Syracuse Knife Company

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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Syracuse Knife Company

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Hey guys, new to the forums.

I just picked this up and was wondering if anyone could tell me anything about it. I know it has celluloid grips and says Syracuse Knife Company on the tang.

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...that's a new one to me, but someone will be along who knows something I'm sure!!!........ ::tu::.........
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Syracuse was a Camillus brand, usually a less expensive line. Syracuse, NY is only 10-15 miles from Camillus, NY.
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Nice looking knife!

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Gunsil wrote:Syracuse was a Camillus brand, usually a less expensive line. Syracuse, NY is only 10-15 miles from Camillus, NY.
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This is what I was able to dig up, searching around the net. Based on this, that puts this knife at a 1935-1940 circa.

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The older Syracuse knives (1935-1940) were made by Camillus here in the USA. In 1975-1976 Camillus imported them from Poland. The ones from Poland should be marked accordingly.

Goin's has three listings related to Syracuse. They are;

"Syracuse Cutlery Co." c.1904 who were located in Syracuse, N.Y. and specialized in razors. These are the "Syracuse factory" razors.

Second was "Syracuse Knife Co." c. 1975-1976. A trademark used by Camillus. "Product of Poland" is stamped on the small blade of these knives.

Third was "Syracuse Knife Co." c. 1935-1940. A trademark used by Camillus
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You can’t confuse Polish Syracuse knives with anything :D
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Haha ::tu::
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By the way, Goin was a little mistaken - this is 1973-74
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