Last Camillus Production ??

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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New_Windsor_NY wrote: Sat Sep 18, 2021 8:14 pm
Smitty, that is a FINE l👀king WHAT-A-KNIFE! ::tu:: ::tu::
I don't know what it is about these "steelies" that
makes me pursue them, but I'm not complaining. :D
Thanks Skip. They're Camillus, They're Stainless, They're fun. Good enough for me. ::tu::
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Papa Bones wrote: Sun Sep 19, 2021 5:47 am
New_Windsor_NY wrote: Sat Sep 18, 2021 8:14 pm
Smitty, that is a FINE l👀king WHAT-A-KNIFE! ::tu:: ::tu::
I don't know what it is about these "steelies" that
makes me pursue them, but I'm not complaining. :D
Thanks Skip. They're Camillus, They're Stainless, They're fun. Good enough for me. ::tu::
You guys are a influence on this ol guy,now going to have to get one and check it out. Really like the single blade piece,it looks like it’s nice and slim and would ride in the pocket nicely. And a Camillus like you said ::tu::
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Ripster wrote: Sun Sep 19, 2021 12:48 pm
You guys are a influence on this ol guy,now going to have to get one and check it out. Really like the single blade piece,it looks like it’s nice and slim and would ride in the pocket nicely. And a Camillus like you said ::tu::
They are light in the pocket JP. Kinda like those SAK Solo single blades. If I'm carrying one, I have to check from time to time that it's still there.
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This was waiting for me at the post office this morning. It is a CAMILLUS DURA-TOOL, single blade, 4" closed, double line tang stamp, all metal, hawkbill pruner pocket knife. It has a VERY crisp half stop and a VERY wicked snap. It is in EXCELLENT condition. I gave it a very minor cleaning, took some pictures and here it is.
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New_Windsor_NY wrote: Mon Oct 04, 2021 4:25 pm This was waiting for me at the post office this morning. It is a CAMILLUS DURA-TOOL, single blade, 4" closed, double line tang stamp, all metal, hawkbill pruner pocket knife. It has a VERY crisp half stop and a VERY wicked snap. It is in EXCELLENT condition. I gave it a very minor cleaning, took some pictures and here it is.
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A good looking Dura-Tool Hawk Bill Skip. They do have some awesome snap, and some very positive lock up of the liner lock. Congrats! ::tu:: ::tu:: You might think about posting it in the Steelies thread. viewtopic.php?f=63&t=72358
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Papa Bones wrote: Mon Oct 04, 2021 4:45 pm A.....
Thank you Smitty.🍻
Not as fine as yours, but I'm not complaining.
I don't want to re-post each of my WHAT-A-KNIFE &
DURA-TOOL pocket knives. But, I will post a group
picture(s) of them as soon as I'm able, under the
"Steelies" topic. ::tu:: ::tu::
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New_Windsor_NY wrote: Mon Oct 04, 2021 5:02 pm
Thank you Smitty.🍻
Not as fine as yours, but I'm not complaining.
I don't want to re-post each of my WHAT-A-KNIFE &
DURA-TOOL pocket knives. But, I will post a group
picture(s) of them as soon as I'm able, under the
"Steelies" topic. ::tu:: ::tu::
Sounds like a plan. I have one other coming then plan to do the same. ::tu::
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I love the American made Camillus knives. Here are some of mine. All Dura tooo
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Nice little group, Oscar. Every one is a winner! ::tu::
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OSCAR wrote: Fri May 06, 2022 3:06 pm I.....
Oscar, that's a BEAUTIFUL foursome. ::tu:: ::tu::
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OSCAR wrote: Fri May 06, 2022 3:06 pm I love the American made Camillus knives. Here are some of mine. All Dura tooo
Good looking group OSCAR. ::tu:: ::tu:: So far, I have all but the Dura-Tool electrician. Have found a couple, but they were in very rough shape. I'll wait until a good one comes along.
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Papa Bones wrote: Sat May 07, 2022 11:41 pm
OSCAR wrote: Fri May 06, 2022 3:06 pm I love the American made Camillus knives. Here are some of mine. All Dura tooo
Good looking group OSCAR. ::tu:: ::tu:: So far, I have all but the Dura-Tool electrician. Have found a couple, but they were in very rough shape. I'll wait until a good one comes along.
