ... SwsiJhExsV

Why do you think is different from the average Schrade 863 :)

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I missed that one. It has an earlier pattern handles and has the badge type shield without Schrade printed on it. May have been a 1950's knife. Someone got a good deal on it.
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Papa Bones wrote: Fri Aug 20, 2021 8:32 pm
Shearer wrote: Thu Aug 12, 2021 1:27 am Here one for you Clone collectors.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/373679311437?h ... SwsiJhExsV

Why do you think is different from the average Schrade 863 :)

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I missed that one. It has an earlier pattern handles and has the badge type shield without Schrade printed on it. May have been a 1950's knife. Someone got a good deal on it.
I say it was made before 1959-60.It was made before the Swinden System (pins through bolsters )It would have had peach bone handles.

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Shearer wrote: Fri Aug 20, 2021 8:46 pm
I say it was made before 1959-60.It was made before the Swinden System (pins through bolsters )It would have had peach bone handles.

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Yep, I agree. I figured early to mid 50's. I don't know how accurate the drawings were in some of the Schrade Walden Catalogs, but by '58 they were showing the longer shield on the 863 pattern.
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I received eceived these two in the mail today to add to my Camillus 72 Clone Family.

First a McGrew Arkansas Hillbilly Classic Carpenters Whittler made by Camillus, with the Underlined McGrew Arkansas USA tang stamp. It has Delrin Handles with the underlined "M" federal style shield. All blades have great snap, still have the original luster, no wobble, but do have some age spots and some scratches. The master clip blade still has the "Hillbilly Classic" blade etch, but it is light. Blades are smooth, but I may still do the warm mineral oil soak, and flush with WD40 to see if anything comes out. Plus that also seems to clean up and refreshes the delrin finish. The only thing I've done is oil the joints, and wipe it down. Here are the photos.
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Next, I picked up another Craftsman 9494 which Sears listed as a 3 blade whittler. This one has the oval Craftsman stamped shield with the stamped Crown surrounding the word "CRAFTSMAN". I believe these were produced by Ulster for sears, going by the design of the nail nick, swedge and choil. The blades are tight with no wobble, but do have spots and scratches. They have good snap, but are not smooth. The blade wells need cleaning and are dirty. So there may be some grit inside. So I am definitly going to do the warm oil soak and flush a couple of times and do a little cleaning. It was a cheapie but should make a solid knife. Here are the photos.
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Sometimes I Sit and Think ::hmm:: .... Other times I just Sit
I May Grow Older, But I refuse to Grow Up!!
I'll sharpen it for you, but I don't give out band-aids!!

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Papa Bones wrote: Fri Aug 20, 2021 10:43 pm I received eceived these two in the mail today to add to my Camillus 72 Clone Family.

First a McGrew Arkansas Hillbilly Classic Carpenters Whittler made by Camillus, with the Underlined McGrew Arkansas USA tang stamp. It has Delrin Handles with the underlined "M" federal style shield. All blades have great snap, still have the original luster, no wobble, but do have some age spots and some scratches. The master clip blade still has the "Hillbilly Classic" blade etch, but it is light. Blades are smooth, but I may still do the warm mineral oil soak, and flush with WD40 to see if anything comes out. Plus that also seems to clean up and refreshes the delrin finish. The only thing I've done is oil the joints, and wipe it down. Here are the photos.
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Mcgrew 72 clone_c.JPG

Next, I picked up another Craftsman 9494 which Sears listed as a 3 blade whittler. This one has the oval Craftsman stamped shield with the stamped Crown surrounding the word "CRAFTSMAN". I believe these were produced by Ulster for sears, going by the design of the nail nick, swedge and choil. The blades are tight with no wobble, but do have spots and scratches. They have good snap, but are not smooth. The blade wells need cleaning and are dirty. So there may be some grit inside. So I am definitly going to do the warm oil soak and flush a couple of times and do a little cleaning. It was a cheapie but should make a solid knife. Here are the photos.
Craftsman 9494 stmp crown_a.JPG
Craftsman 9494 stmp crowb_b.JPG
Well Done Smitty , both of those are getting harder to find . Stay cool down there ::tu::
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Ripster wrote: Sat Aug 21, 2021 12:11 am
Well Done Smitty , both of those are getting harder to find . Stay cool down there ::tu::
Appreciate it JP. Nothing but heat and humidity going on down here. But we hanging in like a rusty nail. ::tu::
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