Help Date Camillus Pls.

[TwoDogs]

This will likely be a very short lived thread as I know someone out there will have the answer quickly.....and thanks to all in advance for your help.

My Dad picked up an old bone handled Easy Open Jack for me...tang is the four line version:
Camillus
Cutlery CO
Camillus NY
USA

She's an oldie, can tell she's got LOTS of stories.

Thanks

 

[coondog108]

Try this http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=497708
This might give you some help. If the liners are steel, you might have a GI WW II issued knife(42-45). If brass, then pre 1942, GI or civilian---maybe,

 

[IVANKERLEY]

4 line stamp is pretty old, love to see some pictures
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=497708

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Both above links might prove useful if ya havent already seen them.
cheers
ivan

 

[TwoDogs]

Thanks guys!!! I really appreciate your help. Liners appear to be steel....she's got a lot of "good" patina on her....I will try and get a pic or two this evening or tomorrow.....thanks again!

 

[tsellati]

Sounds WWII vintage to me. Would love to see some pictures.

Tim