Show Us Your Camillus Knives!

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 David & Tommy.
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Awesome collection Jerry! ::tu::
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Thanks David. I wish I had room here for a display case.
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jerryd6818 wrote: Tue Jan 19, 2021 2:08 pm Thanks David. I wish I had room here for a display case.
JerryD,you can show any of those again ::tu:: , and if you got others ,quit holding out . It would be a great way to start the week !
Also go a ? Re: the fake labeled knives in the Red Roll ,or any others you want to share. I ask about the fakes as have only been collecting the 72 s for less than a year and much to learn ! Did you post them in Counterfeit Section or have info. Some where on them.
Thanks , stay warm down there buddy .
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Ripster wrote: Tue Jan 19, 2021 2:20 pm
jerryd6818 wrote: Tue Jan 19, 2021 2:08 pm Thanks David. I wish I had room here for a display case.
JerryD,you can show any of those again ::tu:: , and if you got others ,quit holding out . It would be a great way to start the week !
Also go a ? Re: the fake labeled knives in the Red Roll ,or any others you want to share. I ask about the fakes as have only been collecting the 72 s for less than a year and much to learn ! Did you post them in Counterfeit Section or have info. Some where on them.
Thanks , stay warm down there buddy .
I've had them so long, I don't know if I posted them in Counterfeit or not or if I posted them at all.
There are only two in the red folder that are labeled FAKE. One has a Winchester main blade in it but the body of the knife is a Camillus 80. The other has a CASE XX 64 blade in it but it's really a Camillus 64.

I have almost all the Camillus 72 knives and clones I know exist (I'm missing two or three) and I've pretty much lost interest in looking for or acquiring more so my Camillus 72 collection is pretty static. I've lost the excitement of the hunt.
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...........ditto, jerry!!!!....... ::teary_eyes:: ............
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jerryd6818 wrote: Tue Jan 19, 2021 2:45 pm
I have almost all the Camillus 72 knives and clones I know exist (I'm missing two or three) and I've pretty much lost interest in looking for or acquiring more so my Camillus 72 collection is pretty static. I've lost the excitement of the hunt.
Which ones are you missing?
Sometimes I Sit and Think ::hmm:: .... Other times I just Sit
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I'll sharpen it for you, but I don't give out band-aids!!

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Papa Bones wrote: Wed Jan 20, 2021 11:41 pm
jerryd6818 wrote: Tue Jan 19, 2021 2:45 pm
I have almost all the Camillus 72 knives and clones I know exist (I'm missing two or three) and I've pretty much lost interest in looking for or acquiring more so my Camillus 72 collection is pretty static. I've lost the excitement of the hunt.
Which ones are you missing?
Cussin and Fearn Hardware - 1950s maybe
Hibbard Spencer TrueValue Stockman
HOLLINGER FREEMONT OHIO

To my knowledge.
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jerryd6818 wrote: Thu Jan 21, 2021 1:30 am
Cussin and Fearn Hardware - 1950s maybe
Hibbard Spencer TrueValue Stockman
HOLLINGER FREEMONT OHIO

To my knowledge.
I will make a note and help keep an eye out. ::tu::
Sometimes I Sit and Think ::hmm:: .... Other times I just Sit
I May Grow Older, But I refuse to Grow Up!!
I'll sharpen it for you, but I don't give out band-aids!!

