Let's See Your Camco 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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GA1dad wrote: Sat Jan 22, 2022 3:14 am One of the few Camco marked knives I have.

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I recently received this Camco 751 two blade jack knife. The Delrin handles are in good shape. Both blades have good snap. Just needs some cleaning. When I get the time I’m going to give it a bath in the ultrasonic cleaner and give her a lube job. I have to say that I really like this knife! It will definitely be part of my EDC rotation!
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#goldpan wrote: Thu May 05, 2022 12:47 am I recently received this Camco 751 two blade jack knife. The Delrin handles are in good shape. Both blades have good snap. Just needs some cleaning. When I get the time I’m going to give it a bath in the ultrasonic cleaner and give her a lube job. I have to say that I really like this knife! It will definitely be part of my EDC rotation!
A nice one Randy. Saw your after cleaning post. Cleaned up nicely. ::tu::
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Thanks Smitty!
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Here's a nice old Camco I picked up recently. 3 11/16" closed.
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FRJ wrote: Thu Jun 23, 2022 2:31 am Here's.....
Really G@@D L👀KING pocket knife, Joe! ::tu:: ::tu::
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Thank you, Skip. ::tu::
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Is that a "23" frame? J.O'.
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Ridgegrass wrote: Thu Jun 23, 2022 7:05 pm Is that a "23" frame? J.O'.
No, J.O', a 23 has a 4 1/4" frame. A much more substantial knife. ::tu::
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Ok. Thanks. I have a couple but didn't bother to measure them. Thought the Camco might be an adaptation on the platform. You're right, those 23's are beefy. I have an ORR FELT & BLANKET and a plain one. I've seen Camco knives that were pretty good quality and some that live up to their price point.
Just adds to the variety of collecting. O'.
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FRJ wrote: Thu Jun 23, 2022 2:31 am Here's a nice old Camco I picked up recently. 3 11/16" closed.
I have seen those with felt ads quite regularly--I suspect it was a "cheap" version of the 23, also a bit smaller.

However, at 3 11/16" closed, it's not a small knife, so I plan to pick up one soon.
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Ridgegrass wrote: Fri Jun 24, 2022 12:56 am I've seen Camco knives that were pretty good quality and some that live up to their price point.
The Camco knife I'm showing is a great knife although the main spring is a little soft.
No wobble at all on either blade. It's a nice carry for me. ::nod::
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Cody, The ' "ORR FELT" I have is 4-3/16" and pretty beefy. Nice ,tight, and heavy blades, no wobble. Doesn't appear different from others I've seen except for the handles. Can't find the other one but I think it's handles are French Ivory ? If it's the cheap one the better one must be something. ::handshake:: J.O'.
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Nice one, JO! I really like the looks of that pattern.
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Thanks Dan.
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FRJ wrote: Thu Jun 23, 2022 2:31 am Here's a nice old Camco I picked up recently. 3 11/16" closed.
Nice one, Joe!
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Ridgegrass wrote: Fri Jun 24, 2022 12:58 pm Cody, The ' "ORR FELT" I have is 4-3/16" and pretty beefy. Nice ,tight, and heavy blades, no wobble. Doesn't appear different from others I've seen except for the handles. Can't find the other one but I think it's handles are French Ivory ? If it's the cheap one the better one must be something. ::handshake:: J.O'.
It looks beefy, for sure! ::tu:: ::tu::
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I just found this at an antique store. I paid $12 for it, it had a decent edge when I bought it.. I would love to know more about it if someone knows where to look. I do live in Ann Arbor mich.
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Nice find! I wouldn't have left it there, either. It's a little cap-lifter jack; that much is obvious. I'm guessing it's around 3.25 inches long? I have one that's similar, but not nearly as nice. Keep an eye on the covers, as they may be celluloid. By the way, I live close by you, in the Detroit area.
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I obtained this pocket knife back in March, 2021. At the time, it was my first and only CAMCO pocket knife. It was just one pocket knife that was in a group or lot of pocket knives that I bought. I did NOT buy the group or lot for this particular pocket knife. It is a CAMCO, one blade, one tool, one tang stamp, two springs, pocket knife. The tang stamp says "CAMCO (curved or arched) - USA" This pocket knife has issues. It is missing the pivot end mini bolsters and that causes the blade and the tool to have BAD wobble. It has tiny cracks in the handles at the pivot pins. It appears to have had some kind of lettering or advertising on the handle, but it can not be read now. Here are some pictures of it.
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I obtained this pocket knife back in December, 2021. It came in a large group or lot of pocket knives that I bought. But, not purchased for this particular pocket knife. It is a CAMCO, two blades, one tang stamp, 3 1/8" closed (not including the bail), fob or key ring style pocket knife. The tang stamp says "CAMCO (curved or arched) - USA" Except for a missing bolster, a tiny crack in one scale and some blade wear, it is in pretty decent shape. The blades needed to be cleaned.
If there was any wording on the handle(s), it is NOT there now. I took some pictures and here it is.
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Very recently, this advertising pocket knife arrived and became the latest to join this topic or thread and to join my general CAMILLUS pocket knife collection. It came in a large group of pocket knives that I bought, but not bought for this particular knife. It is a CAMCO, two blades, one tang stamp, 3 1/8" closed, advertising pocket knife. The tang stamp is the curved or arched style. It says "CAMCO (over) USA. The main handle side says "THE SELIG COMPANY (over) ATLANTA - DALLAS - HOUSTON - MIAMI (over) NEW ORLEANS - LOUISVILLE - KANSAS CITY" The other handle side says "MODERN SANITATION SINCE 1896" Overall, it is in VERY GOOD condition. Both blades have good snap. Both blades needed cleaning.
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Nice Camco collection, Skip! Do you have any idea what their covers are made of? I have a Camco cap-lifter jack with that sort of material...I'm half sure it's celluloid.
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Dan In MI wrote: Mon Jul 04, 2022 4:54 pm Nice.....
Thank you, Dan. 🍻
I do not remember the name of the material
used in the handles or scales. I'm pretty sure
that it isn't celluloid. ::shrug::
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Nice pen knife Skip. Looks like it’s in great shape to. The pictures you posted illustrate just how nice it is. ::tu:: ::tu:: a HOK for sure!
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