Camillus 72 Clones

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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Re: Camillus 72 Clones

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This afternoon, I added this CAMILLUS 72 variation to my collection. It is a CAMILLUS 1047, 3 blade, swelled center, 3 5/8" closed, Scout "whittler" pocket knife. It's missing the shield. It needed some minor cleaning. I took some pictures and here it is.
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Re: Camillus 72 Clones

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New_Windsor_NY wrote: Fri Apr 23, 2021 8:10 pm This afternoon, I added this CAMILLUS 72 variation to my collection. It is a CAMILLUS 1047, 3 blade, swelled center, 3 5/8" closed, Scout "whittler" pocket knife. It's missing the shield. It needed some minor cleaning. I took some pictures and here it is.
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::tu:: ::tu:: ::nod:: Nice find!
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Re: Camillus 72 Clones

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Papa Bones wrote: Sun Apr 25, 2021 2:36 am Nice.....
Thank you Smitty.🍻
I was waiting for a "1047" to come along without a shield.
I want to put my own "shield" on it. The bottom of a spent
9MM or .357 cartridge fits perfectly. I'm kicking around other
ideas also. ::shrug::
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Re: Camillus 72 Clones

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New_Windsor_NY wrote: Sun Apr 25, 2021 6:55 pm
Papa Bones wrote: Sun Apr 25, 2021 2:36 am Nice.....
Thank you Smitty.🍻
I was waiting for a "1047" to come along without a shield.
I want to put my own "shield" on it. The bottom of a spent
9MM or .357 cartridge fits perfectly. I'm kicking around other
ideas also. ::shrug::
Sounds like a plan. ::tu::
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Re: Camillus 72 Clones

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Received this one in the mail yesterday. Another addition to my 72 Clone Family. It was a El Cheapo at $15 and needed some cleaning. It's a Powr-Kraft 84-11. Had to do the usual warm oil soak, then cleaned the blades. The Master Clip has Weak Snap, which is an improvement, it had none when I got it. The secondary small clip and coping blade have great snap. The handles were oxidized, but brushed them with an old tooth brush while in the warm mineral oil soak, and again with dishwashing liquid and warm water before cleaning up the blades. I think it turned out well, and will be a good addition to my EDC 72 clones. Below are some before and after photos.

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Re: Camillus 72 Clones

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Great pick up Papa Bones. You breathed some life into the old girl. ::tu:: ::tu::
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Re: Camillus 72 Clones

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Papa Bones wrote: Sat May 15, 2021 10:23 pm Received.....
TERRIFIC job, Smitty!! ::tu:: ::tu::
A nice addition to your variation/clone collection.
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Re: Camillus 72 Clones

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doglegg wrote: Sun May 16, 2021 1:18 am Great pick up Papa Bones. You breathed some life into the old girl. ::tu:: ::tu::
Appreciate it Floyd.

New_Windsor_NY wrote: Sun May 16, 2021 2:15 am
TERRIFIC job, Smitty!! ::tu:: ::tu::
A nice addition to your variation/clone collection.
Thank You Skip.
Sometimes I Sit and Think ::hmm:: .... Other times I just Sit
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Re: Camillus 72 Clones

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Papa Bones wrote: Sat May 15, 2021 10:23 pm Received this one in the mail yesterday. Another addition to my 72 Clone Family. It was a El Cheapo at $15 and needed some cleaning. It's a Powr-Kraft 84-11. Had to do the usual warm oil soak, then cleaned the blades. The Master Clip has Weak Snap, which is an improvement, it had none when I got it. The secondary small clip and coping blade have great snap. The handles were oxidized, but brushed them with an old tooth brush while in the warm mineral oil soak, and again with dishwashing liquid and warm water before cleaning up the blades. I think it turned out well, and will be a good addition to my EDC 72 clones. Below are some before and after photos.

Before
PK org_a.jpg

AFTER
POWR_KRAFT 84_11_a.JPG
POWR_KRAFT 84_11_b.JPG
POWR_KRAFT 84_11_c.JPG
You done well Smitty ,cleaned up nice,! And you stole it at that price ,good for you ::tu::
That’s a good one to get,they’re getting harder to find. Great addition to your clones
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Re: Camillus 72 Clones

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Ripster wrote: Mon May 17, 2021 8:01 pm
You done well Smitty ,cleaned up nice,! And you stole it at that price ,good for you ::tu::
That’s a good one to get,they’re getting harder to find. Great addition to your clones
Thanks JP. Yep, your right. Plus, I couldn't resist a 72 clone ::super_happy::
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Re: Camillus 72 Clones