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Thanks Smitty. You're a swell fellow.
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"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
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#64 130th Anniversary
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Vit_213 wrote: Fri Jan 22, 2021 3:48 pm #64 130th Anniversary
Thank you Vit,that’s one didn’t know was out there ::tu:: you have shown some great cutlery here over time ! Thank you for that .
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Sweet!!! ::nod:: ::nod::
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Today I added this pocket knife to my "general" CAMILLUS collection. It is a 1960 CAMILLUS, single blade, 3 tool pocket knife. I cleaned it up a bit, took a few pictures and here it is.
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New_Windsor_NY wrote: Sat Jan 23, 2021 5:10 am Today I added this pocket knife to my "general" CAMILLUS collection. It is a 1960 CAMILLUS, single blade, 3 tool pocket knife. I cleaned it up a bit, took a few pictures and here it is.
Another nice addition Skip. Good find!! ::tu::
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Papa Bones wrote: Sun Jan 24, 2021 1:34 am Another.....
Thank you Smitty.🍻
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Just received a package of various knives,2 of which are ones that fill gaps in my collection. A little number 41 , long line. Tight ,snappy thing,no half stops. The other is a 4 line,2 blade,tight with half stops . Have just started getting into this black handled ones,do prefer bone , but this material is solid and holds up well, not sure what Camillus called it .
Take care,stay warm ::tu::
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Ripster wrote: Sun Jan 31, 2021 12:17 am Just.....
Good job JP, they look to be in very good condition. ::tu:: ::tu::
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New_Windsor_NY wrote: Sun Jan 31, 2021 12:25 am
Ripster wrote: Sun Jan 31, 2021 12:17 am Just.....
Good job JP, they look to be in very good condition. ::tu:: ::tu::
Thanks Skip ::handshake:: ,got a long way too go and lot too learn. You and Vit, Jerry D and others have been a big help and inspiration.
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Congrats JP, I like you perfer the bones but have several of the black handled ones. Those are great additions to your collection. ::handshake::
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New_Windsor_NY wrote: Sun Jan 31, 2021 12:25 am
Ripster wrote: Sun Jan 31, 2021 12:17 am Just.....
Good job JP, they look to be in very good condition. ::tu:: ::tu::
+1 ::tu::
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Vit_213 wrote: Sun Jan 31, 2021 1:07 am
New_Windsor_NY wrote: Sun Jan 31, 2021 12:25 am
Ripster wrote: Sun Jan 31, 2021 12:17 am Just.....
Good job JP, they look to be in very good condition. ::tu:: ::tu::
+1 ::tu::
Thanks Vit,have really enjoyed and learned much here in short time as member. Really enjoy the Camillus area of collecting and searching.You have some excellent Cutlery that you’ve been sharing,thanks for all the time as well that you’ve put into the Collector Camillus website ,go there often .
Take care over there Sir. Stay warm and safe.
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Yesterday I added this pocket knife to my "general" CAMILLUS pocket knife collection. It is a 1958 CAMILLUS, single blade, 3 tool pocket knife. A nice companion for the 1949, the 1959 and the 1960 that I posted here previously. It has a few issues, one of which can be repaired. It also needed a little cleaning. I took some pictures and here it is.
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Ripster wrote: Sun Jan 31, 2021 12:17 am Just received a package of various knives,2 of which are ones that fill gaps in my collection. A little number 41 , long line. Tight ,snappy thing,no half stops. The other is a 4 line,2 blade,tight with half stops . Have just started getting into this black handled ones,do prefer bone , but this material is solid and holds up well, not sure what Camillus called it .
Take care,stay warm ::tu::
Very Nice JP. Gotta love those little Senator Pens. Some nice bone in the background there. Congrats on your additions. ::tu::



New_Windsor_NY wrote: Wed Feb 03, 2021 6:42 pm Yesterday I added this pocket knife to my "general" CAMILLUS pocket knife collection.
Sweeeet!! Cleaned up nicely! ::tu:: ::tu::
Sometimes I Sit and Think ::hmm:: .... Other times I just Sit
I May Grow Older, But I refuse to Grow Up!!
I'll sharpen it for you, but I don't give out band-aids!!

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Papa Bones wrote: Thu Feb 04, 2021 10:16 pm
Ripster wrote: Sun Jan 31, 2021 12:17 am Just received a package of various knives,2 of which are ones that fill gaps in my collection. A little number 41 , long line. Tight ,snappy thing,no half stops. The other is a 4 line,2 blade,tight with half stops . Have just started getting into this black handled ones,do prefer bone , but this material is solid and holds up well, not sure what Camillus called it .
Take care,stay warm ::tu::
Very Nice JP. Gotta love those little Senator Pens. Some nice bone in the background there. Congrats on your additions. ::tu::



New_Windsor_NY wrote: Wed Feb 03, 2021 6:42 pm Yesterday I added this pocket knife to my "general" CAMILLUS pocket knife collection.
Sweeeet!! Cleaned up nicely! ::tu:: ::tu::
Thanks Smitty , be a good weekend to clean them and there companions up and wax em down. Did you get one of those 72s from Steve?
Will check back in later buddy ,gotta go plow before temps drop . Stay warm down there.
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