Camillus George Washington knife

[KeithAM]

Has anyone ever seen one of these?

My boss just turned 70, and since he's a history buff I thought he might appreciate one of these knives. I don't want to bother if they're junk.

Here's where I'd probably get one:

http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/s...h=eqCATE CODEdatarq=cm&eqKEYWORDdatarq=george

 

[Johnny11758]

I've handled the mother of pearl model, and it is by no means junk. The knife is three inches closed. Here is a great link detailing the knife and its history and, it includes a photo of Washington's actual knife:

http://www.gwmemorial.org/Collections/george_washingtons_penknife.htm

 

[rev_jch]

I have a couple of these they are decent knives. There was an original camillus made washington knife many years ago thats worth quite a bit now. Not to be confused with this one. The quality is okay on this one. Nothing to write home about, but a decent knife. it comes with a small certificate with the history of it and in a nice little display case.

 

[Danzz]

IHere is a great link detailing the knife and its history and, it includes a photo of Washington's actual knife:

http://www.gwmemorial.org/Collections/george_washingtons_penknife.htm

Thanks, that's a great story.

 

[rev_jch]

Keith, check your email, I may have something for you.

 

[KeithAM]

Thanks very much Rev_JCH.