Not Playing With A Full Deck.....

[New_Windsor_NY]

The.....

Thank you, Dan.

Cool.....

Thank you, Jim.

wow.....

Thank you, SwedgeHead.

[Ripster]

Skip, you have quite the collection of these going on .
Going to have to cal” you “The Gambler “. Take care out there .

[New_Windsor_NY]

Skip.....

Thank you, JP.

[Madmarco]

Your focus on this theme is unwavering, Skip, congratulations!
I sure hope I'm around to witness the acquisition of that ever elusive Camillus "Jack-of-Hearts" when you finally find one!
Wonderful choice you made with collecting the playing card theme!

[New_Windsor_NY]

Your.....

Thank you VERY much, Madmarco.

[New_Windsor_NY]

A recent trip to the post office produced this pocket knife. It now becomes the latest "card" to be posted under this topic or thread and to be added to the "deck." It is a WESTERN, Queen Of Hearts, one blade, one tang stamp, 3 1/8" closed, lockback, pocket knife. The main blade front tang stamp says "WESTERN (over) U.S.A." It is in EXCELLENT condition. It did NOT need any cleaning at all. I just wiped it off. I took some pictures and here it is.
Caption(s), if any, are on the BOTTOM of the corresponding picture(s).
Click on a picture to ENLARGE.


***** As of this posting, this is the latest total or tally of ALL the "cards" in my "deck." *****
The "score" so far, WESTERN TANG STAMPS 30, CAMILLUS TANG STAMPS 10 and CAMILLUS TANG ETCHES 2.
ACE. WESTERN 3 - CAMILLUS 1
KING. WESTERN 8 - CAMILLUS 5 (One CAMILLUS Has A Tang Etch, Not A Tang Stamp)
QUEEN. WESTERN 8 - CAMILLUS 5
JACK. WESTERN 5 - CAMILLUS 0
TEN. WESTERN 6 - CAMILLUS 1 (The CAMILLUS Has A Tang Etch, Not A Tang Stamp)

[New_Windsor_NY]

Recently, my trip to the post office produced this pocket knife. It now becomes my latest "card" to be posted under this topic or thread and to be added to the "deck." It is a CAMILLUS, Ten Of Hearts, one blade, one tang ETCH, NOT a tang stamp, 3 1/8" closed, lockback, pocket knife. The main blade front tang etch says "CAMILLUS (over) Made in the U.S.A." Despite having a couple of tiny cracks in the handles, overall, this pocket knife is in GOOD+ condition. It did NOT need any cleaning at all. I just wiped it off. I took some pictures and here it is.
Caption(s), if any, are on the BOTTOM of the corresponding picture(s).
Click on a picture to ENLARGE.


***** As of this posting, this is the latest total or tally of ALL the "cards" in my "deck." *****
The "score" so far, WESTERN TANG STAMPS 30, CAMILLUS TANG STAMPS 10 and CAMILLUS TANG ETCHES 3
ACE. WESTERN 3 - CAMILLUS 1
KING. WESTERN 8 - CAMILLUS 5 (One CAMILLUS Has A Tang Etch, Not A Tang Stamp)
QUEEN. WESTERN 8 - CAMILLUS 5
JACK. WESTERN 5 - CAMILLUS 0
TEN. WESTERN 6 - CAMILLUS 2 (Both CAMILLUS Have A Tang Etch, Not A Tang Stamp)

[New_Windsor_NY]

A recent trip to the post office produced this pocket knife. It now becomes my latest "card" to be posted under this topic or thread and to be added to the "deck." It is a CAMILLUS, King Of Hearts, one blade, one tang stamp, 3 1/8" closed, lockback, pocket knife. The main blade front tang stamp says "CAMILLUS (over) New York (over) U.S.A." This pocket knife is in EXCELLENT condition. It did NOT need any cleaning at all. I just wiped it off. I took some pictures and here it is.
Caption(s), if any, are on the BOTTOM of the corresponding picture(s).
Click on a picture to ENLARGE.


***** As of this posting, this is the latest total or tally of ALL the "cards" in my "deck." *****
The "score" so far, WESTERN TANG STAMPS 30, CAMILLUS TANG STAMPS 11 and CAMILLUS TANG ETCHES 3
ACE. WESTERN 3 - CAMILLUS 1
KING. WESTERN 8 - CAMILLUS 6 (One CAMILLUS Has A Tang Etch, Not A Tang Stamp)
QUEEN. WESTERN 8 - CAMILLUS 5
JACK. WESTERN 5 - CAMILLUS 0
TEN. WESTERN 6 - CAMILLUS 2 (Both CAMILLUS Have A Tang Etch, Not A Tang Stamp)

[New_Windsor_NY]

Last Monday afternoon, my trip to the post office produced this pocket knife. It now becomes my latest "card" to be posted under this topic or thread and to be added to the "deck." It is a WESTERN, Ten Of Hearts, one blade, one tang stamp, 3 1/8" closed, lockback, pocket knife. The main blade front tang stamp says "WESTERN (over) U.S.A." This pocket knife is in EXCELLENT condition. It did NOT need any cleaning at all. I just wiped it off. I took some pictures and here it is.
Caption(s), if any, are on the BOTTOM of the corresponding picture(s).
Click on a picture to ENLARGE.


