Show Us Your Camillus 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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Ripster wrote: Sun Jun 06, 2021 10:22 am Yes that’s the one, go for it,am going to pass on this one.
It's in my watch list for now. But I did get a seller offer on a Channel-Lock 27. For less than $15 out-the-door, I couldn't pass it up!
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added a couple more to my Camillus family. Both came with the boxes, original papers, and sleeve. One is a 1997 Camillus Rimfire Classic 22LR6 Carpenters Whittler (a 72 Clone) and has delrin handles with the .22 rimfire brass shield. Next is a 1995 Camillus Rimfire Classic 22LR4 Muskrat, same handles same shield. Both have the Rimfire Classic etch on the master blades and the pattern number and year on the pile side tang of the master blade.
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Papa Bones wrote: Thu Jun 10, 2021 10:06 pm added.....
They're both BEAUTIES, Smitty. ::tu:: ::tu::
Boxes and paperwork, BONUS! ::tu:: ::tu::
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Glad you got those Papa Bones. Both in perfect shape. ::nod:: ::tu::
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Smitty, you’ve been busy and doing well . Nice couple of knives, and as mentioned,always nice to get the boxes ,etc,with the knife .
Well done ::tu:: ::tu::
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New_Windsor_NY wrote: Thu Jun 10, 2021 10:38 pm
They're both BEAUTIES, Smitty. ::tu:: ::tu::
Boxes and paperwork, BONUS! ::tu:: ::tu::
Thank you Skip. The 22LR6 I was really hyped for.

doglegg wrote: Fri Jun 11, 2021 12:12 am Glad you got those Papa Bones. Both in perfect shape. ::nod:: ::tu::
Appreciate it FLoyd.

Ripster wrote: Fri Jun 11, 2021 1:43 am Smitty, you’ve been busy and doing well . Nice couple of knives, and as mentioned,always nice to get the boxes ,etc,with the knife .
Well done ::tu:: ::tu::
Thanks JP. I added the correct pile side photo. Just noticed I had two of the mark side posted. ::facepalm:: All good though!
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Papa Bones wrote: Thu Jun 10, 2021 10:06 pm added a couple more to my Camillus family.
Nice pick-ups, Smitty!
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This Camillus Rope Knife or Sailor's Knife has a locking Marlinspike which is released by the bail.

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Quick Steel wrote: Fri Jun 11, 2021 2:38 pm This.....
Garry, ::tu:: ::tu::
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QS, I keep looking at those but have yet to pull the trigger. Yours is a motivation. ::tu:: ::tu:: ::nod::
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Skip & Floyd, glad you like it. It is a well built, sturdy, knife.
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Dan In MI wrote: Fri Jun 11, 2021 3:37 am
Nice pick-ups, Smitty!
Thanks Dan.

Quick Steel wrote: Fri Jun 11, 2021 5:21 pm Skip & Floyd, glad you like it. It is a well built, sturdy, knife.
Very nice marlin spike mariners knife. They are well built with sturdy blades. ::tu::
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Papa Bones wrote: Thu Jun 10, 2021 10:06 pm added a couple more to my Camillus family. Both came with the boxes, original papers, and sleeve. One is a 1997 Camillus Rimfire Classic 22LR6 Carpenters Whittler (a 72 Clone) and has delrin handles with the .22 rimfire brass shield. Next is a 1995 Camillus Rimfire Classic 22LR4 Muskrat, same handles same shield. Both have the Rimfire Classic etch on the master blades and the pattern number and year on the pile side tang of the master blade.

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Camillus Pair 95 22LR4 97 22LR6_a.JPG
Camillus Pair 95 22LR4 97 22LR6_b.png
Papa Bones, it looks like a pretty sweet score you ended up with there. ::nod:: That is a nice addition with the boxes original papers, and sleeve. ::tu:: ::handshake:: A job well done!
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Quick Steel wrote: Fri Jun 11, 2021 2:38 pm This Camillus Rope Knife or Sailor's Knife has a locking Marlinspike which is released by the bail.


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That is a great knife! I carry one when I am hauling my trailer around (I do some landscaping and hauling off junk) So I am tying down tarps etc. and using ropes. Sometimes I am cutting other things as well.... ::facepalm:: like my finger ::doh:: ::dang::
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Quick Steel wrote: Fri Jun 11, 2021 2:38 pm This Camillus Rope Knife or Sailor's Knife has a locking Marlinspike which is released by the bail.


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Looks to be a nice piece Garry.
Like the size of these,have a user out in shop ,and the spike lock is a nice feature.
They seem to hold a edge well also
Thanks for posting your Camillus ::handshake::
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GSPTOPDOG wrote: Sat Jun 12, 2021 12:59 am
Quick Steel wrote: Fri Jun 11, 2021 2:38 pm This Camillus Rope Knife or Sailor's Knife has a locking Marlinspike which is released by the bail.


