An Old Knife for a Old Friend

[leghog]

Lunch at a restaurant a month or so ago an old Army buddy and current senior exec in another part of the organization where we both work pulled out a small new Buck slip joint lamenting the fact of its country of origin. I told him we've have to take care of that. At yesterday's gunshow I found a Camillus 21 peanut I'll give to him later this week when he takes me to lunch before I travel a bit. This knife cost me less than my lunch will cost him and my lunch will be inexpensive. We'll go to an out-of-the-way Korean joint.

The pins and one of the delrin panels tell you this knife was taken apart at least once.

 

[Stich2442]

Very nice gesture, Camillus calls the #21 a pony jack

Here's one I have blade is a little worn



Pete

 

[jackknife]

No matter how many names they made knives under, those old Camillus's were great knives. It was a sorry day they went dark. That one is a nice specimen.

 

[leghog]

I prefer the CAMCO 702 small jack. This is the knife my buddy would have gotten had I not found the 21.

 

[r8shell]

No matter how many names they made knives under, those old Camillus's were great knives. It was a sorry day they went dark. That one is a nice specimen.

It seems like all the inexpensive knives around when I was growing up were made by Camillus. I didn't appreciate them at the time.

Very nice gesture, leghog. I'm sure your friend will appreciate it.

 

[mnblade]

Nice little Camillus, Leghorn. And I agree -- very cool gesture. :thumbup:

-- Mark

 

[mike Berkovitch]

It's a good old knife, I like thus pattern
It's the one on the right

Mike

 

[link2derek]

That is very thoughtful of you - I'm sure he'll appreciate it. Post an update so we can find out how it was received. Cheers!

 

[jon_slider]

pulled out a small new Buck slip joint lamenting the fact of its country of origin. ... This knife cost me less than my lunch will cost him and my lunch will be inexpensive. We'll go to an out-of-the-way Korean joint.

(walking on thin ice, I hope this post does not get me banned for rule violations, but you started it)

I often notice people have reservations about buying knives made in Asia. I understand that sentiment from a political perspective, but, is there anything about the knife that is lacking in actual metallurgy or build quality? I can understand avoiding stainless in favor of Carbon Steel for example...

I find it ironic that you have no qualms about eating Asian food, while eschewing Asian cutlery.

I remember when Japanese cars were considered junk. I also remember avoiding buying German products. Funny how our priorities evolve

I guess all it would take to make us appreciate Asian knives, would be to have a war with them. We seem to gain respect for our enemies products, which I find particularly ironic.

I really like your Camco, don't know much about them, so forgive my ignorance, but, is that bone or delrin? Really nice jigging! I like Camillus a lot, for their use of Carbon steel, as well as for being owned by (German) Jewish families (Both Koester and Baer).

 

[leghog]

I find it ironic that you have no qualms about eating Asian food, while eschewing Asian cutlery.

I do not eat food imported from China nor will I let my dog. Dogs have been and are dying from being sickened by treats imported from China. This has been going on for years. Even food imported for human consumption is known to be contaminated. Look into some of the FDA reports, and then understand that FDA only inspects well under 5% of all food imported into the USA. With those imports you just never really know what you're getting. It's the same with knives in that you just really don't really know what you are getting.

I really like your Camco, don't know much about them, so forgive my ignorance, but, is that bone or delrin? Really nice jigging! I like Camillus a lot, for their use of Carbon steel, as well as for being owned by (German) Jewish families (Both Koester and Baer).

Delrin.

 

[mete]

Early Jap stuff WAS junk, early Korean stuff WAS junk, Chinese stuff ? they're still working on it. While many think that China 'stole' Camillus , actually the absentee owners and union destroyed the company but not the workers.

 

[Peregrin]

Keep the politics out of this forum, please. I suggest you reacquaint yourselves with the forum guidelines.

 

[jon_slider]

Yes, thanks:
"Regardless of personal point of view, "China Bashing" is not welcome and will not be tolerated. Please discuss and critique the knives themselves...not the country of origin.
This applies to any "offshore" point of production."

 

[300Bucks]

Well, As I read along I was not surprised Gary had to say something, as I would have also. I do not turn from a little flag waving but venom surfaces too quickly when we begin to shout as we wave. But being the Buck person in a little boat in this traditional big ocean, I was wondering what model the "offending Buck" was to compare it to the nice knives shown. I always will favor nice jig bone. I mention this at every Buck factory person visit. Currently there is no USA Buck to match the clip and pen blades shown. The 309 Companion is as close as it gets, with opposite end blades.

300Bucks

 

[leghog]

As I recall it was a Buck Solo.