Reasonably rare Camillus
Reasonably rare Camillus
Perusing the bay the other day I ran across this old Camillus. It is not a pattern I collect but the bone and the bow tie shield caught my eye.
It wasn't the condition of the blades that made me want to have it. But there was something about the tang stamp. These pictures are after a good cleaning. Ah yes, a No Line tang stamp which would place it immediately after the war. After a little more cleaning I uncovered the model # 17 Model 17 has the spear blade (model 16 had a clip for the main blade) and was in the 1946 catalog but was gone by the 1948 edition. So I have a no line post war, 1946 Heavy Equal End Jack model 17 only made 1 or 2 years. Paid a little more than I should ($38.00) but excited to get it.Re: Reasonably rare Camillus
I'm impressed, that is just the perfect knife that I like to collect when I can find them.
Great find doglegg!!!
Great find doglegg!!!
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.....I have to go look, I think I have one of these somewhere!!!........ ...................
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Floyd, that is one that for sure deserves the HOK designation!
That one looks "comfortable", probably someone's companion for many years.
I congratulate you on rescuing that one!
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That one looks "comfortable", probably someone's companion for many years.
I congratulate you on rescuing that one!
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You took a chance, you won. NICE roll of the dice Floyd.doglegg wrote: ↑Mon May 11, 2020 1:10 pm Perusing the bay the other day I ran across this old Camillus. It is not a pattern I collect but the bone and the bow tie shield caught my eye. It wasn't the condition of the blades that made me want to have it. But there was something about the tang stamp. These pictures are after a good cleaning. Ah yes, a No Line tang stamp which would place it immediately after the war. After a little more cleaning I uncovered the model # 17. Model 17 has the spear blade (model 16 had a clip for the main blade) and was in the 1946 catalog but was gone by the 1948 edition. So I have a no line post war, 1946 Heavy Equal End Jack model 17 only made 1 or 2 years. Paid a little more than I should ($38.00) but excited to get it.
Here are a couple of Camillus 16's for comparison.
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..bad memory again-the knife I was thinking about is an equal end, 3 backspring cattle knife, and it has just a plain bar shield. it IS the only Camillus I have that has 3 backsprings, however!!............. ...................
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My collection contains used knives almost exclusively. A used knife that still functions as it should seems to have 'character' or personality, that can speak to some of us knife collectors. They are good 'reference' knives because you know they are all original, never 'messed with'.
This Camillus jack #17 is fine example of a well used all original vintage knife.
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This Camillus jack #17 is fine example of a well used all original vintage knife.
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Wow, Floyd. What a find and I can't see any imperfections in the handles. Congratulations!!!!!
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Thanks, like finding the prized egg at Easter.
Thanks Philip, they seemed to use it but certainly didn't abuse it.treefarmer wrote: ↑Mon May 11, 2020 2:08 pm Floyd, that is one that for sure deserves the HOK designation!
That one looks "comfortable", probably someone's companion for many years.
I congratulate you on rescuing that one!
Treefarmer
Skip thanks for the pictures for reference. Two knice ones there, I especially like the short line one. Very knice.New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Mon May 11, 2020 2:48 pmYou took a chance, you won. NICE roll of the dice Floyd.doglegg wrote: ↑Mon May 11, 2020 1:10 pm Perusing the bay the other day I ran across this old Camillus. It is not a pattern I collect but the bone and the bow tie shield caught my eye. It wasn't the condition of the blades that made me want to have it. But there was something about the tang stamp. These pictures are after a good cleaning. Ah yes, a No Line tang stamp which would place it immediately after the war. After a little more cleaning I uncovered the model # 17. Model 17 has the spear blade (model 16 had a clip for the main blade) and was in the 1946 catalog but was gone by the 1948 edition. So I have a no line post war, 1946 Heavy Equal End Jack model 17 only made 1 or 2 years. Paid a little more than I should ($38.00) but excited to get it.
Here are a couple of Camillus 16's for comparison.
Thanks Tommy, I bet that cattle knife is a prize. One to keep an eye out for.carrmillus wrote: ↑Mon May 11, 2020 3:02 pm ..bad memory again-the knife I was thinking about is an equal end, 3 backspring cattle knife, and it has just a plain bar shield. it IS the only Camillus I have that has 3 backsprings, however!!............. ...................
Roland I have to agree with you. I like the prestine ones but not more than the used ones. 'Character" is a good description. I think it gives the bones a warm look too. Thanks.kootenay joe wrote: ↑Mon May 11, 2020 4:18 pm My collection contains used knives almost exclusively. A used knife that still functions as it should seems to have 'character' or personality, that can speak to some of us knife collectors. They are good 'reference' knives because you know they are all original, never 'messed with'.