P1040273.JPG
That is a great knife! I carry one when I am hauling my trailer around (I do some landscaping and hauling off junk) So I am tying down tarps etc. and using ropes. Sometimes I am cutting other things as well.... ::facepalm:: like my finger ::doh:: ::dang::
Careful there G dog . Must be about time to have a beer ! ::nod::
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Most welcome JP. This rugged knife should give excellent service whether in the shop or on the high seas.
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Ripster wrote: Sat Jun 12, 2021 1:03 am
GSPTOPDOG wrote: Sat Jun 12, 2021 12:59 am
Quick Steel wrote: Fri Jun 11, 2021 2:38 pm This Camillus Rope Knife or Sailor's Knife has a locking Marlinspike which is released by the bail.


P1040273.JPG
That is a great knife! I carry one when I am hauling my trailer around (I do some landscaping and hauling off junk) So I am tying down tarps etc. and using ropes. Sometimes I am cutting other things as well.... ::facepalm:: like my finger ::doh:: ::dang::
Careful there G dog . Must be about time to have a beer ! ::nod::
I am playing it safe today Ripster, I am going with the old "pop-top" :wink:
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I am playing it safe today Ripster, I am going with the old "pop-top" :wink: (a picture might be worth 1000 words... or in this case 1 ice cold beer :wink: )
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GSPTOPDOG wrote: Sat Jun 12, 2021 12:53 am
Papa Bones, it looks like a pretty sweet score you ended up with there. ::nod:: That is a nice addition with the boxes original papers, and sleeve. ::tu:: ::handshake:: A job well done!
Thanks Topdog!!
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Papa Bones wrote: Sat Jun 12, 2021 3:49 am
GSPTOPDOG wrote: Sat Jun 12, 2021 12:53 am
Papa Bones, it looks like a pretty sweet score you ended up with there. ::nod:: That is a nice addition with the boxes original papers, and sleeve. ::tu:: ::handshake:: A job well done!
Thanks Topdog!!
You are welcome P.B. :| ... :x Although I have "Bone" to pick with you and Ripster, :x You guys are costing me money :x . Ya'll got me all fired up on Camillus pocket knives. Now everywhere I go when knife hunting, I am looking for more Camillus pocket knives to add to the stash, #76s, #1s, #27s, etc. etc. ::huff:: Worst of all I am hooked on getting more "Short-Lines" ::disgust:: . That is money I could have spent more wisely... on Beer song and women... ::disgust::
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GSPTOPDOG wrote: Sat Jun 12, 2021 9:46 pm You guys are costing me money :x . Ya'll got me all fired up on Camillus pocket knives. Now everywhere I go when knife hunting, I am looking for more Camillus pocket knives to add to the stash, #76s, #1s, #27s, etc. etc.
I'm in the same boat. Before I bought that Xcelite 27 from you, I didn't know I wanted one...and now I can't get enough of them! Someday I'll get a 1, a 21, a 23, and who knows what else?
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Dan In MI wrote: Sat Jun 12, 2021 10:09 pm
GSPTOPDOG wrote: Sat Jun 12, 2021 9:46 pm You guys are costing me money :x . Ya'll got me all fired up on Camillus pocket knives. Now everywhere I go when knife hunting, I am looking for more Camillus pocket knives to add to the stash, #76s, #1s, #27s, etc. etc.
I'm in the same boat. Before I bought that Xcelite 27 from you, I didn't know I wanted one...and now I can't get enough of them! Someday I'll get a 1, a 21, a 23, and who knows what else?
I am looking ::paranoid:: for another #21, a #14 and a #41... ::skeptic:: and I want a really nice clean #76.... ::facepalm:: .... Agggh ::uc:: ....where does it stop? ::shrug:: ::teary_eyes::
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My trusty #76
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GSPTOPDOG wrote: Sat Jun 12, 2021 10:16 pm
Dan In MI wrote: Sat Jun 12, 2021 10:09 pm
GSPTOPDOG wrote: Sat Jun 12, 2021 9:46 pm You guys are costing me money :x . Ya'll got me all fired up on Camillus pocket knives. Now everywhere I go when knife hunting, I am looking for more Camillus pocket knives to add to the stash, #76s, #1s, #27s, etc. etc.
I'm in the same boat. Before I bought that Xcelite 27 from you, I didn't know I wanted one...and now I can't get enough of them! Someday I'll get a 1, a 21, a 23, and who knows what else?
I am looking ::paranoid:: for another #21, a #14 and a #41... ::skeptic:: and I want a really nice clean #76.... ::facepalm:: .... Agggh ::uc:: ....where does it stop? ::shrug:: ::teary_eyes::
I am having trouble finding the stopping place as well. First 72's then rimfire series, then EO"s, then short lines, then no lines aaaagh........
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