Weird old Camillus

[Seals]

I picked up this Camillus folder from a friend a while back.Its a nice knife.Great fit and nice snappy blade.Its just kind of different.I was wondering if anyone knew the model name or original purpose of the thing.4 3/8" closed.Dont think ive ran across one before.

 

[John A. Larsen]

Seals, Not 100% sure, but it looks like a later version of a Coast Guard Approved lifeboat knife. John

 

[bakerg2g]

It's called a "Navy Knife" if I'm not mistaken.

Jason

 

[Seals]

Thanks guys,Those domed pins really make it stout.The blade is thick and heavy too.

 

[300Bucks]

Here's a did you know.......

Here is photo of the first Buck folding knife, Mr. Buck took WW2 lifeboat knives that were single bladed and looked a lot like your Cami. I would call yours a Lifeboat Knife for sure. He then forged a new blade (likely out of an old file) and put it in the life-boat body. I only have a photo I am too cheap to own one. Lifeboat models are stout knives for certain..........300Bucks PS - Be careful the Bucks are being faked......

 

[Seals]

That's interesting.Thanks 300.

 

[bucksforus]

All I know is a neat knife. You did good.
Harold