This Camillus jack #17 is fine example of a well used all original vintage knife.
kj
Thanks Jerry, I thought the handle had been patched but when I soaked in in soapy water what ever it was came off. And a special thanks to you and Vit for educating me on the No Line. Vit's Camillus resource is priceless.jerryd6818 wrote: ↑Mon May 11, 2020 4:19 pm Wow, Floyd. What a find and I can't see any imperfections in the handles. Congratulations!!!!!
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Awesome piece Floyd. Thanks for all the info on that one as well. It helps us all out to learn about a knife! Enjoy!
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Thank you WW. I appreciate your kind words.
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Model #17 was not available already in 1947, so it was produced only one year. You really have a rare knife. Congratulations!
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..another mint example, vit!!!!............ ...............
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Thanks Vit. Wonderful 16. And no line as well. I appreciate all you do for us Camillus collectors. Thank you.
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Carrmillus, you flatter me! This is not mint at all .carrmillus wrote: ↑Mon May 11, 2020 8:47 pm ..another mint example, vit!!!!............ ...............
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....compared to most of the ones I am able to find over here , it looks gteat, vit!!!!!................... ...............Vit_213 wrote: ↑Tue May 12, 2020 2:10 amCarrmillus, you flatter me! This is not mint at all .carrmillus wrote: ↑Mon May 11, 2020 8:47 pm ..another mint example, vit!!!!............ ...............
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Morning everyone, and hope your Easter Sunday is a good one .
Floyd ( Doglegg) Am going to post this 12 short line here, hope you don’t mind me tagging it on your post .
Want to thank a couple of you for help on this one ,would like to hear from others there thoughts,facts ,etc on this 12 .
Is it a one year run on production, and if so does anyone know approximately how many ?
Some nice 16 s and 17 s posted here , anyone have a 12 that you could show? Would be appreciated.
Thanks for a great post Floyd , always something nice to read and see from you and others here !
Floyd ( Doglegg) Am going to post this 12 short line here, hope you don’t mind me tagging it on your post .
Want to thank a couple of you for help on this one ,would like to hear from others there thoughts,facts ,etc on this 12 .
Is it a one year run on production, and if so does anyone know approximately how many ?
Some nice 16 s and 17 s posted here , anyone have a 12 that you could show? Would be appreciated.
Thanks for a great post Floyd , always something nice to read and see from you and others here !
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Ripster wrote: ↑Sun Apr 04, 2021 12:51 pm Morning everyone, and hope your Easter Sunday is a good one .
Floyd ( Doglegg) Am going to post this 12 short line here, hope you don’t mind me tagging it on your post .
Want to thank a couple of you for help on this one ,would like to hear from others there thoughts,facts ,etc on this 12 .
Is it a one year run on production, and if so does anyone know approximately how many ?
Some nice 16 s and 17 s posted here , anyone have a 12 that you could show? Would be appreciated.
Thanks for a great post Floyd , always something nice to read and see from you and others here !
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JP I posted else where but here is my 12, a no line tang stamp so early after the war. I believe that they only used bone on them the first year and the 12 doesn't show up in the next catalogue.Ripster wrote: ↑Sun Apr 04, 2021 12:51 pm Morning everyone, and hope your Easter Sunday is a good one .
Floyd ( Doglegg) Am going to post this 12 short line here, hope you don’t mind me tagging it on your post .
Want to thank a couple of you for help on this one ,would like to hear from others there thoughts,facts ,etc on this 12 .
Is it a one year run on production, and if so does anyone know approximately how many ?
Some nice 16 s and 17 s posted here , anyone have a 12 that you could show? Would be appreciated.
Thanks for a great post Floyd , always something nice to read and see from you and others here !
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Floyd ,that’s nice looking bone on your 12doglegg wrote: ↑Mon Apr 05, 2021 1:47 amJP I posted else where but here is my 12, a no line tang stamp so early after the war. I believe that they only used bone on them the first year and the 12 doesn't show up in the next catalogue. DSCN6727.JPGDSCN6728.JPGDSCN6729.JPGDSCN6731.JPGDSCN6733.JPGRipster wrote: ↑Sun Apr 04, 2021 12:51 pm Morning everyone, and hope your Easter Sunday is a good one .
Floyd ( Doglegg) Am going to post this 12 short line here, hope you don’t mind me tagging it on your post .
Want to thank a couple of you for help on this one ,would like to hear from others there thoughts,facts ,etc on this 12 .
Is it a one year run on production, and if so does anyone know approximately how many ?
Some nice 16 s and 17 s posted here , anyone have a 12 that you could show? Would be appreciated.
Thanks for a great post Floyd , always something nice to read and see from you and others here !
Thanks for posting it, believe we have the Same shield as well. Really like the Ww2 period stuff ,and always something to learn ,and getting to be a challenge to find them .
Have a great day there my friend
JP
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Well, between you and JP, my heart is jumped up 20 beats. Floyd, that is just a down right beautiful knife. You and JP should be proud of those.
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JP has a beauty and I am fortunate to have one too. Thanks P. B.
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Beautiful old knives!