Camillus (new)

[GenerallyAwsomeDude]

OK whats going on with Camillus? I thought they declared bankruptcy In 2007. Were they bought out? Are they just coming back? I was online a few days ago and saw some new camillus tanto for like $40, and a slightly more expensive clip point with a bamboo handle. Whats the deal? Does anyone have any experience with these knives? If so, are they good? Bad?

 

[GWashington1732]

THe camillus name was bought by Acme United Corporation. Here's another recent thread about it.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=809050
Most people think their new knives are cheap junk and will not bother with them.

 

[GenerallyAwsomeDude]

Thanks, well that sucks. I miss the Camillus of old.

 

[Ballenxj]

OK whats going on with Camillus? I thought they declared bankruptcy In 2007. Were they bought out? Are they just coming back? I was online a few days ago and saw some new camillus tanto for like $40, and a slightly more expensive clip point with a bamboo handle. Whats the deal? Does anyone have any experience with these knives? If so, are they good? Bad?

YUP! Camillus went under in 2007. I'm guessing for the same reasons that Schrade did in 2004. Taylor Knives bought the Schrade name and promptly moved production to China. I believe Camillus suffered the same fate.
-Bruce

 

[elkins45]

YUP! Camillus went under in 2007. I'm guessing for the same reasons that Schrade did in 2004. Taylor Knives bought the Schrade name and promptly moved production to China. I believe Camillus suffered the same fate.
-Bruce

IIRC it was a strike by the production workers that finally put Camillus under.

All the new ones I've seen are made in the PRC.