Information on origin of Camillus Camp knife(aka Demo knife)

[Cajunfisherman]

Anyone with the history of the Camillus Military Camp Knife would be appreciated. I started collecting this particular knife while in the Army. My oldest in my collection is dated 1964. I know that they still produce this knife and it is standard issue in the following services; Army (Demo Kits), Navy (ship knife), Air Force (survival jackests), Marines (USMC logo). I would be interested in buying any issues that i do not have in my collection. Also if anyone knows the first year this knife was produced.

 

[fudo]

You should post this on the Camillus forum and ask Will Fennell.

 

[Cajunfisherman]

Thanks for the reply FUDO. I have asked the Camillus company for information. Just waiting for a response. Is the person you recommended in BladeForums?

 

[Mike Hull]

Cajun, yes, go up to the top of the page, click on maker/mfg., scroll down, in alphabetical order you will find Camillus. Hope this helps.

 

[Tightwad]

Cajun, I carried a Camillus mititary camp knife for decades. Mine was
issued in 1966. I finally wore it out after many decades of faithful service.

I'm not sure ,but I think one of Levine's books on knives ,collectors stuff,
has a extensive history on this knife. Good luck.

 

[Cajunfisherman]

Thanks for the lead. I have three 1966 issues of the knife. If you find one of the issues i need I'd be willing to trade one for one.