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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Thanks guys! Addictive as potato chips ::drool:: I can’t stop at just one ☝️ ::super_happy::
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#goldpan wrote: Sun Apr 24, 2022 3:34 am Addictive as potato chips ::drool:: I can’t stop at just one ☝️ ::super_happy::
That's my worry. I think I've fallen into another rabbit hole. Congratulations on your nice find!
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Dan In MI wrote: Sun Apr 24, 2022 2:56 pm
#goldpan wrote: Sun Apr 24, 2022 3:34 am Addictive as potato chips ::drool:: I can’t stop at just one ☝️ ::super_happy::
That's my worry. I think I've fallen into another rabbit hole. Congratulations on your nice find!
Hee Hee Hee, Ohhhhhhhh Yeahhhhh!!
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The Postman dropped this one off today. Super pleased with it. A McGrew Knife Company Inc. pattern 72 clone made by Camillus. It is like new, with no use, and came in the original box with sleeve, insert and warranty paper. It has the underlined McGrew over Arkansas U.S.A. tang stamp, Delrin handles and federal shield with underlined "M". This is my third McGrew 72 clone, and my 2nd like new with the original box and papers. Here are the photos.
McGrew Ark Cam 72 clone_a.JPG
McGrew Ark Cam 72 clone_b.JPG
McGrew box.jpg
Sometimes I Sit and Think ::hmm:: .... Other times I just Sit
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Very, very sweet Papa Bones. There is a McGrew with black bone handle. Keep a look out. ::nod::
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doglegg wrote: Wed Apr 27, 2022 10:46 pm Very, very sweet Papa Bones. There is a McGrew with black bone handle. Keep a look out. ::nod::
Thanks Floyd. Yes Sir saw the ones you and JP had posted, but I've not been able to come across one yet. I do have the yellow delrin version, but keeping my eyes open for a black handle. There's always one more to look out for. ::facepalm::
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Very nice acquisition, Smitty! Those covers are something else.
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Dan In MI wrote: Wed Apr 27, 2022 11:33 pm Very nice acquisition, Smitty! Those covers are something else.
Appreciate it Dan!!
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Papa Bones wrote: Wed Apr 27, 2022 10:41 pm The.....
A beautiful pocket knife. ::tu::
The original box and inserts. ::tu::
Keep the streak alive, Smitty. ::tu::
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New_Windsor_NY wrote: Thu Apr 28, 2022 9:26 am
Papa Bones wrote: Wed Apr 27, 2022 10:41 pm The.....
A beautiful pocket knife. ::tu::
The original box and inserts. ::tu::
Keep the streak alive, Smitty. ::tu::
Thanks Skip!
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Papa Bones wrote: Wed Apr 27, 2022 10:41 pm The Postman dropped this one off today. Super pleased with it. A McGrew Knife Company Inc. pattern 72 clone made by Camillus. It is like new, with no use, and came in the original box with sleeve, insert and warranty paper. It has the underlined McGrew over Arkansas U.S.A. tang stamp, Delrin handles and federal shield with underlined "M". This is my third McGrew 72 clone, and my 2nd like new with the original box and papers. Here are the photos.

McGrew Ark Cam 72 clone_a.JPG
McGrew Ark Cam 72 clone_b.JPG
McGrew box.jpg
Another great addition to the Collection Smitty . You’ve been hitting home runs lately ! ::tu:: ::tu::
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Ripster wrote: Wed May 04, 2022 10:09 pm
Another great addition to the Collection Smitty . You’ve been hitting home runs lately ! ::tu:: ::tu::
Hey JP, appreciate the kind words. We have an old saying down here. "Even a blind hog finds an acorn occasionally." Take care up there my friend!! ::tu::
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Papa Bones wrote: Wed Apr 27, 2022 10:41 pm The Postman dropped this one off today. Super pleased with it. A McGrew Knife Company Inc. pattern 72 clone made by Camillus. It is like new, with no use, and came in the original box with sleeve, insert and warranty paper. It has the underlined McGrew over Arkansas U.S.A. tang stamp, Delrin handles and federal shield with underlined "M". This is my third McGrew 72 clone, and my 2nd like new with the original box and papers. Here are the photos.

McGrew Ark Cam 72 clone_a.JPG
McGrew Ark Cam 72 clone_b.JPG
McGrew box.jpg
Nice score Smitty ::tu:: thats the best looking McGrew that I’ve seen! Congrats! ::handshake::
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This Stanley came in the mail today. I paid $25.00 for it. What a bargain, still in the blister pack too. I have another one without packaging that I paid a lot more for. All in all I’m very happy! ::super_happy::
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Randy, a steal on that one. ::nod::
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Thanks Doglegg!
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#goldpan wrote: Thu May 05, 2022 12:33 am This.....
A FANTASTIC acquisition, Randy! ::tu:: ::tu::
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That is a screaming deal! Wish I could find such deals...does the seller have any more of them? :D
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Thanks Skip! Dan I just checked the seller's eBay store and and sadly no.
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#goldpan wrote: Thu May 05, 2022 12:33 am This Stanley came in the mail today. I paid $25.00 for it. What a bargain, still in the blister pack too. I have another one without packaging that I paid a lot more for. All in all I’m very happy! ::super_happy::
You did get a heck of a deal ! And in the original package. ::tu:: ::tu::
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#goldpan wrote: Thu May 05, 2022 12:33 am This Stanley came in the mail today. I paid $25.00 for it. What a bargain, still in the blister pack too. I have another one without packaging that I paid a lot more for. All in all I’m very happy! ::super_happy::
Congrats Randy, great find still in the blister pack. ::tu::
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Thanks JP, and Smitty!
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Found this Imperial scout whittler floating in the Bay with a buy it now for $19 so I did.
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doglegg wrote: Mon May 09, 2022 12:06 am Found this Imperial scout whittler floating in the Bay with a buy it now for $19 so I did. 20220508_190215.jpg20220508_190141.jpg20220508_190117.jpg
That’s a rare find Floyd! Mighty hard to come by. A real steal at that price! ::tu:: ::tu::
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Thanks Randy, I was very glad to get it. ::handshake::
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