Camillus catalogs

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A lot has been talked about here about Camillus knives, but I would like to have 15 minutes at Camillus to haul out as many catalogs, from present, back to the early years, as I could carry.
So much history and information is stored in them, it would be a shame to lose it. I know someone will wind up with them, but...... well, I want my share too.
 
I've managed to acquire a few, though nowhere nearly a complete set. Mr. Vickery (lrv in the Schrade Collector's forum) has agreed to create a section of his website for the display of Camillus knives and catalogs, advertisements, brochures and historic photo displays. This is, as I have discovered, the only and best way to properly share these materials with fellow collectors. There is no way I could meet the requests for copies by mailing paper copies, or scan discs. And I will not sell reprints on eBay as some others have done with ISC materials.

COdger



 
Camillus collectors.
We are playing catch-up here, much like what happened with Schrade. Before the material is lost it would be wonderful to get it copied and make it available on the internet for those wanting research and historical information.
I had been collecting Schrade printed material for about 2 years before their closing and am amazed at how much has been lost. There are gaps of years without material having been saved.

If anyone is interested in submitting any Camillus material for the planned site I will gladly scan/photo and return said material, marking the submitter in a watermark on the document. Nothing I have on my site is or will be for sale.

You can contact me at lrvickery@comcast.net
Thanks

Larry Vickery
Plaistow, NH
Current web page:
www.collectors-of-schrades-r.us

Suggestions for a Camillus web site name gladly accepted.

TTYL
Larry
 
As of yesterday I am now affiliated with the Camillus Historical Society and we are attempting to acquire the old photos, employee records, catalogs and Camillus memorabilia from the company. These will be kept in the community for present and future generations to preserve and enjoy.
Camillus has a large quantity of photos, sales literature and manufacturing records that date back to the early 1900's.

Tom Williams
 
That is wonderful news Tom.
At least there will he a place where people can go to research the history of Camillus.

Dale
 
That is great news, Tom! Hopefully the bank et al will cooperate!

Codger
 
CAMCO

You may already have the 1876 -1996 catlogs, but if not I can send you the "The Quiet Giant of Knifedom" and the "Catalog 5" from 1996.

Tom
Chestnut Ridge Knife Shop
 
Right now I have,
1993 price list
1999 Rosewood collection with price list
Catalog #3
Catalog #4
Catalog #5
1990 catalog
1980 (?) catalog
1978 display catalog
1998 flier (b&w) showing boy scout knives
1993 two page flier
115th Anniversary 1876 – 1991 flier
2 more small fliers
I have coming a 1979 catalog with 39 black and white pages, showing and describing knives, sheaths and sharpeners.
It also shows how to sharpen knives, dress animals and fillet fish, a description of knife patterns and blades, and about Camillus methods.
 
I have and already have scanned the 1980 and 1986 catalogs with price list. I also have a booklet from 1975 called "Western Knives and Knife Nostalgia". Please send me the snail mail address to send a cd to get them added to the collection.

edbeau@hotmail.com
 
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