***** As of this posting, this is the latest total or tally of ALL the "cards" in my "deck." *****
The "score" so far, WESTERN TANG STAMPS 31, CAMILLUS TANG STAMPS 11 and CAMILLUS TANG ETCHES 3
ACE. WESTERN 3 - CAMILLUS 1
KING. WESTERN 8 - CAMILLUS 6 (One CAMILLUS Has A Tang Etch, Not A Tang Stamp)
QUEEN. WESTERN 8 - CAMILLUS 5
JACK. WESTERN 5 - CAMILLUS 0
TEN. WESTERN 7 - CAMILLUS 2 (Both CAMILLUS Have A Tang Etch, Not A Tang Stamp)

[Madmarco]

Nice Skip!
We're going to have to throw a party for you the day you finally add the ever elusive "Camillus Jack O' Hearts" to the deck!
How exciting!

[New_Windsor_NY]

Nice.....

Thank you, Madmarco.
The CAMILLUS Ten Of Hearts,
tang stamped not tang etched,
is also wanted. It eludes me also.

[Madmarco]

I'll keep an eye out for that one as well, Skip!

[New_Windsor_NY]

I'll.....

Thank you, Madmarco.

[Dan In MI]

You'll find them (or they'll find you) eventually, Skip. Congratulations on another excellent addition!

[New_Windsor_NY]

You'll.....

Thank you, Dan.

[New_Windsor_NY]

Yesterday afternoon, my visit to the post office produced this key ring, lobster pattern or style of pocket knife. It now becomes my latest "card", although not part of the regular "deck", to be posted under this topic or thread. It is a CAMILLUS, Queen Of Hearts, one blade, two tools (a file and scissors), a blade etch, one tang stamp, 1/2" x 2 1/4" closed (not including the loop or ring), lobster pattern or style of pocket knife. The main blade etch says "Harrah's" The main blade front tang stamp says "CAMILLUS (over) New York (over) U.S.A." This pocket knife came with a felt storage pouch and a box. The pouch says "Harrah's - LAS VEGAS" This pocket knife is in EXCELLENT condition. It did NOT need any cleaning at all. I just wiped it off. I took some pictures and here it is.
Caption(s), if any, are on the BOTTOM of the corresponding picture(s).
Click on a picture to ENLARGE.

[Madmarco]

Nice catch, Skip!

[New_Windsor_NY]

Nice.....

Thank you, Madmarco.

[Dan In MI]

Yet another great find, Skip!

[New_Windsor_NY]

Yet.....

Thank you, Dan.

[New_Windsor_NY]

Yesterday afternoon, my trip to the post office produced this pocket knife. It now becomes my latest "card" to be posted under this topic or thread and to be added to the "deck." It is a WESTERN, Queen Of Hearts, one blade, one tang stamp, 3 1/8" closed, lockback, pocket knife. The main blade front tang stamp says "WESTERN (over) U.S.A." This pocket knife, along with a deck of playing cards, came in its original display packaging. The display packaging measures 7" x 9" and has a slot for hanging. Overall, the display packaging is in FAIR+ condition. The pocket knife and the playing cards are in MINT condition. The pocket knife does NOT need any cleaning at all. I took some pictures and here it is.
Caption(s), if any, are on the BOTTOM of the corresponding picture(s).
Click on a picture to ENLARGE.


***** As of this posting, this is the latest total or tally of ALL the "cards" in my "deck." *****
The "score" so far, WESTERN TANG STAMPS 32, CAMILLUS TANG STAMPS 11 and CAMILLUS TANG ETCHES 3
ACE. WESTERN 3 - CAMILLUS 1
KING. WESTERN 8 - CAMILLUS 6 (One CAMILLUS Has A Tang Etch, Not A Tang Stamp)
QUEEN. WESTERN 9 - CAMILLUS 5
JACK. WESTERN 5 - CAMILLUS 0
TEN. WESTERN 7 - CAMILLUS 2 (Both CAMILLUS Have A Tang Etch, Not A Tang Stamp)

[New_Windsor_NY]

This afternoon, my visit to the post office produced this pocket knife. It now becomes my latest "card" to be posted under this topic or thread and also to be added to the "deck." It is a CAMILLUS, Ten Of Hearts, one blade, one tang etch, 3 1/4" closed, lockback, pocket knife. The main blade front tang etch says "CAMILLUS (over) Made in the U.S.A." This pocket knife, along with a deck of playing cards, came in an original display package. I do NOT know if this particular pocket knife originally came with this particular display package, probably not. Both the deck of cards and the pocket knife had been previously removed from the display packaging. The display packaging measures 7" x 9" and has a slot for hanging. Overall, the display packaging is in FAIR+ condition. The pocket knife and the playing cards are in EXCELLENT condition. The pocket knife does NOT need any cleaning at all. I took some pictures and here it is.
Caption(s), if any, are on the BOTTOM of the corresponding picture(s).
Click on a picture to ENLARGE.