Papa Bones, I got mine awhile back and they were easier to find then. One or two of them came from sellers here on AAPK.
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New_Windsor_NY wrote: Fri May 06, 2022 6:39 pm
OSCAR wrote: Fri May 06, 2022 3:06 pm I.....
Oscar, that's a BEAUTIFUL foursome. ::tu:: ::tu::
Thanks ! I wish I could find more. Some were made with enamel painted American flag motifs over the steel handles but they are way too expensive.
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Dan In MI wrote: Fri May 06, 2022 3:26 pm Nice little group, Oscar. Every one is a winner! ::tu::
Thanks !
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New_Windsor_NY wrote: Fri May 06, 2022 6:39 pm
OSCAR wrote: Fri May 06, 2022 3:06 pm I.....
Oscar, that's a BEAUTIFUL foursome. ::tu:: ::tu::
Thanks ! All are in mint condition.
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New_Windsor_NY wrote: Mon Oct 04, 2021 4:25 pm This was waiting for me at the post office this morning. It is a CAMILLUS DURA-TOOL, single blade, 4" closed, double line tang stamp, all metal, hawkbill pruner pocket knife. It has a VERY crisp half stop and a VERY wicked snap. It is in EXCELLENT condition. I gave it a very minor cleaning, took some pictures and here it is.
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Very nice !
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OSCAR wrote: Wed May 25, 2022 5:14 pm Very.....
Thank you, Oscar. 🍻
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Yesterday afternoon, this was waiting for me at the post office. It is another, CAMILLUS WHAT-A-KNIFE, single blade, single tool, 3 1/16" closed, single tang stamp, all metal, pocket knife. It has a VERY crisp half stop and a VERY wicked snap.
It is in EXCELLENT condition. It needed no cleaning, I just wiped it off. I took some pictures and here it is.
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That's one that occupies a prominent spot on my want list. Nice find, Skip! ::tu::
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Dan In MI wrote: Sat Jul 02, 2022 2:50 pm That's.....
Thank you, Dan.🍻
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Very recently, this pocket knife was waiting for me at the post office. It is another, CAMILLUS "WHAT-A-KNIFE", single blade, single tool, 3 1/16" closed, single tang stamp, all metal, pocket knife. It has a VERY crisp half stop and a VERY wicked snap. It is in EXCELLENT condition. It needed no cleaning, I just wiped it off. I took some pictures and here it is.
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The Main Blade Front Tang Stamp.
The Main Blade Front Tang Stamp.
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Congratulations, Skip. You have an abundant supply of good fortune!
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Dan In MI wrote: Sun Jul 10, 2022 4:04 pm Congratulations.....
Thank you, Dan. 🍻
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This morning, my visit to the post office produced this hawkbill pruner, pattern or style of pocket knife. It now becomes my latest example to be posted under this topic or thread. It also becomes the latest example to be added to my collection. It is a CAMILLUS, "DURA-TOOL", one blade, 4" closed (not including the bail), two tang stamps, all metal, hawkbill pruner, pattern or style of pocket knife. The main blade front tang stamp (double line) says, "CAMILLUS (over) New York (over) U.S.A. The main blade back tang stamp is the number "1" It appears that a spare blade from a CAMILLUS, number "1", pattern or style of pocket knife was used. The main handle side says, "DURA-TOOL" This is my second CAMILLUS, "DURA-TOOL", hawkbill pruner, pattern or style of pocket knife. My other CAMILLUS "DURA-TOOL", hawkbill pruner, pattern or style of pocket knife, was previously posted under this topic or thread, back on Monday, October 4, 2021. The blade has a VERY CRISP half stop, a NASTY opening snap and a NASTY closing snap. It is in EXCELLENT condition. It needed NO cleaning at all. I just wiped it off. I took some pictures and here it is.
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The Main Side Handle Stamp.
The Main Side Handle Stamp.
The Main Blade Front Tang Stamp.
The Main Blade Front Tang Stamp.
The Main Blade Back Tang Stamp.
The Main Blade Back Tang Stamp.
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