What is Your Latest Old Camillus? (pre-1960)

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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cody6268 wrote: Wed Mar 03, 2021 4:05 pm
I knew Schrade made quite a few (usually found with Yale lock advertising), but not Camillus. Looks neat!
Yep, have a couple Schrades but I never seen one by Camillus.

Kind of surprised with all the hard core Camillus collectors on here nobody else has one? :o ::shrug::
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Miller Bro's wrote: Thu Mar 04, 2021 12:22 am
cody6268 wrote: Wed Mar 03, 2021 4:05 pm
I knew Schrade made quite a few (usually found with Yale lock advertising), but not Camillus. Looks neat!
Yep, have a couple Schrades but I never seen one by Camillus.

Kind of surprised with all the hard core Camillus collectors on here nobody else has one? :o ::shrug::
We kind of slack off once in a while over here ,lol ! MB , Will be on the look out though ::handshake:: ,Thanks again for posting yours. ::tu::
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Ripster wrote: Thu Mar 04, 2021 12:27 am We kind of slack off once in a while over here ,lol ! MB ,
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Ripster wrote: Thu Mar 04, 2021 12:27 am Will be on the look out though ,Thanks again for posting yours.
You're welcome ::handshake::
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Good to see you posting Dimitri 😊👍👍
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Thank you Lyle! ::handshake:: :)
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Picked up this 4 line Camillus Timber Scribe . It’s got nice full half stops ,very smooth action. The Scribe end is nice and full . When compared to the NY knife Co. Scribe that I have already ,they are the same size,shape . Was glad to add this one to both my Camillus section and Timber Scribes .
Thanks,take care out there ::tu::
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Ripster wrote: Fri Mar 12, 2021 12:02 am Picked up this 4 line Camillus Timber Scribe . It’s got nice full half stops ,very smooth action. The Scribe end is nice and full . When compared to the NY knife Co. Scribe that I have already ,they are the same size,shape . Was glad to add this one to both my Camillus section and Timber Scribes .
Thanks,take care out there ::tu::
Very nice JP. Looks great!! ::tu:: ::tu::
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Ripster wrote: Fri Mar 12, 2021 12:02 am Picked up this 4 line Camillus Timber Scribe . It’s got nice full half stops ,very smooth action. The Scribe end is nice and full . When compared to the NY knife Co. Scribe that I have already ,they are the same size,shape . Was glad to add this one to both my Camillus section and Timber Scribes .
Thanks,take care out there ::tu::
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This short line #1 came in the mail today from a member here .
It’s solid,half stop, and better watch your finger when past the half stop !!
Very happy to get this to add to the pile!
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Ripster wrote: Mon Mar 15, 2021 6:22 pm This.....
That is a FANTASTIC l👀king hawkbill, JP! ::tu:: ::tu::
I missed it somehow, GREAT l@@king timber scribe also! ::tu:: ::tu::
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New_Windsor_NY wrote: Mon Mar 15, 2021 6:54 pm
Ripster wrote: Mon Mar 15, 2021 6:22 pm This.....
That is a FANTASTIC l👀king hawkbill, JP! ::tu:: ::tu::
I missed it somehow, GREAT l@@king timber scribe also! ::tu:: ::tu::
Thanks Skip
The Hawkbill and Timber Scribe are a couple of pieces that was lacking in the Collection.
Have a good one out there ::tu::
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Great pick up with that one J P. Short lines are always special, especially when they are in that good of condition. ::nod:: ::nod::
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doglegg wrote: Tue Mar 16, 2021 2:20 am Great pick up with that one J P. Short lines are always special, especially when they are in that good of condition. ::nod:: ::nod::
Thanks Floyd, trying to fill short line models in good shape is a challenge. But enjoy the hunt
Have yourself a good day down there ::handshake::
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Posted this elsewhere, but I thought it relevant to post here.There’s a little discussion about Camillus and Sears’ Wilbert brand . Here’s what I found:

All are Camillus made “roosters”(flat bladed, modified secondary and unusual 2/2 stop on the pruning blade). All have identical pin placement, frames , shields ( except the one with the distinctive Camillus shield), and the unusually thick liners.
From the top:

Pick bone- Wilbert
Pick bone -Wilbert
Jigged bone - A Fields
Black composition-A Fields
Jigged bone- ( practically identical to Camillus below)-
Cutsure K&B Hardware Cincinnati Ohio
Jigged bone- Camillus
Pick bone- Camillus
Pick bone- Camillus
Black composition- Camillus
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I bragged on these elsewhere Lyle but they deserve a 2nd Wow. Always love seeing your knives. Thank you. ::handshake::
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wlf wrote: Tue Mar 16, 2021 1:48 pm Posted this elsewhere, but I thought it relevant to post here.There’s a little discussion about Camillus and Sears’ Wilbert brand . Here’s what I found:

All are Camillus made “roosters”(flat bladed, modified secondary and unusual 2/2 stop on the pruning blade). All have identical pin placement, frames , shields ( except the one with the distinctive Camillus shield), and the unusually thick liners.
From the top:

Pick bone- Wilbert
Pick bone -Wilbert
Jigged bone - A Fields
Black composition-A Fields
Jigged bone- ( practically identical to Camillus below)-
Cutsure K&B Hardware Cincinnati Ohio
Jigged bone- Camillus
Pick bone- Camillus
Pick bone- Camillus
Black composition- Camillus
Just beautiful pieces ::tu:: ::tu::
And very interesting info with the Wilbert / Camillus period. Thanks for taking the time to post them here as well! Stunning ::tu::
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Finally landed a decent bone handled 91, short line tang stamp.
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JohnR wrote: Tue Mar 16, 2021 5:43 pm Finally landed a decent bone handled 91, short line tang stamp.
Congratulations, have been looking for a bone handled short line for a year,you got a great one ::tu:: ::tu::
Had to look at your pics multiple times ::drool::
Thanks for sharing and as usual John, great piece!!
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Ripster wrote: Tue Mar 16, 2021 5:47 pm
JohnR wrote: Tue Mar 16, 2021 5:43 pm Finally landed a decent bone handled 91, short line tang stamp.
Congratulations, have been looking for a bone handled short line for a year,you got a great one ::tu:: ::tu::
Had to look at your pics multiple times ::drool::
Thanks for sharing and as usual John, great piece!!

Thank you JP, I've been looking for quite some time also, not easy to find.
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Thanks dogleg I enjoy looking and thinking about them.

John you must have a museum by now.

I found it interesting that the Camillus 1916 marking ( per Goins) is on the last pick bone shown. This tells me this pattern was made as early as 1916, maybe not this knife, but the blades are unique to this pattern.
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Ripster wrote: Tue Mar 16, 2021 3:32 pm
wlf wrote: Tue Mar 16, 2021 1:48 pm Posted this elsewhere, but I thought it relevant to post here.There’s a little discussion about Camillus and Sears’ Wilbert brand . Here’s what I found:

All are Camillus made “roosters”(flat bladed, modified secondary and unusual 2/2 stop on the pruning blade). All have identical pin placement, frames , shields ( except the one with the distinctive Camillus shield), and the unusually thick liners.
From the top:

Pick bone- Wilbert
Pick bone -Wilbert
Jigged bone - A Fields
Black composition-A Fields
Jigged bone- ( practically identical to Camillus below)-
Cutsure K&B Hardware Cincinnati Ohio
Jigged bone- Camillus
Pick bone- Camillus
Pick bone- Camillus
Black composition- Camillus
Just beautiful pieces ::tu:: ::tu::
And very interesting info with the Wilbert / Camillus period. Thanks for taking the time to post them here as well! Stunning ::tu::
Thanks. Supposed to be 1/2 stops on the the pruning blade, not 2/2 stops. ::facepalm::
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JohnR wrote: Tue Mar 16, 2021 5:43 pm Finally landed a decent bone handled 91, short line tang stamp.
JohnR, that is definitely a very sweet knife. ::nod:: ::tu::
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I got this one in today. It was a cheapie, but in good shape. A Camillus four line tang stamp No.10 barlow. The handles have been replaced, but that doesn't bother me much. It has the four line "CAMILLUS CUTLERY CO CAMILLUS NY USA" tang stamp on the master clip blade. Both blades have good snap, with no looseness or wobble. Overall the knife and blade wells are clean. The blades do have some spots and scratches, with just a couple of tiny pits. The handles (which have been replaced) appear to be a solid black composition. It's not Delrin or Plastic, and it doesn't look like a Camco handle pattern. It has solid bolsters and The liners are steel not brass. It will make a good addition to my Camillus and EDC rotation group. I've not done anything to the knife other than oil the joints. I might do a little polishing on the blades. Here are some photos. Raining all day here so indoor shots & fluorescent lights. Sorry.
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