***** ALL Of The Playing Card Pocket Knives, Whether CAMILLUS Or WESTERN Brand,
Are 3 1/4" Closed. They are NOT 3 1/8" Closed, As I Have Stated In Previous Posts. *****


***** As of this posting, this is the latest total or tally of ALL the "cards" in my "deck." *****
The "score" so far, WESTERN TANG STAMPS 32, CAMILLUS TANG STAMPS 11 and CAMILLUS TANG ETCHES 4.
ACE. WESTERN 3 - CAMILLUS 1
KING. WESTERN 8 - CAMILLUS 6 (One CAMILLUS Has A Tang Etch, Not A Tang Stamp)
QUEEN. WESTERN 9 - CAMILLUS 5
JACK. WESTERN 5 - CAMILLUS 0
TEN. WESTERN 7 - CAMILLUS 3 (The Three CAMILLUS Pocket Knives Have A Tang Etch, Not A Tang Stamp)

[Papa Bones]

This afternoon, my visit to the post office produced this pocket knife. It now becomes my latest "card" to be posted under this topic or thread and also to be added to the "deck." It is a CAMILLUS, Ten Of Hearts, one blade, one tang etch, 3 1/4" closed, lockback, pocket knife. The main blade front tang etch says "CAMILLUS (over) Made in the U.S.A." This pocket knife, along with a deck of playing cards, came in an original display package. I do NOT know if this particular pocket knife originally came with this particular display package, probably not. Both the deck of cards and the pocket knife had been previously removed from the display packaging. The display packaging measures 7" x 9" and has a slot for hanging. Overall, the display packaging is in FAIR+ condition. The pocket knife and the playing cards are in EXCELLENT condition. The pocket knife does NOT need any cleaning at all. I took some pictures and here it is.
Caption(s), if any, are on the BOTTOM of the corresponding picture(s).
Click on a picture to ENLARGE.

***** ALL Of The Playing Card Pocket Knives, Whether CAMILLUS Or WESTERN Brand,
Are 3 1/4" Closed. They are NOT 3 1/8" Closed, As I Have Stated In Previous Posts. *****


***** As of this posting, this is the latest total or tally of ALL the "cards" in my "deck." *****
The "score" so far, WESTERN TANG STAMPS 32, CAMILLUS TANG STAMPS 11 and CAMILLUS TANG ETCHES 4.
ACE. WESTERN 3 - CAMILLUS 1
KING. WESTERN 8 - CAMILLUS 6 (One CAMILLUS Has A Tang Etch, Not A Tang Stamp)
QUEEN. WESTERN 9 - CAMILLUS 5
JACK. WESTERN 5 - CAMILLUS 0
TEN. WESTERN 7 - CAMILLUS 3 (The Three CAMILLUS Pocket Knives Have A Tang Etch, Not A Tang Stamp)

Just catching up on the thread since I've gotten back. As usual Skip, you are posting some awesome finds.

I'm going to post a photo of something I came across earlier this year. The knife is a Western, but the guy I bought it from had an unopened deck of the Western playing cards he threw in with the knife. Now I guess I need to work on finding the other Western Gambler Series knives.

[New_Windsor_NY]

No, I did NOT acquire these.
Besides all of the five pocket knives already being RIDICULOUSLY OVERPRICED,
what makes the Ten and the Queen worth $12 more than the others?
They are NOT any more rare or any more common than the other three "cards."
That is, as far as the WESTERN tang stamped "card" pocket knives are concerned.
As far as the CAMILLUS tang stamped "card" pocket knives are concerned, yes, a
few are less common and harder to find than the others. But still.....

[Papa Bones]

No, I did NOT acquire these.
Besides all of the five pocket knives already being RIDICULOUSLY OVERPRICED,
what makes the Ten and the Queen worth $12 more than the others?
They are NOT any more rare or any more common than the other three "cards."
That is, as far as the WESTERN tang stamped "card" pocket knives are concerned.
As far as the CAMILLUS tang stamped "card" pocket knives are concerned, yes, a
few are less common and harder to find than the others. But still.....

The seller is proud of them I Guess?