Blade numbers

[lamech]

Hello all,
I was just wondering what the significance of the number on Camillus knife blades are? I don't seem to be able to find any info.
Thanks in advance.
God Bless
Tracy

 

[Arathol]

pattern numbers, nothing more or less.

 

[mdgspmer]

some are the year of course and some are the model # depending on the knife
Mike

 

[Codger_64]

Some are the Sears retail catalog number if you are speaking of the Craftsman knives.