Camillus Cutlery Co. was started by Adolf Kastor, who began in the knife business by importing German cutlery to the United States.  In 1902, Kastor began making knives in a small factory he had purchased in the town of Camillus, NY.  By 1910, Camillus Cut Co had 200 employees and had introduced the Sword Brand and Clover brand.

Camillus cattle knife with bone handles made from 1946 – 50

The earliest Camillus tang stamp feature the word “Camillus” in a distinctive arch over Cutlery Co New York.  These knives date from 1902 until about 1915 or so.  From about 1916 – 1946, the Camillus tang stamp read “Camillus Cutlery. Co. Camillus, NY USA.”  This is referred to as the four line stamp as the words were chopped up into four lines.  Camillus was a major supplier of pocket knives and straight knives to the allied war effort during WWII, producing TL-29 electricians knives, engineers knives and Mark 2 fighting knives as well.  During their history, Camillus made knives for Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co, Simmons Hardware and others.  Check out the rare vintage knives page as well.

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⭐️Nice Vintage CAMILLUS USA Barehead BONE Big End Harness Jack Pocket Knife
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⭐️Nice Vintage CAMILLUS USA Barehead BONE Big End Harness Jack Pocket Knife
CAMILLUS CUTLERY CO. USA TWO BLADE JACK KNIFE BROWN BONE HANDLES
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$145.00
CAMILLUS CUTLERY CO. USA TWO BLADE JACK KNIFE BROWN BONE HANDLES
k74) Camillus New York USA 4 Blade Bone Handle Pocket Jack Knife 1940s Tang Mark
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$49.99
k74) Camillus New York USA 4 Blade Bone Handle Pocket Jack Knife 1940s Tang Mark
VINTAGE CAMILLUS CUTLERY CO USA 4 LINE PRE WAR BONE HANDLE HOBO KNIFE.
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VINTAGE CAMILLUS CUTLERY CO USA 4 LINE PRE WAR BONE HANDLE HOBO KNIFE.
VNG. 1920/40 CAMILLUS CARBON STEEL 2 BLADED (JACK) POCKET KNIFE with BONE SCALES
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VNG. 1920/40 CAMILLUS CARBON STEEL 2 BLADED (JACK) POCKET KNIFE with BONE SCALES
Camillus New York USA 29 Trapper (147)
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$49.99
Camillus New York USA 29 Trapper (147)
Camillus CCC-4 Banana Trapper Knife Jig Bone. "Read" No blade banner or emblems
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$40.00
Camillus CCC-4 Banana Trapper Knife Jig Bone. "Read" No blade banner or emblems
1930-1940's Camillus N.Y. 4-Line "Easy Open" Bone Pocket Knife w /2 Blades-RARE
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1930-1940's Camillus N.Y. 4-Line "Easy Open" Bone Pocket Knife w /2 Blades-RARE
CAMILLUS 2 BLADE Bone Handled KNIFE - 3 3/8" IN USA
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$47.32
CAMILLUS 2 BLADE Bone Handled KNIFE - 3 3/8" IN USA
WW2 CAMILLUS US Navy General Utility Easy Open Pocket Knife Jigged Bone
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$65.00
WW2 CAMILLUS US Navy General Utility Easy Open Pocket Knife Jigged Bone
VINTAGE CAMILLUS BONE HANDLE 3 BLADE POCKET KNIFE
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$44.99
VINTAGE CAMILLUS BONE HANDLE 3 BLADE POCKET KNIFE
Camillus Classic Cartridge, 7mm Mauser Pocket Knife
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$100.00
Camillus Classic Cartridge, 7mm Mauser Pocket Knife