Show Us Your Camillus Knives!

[Ripster]

By the way, about #908. An interesting fact - none of the catalogs contain #908 knife without collaborations.

That’s a nice knife . Never seen a #908, is it on the same frame as the 903. Really nice blade on that #908 .
Thanks for posting the info and pics .

[Vit_213]

That’s a nice knife . Never seen a #908, is it on the same frame as the 903.

No, is it on the same frame as the 904 (closed 5”).

[Vit_213]

Nothing special. Just one more Camillus knife in my collection.

[Dan In MI]

Nothing special.

Still pretty cool. I just sold one of those, but will be keeping the one I didn't carry.

[doglegg]

Nothing special.

Still pretty cool. I just sold one of those, but will be keeping the one I didn't carry.

Cool to me too.

[GSPTOPDOG]

The latest Camillus model 20 in my collection. It looks a little rough, but has nice tight blades and I am going to soak it in a solution to remove the rust. Then dunk it it in a "Smitty-style" warm mineral oil bath. Then have my buddy MTC, A.K.A. "Montana Tim" sharpen the blades. It should look pretty good after clean up.

[Meridian_Mike]

Mmmmmmmm.... I bet your new addition will enjoy that warm mineral oil bath!

Congrats on the find!!

[New_Windsor_NY]

The.....

Nice additions, GSPTOPDOG.

[doglegg]

[Papa Bones]

Nothing special. Just one more Camillus knife in my collection.

Very nice!!

The latest Camillus model 20 in my collection. It looks a little rough, but has nice tight blades and I am going to soak it in a solution to remove the rust. Then dunk it it in a "Smitty-style" warm mineral oil bath. Then have my buddy MTC, A.K.A. "Montana Tim" sharpen the blades. It should look pretty good after clean up.

It will clean up well, I have no doubt. Awesome addition to your Camillus Familly!!

[GSPTOPDOG]

Nothing special. Just one more Camillus knife in my collection.

Very nice!!

It will clean up well, I have no doubt. Awesome addition to your Camillus Familly!!

Thanks P.B.

[GSPTOPDOG]

OK, it is time to get another box for my Camillus knives, I keep digging them out from around the house... and I pulled out a couple more of my Camillus knives today and I am trying to group them together... I have hit over flow mode

[New_Windsor_NY]

OK.....

Ain't nothing like organized chaos.

[GSPTOPDOG]

OK.....

Ain't nothing like organized chaos.

Oops! I never even realized that I "collected'' Camillus Knives... until I stared putting pictures on this thread...

[Papa Bones]

OK, it is time to get another box for my Camillus knives, I keep digging them out from around the house... and I pulled out a couple more of my Camillus knives today and I am trying to group them together... I have hit over flow mode

Yep......need somthing with more layers.....or drawers.

[Papa Bones]

Received these two in the mail yesterday. Picked them off the bay
First a Camillus 165 stainless medium stockman at 3-3/8" closed. It has the long line Italic or slanted Camillus tang stamp on the mark side of the master clip blade, and 165 Stainless on the pile side. It has Cabone handles with the Crossed Swords shield, and Razor Edged Stainless etch on the clip blade. All blades are full with some minor scratches, are tight, no wobble and have great snap. All I had to do on this one was wipe it down and oil the joints.

Next is a POWR-KRAFT 3-7/8" Premium Stockman. It was made by Camillus for Montgomery Ward and is the same pattern as the Camillus 179 Stockman. It has the same shield and blade etch as the Camillus 165 above. It comes with a Clip, Spey & Sheepfoot blade. All blades are tight, smooth, full and show little wear. The Cabone handles have more of a brown mix than the Camillus. It has a "POWR-KRAFT USA" tang stamp on the mark side of the clip blade, with "84-19 STAINLESS" on the pile side. Looking through some older Montgomery Ward Catalogs, The POWER-KRAFT 84-19 was first shown in the 1969 Montgomery Ward Christmas Catalog. By the 1977 Catalogs it wasn't listed. In 1977 and after, no POWER-KRAFT knives were listed in Montgomery Ward. They were replaced by a Technicraft line in Fixed Blades and all folding knives were Name Brand Knives such as Buck, Old Cutler by Colonial, Case, Victorinox, and Schrade. I could not find a 1968 Montgomery Ward Catalog so it is possible the 84-19 could have been in it also. In 1967 the Premium POWR_KRAFT Stockman was a pattern number 84-65. So the POWR-KRAFT 84-19 tang stamp was only produced from 1968 or 69 to 1976 going by the catalogs. Of course I am sure what was in inventory could have been in the stores a little longer.

