camillus #72
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.........ah, so, now I remember!!...seems like we ate down there somewhere(probably brisket), but I can't remember where???.................. ..................
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Picked up this 72, blades are full, has a faint Socony Vacuum etch which was an oil company which eventually became Mobil.
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Great shape on that one JohnR. I doubt it was carried any. Thanks for the explanation on the etch.
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Thanks guys, that etch threw me for a bit, was wondering why a vacuum cleaner company would be giving away knives. Google gave me the history of Vacuum Oil which started in 1866, went through a few mergers to become Socony Vacuum and in 1955 became Socony Mobil so I would guess makes this knife earlier than 1955. Wish I could get a picture of the etch, may try a light box.
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JohnR, isn't the tang stamp later than 1955? I can't see it well but I thought it is a long line.
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Yes, it is a long line. There have been some good discussions on when the long line stamp was first used and I'm not sure if it was ever settled, some place it to the mid 1950's.doglegg wrote:JohnR, isn't the tang stamp later than 1955? I can't see it well but I thought it is a long line.
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Thank JohnR, I learned something.JohnR wrote:Yes, it is a long line. There have been some good discussions on when the long line stamp was first used and I'm not sure if it was ever settled, some place it to the mid 1950's.doglegg wrote:JohnR, isn't the tang stamp later than 1955? I can't see it well but I thought it is a long line.
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........I've got to go look at the Goin's book, now I'm confused again!!!....... .........................
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I posted more pic's over in the Schrade forum but thought it belonged here as well. Fished out of the bay a Herman Williams customized Schrade 863 with burnt elk handles. I'm in love. Thanks for looking.
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Good score! Beautiful knife. Wondered who won that one. Had a feeling it might show up here.
David
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Why the heck would anyone in their right mind sell that. That's just crazy.
Forged on the anvil of discipline.
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This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
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Thanks David. Awfully glad I got it.
Jerry, it was Mr. Williams himself. Even better to me to get it straight from him. Thanks.
Jerry, it was Mr. Williams himself. Even better to me to get it straight from him. Thanks.
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Well, that puts a cherry on top.doglegg wrote:Jerry, it was Mr. Williams himself.
Forged on the anvil of discipline.
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
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.........that is a beauty!!!!.............. ..........................
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Thank you Carrmillus. I value your opinion.
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...when I first looked, I thought it was stag!!.............. ..................
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I know it is not a 72 but an 863. A Herman Williams red bone stag handled 863 to be exact. Mr. Williams was kind enough to confirm that it was his work. Thrilled to own another one of his knives.
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David you scored a great little knife there. That one is extremely desirable and you have a very good example of one. That one is on my list but no luck yet. But that is what makes it fun. Congratulations and happy for you on your yello jacket.
Also thank you for your kind words.
Also thank you for your kind words.
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Nothing special, just discovered that I still haven't photographed my 22LR6. Now fixed
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.......I had one of these at one time, but I gifted it to someone and now can't remember who it was???............ ....................DM11 wrote:The Yello-Jaket arrived today.
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....also had one of these, but gifted it also!!!!.......... .......................Vit_213 wrote:Nothing special, just discovered that I still haven't photographed my 22LR6. Now fixed