Saw my first new Camillus branded knife

[timsclips]

I was at a gunshow in Springfield, IL over the weekend. One of the knife dealers had a new in the package Camillus ROBO folder knife that looked a little odd. AUS-8 steel and made in Taiwan. Handles were a textured OD Green color. Back of the package was marked Acme.

Can't say anything about the workmanship or sharpness as the knife was in a shrink package and the dealer wanted $50 for it.

I am sure there will be a lot more of them coming.

 

[orthogonal1]

It is unfortunate that Camillus went under, but it would be nice to see some of the models again.

The CUDA line was pretty decent there for a time.

 

[antonio_luiz]

I have some Remington folders in my collection which I believe were made by Camillus and am real happy with their quality - pity they couldn't stay afloat. It'll be interesting to compare the quality of the original USA made Camillus and the current offerings from the new owners of the name. I believe that the original Camillus started sourcing some of its knives from Taiwan just before they folded (I have unbranded Darrel Ralph designed CUDA's - folder and neck knife), but don't know if any made it to market.

 

[john w]

I have many, many Camillus knives (am VERY glad I have several "Air Force survival knives" exactly the knife I carried in the USCG) and will not part with a one. I miss them too.

 

[GWashington1732]

My first knife was a Camillus, I too want to see how these new ones hold up. They have rather big shoes to fill there.