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.
doglegg wrote: ↑Tue Dec 31, 2019 5:36 pm
Trying to control my excitement but it is a little hard. I ran across this no line tang stamp 72 on ebay. I checked with the master and Jerry said yes he had heard of such but could not remember the particulars. I made the man an offer and he accepted. So my latest fix for the 72 addiction. It was really stiff when I received it but a little gun oil loosened it up.
Congratulations Floyd! That is a beautiful first generation 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
doglegg wrote: ↑Tue Dec 31, 2019 5:36 pm
Trying to control my excitement but it is a little hard. I ran across this no line tang stamp 72 on ebay. I checked with the master and Jerry said yes he had heard of such but could not remember the particulars. I made the man an offer and he accepted. So my latest fix for the 72 addiction. It was really stiff when I received it but a little gun oil loosened it up.
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
That's what buffaloed me when I first saw it. I consulted with Jerry to make sure it wasn't some cobbled knife. He said that he had seen the stamp only a few times then Gregg said he had seen it only on 33 and 99 model Camillus knives but extremely rarely. One of those Camillus mysteries I guess. I feel fortunate to have found it. Thanks.
This newly acquired, Camillus 72 "short line" pocket knife, will soon be joining my collection. When I receive it, I'll see if it needs any cleaning, take some pictures and post them in the appropriate location(s). This is the knife.
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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."
Clint Eastwood-The Outlaw Josey Wales
The old gal has had a hard life. I've got a72 on the way in worse shape but proud to get it. Hope the USPS comes through. Always good to get a short line. Proud for you.
doglegg wrote: ↑Mon Jan 13, 2020 2:08 am
The old gal has had a hard life. I've got a72 on the way in worse shape but proud to get it. Hope the USPS comes through. Always good to get a short line. Proud for you.
Thank you Floyd.
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
Vit_213 wrote: ↑Mon Jan 13, 2020 6:40 pm
This knife does not look as good as I would like...
.....vit, that looks like a good one to use!!.....watched some heart-breaking footage on the news last night of people trying to rescue the wildlife in Australia..prayers sent for the people and wildlife in your country!!!!............... ........................
Vit_213 wrote: ↑Mon Jan 13, 2020 9:32 pm
... Undoubtedly, what is happening in Australia is terrible ... but it is further from me than the United States ...
....here I go again, getting members confused-I had you and Shearer mixed up somehow!!!........ .................
Tommy, you never get me confused, I get confused on my own. But I did get a couple off the bay recently, first a rehandled long line 72. No snap in the blades so it is destined to my whittling knife box.
And next a pre 72 Camillus split spring whittler. I thought I would never find one of these. It is in rough condition. Abused, used and broken but still suits me. I believe it has the 4 line tang stamp. Made an offer and was able to get it. I am thrilled! Would still like to find one in better shape but until then....
doglegg wrote: ↑Mon Jan 13, 2020 9:55 pm
And next a pre 72 Camillus split spring whittler. I thought I would never find one of these. It is in rough condition. Abused, used and broken but still suits me. I believe it has the 4 line tang stamp. Made an offer and was able to get it. I am thrilled! Would still like to find one in better shape but until then....DSCN6180.JPGDSCN6181.JPGDSCN6182.JPGDSCN6183.JPGDSCN6184.JPGDSCN6177.JPGDSCN6178.JPGDSCN6179.JPG
...that one could be my grandpa's knife!!....looks exactly like his,, he either whittled with it or a camillus sunfish....his was just about used up and I never knew what happened to it after he died, I know my dad didn't get it....... ............
doglegg wrote: ↑Mon Jan 13, 2020 10:55 pm
Tommy, if you think it might be his knife I will send it your way.
......the odds of it being his are a million to one!!....I do remember one blade was broken and the other 2 were well used!!.....he told me once if he ever saw me with anything but a CAMILLUS,or driving anything but a FORD, he would kick the dirt off his grave and come after me!!!............. ........................
doglegg wrote: ↑Mon Jan 13, 2020 9:49 pm
Tommy, you never get me confused, I get confused on my own. But I did get a couple off the bay recently, first a rehandled long line 72. No snap in the blades so it is destined to my whittling knife box.
doglegg wrote: ↑Mon Jan 13, 2020 9:55 pm
And next a pre 72 Camillus split spring whittler. I thought I would never find one of these. It is in rough condition. Abused, used and broken but still suits me. I believe it has the 4 line tang stamp. Made an offer and was able to get it. I am thrilled! Would still like to find one in better shape but until then....
Nice acquisitions Floyd.
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
doglegg wrote: ↑Mon Jan 13, 2020 9:55 pm
And next a pre 72 Camillus split spring whittler. I thought I would never find one of these. It is in rough condition. Abused, used and broken but still suits me. I believe it has the 4 line tang stamp. Made an offer and was able to get it. I am thrilled! Would still like to find one in better shape but until then....DSCN6180.JPGDSCN6181.JPGDSCN6182.JPGDSCN6183.JPGDSCN6184.JPGDSCN6177.JPGDSCN6178.JPGDSCN6179.JPG
That is a SWEET knife Doggleg!! Awesome find! Congratts!!
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