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This afternoon, this pocket knife became the latest CAMILLUS 72 variation/clone to join my collection. It's another REMINGTON R14, 3 blades, swelled center, etched main blade, 3 5/8" closed, wood handles "whittler" pocket knife. This is my 11th REMINGTON R14 pocket knife, but only my 2nd with wood handles. It's in Near Mint condition and no cleaning was necessary. I took some pictures and here it is.
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Re: Camillus 72 Clones

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You did good Skip. Lovely knife. ::nod:: ::tu::
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doglegg wrote: Sat May 29, 2021 1:49 am You.....
Thank you Floyd.🍻
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Re: Camillus 72 Clones

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New_Windsor_NY wrote: Fri May 28, 2021 11:07 pm This is my 11th REMINGTON R14 pocket knife,
And ~Q~ thinks he has a monkey on his back. :lol: :lol: :lol:
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jerryd6818 wrote: Sat May 29, 2021 2:41 am And ~Q~ thinks he has a monkey on his back. :lol: :lol: :lol:
Same monkey ... different tail !
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royal0014 wrote: Sat May 29, 2021 6:17 am
jerryd6818 wrote: Sat May 29, 2021 2:41 am And ~Q~ thinks he has a monkey on his back. :lol: :lol: :lol:
Same monkey ... different tail !
:lol:
Lol, that’s a good one Chris!!
Think we can all relate to the long tailed Monkey.
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I have a variety of monkeys on my back. All of them tugging and pulling at my purse strings at the same time. ::facepalm::
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Re: Camillus 72 Clones

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New_Windsor_NY wrote: Fri May 28, 2021 11:07 pm This afternoon, this pocket knife became the latest CAMILLUS 72 variation/clone to join my collection. It's another REMINGTON R14, 3 blades, swelled center, etched main blade, 3 5/8" closed, wood handles "whittler" pocket knife. This is my 11th REMINGTON R14 pocket knife, but only my 2nd with wood handles. It's in Near Mint condition and no cleaning was necessary. I took some pictures and here it is.
Click on a picture to ENLARGE.
Congrats Skip. very nice find. ::tu:: ::tu::



royal0014 wrote: Sat May 29, 2021 6:17 am
Same monkey ... different tail !
:lol:
And ohhhh how I know that monkey. ::facepalm:: ::rotflol::



jerryd6818 wrote: Sat May 29, 2021 11:52 am I have a variety of monkeys on my back. All of them tugging and pulling at my purse strings at the same time. ::facepalm::
Yep....they never told us the monkey had that many arms. ::shrug:: ::dang:: :lol:
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Papa Bones wrote: Sun May 30, 2021 12:12 am Congrats.....
Thank you Smitty.🍻
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Re: Camillus 72 Clones

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I received this one in the mail today. A 1997 Camillus Rimfire Classic 22LR6 Carpenters Whittler. It came like new in the box, with the original papers, 22 Rimfire pamplet, and original sleeve the knife came in. It has the double line Camillus tang stamp on the mark side of the Clip blade, with 22LR6 over 1997 on the pile side tang of the clip blade. It has the Rimfire Classic etch on the clip blade and the brass rimfire shield on the handle. It is like new, no wear on the blades and great snap. I purchased this as part of a two knife lot, the second one being a 1995 Camillus Rimfire Classic 22LR4 Muskrat. Here are some photos.
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Re: Camillus 72 Clones

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Papa Bones wrote: Thu Jun 10, 2021 9:57 pm I.....
He shoots!......
He scores! ::tu:: ::tu::
FANTASTIC acquisition(s), Smitty. ::tu:: ::tu::
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::tu:: ::tu:: ::nod:: ::nod:: ::nod::
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New_Windsor_NY wrote: Thu Jun 10, 2021 10:35 pm He shoots!......
He scores! ::tu:: ::tu::
FANTASTIC acquisition(s), Smitty. ::tu:: ::tu::
doglegg wrote: Fri Jun 11, 2021 12:12 am ::tu:: ::tu:: ::nod:: ::nod:: ::nod::
Appreciate it guys. I was ecstatic over finding the 22LR6.
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Re: Camillus 72 Clones

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Don’t know what I have here. Obviously some kind of 72 clone but no blade markings at all. Looks like some type of bird on the shield. Any ideas?
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Re: Camillus 72 Clones

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Oh no!!!!!!! ::teary_eyes::

I did a little research and found that this piece is either china poo or pakistan poo.

Dang it...I hate paying $15 for something that's worth $2 ::facepalm::
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