Rare Camillus Cutlery knifes

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jesse032

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Hey guys, I am new to this site and collecting knifes. My grandfather was the President of Camillus cutlery from 63-87 and figured I would share these. These are just a couple that I have laying around the house. I would like to learn about them if they have any value or history. I have been doing research and these seem pretty rare, but you guys have any input I would love to hear it. Thanks!

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There is more that you can look at here.

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Very nice knife. I think we all have had problems with posting pictures at first. Once you figure it out I hope you keep posting pictures of your collection. In this area post any Camillus or Camillus made knives. To post put
 
The fixed blade knife with the leather handle, "SWORD BRAND" etch and serpentine guard is a model #1009 "Trailblazer" knife. The small lock-back knives with the custom handles were made at the Camillus factory and then sent to Sant Fe Stoneworks in New Mexico to have the handles installed. The "Pearl Harbor" knife is a model #5684 7" Marine Corps knife (w/o a blood groove) that we most likely made for a special customer like Smoky Mountain Knife Works or Blue Ridge Knives.

I knew your grandfather, Nilo Miori, very well. He had more than 50 years with Camillus (1932-87). I attended the 50th anniversary party that the company had in his honor in 1982.

Tom Williams
 
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The fixed blade knife with the leather handle, "SWORD BRAND" etch and serpentine guard is a model #1009 "Trailblazer" knife. The small lock-back knives with the custom handles were made at the Camillus factory and then sent to Sant Fe Stoneworks in New Mexico to have the handles installed. The "Pearl Harbor" knife is a model #5684 7" Marine Corps knife (w/o a blood groove) that we most likely made for a special customer like Smoky Mountain Knife Works or Blue Ridge Knives.

I knew your grandfather, Nilo Miori, very well. He had more than 50 years with Camillus (1932-87). I attended the 50th anniversary party that the company had in his honor in 1982.

Tom Williams
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WOWOWOWOW good to see such "companionship" in knife enthusiasts, that is amazing!!! sorry I can't help you with the knives you posted. I'm just amazed at this post.
 
Jesse032, Please do continue to post the pictures. We never get tied of looking. Tom is a great resource as are other members of the thread. Love to hear what you remember about your grandfather and his connection to Camillus. Thanks for posting.
Larry
 
Thanks for the input, I really appreciate it. I was young when he passed away, but growing up a lot of people told me stories about my grandfather and how much of a good guy he was. I have been around some pretty spectacular one of a kind knives since I was a little kid and couldn’t understand the craftsmanship and beauty till I got older. Now I share a couple of knives that I see everyday with you guys and it is pretty amazing the feedback I received.

Tom here is another 50th anniversary knife with his signature you might remember.
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And one of my favorites. CUDA ATS-34 with mother of pearl handle
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The Silver Sword Lok-Back knife was made for your grandfather's 50th anniversary party that was in 1982 in Fayetteville, NY. The knife is a model #814 that had your grandfather's signature engraved into the wood handle insert then filled with gold coloring. A special template was made with his signature and then each knife was engraved in the packing room at the Camillus factory. A special gold Silver Sword box was ordered (Silver Sword boxes were usually silver with a black molded platform). These knives were given to the guests that attended your grandfather's anniversary party. The party guests included the Miori family, Kaufman and Schwartz families (owners of Camillus Cutlery Co.), their father-Albert M. Baer (owner of Imperial/Schrade Corp.), special guests and many employees from Camillus.

The other knife appears to be a one of a kind CUDA. The special pearl handles were most likely done by Santa Fe Stoneworks (Camillus Cutlery Co. owned part of this company). This was most likely a hand made sample. I do not believe that this knife with the special pearl handles ever went into production. You have a very rare knife.

Tom Williams
 
The more I get on these Forums--Camillus, Schrade, Traditional, and Buck the more I am amazed at how much information is still out here. Thanks a million for the knowledge and photos.
Harold
 
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