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.
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
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
Very nice JP. Looks great!!
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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
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!
Ripster wrote: ↑Mon Mar 15, 2021 6:22 pm
This.....
That is a FANTASTIC lking hawkbill, JP!
I missed it somehow, GREAT l@@king timber scribe also!
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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.
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
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
Attachments
I buy roosters combs and farmers..........................................................jack knives [/b]
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
And very interesting info with the Wilbert / Camillus period. Thanks for taking the time to post them here as well! Stunning
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
Had to look at your pics multiple times
Thanks for sharing and as usual John, great piece!!
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
Had to look at your pics multiple times
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.
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.
I buy roosters combs and farmers..........................................................jack knives [/b]
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
And very interesting info with the Wilbert / Camillus period. Thanks for taking the time to post them here as well! Stunning
Thanks. Supposed to be 1/2 stops on the the pruning blade, not 2/2 stops.
I buy roosters combs and farmers..........................................................jack knives [/b]
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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