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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TPK wrote: Sat Nov 27, 2021 5:38 pm
Ripster wrote: Wed Nov 17, 2021 1:51 am Picked up this Ol Smoky to add to the 72 s . It’s in excellent condition and don’t look used much if at all .
Will wax it up and put it in with the others .
:shock: Sweet group or knives J.P.! ::nod:: ::tu::
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This Camillus High Carbon Steel arrived this morning. It’s a first gen with nickel silver liners. The center liner is coined. The tip of the master blade has been reprofiled and the bones are in good condition. Not bad for 35 bucks!
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Nice pick up Randy! Here's one I have.
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#goldpan wrote: Tue Dec 14, 2021 7:45 pm This.....
Good catch, Randy! ::tu:: ::tu::

gsmith7158 wrote: Tue Dec 14, 2021 9:41 pm Nice.....
That's a BEAUTY, Greg! ::tu:: ::tu::
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#goldpan wrote: Tue Dec 14, 2021 7:45 pm This Camillus High Carbon Steel arrived this morning. It’s a first gen with nickel silver liners. The center liner is coined. The tip of the master blade has been reprofiled and the bones are in good condition. Not bad for 35 bucks!
Nice addition to your 72 s Randy .
Greg ,nice piece you posted .
Sure nice with the N/S Milled liners and first gen and great bones . ::tu:: ::tu::
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gsmith7158 wrote: Tue Dec 14, 2021 9:41 pm Nice pick up Randy! Here's one I have.
That one is mighty fine Greg ::tu:: I see that all of your liners are jimmped. And mine has that on the center liner only. ::hmm:: I wonder why the difference?
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Great pickup Randy and Greg that one is super. ::tu:: ::tu::
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New_Windsor_NY wrote: Tue Dec 14, 2021 11:20 pm
#goldpan wrote: Tue Dec 14, 2021 7:45 pm This.....
Good catch, Randy! ::tu:: ::tu::

Thanks Skip ::tu::
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Ripster wrote: Wed Dec 15, 2021 12:39 am
#goldpan wrote: Tue Dec 14, 2021 7:45 pm This Camillus High Carbon Steel arrived this morning. It’s a first gen with nickel silver liners. The center liner is coined. The tip of the master blade has been reprofiled and the bones are in good condition. Not bad for 35 bucks!
Nice addition to your 72 s Randy .
Greg ,nice piece you posted .
Sure nice with the N/S Milled liners and first gen and great bones . ::tu:: ::tu::

Thanks J. P. ::tu::
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doglegg wrote: Wed Dec 15, 2021 1:10 am Great pickup Randy and Greg that one is super. ::tu:: ::tu::

Thanks Dog :D
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And then there's the Camillus 80 with the N/S gimped liners.
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jerryd6818 wrote: Wed Dec 15, 2021 2:53 am And then there's the Camillus 80 with the N/S gimped liners.
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Nice knife Jerry! An 80? Another variation to look out for ::tu:: Thanks for sharing! :D
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The 80 is a very sweet knife Jerry. ::nod:: ::nod::
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Found this old scout knife floating in the Bay. It has those old shrinky dink black handles that are shrunk.
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But it still has lots of blade left.
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But best of all.......it's a SHORT-LINE!!!!! Be still my heart.
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doglegg wrote: Thu Dec 30, 2021 5:42 pm Found this old scout knife floating in the Bay. It has those old shrinky dink black handles that are shrunk.20211230_113444.jpg
But it still has lots of blade left.20211230_113502.jpg
But best of all.......it's a SHORT-LINE!!!!! Be still my heart.20211230_113544.jpg
Another great Catch Floyd . You been on a role lately . ::tu:: ::tu::
It’s nice when the old heart can still be manipulated .
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Nice pick up doglegg! ::tu::
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Thanks JP and Greg. I think this this is my first short line scout knife. ::handshake::
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doglegg wrote: Thu Dec 30, 2021 5:42 pm Found.....
GREAT find and addition to your collection, Floyd. ::tu:: ::tu::
Please! Post it here also:
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New_Windsor_NY wrote: Fri Dec 31, 2021 12:21 am
doglegg wrote: Thu Dec 30, 2021 5:42 pm Found.....
GREAT find and addition to your collection, Floyd. ::tu:: ::tu::
Please! Post it here also:
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Thanks Skip
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Found this black bone handled 72 while fishing on the dock of the bay recently. It is the standard one with no blade etch. Also strangely enough it has been actually used and sharpened.
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Floyd ,you been reeling them in pretty regular . That’s a very nice piece . Is there 4 in that period that they did in bone ? The OLE SMOKY and the Sears Anniversary with Duck etch . And ?
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I think those 3 were the only 72's in those covers but I've got a 709 pattern and there may have been other patterns as well.
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doglegg wrote: Mon Jan 17, 2022 9:33 pm Found this black bone handled 72 while fishing on the dock of the bay recently. It is the standard one with no blade etch. Also strangely enough it has been actually used and sharpened. 20220113_155417.jpg20220113_155426.jpg20220113_155445.jpg20220113_155504.jpg
What Dog?? Someone actually used their knife? What were they thinking? I know what you mean though. I was thinking just the other day how crazy it is to see all of these pristine 60+ year old knives. I thought back in the day they were "tools". I guess not!
Nice grab BTW, all of my 72's have been carried and sharpened. How dare them! :D
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toomanyknives wrote: Tue Jan 18, 2022 2:17 am
doglegg wrote: Mon Jan 17, 2022 9:33 pm Found this black bone handled 72 while fishing on the dock of the bay recently. It is the standard one with no blade etch. Also strangely enough it has been actually used and sharpened. 20220113_155417.jpg20220113_155426.jpg20220113_155445.jpg20220113_155504.jpg
What Dog?? Someone actually used their knife? What were they thinking? I know what you mean though. I was thinking just the other day how crazy it is to see all of these pristine 60+ year old knives. I thought back in the day they were "tools". I guess not!
Nice grab BTW, all of my 72's have been carried and sharpened. How dare them! :D
On these Camillus black bone knives they are usually found in pristine condition. I don't know why but most of the time they are unused. But I appreciate your humor.
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doglegg wrote: Tue Jan 18, 2022 4:01 am
toomanyknives wrote: Tue Jan 18, 2022 2:17 am
doglegg wrote: Mon Jan 17, 2022 9:33 pm Found this black bone handled 72 while fishing on the dock of the bay recently. It is the standard one with no blade etch. Also strangely enough it has been actually used and sharpened. 20220113_155417.jpg20220113_155426.jpg20220113_155445.jpg20220113_155504.jpg
What Dog?? Someone actually used their knife? What were they thinking? I know what you mean though. I was thinking just the other day how crazy it is to see all of these pristine 60+ year old knives. I thought back in the day they were "tools". I guess not!
Nice grab BTW, all of my 72's have been carried and sharpened. How dare them! :D
On these Camillus black bone knives they are usually found in pristine condition. I don't know why but most of the time they are unused. But I appreciate your humor.
Wow, I didn't realize that. I kinda' look like a jerk now. I didn't mean to. I can never find a 72 in really good shape, unless they are way high priced. I hope I didn't offend, I promise I was just messin' around. Have a great evening!
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