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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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Bought this one today. Guy said it was a 4-line. But I was just wondering what model. I was trying to find one on line to compare it too. Couple I did find were different companies and they said coke bottles? Just wondering. Thank y’all very much
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TuckersDad wrote:5F1E1FC0-7BFE-43F2-9DBD-B6D2FB84B501.jpeg
Bought this one today. Guy said it was a 4-line. But I was just wondering what model. I was trying to find one on line to compare it too. Couple I did find were different companies and they said coke bottles? Just wondering. Thank y’all very much
From what I can see of your picture, the knife is a swell center jack, not a coke bottle. We would to know what markings are on the tang of the master blade to tell you anything else about the knife.____Dave
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Here’s a picture of the stamp.
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TuckersDad ,that is indeed the 4-line Camillus stamp and since both blades are marked that would indicate production between 1919-41. Looks like a swell center frame with Ebony handles. ::tu::
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Greg would you date a 4 line master blade only marked, differently ?
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........all blades 4 line marked-1919-1941, master only 4 line marked-1941-1946............ ::tu:: .................
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....sword line may be on the front of the tang for 1941-1946............... ::tu:: ....................
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I don't know a lot about Camillus knives, but this one is a real beauty! ::tu::
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kootenay joe wrote:Greg would you date a 4 line master blade only marked, differently ?
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What Tommy said Roland. If only the master is marked 41-46.
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Got It. Very Helpful. Thank you.
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Thank you guys! I got this at a knife show this past weekend in Dalton, Ga. It was first one. It was really cool to see people with the same enthusiasm I have for pocket knives. And some real beauts there too. If only I had more money!!!! Thanks guys
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Wow Tuckersdad. You pick a good one there. Great old knife. ::tu::
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