camillus #72
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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!
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!
Lan
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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 .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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Kid: "Wish we had time to bury them fellas."
Josey Wales: "To hell with them fellas. Buzzards got to eat, same as worms."
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In a pocket as it should be. Great saveLanG 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!
72.jpg
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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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Re: camillus #72
Kid: "Wish we had time to bury them fellas."
Josey Wales: "To hell with them fellas. Buzzards got to eat, same as worms."
Clint Eastwood-The Outlaw Josey Wales
Skip
Josey Wales: "To hell with them fellas. Buzzards got to eat, same as worms."
Clint Eastwood-The Outlaw Josey Wales
Skip
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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. The last couple of years have been rough. Let me know how you’re doing.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.
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Good work saving that 72 Lan! Those are great knives!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!
72.jpg
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Using the old Short-Line #72 today
Please visit my AAPK store: https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/ca ... er_id=2383
They say, “Hard work never hurt anyone”, but I'm still not willing to risk it.
They say, “Hard work never hurt anyone”, but I'm still not willing to risk it.
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There ya go......give him some work.
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I'll sharpen it for you, but I don't give out band-aids!!
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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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P.B. the little blade is great for scrapping around the ends of the horse bones... But not so much on the "Papa Bones"
Please visit my AAPK store: https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/ca ... er_id=2383
They say, “Hard work never hurt anyone”, but I'm still not willing to risk it.
They say, “Hard work never hurt anyone”, but I'm still not willing to risk it.
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And glad of that I am.
Sometimes I Sit and Think .... 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!!
Smitty
I May Grow Older, But I refuse to Grow Up!!
I'll sharpen it for you, but I don't give out band-aids!!
Smitty
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Please visit my AAPK store: https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/ca ... er_id=2383
They say, “Hard work never hurt anyone”, but I'm still not willing to risk it.
They say, “Hard work never hurt anyone”, but I'm still not willing to risk it.
Re: camillus #72
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. 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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Randy you did well on that one . Glad to see you got it . Was watching it ,nice looking piece.#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. 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!
JP
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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.Ripster wrote: ↑Sat Oct 23, 2021 5:34 pmRandy you did well on that one . Glad to see you got it . Was watching it ,nice looking piece.#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. 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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Your the man#goldpan wrote: ↑Sat Oct 23, 2021 5:47 pmThanks 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.Ripster wrote: ↑Sat Oct 23, 2021 5:34 pmRandy you did well on that one . Glad to see you got it . Was watching it ,nice looking piece.#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. 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!
Heard you all might be in for a storm. Stay dry out there .
JP
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I think that is a very fair price. And a good looking example. Congrats.
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Thanks doglegg !
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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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IF YOU AIN'T BUYING OR LOOKING AT A KNIFE THEN YOU AIN'T LIVING.
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