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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Papa Bones wrote: Tue Jun 22, 2021 9:55 pm I.....
Thank you Smitty.🍻
The "DEER" shield pocket knife "may" be a "White Tail Cutlery" pocket knife,
but there is no doubt about this pocket knife, which I also previously posted.
This one has no shield and no tang stamps, but it does have the blade etch.
It has the correct three blade configuration (ugly looking blades). It has a
swelled center. But it measures 3" closed, NOT 3 5/8" closed. So, it is NOT an
actual "72" variation/clone.
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Re: Camillus 72 Clones

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New_Windsor_NY wrote: Tue Jun 22, 2021 11:46 pm
Papa Bones wrote: Tue Jun 22, 2021 9:55 pm I.....
Thank you Smitty.🍻
The "DEER" shield pocket knife "may" be a "White Tail Cutlery" pocket knife,
but there is no doubt about this pocket knife, which I also previously posted.
This one has no shield and no tang stamps, but it does have the blade etch.
It has the correct three blade configuration (ugly looking blades). It has a
swelled center. But it measures 3" closed, NOT 3 5/8" closed. So, it is NOT an
actual "72" variation/clone.
Only three inch? I've not seen that one. I only have two of the Whitetail Cutlery knives, both are 3-5/8" closed. One is black handled like yours, the other is a faux peal type handle, but doesn't have a shield. The black handle, they weren't careful on where they printed the blade etch. Yeah, quality is a little off.
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Received this Craftsman 9494 in the mail , picked it up off the bay . It had a little surface rust in the joints, cleaned that up and put a little oil on it. It is tight,been used a bit,but am happy with it and the price was reasonable. Will clean it up,put some ren wax on it and stick it with the rest of the bunch .
Take care out there folks.
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It looks good JP.
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Very good 👍
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JP ::tu::
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Ripster wrote: Sat Jun 26, 2021 8:09 pm Received.....
A G@@D acquisition, JP! ::tu:: ::tu::
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Ripster wrote: Sat Jun 26, 2021 8:09 pm Received this Craftsman 9494 in the mail , picked it up off the bay . It had a little surface rust in the joints, cleaned that up and put a little oil on it. It is tight,been used a bit,but am happy with it and the price was reasonable. Will clean it up,put some ren wax on it and stick it with the rest of the bunch .
Take care out there folks.
Very nice find JP. ::tu:: ::tu:: It should clean up nicely. Love the color of the handles. ::nod::
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Ripster wrote: Sat Jun 26, 2021 8:09 pm Received this Craftsman 9494 in the mail.
Nice pick-up, JP!
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Thanks Everyone,it has been on my list for awhile. Appreciate your comments,take care ::handshake::
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Received this one today to add to my Camillus 72 Clone Family. A Schrade 863. It has the Schrade over N.Y. U.S.A. tang stamp on the clip blade with 863 on the pile side. All blades have great snap, and don't appear to have been on a stone. There are a couple of age spots on the blades and some rubs. The only thing I've done is wash it down with some WD-40 and blow it out. Had lint in the blade wells and there was some kind of glue on the small clip and tip of the Master clip. In the condition it is, with the handles and tang stamp, I believe this one was probably produced right at the end of the 863 run in 1980. Here are the pics.
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Papa Bones wrote: Tue Jun 29, 2021 12:30 am Received.....
Smitty, that's another GORGEOUS "72" variation/clone that you obtained. ::tu:: ::tu::
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New_Windsor_NY wrote: Tue Jun 29, 2021 1:40 am
Papa Bones wrote: Tue Jun 29, 2021 12:30 am Received.....
Smitty, that's another GORGEOUS "72" variation/clone that you obtained. ::tu:: ::tu::
Thank you Skip!!
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I May Grow Older, But I refuse to Grow Up!!
I'll sharpen it for you, but I don't give out band-aids!!

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::nod:: ::nod:: ::nod:: ::tu:: ::tu::
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You done well Smitty ,great addition to your stash of clones . ::tu:: ::tu::
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Good one Smitty. An 863 is my only 72 variation, and it gets a lot of carry time !
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doglegg wrote: Tue Jun 29, 2021 3:08 am ::nod:: ::nod:: ::nod:: ::tu:: ::tu::
Thanks Floyd
DM11 wrote: Tue Jun 29, 2021 9:48 am::tu::
Appreciate it David

Ripster wrote: Tue Jun 29, 2021 11:09 am You done well Smitty ,great addition to your stash of clones . ::tu:: ::tu::
Thank you JP

royal0014 wrote: Tue Jun 29, 2021 11:32 am Good one Smitty. An 863 is my only 72 variation, and it gets a lot of carry time !
::nod::
Thank You Chris. I really like the 72 patterns also. I have extras for EDC in Schrade, Camillus, Craftsman, and Ulster that get regular carry rotations. ::tu::
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Finally bagged one of these. It had eluded me for a long time.
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Congrats David!!! ::handshake:: ::handshake::
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DM11 wrote: Fri Jul 02, 2021 12:07 am Finally bagged one of these. It has eluded me for a long time.
Well done David,that’s a nice piece ::tu:: ::tu::
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DM11 wrote: Fri Jul 02, 2021 12:07 am Finally bagged one of these. It had eluded me for a long time.
Congrats David and great find!! ::tu::
Sometimes I Sit and Think ::hmm:: .... Other times I just Sit
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I'll sharpen it for you, but I don't give out band-aids!!

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DM11 wrote: Fri Jul 02, 2021 12:07 am Finally.....
VERY NICE snag David! ::tu:: ::tu::
Congratulations!
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Thank you Floyd, JP, Smitty and Skip.
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Always nice to pick up one that's eluded you for a long time. Congratulations on scoring that beauty, David!
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