Camillus knife collectors guide all about pocket knives. There is an illustration titled camillus knives that went to war. Wwii era original us navy mark 2 knife wusn mk2 plastic scabbard guard marked usn mark 2 camillus, ny pinned butt version excellent condition up for auction is a wwii era original us navy mark 2 fighting knife wusn mk2 plastic scabbard. They are a good knife i have an old ontario pilot knife i still use. Camillus collectible vintage fixed blade knives for sale ebay. Make sure this fits by entering your model number camillus sailors rigging knife wmarlin spike made from 1960 thru 1975 and it measures 412 closed, vintage camillus usa made govt issue contract knife that has jigged delrin handles and a locking stainless steel marlin spike and a stainless steel sheepfoot blade thats extra thick for cutting ropes. Post war us pilots survival knife pommel marked camillus 51984. Being one of the most reliable and oldest knife manufactures, camillus cutlery impresses with expertise in making hunting, fishing, sporting, and.
Camillus has been supplying the world with reliable, innovative pocket knives since 1876. The knife has a stacked leather washer handle with a blued. Camillus 1967 vietnam us jet pilot survival knife may 06. It offers exceptional balance between toughness, edge sharpness, and corrosion resistance. Skipping ahead, the company went bankrupt in 2007 and then relaunched itself in 2009 featuring modern knives with titanium carbonitride coated blades. It also produced knives to be used in world war i and world war. It also has the original shipping label, also dated march 1967 vietnam era. Having a knife that belonged to your dad while he was serving is imho one of those things that. It specs out like a fairly typical midcentury 4bladed camping knife with a 2. The next generation of the ultimate fighting knife by greg walker gives readers an inside view of the exacting design criteria, cuttingedge materials. Kabar was a fighting and utility knife issued to american armed forces including the marines and navy. Camillus sailors rigging knife wmarlin spike made from 1960 thru 1975 and it measures 412 closed, vintage camillus usa made govt issue contract. Being one of the most reliable and oldest knife manufactures, camillus cutlery impresses with expertise in making hunting, fishing, sporting, and tactical knives. Help us to keep magento healthy report all bugs ver.
Camillus scout knife for sale collectibles online daily. On this page kabar knives tell their own story of the history of the kabar knife collecting u. Sep 22, 20 the demo knife design seems to date back to 1945, although even the former camillus company historian cant pinpoint it for sure. Camillus was one of the first knife manufacturers in the united states with roots dating back to 1876.
Its brand name and intellectual property rights were purchased by acme united corporation, which relaunched the camillus brand in may 2009 using modern materials. Navy fighting knives of world war ii by rob knott has a long section on the usn mark 1 and mark 2 fighting knives and the kabar kabar. Looking for knives, camping, sleeping or outdoor cooking. Adolph kastor started the company in new york city where he imported german knives. Original sheath is in very good condition although sharpening stone is absent. You will generally find a great assortment of camillus knives up for sale here at aapk. The company made its own brands and also worked as a prolific contractor for other companies making several other knife brands. The handle, blade and scabbard are painted near black. Its brand name and intellectual property rights were purchased by acme united corporation, which relaunched the camillus brand in may 2009. The camillus hustle folding pocket knife has an aus8 stainless steel blade with a g10 handle. Camillus helped to design and develop what later became known as the usmc kabar fighting knife. New listing vintage camillus new york usa folding 3 blade pocket knife no reserve 298.
Camillus factory still shot courtesy of tom williams showing the m3 and the m4 reproductions. A knife is one of the more important pieces of equipment you can have with you in a survival situation. View all camillus fixed blade knives camillus knives is a famous brand offering a wide range of highquality knives used for hunting, fishing, sporting, and tactical knives. The man who sold it to me said he got it from the attic. I have seen prices from the 10s of dollars to the 100s of dollars. Us wwii era, general purpose pocket knife, stag grips, camillus price. Has a double stitched sheath so we know it was copied from a western. Kabar is the contemporary popular name for the combat knife first adopted by the united states marine corps in. Camillus cutlery has been revolutionizing the world of innovative knife designs, creating pieces of matchless craftsmanship since 1876. The kabar knife was produced by the union cutlery company of olean, ny. The original camillus cutlery company was one of the oldest knife manufacturers in the united states with roots dating back to 1876. The vietnam era pilot knives are quite collectable. Oct 25, 20 camillus knife values old camillus knives stay safe and healthy.
