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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Randy ::tu::
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Thanks guys ::tu:: ::super_happy::
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Pulled this worn and abused 72 from a junk pile of knives.
The well was nasty and blades were lazy.
I soaked in wd40 for a bit, wiped it down and oiled the blades, and now it works like it should and holds an edge.
I find it in my pocket about as much as any knife I have. I don't worry about using it for dirty jobs!
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LanG wrote: Sun Oct 17, 2021 7:21 pm Pulled this worn and abused 72 from a junk pile of knives.
The well was nasty and blades were lazy.
I soaked in wd40 for a bit, wiped it down and oiled the blades, and now it works like it should and holds an edge.
I find it in my pocket about as much as any knife I have. I don't worry about using it for dirty jobs!
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You have given it a new lease and some fresh oil and ready to use and a great save and can’t go wrong toting a 72 . The steel in the long line period holds a great edge it’ll serve you well .
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Thank you, JP ::tu::
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LanG wrote: Sun Oct 17, 2021 7:21 pm Pulled.....
Good job LanG. ::tu:: ::tu::
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Thank you, Skip. I've enjoyed seeing your 72 collection ::nod::
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LanG wrote: Sun Oct 17, 2021 7:21 pm Pulled this worn and abused 72 from a junk pile of knives.
The well was nasty and blades were lazy.
I soaked in wd40 for a bit, wiped it down and oiled the blades, and now it works like it should and holds an edge.
I find it in my pocket about as much as any knife I have. I don't worry about using it for dirty jobs!
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In a pocket as it should be. Great save
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Hey Randy! Good to see you're still kickin. Looks like you're picking up a few 72's again. Let me know if you want any of those back that I got from you.
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LanG wrote: Sun Oct 17, 2021 7:45 pm Thank.....
Thank you Lan.🍻
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gsmith7158 wrote: Sun Oct 17, 2021 10:09 pm Hey Randy! Good to see you're still kickin. Looks like you're picking up a few 72's again. Let me know if you want any of those back that I got from you.
Hey Greg! Great to hear from you! We should talk about that. PM me with what you have. It’s been a while and I don’t recall which ones you have. I hope you’re well my friend. ::handshake:: The last couple of years have been rough. Let me know how you’re doing.
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LanG wrote: Sun Oct 17, 2021 7:21 pm Pulled this worn and abused 72 from a junk pile of knives.
The well was nasty and blades were lazy.
I soaked in wd40 for a bit, wiped it down and oiled the blades, and now it works like it should and holds an edge.
I find it in my pocket about as much as any knife I have. I don't worry about using it for dirty jobs!
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Good work saving that 72 Lan! Those are great knives!
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Using the old Short-Line #72 today ::groove::
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::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu::
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GSPTOPDOG wrote: Wed Oct 20, 2021 6:49 pm Using the old Short-Line #72 today ::groove::
There ya go......give him some work. ::tu::
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Papa Bones wrote: Wed Oct 20, 2021 10:02 pm
GSPTOPDOG wrote: Wed Oct 20, 2021 6:49 pm Using the old Short-Line #72 today ::groove::
There ya go......give him some work. ::tu::
P.B. the little blade is great for scrapping around the ends of the horse bones... But not so much on the "Papa Bones" :roll:
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GSPTOPDOG wrote: Thu Oct 21, 2021 2:41 am
P.B. the little blade is great for scrapping around the ends of the horse bones... But not so much on the "Papa Bones" :roll:
And glad of that I am. ::rotflol::
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Papa Bones wrote: Thu Oct 21, 2021 3:40 am
GSPTOPDOG wrote: Thu Oct 21, 2021 2:41 am
P.B. the little blade is great for scrapping around the ends of the horse bones... But not so much on the "Papa Bones" :roll:
And glad of that I am. ::rotflol::
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Just won this first gen 72 on the bay this morning. I was afraid that I was going to loose another one. 61 bucks. I think its worth it but won't know until I get to fondle it for a bit. ::tu:: Here are a couple of the seller's pics. I'll post new pics after I receive the knife! Double saber grind too. It should clean up real nice!
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#goldpan wrote: Sat Oct 23, 2021 4:26 pm Just won this first gen 72 on the bay this morning. I was afraid that I was going to loose another one. 61 bucks. I think its worth it but won't know until I get to fondle it for a bit. ::tu:: Here are a couple of the seller's pics. I'll post new pics after I receive the knife! Double saber grind too. It should clean up real nice!
Randy you did well on that one . Glad to see you got it . Was watching it ,nice looking piece. ::tu:: ::tu::
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Ripster wrote: Sat Oct 23, 2021 5:34 pm
#goldpan wrote: Sat Oct 23, 2021 4:26 pm Just won this first gen 72 on the bay this morning. I was afraid that I was going to loose another one. 61 bucks. I think its worth it but won't know until I get to fondle it for a bit. ::tu:: Here are a couple of the seller's pics. I'll post new pics after I receive the knife! Double saber grind too. It should clean up real nice!
Randy you did well on that one . Glad to see you got it . Was watching it ,nice looking piece. ::tu:: ::tu::
Thanks JP. Now the waiting begins! Going to do more work on your 72 tomorrow. Horrible storm coming in Sunday so I have to stay in doors. I’ll update you on progress when I have something to show. It’s going to be something! I’m also going to do one for myself.
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#goldpan wrote: Sat Oct 23, 2021 5:47 pm
Ripster wrote: Sat Oct 23, 2021 5:34 pm
#goldpan wrote: Sat Oct 23, 2021 4:26 pm Just won this first gen 72 on the bay this morning. I was afraid that I was going to loose another one. 61 bucks. I think its worth it but won't know until I get to fondle it for a bit. ::tu:: Here are a couple of the seller's pics. I'll post new pics after I receive the knife! Double saber grind too. It should clean up real nice!
Randy you did well on that one . Glad to see you got it . Was watching it ,nice looking piece. ::tu:: ::tu::
Thanks JP. Now the waiting begins! Going to do more work on your 72 tomorrow. Horrible storm coming in Sunday so I have to stay in doors. I’ll update you on progress when I have something to show. It’s going to be something! I’m also going to do one for myself.
Your the man ::tu::
Heard you all might be in for a storm. Stay dry out there .
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I think that is a very fair price. And a good looking example. Congrats. ::handshake::
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doglegg wrote: Sat Oct 23, 2021 6:00 pm I think that is a very fair price. And a good looking example. Congrats. :D
Thanks doglegg ! :D
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I'm sure I've shown this one here before but I ran across it tonight and thought some of the newer guys might enjoy it. Randy Everhart(goldpan) rehandled this old first gen for me in some Case Greebone that he removed from one of my fixed blades. The boy has got skills.
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