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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This one showed up in my mailbox yesterday. It's a gift from "Doglegg". The figure on the shield looks familiar but there are no tang stamps. Possibly (probably) made by Paki Stan or his Chinese cousin. Who ever made it and where ever it's from, it's appreciated Floyd.
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You are most welcome Jerry. ::handshake::

Fished this little KeenKutter out of the bay the other day. Not a functionally great example but will feel at home with its cousins. Blades have to be closed in a certain order or they rub.
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Nice bone on that one.
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jerryd6818 wrote: Sat Nov 16, 2019 4:33 pm This one showed up in my mailbox yesterday. It's a gift from "Doglegg". The figure on the shield looks familiar but there are no tang stamps. Possibly (probably) made by Paki Stan or his Chinese cousin. Who ever made it and where ever it's from, it's appreciated Floyd.
Nice knife Jerry. ::tu:: Nice gesture Floyd. ::tu::

doglegg wrote: Sat Nov 16, 2019 4:38 pm You are most welcome Jerry. ::handshake::

Fished this little KeenKutter out of the bay the other day. Not a functionally great example but will feel at home with its cousins. Blades have to be closed in a certain order or they rub.
Nice pickup Floyd. ::tu::
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Thanks Paul and Skip. ::handshake::
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Not a true Camillus clone but indeed a 72 variation. A contract Camillus made for Sears.
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doglegg wrote: Wed Nov 27, 2019 1:19 am Not a true Camillus clone but indeed a 72 variation. A contract Camillus made for Sears.DSCN6122.JPG
Great acquisition Floyd! I really like the color of those handles. ::tu::
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Thanks Skip. ::handshake::
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doglegg wrote: Wed Nov 27, 2019 1:19 am Not a true Camillus clone but indeed a 72 variation. A contract Camillus made for Sears.DSCN6122.JPG
Looks good Floyd! Nice handle colors! ::tu:: ::super_happy::
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Thanks TPK. ::handshake::
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I just bought this Camillus 72 variation. It's a Hollinger Fremont Ohio, 3 blade "whittler" and it has gimped liners. I can't wait to receive this one. I'll give it the once over, but it looks like it's in very good condition. When I receive it, I'll post my pictures in the appropriate location(s). These are the seller's pictures.
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Wow Skip, you have to be excited about that one. I've only seen 2 Hollinger, Fremont 72 clones and you have both of them. Congratulation on a great pick up. Butter and Molasses handles, gimped back springs, that is a fancy one. Great score. ::nod:: ::nod:: ::tu:: ::tu::
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doglegg wrote: Wed Nov 27, 2019 11:50 pm Wow Skip, you have to be excited about that one. I've only seen 2 Hollinger, Fremont 72 clones and you have both of them. Congratulation on a great pick up. Butter and Molasses handles, gimped back springs, that is a fancy one. Great score. ::nod:: ::nod:: ::tu:: ::tu::
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Looks awesome Skip! ::tu:: Never seen liners like that. :shock: Cool! :mrgreen:
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TPK wrote: Thu Nov 28, 2019 4:34 pm Looks awesome Skip! ::tu:: Never seen liners like that. :shock: Cool! :mrgreen:
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New_Windsor_NY wrote: Thu Nov 28, 2019 5:05 pm
TPK wrote: Thu Nov 28, 2019 4:34 pm Looks awesome Skip! ::tu:: Never seen liners like that. :shock: Cool! :mrgreen:
Vielen Dank, Tom. Ein frohes Dankeschön an Sie, Ihre Familie und Ihre deutsche Großfamilie. ::handshake::
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::hmm:: ::super_happy:: Pretty close Skip. You get an "A+" for the effort and your a knifer so I'll let it count. ::tu:: ::super_happy::
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New_Windsor_NY wrote: Wed Nov 27, 2019 10:18 pm I just bought this Camillus 72 variation. It's a Hollinger Fremont Ohio, 3 blade "whittler" and it has gimped liners. I can't wait to receive this one. I'll give it the once over, but it looks like it's in very good condition. When I receive it, I'll post my pictures in the appropriate location(s). These are the seller's pictures.
....I have 2 like this, a "72" and a split spring, smooth brown bone handles,worked liners,same shield, and the split spring is sword brand marked!!................. ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu:: .........................
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carrmillus wrote: Thu Nov 28, 2019 9:55 pm
New_Windsor_NY wrote: Wed Nov 27, 2019 10:18 pm I just bought this Camillus 72 variation. It's a Hollinger Fremont Ohio, 3 blade "whittler" and it has gimped liners. I can't wait to receive this one. I'll give it the once over, but it looks like it's in very good condition. When I receive it, I'll post my pictures in the appropriate location(s). These are the seller's pictures.
....I have 2 like this, a "72" and a split spring, smooth brown bone handles,worked liners,same shield, and the split spring is sword brand marked!!................. ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu:: .........................
I really do wish that you were able to post pictures!!! ::dang:: ::dang::
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......me too!!, all this electronic stuff is the reason I'm not still working!!!!.............. ::td:: ::barf:: :( ...............
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carrmillus wrote: Thu Nov 28, 2019 10:28 pm ......me too!!, all this electronic stuff is the reason I'm not still working!!!!.............. ::td:: ::barf:: :( ...............
I realize this electronic hate is your schtick and you enjoy it but for me, this electronic stuff is the reason I had a job for all my working life. God bless technology.
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....I still do 1 or 2 house plans a year and when I'm doing it, it's like I'm a kid again!!......... ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu:: ..............
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carrmillus wrote: Fri Nov 29, 2019 4:14 pm ....I still do 1 or 2 house plans a year and when I'm doing it, it's like I'm a kid again!!......... ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu:: ..............
When you do that, do you do any of the designing or do you take the rough drawings and turn them into something the construction folks can use?
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......jerry, it's usually working from sketches, but occasionally I get to do a little "designing"-it doesn't matter to me as long as I've got a pencil in my hand!!-my latest "tech" crisis-the little lighted magnifier you sent me a long time ago has quit on me and I'm still trying to find batteries for it!!!............ ::shrug:: .....................
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carrmillus wrote: Fri Nov 29, 2019 4:29 pm ......jerry, it's usually working from sketches, but occasionally I get to do a little "designing"-it doesn't matter to me as long as I've got a pencil in my hand!!-my latest "tech" crisis-the little lighted magnifier you sent me a long time ago has quit on me and I'm still trying to find batteries for it!!!............ ::shrug:: .....................
Don't bother. It's cheaper to just buy a new one. Was it this kind?
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Ok, time to get back on point. Today, I received this Camillus 72 variation. My second HOLLINGER FREMONT OHIO, 3 blade, "whittler" pocket knife. It is very different from my other Hollinger Fremont knife (click here to view: viewtopic.php?f=63&t=62956#p747245 ) I really like the gimped liners on this knife. It didn't need any serious cleaning, but I gave it the once over. These are MY pictures.
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