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Here is a Camillus #72 that underwent cosmetic surgery in my shop.

This is what it looked like when I started: This is what it looked like after I finished: File work on the inside of the knife used to be popular, so I thought I would give it a try.
I didn't file work the outside because I think it would weaken the spring for the secondary blades.
It does sort of light up the inside of the knife. Now I see I neglected to get a pic of the mark side with blades open, I will add that later.
The bone is Bamboo colored with Catalina jigging. I think it comes as close to Rogers bone as any modern jigged bone I have seen.

Very good Dale .I like the bone and the file work and cosmetic surgery on a Camillus 72 makes it even better.
Grant

Excellent Dale. I like the file work in the blade well and the threaded bolsters also add a touch of class. Those new handles are perfect for that knife.

Classy!

Gorgeous work!


You taking orders? I have an old used -72 in about the same condition as yours started out.

Thanks guys, I appreciate your kind words. I am glad you like it.

1967redrider wrote:Gorgeous work!

You taking orders? I have an old used -72 in about the same condition as yours started out.

Red,
Actually I will be taking orders for repairs & custom work starting in mid-August.
I intend to start working on the orders at the end of August, (a couple weeks to order handles, etc).

I have found that while my new left knee is great, my old right knee is weakened from many years of walking with a limp. I am endeavoring to strengthen it with physical therapy and exercise.

I am also rearranging my shop so I don't have to stand as much, which should help some as well. I decided to take the summer off from knife work except some I want to do for myself, so there is no pressure.
My wife & I have 16 grandkids and they all like to come spend time with us in the summer. They won't all be coming for a stay, but several will. A couple granddaughters will be here most of the summer.

Hopefully at the end of August my knee will be strong enough I can put in several hours in the shop without having to lay down or sit in the recliner every hour or so. I think I need to take it easy on the knees for a few more weeks, and hopefully sneak down to the river and catch a few bass!

Save your knives up for the end of summer for R & R (repair & rehab).

For those of you who like that bone color & pattern, please note I just corrected it on the original post.
The actual bone I used was Bamboo colored with the Catalina jigging pattern.

My apologies,
Dale

Dale.. That is NICE!!

Custom work in August!! I got a couple candidates!! John

orvet wrote:For those of you who like that bone color & pattern, please note I just corrected it on the original post.
The actual bone I used was Bamboo colored with the Catalina jigging pattern.

My apologies,
Dale

Mmm. I like Amber Catalina.

That's another beauty, Dale! Those 72's dress up real nice with some good jigged bone. The filework in the well is a nice touch.

Great work!

Thanks guys.

Shooting you a PM, Dale.