Camillus knife values old camillus knives graphic design. In previous articles, we discussed choosing a fixed blade survival knife here, here and here. The company produced millions of knives until it filed for bankruptcy in 2007. Another excellent book, full of colour prints is pocket knives of the united states military by michael w.
Get the best deals on camillus collectible vintage fixed blade knives when you shop. This book includes all the known m3 trench knife, m6 sheath and m4 knifebayonet variations. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. In 1897 due to a new tariff law the knives became too expensive to import, so he started manufacturing them instead. Apple airpods generation 2 with charging case mv7n2ama. As one of the oldest knife manufacturers, camillus cutlery has always answered the call for quality and will continue to do so with our hunting, fishing, sporting and tactical knives. Our mail order team are here to help monday friday 10. Camillus collectible vintage folding knives for sale ebay. These sheaths are in a very different style from the originals and always set off an alarm when looking for an original knife.
Ww2 1943 m3 camillus fighting knife blade marked with beckwith b. Camillus, ny usmc kabar style knife edged weapons u. The leather sheath appears to be of wwii origin staples as opposed to rivets, so my guess, assuming the knife and blade have been together for a long time, would be of korean vintage. Camillus knives camillus knives knives at knife center. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Since 1876, camillus cutlery has been supplying the world with reliable, innovative and qualitymade knives that have survived the true test of time. Here is an example of a camillus mk ii from that time until 1974. The knife was made in the 1990s and follows the pattern pretty faithfully. Kabar is also the name of a related manufacturing company most known for the same 11 34inch fighting and utility bowie knife adopted by the united states marine corps and united states navy as the usn fighting knife mark ii.
Lot us ww2 korean war era camillus 6 blade pilot survival knife training books. Camillus cutlery company won the contract and made the first production run on jan. The camillus cutler company has roots going to back to 1876. Aus8 is a japanese mediumcarbon, highchromium stainless steel. Camillus 1967 vietnam us jet pilot survival knife may. Marine corps, a knife as tough as the men who wielded it. Camillus being more desirable than the other makers. Knife sale page us military knives bayonets machetes. We specialize in vintage camillus cutlery knives as well as other top brands. Camillus collectible vintage fixed blade knives for sale. Camillus us knife in original vietnam war edged weapons for sale. Camillus ny 21972 vietnam era jet pilot survival knife wsheath militar. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
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Camillus knives are made from durable materials that keep the price at comfortable levels for everybody. Hello everyone, i just picked this kabar style knife marked camillus, ny and usmc on the guard. Camillus sims store museum 5750 devoe rd camillus, ny. Black ballistic nylon sheath with black survival whistle. Neat theatre knife made from aluminum and micartas grips and copper liners. Note the scabbards with and without sheet metal tip protectors. New listing us vintage miltary pocket knife camillus 1978 four blades 3 34 long usa camp. The demo knife design seems to date back to 1945, although even the former camillus company historian cant pinpoint it for sure. Vintage us camillus ny military pilot survival knife. It has a little bit of rust on the blade, the sheath is cracked, and it definitly shows some age but i think its a good honest piece of history. A new book us and allied military knives, m3s and m4s, a new book on m3s and m4s is now available. The company has produced many collectible sets of knives honoring various celebrities and presidents. Theyve moved, please use the categories along the top of the site.
Oct 25, 20 oct 25, 20 camillus knife values old camillus knives stay safe and healthy. Having a knife that belonged to your dad while he was serving is imho one of those things that are precious regardless of rarity or condition. There is also a village named camillus in the town. The knife is a postwwii mk 2, made any time between the korean war and sep 1974, when the ny was dropped after camillus on the blade. There are almost 200 pages, with 140 full page, color photos.
Apple watch series 5 gps 40mm gold pink sand sport band mwv72lla. The value of this knife is likely to go up but in a slow fashion due to the large number of knives produced. Camillus is a town in onondaga county, new york, united states. Wwii era usn mark 2 fighting knife guard marked camillus ny. Scout knife schrade old timer 3 blade folding rare lot. The company manufactured camillus branded knives and was a prolific contractor for other knife brands up until its last days in 2007 when the company filed for bankruptcy. The camillus cutlery company was one of the oldest knife manufacturers in the united states as its roots date back to 1876. Camillus fixed blade knives by camillus knives knife. Camillus knives were first made in 1901 by a company named camillus cutlery, located in camullus, new york. Price and other details may vary based on size and color.
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