Camillus and Schrade of Old Given Short Shrift Now-A-Days

[Ironbut]

My EDC last six days, Schrade USA 98OT Ramrod. OH

I carried an Uncle Henry 885 every day for 30 years. Old Timers were everywhere back then, but I never bothered with them, or with any other Uncle Henry's. Because heck, nobody needs two pocket knives, do they? I sure wish I'd have picked a few up while they were so plentiful.

 

[Old Hunter]

Because heck, nobody needs two pocket knives, do they?

That's the joke of the last couple of decades - yep, all you need is one!! I had several USA made that I carried and more that I gifted, but went nuts when I learned Schrade USA had closed down and the name had been moved offshore. I started hoarding beginning in 2005 (and for the next dozen or so years after that) finding and buying all I could in Lumberyards, Hardware Stores, Pawn & Gunshops, Flea Markets, etc., real glad I did now. OH

 

[Old Hunter]

Got some chores to do today, my Saturday carry is this Schrade USA 834UH Medium Stockman, a very handy sized pocketknife. OH

 

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[Invoice]

 

[waynorth]

Camillus Congress Pen!! This beautiful jigging was scaled down to be proportionate to this fine Gent's knife!! Craftsmanship with a Capital "C"!!!!!

 

[Amir Fleschwund]

Your writeup is well suited to your gentleman’s knife, Mr. C.

Camillus Congress Pen!! This beautiful jigging was scaled down to be proportionate to this fine Gent's knife!! Craftsmanship with a Capital "C"!!!!!View attachment 2600966View attachment 2600968View attachment 2600969

Craftsmanship indeed.

 

[waynorth]

Your writeup is well suited to your gentleman’s knife, Mr. C.


Craftsmanship indeed.

Thanks, Jeff!! I love that little knife!!

 

[Amir Fleschwund]

Sorry for missing this fine thread for some stretch.
Here are two users suitable for anything within reason, virtually indestructible delrin, and enough corrosion that I don’t worry about an all day rain.

 

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[tongueriver]

Is this Hibbard Spencer Bartlett "Our Very Best" cattle knife a Camillus?

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[SteveC]

Is this Hibbard Spencer Bartlett "Our Very Best" cattle knife a Camillus?

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I don't think so although I'm not positive. The spey looks wrong and the the long pull on the main blade is slightly different than my Camillus Cattle knife.

 

[holo07]

 

[Campbellclanman]

I see what you mean Steve, Cal's Punch Spiral is Camillus, there are such small differences- but of which I am sure because of the size of the frame?
If we were on a betting table I'd lay a few coins down as Camillus.

 

[315]

Camillus and Schrade shouldn’t be left out on the 4th of July

 

[tongueriver]

In gratitude and celebration of democracy.
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[Old Hunter]

Camillus and Schrade shouldn’t be left out on the 4th of July

You are absolutely right Jim, here is my contribution to our national celebration! OH

Schrade MM2 Minuteman, a companion piece to your Liberty Bell (there is a Paul Revere too, all built on the Ulster 58OT frame).

Imperial was part of the Imperial-Schrade empire at one time. Here is a US Army Bicentennial (one of a three piece set - Navy & Marine Corps being the other two).

 

[Old Hunter]

Had my old 93OT Wrangler in my pocket yesterday for Saturday chores, might switch it out for some dressier for Sunday. OH

 

[ZHoovie]

I like that 930T Old Hunter , it has a good blade combination. That Smithy pan isn't too bad either

 

[Old Hunter]

ZHoovie Thank you Zach, that pan (my very best) was a gift from a member & poster here on the Porch (cast iron thread - we should revive it soon). Nice Old Timer you have there! OH
Ps he even had my Blade Forums handle engraved on the back of the pan, after a year and a half of cooking it has turned color to match the pan.