Camillus Boy Scout 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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Here's kind of a definitive answer all on the BSA knives. There were handles in the early 60's that had the round BSA emblem for the #1047....more confusion.

Sorry if this link has been posted before:http://www.scoutknives.net/index.php/bo ... 1/camillus




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Real1shep wrote: Fri Jan 29, 2021 4:14 pm Yeah.....
That's my picture that you've used twice now, without my permission.
The pocket knife pictured is NOT a CAMILLUS 1047 scout pocket knife.
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Real1shep wrote: Fri Jan 29, 2021 4:14 pm Yeah, I wasn't sure how Delrin could(or would shrink). I could see it happening with bone. The knife you posted above that is early to mid 60's I assume is bone....hence the shrinkage?

So this member's knife is the 'look' I'm going for now that I discovered my '61 was a three rivet handle knife:

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The photo shows absolutely different model, and this cannot be compared with Whittler #1047. Camillus did not use the Delrin Studs method for all models.
In my photo, the knife has composite handles similar to Delrin, but less stable. Genuine bone does not shrink.
Real1shep wrote: Fri Jan 29, 2021 6:47 pm Here's kind of a definitive answer all on the BSA knives. There were handles in the early 60's that had the round BSA emblem for the #1047....more confusion.

Sorry if this link has been posted before:http://www.scoutknives.net/index.php/bo ... 1/camillus

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Vit_213 wrote: Fri Jan 29, 2021 9:25 pm
Real1shep wrote: Fri Jan 29, 2021 4:14 pm Yeah, I wasn't sure how Delrin could(or would shrink). I could see it happening with bone. The knife you posted above that is early to mid 60's I assume is bone....hence the shrinkage?

So this member's knife is the 'look' I'm going for now that I discovered my '61 was a three rivet handle knife:

Kevin
The photo shows absolutely different model, and this cannot be compared with Whittler #1047. Camillus did not use the Delrin Studs method for all models.
In my photo, the knife has composite handles similar to Delrin, but less stable. Genuine bone does not shrink.
Real1shep wrote: Fri Jan 29, 2021 6:47 pm Here's kind of a definitive answer all on the BSA knives. There were handles in the early 60's that had the round BSA emblem for the #1047....more confusion.

Sorry if this link has been posted before:http://www.scoutknives.net/index.php/bo ... 1/camillus

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I really appreciate the work of the author of this site, but I am ready to argue with him on many points :mrgreen: . Several years ago he appeared on the forum (I don't remember, here or BF), but I never saw him again.
OK, then I'll stick with that pic of the early 60's 1047 that you posted. But is it true that those early 60's 1047's could have the round scouting emblem like the author stated?

Hopefully that's a pic of your own knife and you won't be slammed using it like it's a patent/copyright infringement issue.

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Real1shep wrote: Sat Jan 30, 2021 5:06 am OK, then I'll stick with that pic of the early 60's 1047 that you posted. But is it true that those early 60's 1047's could have the round scouting emblem like the author stated?
No, see my post Jan 27, 2021
Vit_213 wrote: Wed Jan 27, 2021 6:47 pm 1. Delrin of this color Camillus began to use since the 70s.
2. The round shield on the Whittlers appeared around 1967-1969 (before that it was federal).
3. Camillus began to use one-pin scales in the mid-70s (before that it was three-pin).
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This afternoon, I added this CAMILLUS 1047, 3 blade, swelled center, 3 5/8" closed, scout "whittler" pocket knife to my collection. It's missing the shield. It needed some minor cleaning. I took some pictures and here it is.
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New_Windsor_NY wrote: Fri Apr 23, 2021 11:02 pm This afternoon, I added this CAMILLUS 1047, 3 blade, swelled center, 3 5/8" closed, scout "whittler" pocket knife to my collection. It's missing the shield. It needed some minor cleaning. I took some pictures and here it is.
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Nice find Skip! ::tu:: I'll keep my fingers crossed ::fc:: that you can find a replacement shield. ::handshake::
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TPK wrote: Sat Apr 24, 2021 1:14 pm Nice.....
Thank you Tom.🍻
You don't have to keep your fingers crossed,
I'm not looking for a replacement shield.
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::hmm:: ::shrug::
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Does anyone know what happened to "scoutknives.net". It hasn't been up in several days. What a wonderful source of information.
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majorpain1251 wrote: Sat Jun 26, 2021 6:19 pm Does anyone know what happened to "scoutknives.net". It hasn't been up in several days. What a wonderful source of information.
I don't know. Been out over a month. I'm hoping it comes back up.
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I know Allen McBroom the site owner, I’ll ping him and try to find out what’s up.
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I was curious if you got an answer from the site owner.
bestgear wrote: Sun Jun 27, 2021 9:24 pm I know Allen McBroom the site owner, I’ll ping him and try to find out what’s up.
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majorpain1251 wrote: Sat Jul 10, 2021 4:10 am I was curious if you got an answer from the site owner.
Me too.....

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I've pinged him a couple of different ways without a reply (yet) ..... I suspect the lack of content contributions and funding killed the site ..... when I learn more I will post it here. :(
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I picked this one up today at a Collectibles Shop that opened up this month in the small town north of me. It is a Double line Camillus 1047 Scout Whittler. Great shape, no cracks in the handle, which is common around the bottom of the shield, blades have great snap and doesn't appear to have been put on a stone since from the factory. Blades havent been used, no wobble, with just some tiny scratches. The only thing I've done is oil the joints and wipe it down.
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Great find, Smitty. There's something about a long match-strike pull that really appeals to me!
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Papa Bones wrote: Wed Jul 14, 2021 11:16 pm I.....
Smitty, that's a FINE l👀king 1047. ::tu:: ::tu::
Another terrific acquisition. ::tu::
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Dan In MI wrote: Thu Jul 15, 2021 2:31 am Great find, Smitty. There's something about a long match-strike pull that really appeals to me!
Appreciate it Dan. I agree, plus the 72 pattern is one of my favorites.


New_Windsor_NY wrote: Thu Jul 15, 2021 2:03 pm
Smitty, that's a FINE l👀king 1047. ::tu:: ::tu::
Another terrific acquisition. ::tu::
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In continuation of my posts of Oct 20, 2015 and May 19, 2020
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Vit_213 wrote: Fri Aug 20, 2021 6:37 pm In continuation of my posts of Oct 20, 2015 and May 19, 2020
::tu:: ::tu:: ::nod:: Super Nice!!
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Ulster BSA #1046 (1980-1982)
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Two good ones Vit. ::nod:: ::nod::
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Vit_213 wrote: Wed Aug 25, 2021 5:04 pm Ulster BSA #1046 (1980-1982)
::tu:: ::tu:: Great looking example
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Vit_213 wrote: Wed Aug 25, 2021 5:04 pm Ulster BSA #1046 (1980-1982)
Great looking 1046!! ::tu:: Awesome it still has the blade etch and handles are still white. ::tu::
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