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Help ID this stockman from the 1930s/40s
Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2019 9:54 pm
by Mlajoie
Hello friends, I came across this old Camillus stockman with crimped center liner. I know it’s from the 30s or 40s from the 4-line tang stamp, but that’s about it. Can anyone help me with some more information on it and hopefully a ballpark value?
Re: Help ID this stockman from the 1930s/40s
Posted: Thu Nov 14, 2019 2:52 am
by kootenay joe
This knife was made by Camillus Cutlery Co., likely before WW II. Someone here will be able to give you the Camillus pattern number (might be "67").
Handles might be a celluloid which can be unstable and off gas which corrodes steel & brass.
It is in decent shape but shows quite a bit of use & sharpening.
Many collectors do not want vintage knives with synthetic handles, so this plus the condition = rather low value, maybe $35-$40.
Welcome to AAPK.
I hope others also post so that you get more than just one opinion.
kj
Re: Help ID this stockman from the 1930s/40s
Posted: Thu Nov 14, 2019 3:04 am
by 1967redrider
to AAPK! The best way to get an estimate on what a knife is worth is to do a Completed Listings search on eBay-
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?redirec ... 1&_ipg=200
Book values are always inflated, some more so than others. Usually if someone is selling a knife, he/she is going to do so on eBay anyway. Plus there are some eBay tricks to ensure you get the best price possible, like ending a listing after 7:00 Friday-Sunday night. I'm sure there's other tricks of the trade as well.
Hope this helps!
Re: Help ID this stockman from the 1930s/40s
Posted: Thu Nov 14, 2019 3:46 am
by Mlajoie
Thanks guys. Much appreciated.
Re: Help ID this stockman from the 1930s/40s
Posted: Thu Nov 14, 2019 4:04 am
by Mumbleypeg
BTW that is called a "gimped" liner, not "crimped". No big deal, just thought you might like to know.
There is such a thing as " crimped" bolsters though. You can do a search here on AAPK for both terms to find examples of both gimped liners and crimped bolsters.
And also, welcome to AAPK!
Ken
Re: Help ID this stockman from the 1930s/40s
Posted: Thu Nov 14, 2019 3:59 pm
by carrmillus
...i have a "72" and a split-spring whittler with that same bone and worked liners-the "72" is "sword brand" marked-both are 4 line marked-I have never seen any others like these 2????..........
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Re: Help ID this stockman from the 1930s/40s
Posted: Wed Nov 27, 2019 7:05 pm
by KnifeSlinger#81
Good looking stockman.
Re: Help ID this stockman from the 1930s/40s
Posted: Sun Dec 01, 2019 3:47 pm
by Rotten
Mlajoie wrote: ↑Wed Nov 13, 2019 9:54 pm
Hello friends, I came across this old Camillus stockman with crimped center liner. I know it’s from the 30s or 40s from the 4-line tang stamp, but that’s about it. Can anyone help me with some more information on it and hopefully a ballpark value?
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That is a very nice stockman! Camillus made some of the very best IMHO.
Re: Help ID this stockman from the 1930s/40s
Posted: Fri Feb 14, 2020 10:59 pm
by Mlajoie
Thanks everyone for the feedback!
Re: Help ID this stockman from the 1930s/40s
Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2020 6:17 pm
by carrmillus
....if that's u.s.a. on the 4th line, then it's 1919-1941!!-I have three(Camillus) that have that stamp............
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