Camillus Boy Scout knives

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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dlr110 wrote: Mon Oct 04, 2021 10:33 pm Here.....
dlr110 wrote: Mon Oct 04, 2021 10:46 pm Here.....
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Yesterday afternoon this joined my collection. It is a CAMILLUS (1047), 3 blades, a swelled center, white handles, a long line tang stamp, no pattern # stamp, 3 5/8" closed, Boy Scout "whittler" pocket knife. This is only my second CAMILLUS (1047) that has white handles. It did need some very minor cleaning. But more importantly, there are NO CRACKS anywhere on the handles. I took some pictures and here it is.
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An exceptionally interesting Scout knife Skip. Great acquisition. ::tu::
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New_Windsor_NY wrote: Fri Oct 29, 2021 7:38 am Yesterday afternoon this joined my collection. It is a CAMILLUS (1047), 3 blades, a swelled center, white handles, a long line tang stamp, no pattern # stamp, 3 5/8" closed, Boy Scout "whittler" pocket knife. This is only my second CAMILLUS (1047) that has white handles. It did need some very minor cleaning. But more importantly, there are NO CRACKS anywhere on the handles. I took some pictures and here it is.
Caption(s), if any, are on the BOTTOM of the corresponding picture(s).
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Nice addition to your Collection Skip ::tu:: ::tu::
This one is getting harder to find in decent shape. And no cracks in the covers by the pins ,even harder to find .
Stay safe out there ::handshake::
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Quick Steel wrote: Fri Oct 29, 2021 9:07 am An.....
Thank you Garry.🍻

Ripster wrote: Fri Oct 29, 2021 1:15 pm Nice.....
Thank you JP.🍻
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Nice one, Skip. ::tu::
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1967redrider wrote: Fri Oct 29, 2021 2:29 pm Nice.....
Thank you John.🍻
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New_Windsor_NY wrote: Fri Oct 29, 2021 7:38 am Yesterday afternoon this joined my collection. It is a CAMILLUS (1047), 3 blades, a swelled center, white handles, a long line tang stamp, no pattern # stamp, 3 5/8" closed, Boy Scout "whittler" pocket knife. This is only my second CAMILLUS (1047) that has white handles. It did need some very minor cleaning. But more importantly, there are NO CRACKS anywhere on the handles. I took some pictures and here it is.
Caption(s), if any, are on the BOTTOM of the corresponding picture(s).
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A super find skip. Especially to find one without a crack near the shield. ::tu::
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Papa Bones wrote: Fri Oct 29, 2021 5:23 pm A.....
Thank you Smitty.🍻
Two of the blades have minor issues.
But, considering what I paid for it, I do not have any complaints.
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Picked this one up from one of our AAPK members yesterday. It's a beautiful middle size pocket knife
with rich bone color. Very tight with a lot of snap still in it.
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dlr110 wrote: Wed Jan 19, 2022 4:29 pm Picked this one up from one of our AAPK members yesterday. It's a beautiful middle size pocket knife
with rich bone color. Very tight with a lot of snap still in it.
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Nice looking 1047 . Good steel , holds good edge . And from another member .Good deal all around ::tu:: ::tu::
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dlr110 wrote: Wed Jan 19, 2022 4:29 pm Picked this one up from one of our AAPK members yesterday. It's a beautiful middle size pocket knife
with rich bone color. Very tight with a lot of snap still in it.
20220119_095849.jpg
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In continuation of my post of Feb 21, 2020 12:01 am.
The latest version of the #1885 knife by Camillus.
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It seems to me that the marking stamp had excessive wear.
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Sweeeeeeet! ::tu:: :D
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New_Windsor_NY wrote: Fri Oct 29, 2021 7:38 am Yesterday afternoon this joined my collection. It is a CAMILLUS (1047), 3 blades, a swelled center, white handles, a long line tang stamp, no pattern # stamp, 3 5/8" closed, Boy Scout "whittler" pocket knife. This is only my second CAMILLUS (1047) that has white handles. It did need some very minor cleaning. But more importantly, there are NO CRACKS anywhere on the handles. I took some pictures and here it is.
Caption(s), if any, are on the BOTTOM of the corresponding picture(s).
Click on a picture to ENLARGE.
Very cool find Skip! ::tu:: Congrats Buddy! ::handshake:: :D
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Vit_213 wrote: Sat Jan 22, 2022 12:01 am In continuation of my post of Feb 21, 2020 12:01 am.
The latest version of the #1885 knife by Camillus.
bsa 1885-6.jpg
It seems to me that the marking stamp had excessive wear.
bsa 1885-6ts.jpg
Vit, Great seeing you here and posting . Nice #1885 ::tu:: ::tu::
You think the stamp itself was wore out ? That would explain why your tang stamp looks like that . Very interesting.
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The second version of the BSA #1065 knife.
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And an update of my photo from Tue Oct 13, 2015 3:22 am in this thread.
Pattern 5761 (1987-1988), pattern 5818 (1988-1989) and pattern 5818 (1989-1994)
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Beautiful examples Vit !

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::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu::
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Very nice indeed . You have a nice collection going over there my Friend ::tu:: ::tu::
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Vit_213 wrote: Wed Feb 02, 2022 4:23 pm The second version of the BSA #1065 knife.
bsa 1065a-1.jpg


And an update of my photo from Tue Oct 13, 2015 3:22 am in this thread.
Pattern 5761 (1987-1988), pattern 5818 (1988-1989) and pattern 5818 (1989-1994)
bsa 1065x3.jpg
Great looking knives! ::tu:: Congrats! ::handshake:: ::super_happy::
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Vit_213 wrote: Wed Feb 02, 2022 4:23 pm The second version of the BSA #1065 knife.
bsa 1065a-1.jpg


And an update of my photo from Tue Oct 13, 2015 3:22 am in this thread.
Pattern 5761 (1987-1988), pattern 5818 (1988-1989) and pattern 5818 (1989-1994)
bsa 1065x3.jpg
Vit, As always Great looking pictures
Here is one more in the series with a lanyard hole
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rustyoldknife wrote: Wed Feb 02, 2022 11:19 pm Here is one more in the series with a lanyard hole
Never seen this before ::shrug:: . I think it's not factory customization.
And thanks to everyone for the feedback :) .
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Camillus Signal Scout knife
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Vit_213 wrote: Thu Feb 03, 2022 10:37 pm Camillus Signal Scout knife
Nice catch, those are hard to find ::tu:: ::tu::
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