Yachtsman

Old Hunter said:
Tom, look for Glennbad in the traditional pocket knife forum. If he cannot, he may be able to recommend someone to you. Good Luck OH
Ps that model was made by Camillus for Buck, so if you can find a repairman with a stock of Camillus parts that would work too.
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I also have a Camillus and I never noticed before the (except for the scales) they are identical. I contacted Camillus and they do not have any parts for any knife made before 2007.
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Tom-C said:
..... I contacted Camillus and they do not have any parts for any knife made before 2007....
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They wouldn't as there is no connection between the old Camillus and the new. Acme United Corporation purchased just the rights to the Camillus trademark at the bankruptcy auction in 2007, not the physical business.
 
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I know there are some guys that have dozens of old used knives in various conditions of a particular model that they take apart and make a complete good knife out of two or three knives. I think that’s an admirable hobby to save what someone else might toss out and make it useful again. If I had the resources and connections I would probably do that when I retire. I like having a sense of accomplishment in restoring a good old tool that only needs a few parts and some tlc to get it looking and working like it was intended to.
 
Tom-C said:
Hi,
I have a Yachtsman the the main spring for the blade broke. I sent it to Buck and they said; "discontinued model, no parts available for repair" and replaced it with a 112. Know anyone that could repair my yachtsman?
Tom-C
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I had a Yachtsman that I took apart and decided that it was above my pay grade to put back together. Leroy, at Triple R Knives put it back together with nice Ram Horn scales...he would be my choice to do the work. He might have parts. Good luck.
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Lesknife said:
I know there are some guys that have dozens of old used knives in various conditions of a particular model that they take apart and make a complete good knife out of two or three knives. I think that’s an admirable hobby to save what someone else might toss out and make it useful again. If I had the resources and connections I would probably do that when I retire. I like having a sense of accomplishment in restoring a good old tool that only needs a few parts and some tlc to get it looking and working like it was intended to.
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If you do that, there is a little book, Knife Repair & Restoration by Adrian Harris, that you would probably find useful.

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you guys did it to me again. just picked up a 315 on the fly off the bay for a reasonable price. always wanted a few versions of the Yachtsman but they have been hard to find in good shape for good prices. i got at least one, will be looking for more, just takes time.
 
Got the knife yesterday. It's very stiff and in good shape. It's been buffed out extensively, to the point where some of the Delrin burned over the logo and the blade was dulled. All easy to fix and it is nice and shiny, something that most enjoy as "ohh, shiny" troglodytic response, myself included. Overall I really like it, always wanted a few. Will be looking for more.
 
Thanks. If the knife gods treat me well I'll have another one soon. I'll get off my lazy ass and setup for pics.
 
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