flea market 72

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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richard
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flea market 72

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found this lightly worn :( 72 at the local market for a couple of bucks.
amazeing it still snaps. and has no blade wobble, what there is left of them that is.
just had to buy it.
going to try and restore some life back into it.
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Boy if that one could talk. ::hmm::
Bring her back to life ,Richard! ::tu::
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I see some life left in there! ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu::
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It doesn't look like it was lazy in it's working life. Can't wait to see it finished. ::nod::
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richard wrote: ↑Mon Jun 01, 2020 12:29 am found this lightly worn :( 72 at the local market for a couple of bucks.
amazeing it still snaps. and has no blade wobble, what there is left of them that is.
just had to buy it.
going to try and restore some life back into it.
It's a shame about the one handle. Do the knife justice richard. ::tu::
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.......if that one could only talk!!!???................. ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu:: .....................
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