Hey Doglegg your post made me count my 72’s and it’s clones. I’m up to 49 of them
camillus #72
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Randy that is a lot. But I bet you're not through.
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That is a stunning 72, Randy. The etch and jigging are especially nice. You have been having some great luck as of late!
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This arrived in the mail today. A regular model black bone 72. Yipee!!
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Thanks Dan! I’ve been looking for one of those for a long time.
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Nice one Doglegg that’s one I hope to find myself. Along with the flying ducks I have an Ole Smoky. I love the black bone handles on these. One of these days I hope to add one like yours to the pile!
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Thanks Randy and JP.
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Congrats Floyd. That's a great one to find for sure.
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Floyd, you're a lucky duck. It's been my experience that of the three, that one is the most difficult to find.
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Thanks Jerry, I feel very fortunate as this one is in great shape.jerryd6818 wrote: ↑Fri May 06, 2022 9:50 amFloyd, you're a lucky duck. It's been my experience that of the three, that one is the most difficult to find.
Thanks David.
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Papa B, I appreciate that.
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That would be my reaction, too. Congratulations on a wonderful addition to the 72 collection!
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Added another 72 to my group. This one is a Long Line tang stamp with black handles and Federal shield. This is an earlier production black handle long line tang stamp, which has the smaller size numeral 72 similar to the short line camillus 72. The later produced Long Line tang stamp 72's had a larger numeral stamp. This one does have some wear, The master clip blade tip is blunted, and I believe the secondary clip blade tip has been re-profiled. All blades have no wobble, the secondary clip & coping blade have great snap, the master clip blade had decent snap, but less than the others. I plan on soaking it and cleaning a the inside wells, maybe might improve. But either way, will make a good functional EDC 72. The bottom photo shows the difference between the large and small stamp 72
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Excellent find.Papa Bones wrote: ↑Sat May 07, 2022 11:37 pm Added another 72 to my group. This one is a Long Line tang stamp with black handles and Federal shield. This is an earlier production black handle long line tang stamp, which has the smaller size numeral 72 similar to the short line camillus 72. The later produced Long Line tang stamp 72's had a larger numeral stamp. This one does have some wear, The master clip blade tip is blunted, and I believe the secondary clip blade tip has been re-profiled. All blades have no wobble, the secondary clip & coping blade have great snap, the master clip blade had decent snap, but less than the others. I plan on soaking it and cleaning a the inside wells, maybe might improve. But either way, will make a good functional EDC 72. The bottom photo shows the difference between the large and small stamp 72
Blk LL 72 sm no._a2.JPG
Blk LL 72 sm no.B.JPG
72 num stamp_b.JPG
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Sometimes I Sit and Think .... Other times I just Sit
I May Grow Older, But I refuse to Grow Up!!
I'll sharpen it for you, but I don't give out band-aids!!
Smitty
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I'll sharpen it for you, but I don't give out band-aids!!
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GREAT acquisition, Floyd!
Definitely a good one to remove from the "need" list.
Another FANTASTIC addition to your "72" family, Smitty.
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Thanks Skip!New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Sun May 08, 2022 12:23 amAnother FANTASTIC addition to your "72" family, Smitty.
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I'll sharpen it for you, but I don't give out band-aids!!
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Thanks Skip.New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Sun May 08, 2022 12:23 amGREAT acquisition, Floyd!
Definitely a good one to remove from the "need" list.
Another FANTASTIC addition to your "72" family, Smitty.
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That’s another good looking 72 Smitty. Any idea when Camillus changed the size of the 72 stamp? Guess I’ll dig mine out and take a look at the pile side stamps. A perfect EDC! Thanks for sharing!Papa Bones wrote: ↑Sat May 07, 2022 11:37 pm Added another 72 to my group. This one is a Long Line tang stamp with black handles and Federal shield. This is an earlier production black handle long line tang stamp, which has the smaller size numeral 72 similar to the short line camillus 72. The later produced Long Line tang stamp 72's had a larger numeral stamp. This one does have some wear, The master clip blade tip is blunted, and I believe the secondary clip blade tip has been re-profiled. All blades have no wobble, the secondary clip & coping blade have great snap, the master clip blade had decent snap, but less than the others. I plan on soaking it and cleaning a the inside wells, maybe might improve. But either way, will make a good functional EDC 72. The bottom photo shows the difference between the large and small stamp 72
Blk LL 72 sm no._a2.JPG
Blk LL 72 sm no.B.JPG
72 num stamp_b.JPG
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I picked up another 72. The handles on this one appealed to me. There are a few scratches on blades but other than that it doesn’t appear to have seen much use.