what wood would this be?

[meako]

Mystery solved Scooby!
Meako is an idiot with Case on the brain.(and it would have worked if it wasn't for those meddling kids).
It is the same as MMMs knife there. Camillus it is.
can't get a decent tang satmp shot as it quite worn. It has
CAMILLUS
CUTLERY
CAMILLUS NY
USA
as far as I can make out
like that in 4 lines no other marks or shield or anything.
sorry for my lack of cognisance guys.
Stagged rosewood then.WW2 era as well. cool.
thanks everyone.

 

[MerryMadMonk]

meako, they are great knives. I keep one in my boat and one in my truck.

 

[jon_slider]

It has ... 4 lines no other marks or shield or anything.

according to the following quote, your knife is 1942 or earlier

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/163415-Tip-Top-Barlow
"If your Camillus "Tip Top" Barlow knife has the Camillus name stamped on four lines, it was made in 1942 or earlier. If the Camillus name is stamped on three lines and has a model number 10 or 11, it was made in 1946 or later. ...
Tom Williams
Camillus Cutlery Co."

 

[Markesharp]

Great tip JSCHENK! Thanks.:thumbup:

 

[MerryMadMonk]

to clean old wood, I found using cheap mayonnaise the cheaper the better because it has more oil in it. apply and use 0000 steel wool( the fine stuff) and rub with the grain. The oil in the Mayo will pull the dirt out and leave the finish intact. The steel wool will remove the dirt and clean the finish. You can then clean the wood back off with some murphy's oil soap or whatever. It should clean it up a bit more and make it easier to identify. This is an old furniture restoration trick, cleans the wood without ruining the old patina and finish.

I missed this first time around. I look forward to trying it out. Thanks!