Sword Brand Swing guard lock back

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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Sword Brand Swing guard lock back

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Have this 4 line / Sword Brand Swing guard lock back . Have a question regarding what Camillus called this pattern/ model . Was it a Hunter or just lock back or? Since it’s been here have just called it a lock back . Have looked for catalog references and nothing found .Does anyone have a old Catalog cut out or model / pattern # that would be great . It’s 4 and 5/8 inches long closed ,steel liners and nickel silver bolster and swing guard .
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Jp here's one I have . This is a 4 line Camillus so from the era of very little documentation. I assume they would call it a swing guard lock back that could certainly qualify as a hunter. Pattern #and other info from early Camillus knives is very rare.
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gsmith7158 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 04, 2021 12:39 am Jp here's one I have . This is a 4 line Camillus so from the era of very little documentation. I assume they would call it a swing guard lock back that could certainly qualify as a hunter. Pattern #and other info from early Camillus knives is very rare.
That’s a fine piece you have there Greg .
Thanks for sharing and agree with the lack of good info for this period .
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Jp here is a lock back made by Stainless Cutlery Co. That is similar in size to the swing guard. This company was Camillus entry into the new era of stainless steel. There is an exact pattern of this knife in a four line Camillus as well.
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Guys those are some mighty fine looking knives, love them... ::tu::
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Awesome knives, JP and Greg. ::tu:: ::tu::
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gsmith7158 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 04, 2021 1:07 am Jp here is a lock back made by Stainless Cutlery Co. That is similar in size to the swing guard. This company was Camillus entry into the new era of stainless steel. There is an exact pattern of this knife in a four line Camillus as well.
Greg that Stainless Steel Cut co. Is a beauty. Have never seen that one. Camillus entry into stainless didn’t go so well from what have heard and read. Have a few of them and they’re some very well built pieces some say top of the line.
Thanks David and John for the kind words.
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JP, Greg, all three beautiful knives. You are fortunate to have them. ::nod:: ::nod::
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Ripster wrote: ↑Thu Nov 04, 2021 12:16 am Have.....
That's a NICE one JP! ::tu:: ::tu::

gsmith7158 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 04, 2021 12:39 am Jp.....
Just STUNNING, Greg! ::tu:: ::tu::

gsmith7158 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 04, 2021 1:07 am Jp.....
WOW! ::tu:: ::tu::
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Ripster wrote: ↑Thu Nov 04, 2021 12:28 pm
gsmith7158 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 04, 2021 1:07 am Jp here is a lock back made by Stainless Cutlery Co. That is similar in size to the swing guard. This company was Camillus entry into the new era of stainless steel. There is an exact pattern of this knife in a four line Camillus as well.
Greg that Stainless Steel Cut co. Is a beauty. Have never seen that one. Camillus entry into stainless didn’t go so well from what have heard and read. Have a few of them and they’re some very well built pieces some say top of the line.
Thanks David and John for the kind words.
Jp I have a number of those Stainless Steel Cutlery Co. knives and they are all 1st quality knives. We've got a thread here somewhere about those knives..
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Stainless Cutlery Company link.
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gsmith7158 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 04, 2021 1:07 am Jp here is a lock back made by Stainless Cutlery Co. That is similar in size to the swing guard. This company was Camillus entry into the new era of stainless steel. There is an exact pattern of this knife in a four line Camillus as well.
Greg, I really like this knife, and the shield is pretty awesome.
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