[New_Windsor_NY]

Received.....

You're really hauling in some BEAUTIES, Smitty.

[Dan In MI]

Received these two in the mail yesterday.

A nice duo, Smitty. Maybe I'll go looking for a Powr-Kfrat sometime.

[Papa Bones]

You're really hauling in some BEAUTIES, Smitty.

Thanks Skip

A nice duo, Smitty. Maybe I'll go looking for a Powr-Kfrat sometime.

Appreciate it Dan. The hunt is part of the fun!

[Dan In MI]

The hunt is part of the fun!

Sure is. I think I might spend some time bottom-feeding on the Bay and see how well I do.

[Colonel26]

Dog and Smitty, y’all sure are showing some nice ones.

Dog, those off brand knives (as in brands you don’t actively go after) will pile up on ya without you even realizing it! Looks like you’re well on your way to being a Camillus collector!

[Ripster]

Received these two in the mail yesterday. Picked them off the bay
First a Camillus 165 stainless medium stockman at 3-3/8" closed. It has the long line Italic or slanted Camillus tang stamp on the mark side of the master clip blade, and 165 Stainless on the pile side. It has Cabone handles with the Crossed Swords shield, and Razor Edged Stainless etch on the clip blade. All blades are full with some minor scratches, are tight, no wobble and have great snap. All I had to do on this one was wipe it down and oil the joints.
Cam LLI 165_a.JPG
Cam LLI 165_b.JPG
Cam LLI 165_c.JPG
Cam LLI 165_c3.JPG
Cam LLI 165_d.JPG

Next is a POWR-KRAFT 3-7/8" Premium Stockman. It was made by Camillus for Montgomery Ward and is the same pattern as the Camillus 179 Stockman. It has the same shield and blade etch as the Camillus 165 above. It comes with a Clip, Spey & Sheepfoot blade. All blades are tight, smooth, full and show little wear. The Cabone handles have more of a brown mix than the Camillus. It has a "POWR-KRAFT USA" tang stamp on the mark side of the clip blade, with "84-19 STAINLESS" on the pile side. Looking through some older Montgomery Ward Catalogs, The POWER-KRAFT 84-19 was first shown in the 1969 Montgomery Ward Christmas Catalog. By the 1977 Catalogs it wasn't listed. In 1977 and after, no POWER-KRAFT knives were listed in Montgomery Ward. They were replaced by a Technicraft line in Fixed Blades and all folding knives were Name Brand Knives such as Buck, Old Cutler by Colonial, Case, Victorinox, and Schrade. I could not find a 1968 Montgomery Ward Catalog so it is possible the 84-19 could have been in it also. In 1967 the Premium POWR_KRAFT Stockman was a pattern number 84-65. So the POWR-KRAFT 84-19 tang stamp was only produced from 1968 or 69 to 1976 going by the catalogs. Of course I am sure what was in inventory could have been in the stores a little longer.
PK 84_19 Stockman_a.JPG
PK 84_19 Stockman_b.JPG
PK 84_19 Stockman_c.JPG
PK 84_19 Stockman_d.JPG
PK 84_19 Stockman_e.JPG

Nice pieces Smitty. Like the etched blades,always a nice touch . Stay cool down there

[Papa Bones]

Nice pieces Smitty. Like the etched blades,always a nice touch . Stay cool down there

Thanks JP. Mostly wet down here right now.

[GSPTOPDOG]

Received these two in the mail yesterday. Picked them off the bay
First a Camillus 165 stainless medium stockman at 3-3/8" closed. It has the long line Italic or slanted Camillus tang stamp on the mark side of the master

Next is a POWR-KRAFT 3-7/8" Premium Stockman. It was made by Camillus for Montgomery Ward and is the same pattern as the Camillus 179 . Of course I am sure what was in inventory could have been in the stores a little longer.

Looks like you hit it out of the Park P.B. !!! I have a Short-Line in the mail it is a #67, looks to be in fair condition. Looks like a good candidate for the "5th" pocket EDC

[GSPTOPDOG]

Dog and Smitty, y’all sure are showing some nice ones.

Dog, those off brand knives (as in brands you don’t actively go after) will pile up on ya without you even realizing it! Looks like you’re well on your way to being a Camillus collector!

I don't know what has happened to me I have a Short-Line coming in the mail, a stockman, it is a nice little #67, looks to be in fair condition. It appears to be I am collecting Short-Lines now on top of everything else!