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The first is a picture of my Camillus Boy Scout knife that I've had since I was 11. The second is of a hand me down gift from my mother. She was in the Air Force and stationed in Thailand in the early 70's and this was a knife carried in combat by a friend of hers. He gave it to her when he left the country to return home.
 
This is certainly nothing to write home about... but here's an old stockman I picked up somewhere along the way probably 12 or 15 years ago (I was less than 10 years old when I got it, that's all I know). It's probably whittled a few trees into nothing but shavings. It'll probably make a lot of collectors squeemish... it's a well used knife.

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The backspring on the main blade is shot and there's a lot of play. It's been sharpened, a lot. But the sheepsfoot and spey blade walk and talk like new. The lower pin on the shield side scale is missing too. But, as much as I love my VG-10 and S30V, this little old Camillus is a different kind of sharp, beyond scary sharp.

For all its problems, I don't think I'd give it up for any other knife. A box full of Sebenzas probably wouldn't make me part with it. Sure, it's not worth anything, but I've had a lot of fun with it over the years.
 
Great thead to start, Mr Ralph. Not nearly enough respect given to Camillus knives as collectibles is my feeling. A great name in the American cutlery industry. Here is just what is within immediate reach. Top to bottom: Toothpick, a CP77 that I had rehandled by SanteFe stoneworks (Black jet and MOP), a boy's first knife (I keep these on hand to give away to kids) and to the left, a mint in the box 165 with a sharpener.
Phil
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Hey TexToothpk, is that one with the serrations on the upper edge still in production, and if so do you know where they can be found? Looks like a cool little number. Is that model simply called A Boy's First Knife?
Thanks.

Lagarto
 
Darrel, I only have one, and it's the Dominator. I have to say, YOU ARE THE MAN!
Can I build a shrine in your honor? ;)
 
This is the best pic I have. Its a CUDA Maxx with bead blasted scales. Someday I'm gonna get it converted to tip up and phosphor bronze washers.

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Oh, and I have to agree, Mr. Ralph is THE MAN! Someday I'm gonna get an AXD, hopefully someday in the near future.
 
Thank you for posting my pics Mr. Ralph. I love your designs, although I don't own any yet. Although, I'm tempted to pick myself up a Dominator as a Christmas present.
 
Here is the 'Perfect Party Host' by Camillus. Comes with a little cutting/holding board, Camillus gave ya the nail or screw to hang it as well. I have one hanging in my own kitchen. Great for having handy to mix drinks. The packing is a study in late 60s early 70s Kitsch.

Lagardo, I just call it a 'boys first knife' because that was what it was for so many young guys. It's a Camco. Even has a cap-lifter & bottle lifter on the guard. No longer made, I'm afraid, but sometimes available on ebay.

Phil
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I only have a few Camillus (never seen one for sale in Mexico), This Boy Scout commemorative was a present from my aunt who has relatives in New England, USA.

Luis

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Nice stuff Phil! :thumbup:
I have always loved Camillus, especially in carbon steel. I carried a Camillus electrician type knife all through my tour overseas. It was issued to me by the Marine Corps. I managed to bring it home with me when I was med-evaced. I still have it to this day, & it is still sharp.

Here is a photo of a Camillus Boy Scout knife I picked up for $5.00 at a junk store a while back.
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I have cleaned it up a lot and have some more to do on it, then I plan to give it to one of my grandsons who is a Boy Scout. I don't think you could find a knife of this quality any more with carbon steel blades. It walks & talks and doesn't look like it has ever been sharpened. A great knife for a youngster.

PS- Just checked the Camillus web site & they have the same knife for $35.95, but in stainless steel. I think carbon steel is a better choice for a young lad. It is easier to sharpen and it teaches them a little about care and maintenance of knives.
 
I should get my dad to take a picture of his old Boy Scout knife. He's replaced the joint in it several times, and has sharpened the blade down to near nothing. I'm sure it's probably "ruined" but considering it's given him service for probaby 40 years or better, and he still uses it every day, I think it's well worth it.

Although the most use it gets nowdays is cutting pepperoni sticks...
 
I have many Camillus knives, but haven't photographed them yet.

In the bottom of this photo is a 3-blade folder. The main blade is marked Silver Sword on one side and Camillius on the other. Looks like the entire knife is made of stainless steel except for wood inlaid bolsters. It belonged to my former boss' father who worked for Champion (the spark plug company). My boss gave it to me about 14 years ago when he learned I was interested in knives.

The top knife is a 1977 Sears Craftsman Collection 77 "Bowie Stock," #9 95044. I don't know if it was made by Camillus. The pamphlet which came with it says the blades are 1095 carbon steel and it has solid nickel silver alloy bolsters and solid brass liners. The handles are "Saw-Cut" Delrin.

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This is a 1st edition 1976 2-blade Camillus #10 from the American Wildlife series. The blades are 440A stainless steel. It is about 4-1/2 inches long when closed and came boxed with a Cam-Stone sharpening steel.

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Not anything really special but here is my Camillus Yello-Jaket Trapper.

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I like it a lot even though "Yellow Jacket" is badly misspelled on the blade. :D
 

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