Camp, Sportsmans' Knives - Let's See 'Em

[thawk]

Camillus Utility Knife - Circa 1940's Military Issue

 

[dannyp]

This Colonial is my only example of the pattern.

 

[thawk]

That Colonial is slick, with those long pulls on the opener and lifter.

 

[dannyp]

Thanks, Hal. It doesn't have the class of the jigged bone Schrade and Camillus versions you posted, though. It's hard to tell from these pics, but the shell type handles bulge out quite a bit. That, combined with the 3 spring construction make it 3/4" thick in the middle. Nice and comfy in the hand during use, but kinda bulky for pocket carry.

 

[Stich2442]

The first knife I owned age 6, 1978 Imperial Kamp-King

My Ulster Boy Scout knife 1980's

Vic Swiss Army knives
Farmer

Rucksack

Ranger

French Pradel

Kastor/Camillus 1924-1941 ( no brass so most likely 40's because of the war)

Missing some bone and the can opener is also broken but still very solid.

My favorite Dwight Divine & Sons Boy Scout Knife #1502 c. 1923-1941

 

[xbxb]

Camillus that I carry in my car for camping. Oh-- no corkscrew it's a Boy Scout knife

 

[smiling-knife]

This is a Sheffield version of the camp knife. These were typically known as Sportsmen's knives.

 

[Jack Black]

Very nice S-K :thumbup: Do you know when it was made and by whom?

 

[smiling-knife]

Thanks Jack. I think the can opener most likely dates it to the inter-war period. Sorry I can't remember the maker. I'm in the process of moving and all my knives are packed away so I can't answer that at the moment.

 

[Jack Black]

Thanks Jack. I think the can opener most likely dates it to the inter-war period. Sorry I can't remember the maker. I'm in the process of moving and all my knives are packed away so I can't answer that at the moment.

I understand entirely, thanks for the answer though

 

[NirreBosse]

The Utica kutmaster is a beloved gift from forommember kamagong. I had longed for a standard size campknife for a long time when he helped me. The small Case has been a regular user for rather many years and you can see I havent speared it from worktasks. The 3 one is a rear find here in sweden. I found it on the fleamarket for a low prize. Its stamped USA but nothing about witsh brand it is. How mych I like these campknifes in regular size they will never reach my EDC pockets. They are just to big for my EDC tastes and the bail isnt easy on the pockets.

Bosse

 

[TheGent]

This is a Sheffield version of the camp knife. These were typically known as Sportsmen's knives.

That is a beauty. There is a thread floating around here about K.E. making a version of this.

 

[mnblade]

I've toted this Victorinox Adventurer on many camping and road trips in the U.S., in Europe, and -- in 1996 -- all around Turkey on a backpacking trip. It's a GREAT knife. :thumbup:

-- Mark

 

[eisman]

 

[eisman]

 

[smiling-knife]

This is an old Pal Cut Co camper.

 

[Campbellclanman]

Paul, and Gevonovich...

I second that my friends....I love it when Hal comes on in and knocks us over with his awesome knives!

Blimey...SK... just fantastic again, thank you everyone....there are some stunning Camp knives

 

[zippofan]

The Boker is sweet:

I have a few, but this is my all time favorite, Weidmannsheil

 

[stvpourciau]

This Colonial is my only example of the pattern.

Have the exact same Colonial knife.. with the "forest master" on it, yet slightly different. Must be different years.

I no nothing about it other than I rescued it from "death by rust" at a local antique market, any info on it's history would be nice.

 

[Django.cj]

Seeing all those Camillus knives makes me a bit misty eyed. I miss that company.