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I have a Camillus (I think) folding knife - we used them in Vietnam as 'Demo' knives.
The one I bought has "Q1986" marked on the tang instead of "Camillus".
Can someone give the background for this marking?
Thanks.
JMHayes
 
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I shouldn't have stated a dollar figure. I'll pay what's asked if I think it's worth it.
I'm sure there are better knives out there, but that particular knife and I have a long history.
I'd still like to know if the one I now have is a Camillus, (with "Q1986" marked on the tang instead of "Camillus")
 
JMHayes said:
I'd still like to know if the one I now have is a Camillus, (with "Q1986" marked on the tang instead of "Camillus")
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Those were made by Queen in 1986... and to the best of my knowledge, that's the only year Queen made them.
 
MerryMadMonk said:
Those were made by Queen in 1986... and to the best of my knowledge, that's the only year Queen made them.[/QUOTE
Thanks, MMM.
I'd read on another forum that numbers replaced the word "camillus" on the tang several times over the years.
This was going to be a gift, and I'd talked up Camillus for its reputation, so now I'll have to backtrack. I don't know anything about knives, I just know I put mine to good use in RVN and back in the states, so I was comfortable with it.
Thanks for your help, MMM.
Mike
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Are we talking TL - 29 style knives which have been used for 'Demo' work over several wars ? I don't know Queen models.

300Bucks

One like these ?




In case you were wondering , at one time TL -29 s was a sideline.
 
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