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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1988 Camillus NKCA Club Jumbo Trapper – Brown Jigged Bone - No Box | FREE SHIP
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$79.95
1988 Camillus NKCA Club Jumbo Trapper – Brown Jigged Bone - No Box | FREE SHIP
Vintage Camillus New York USA Utility Knife Bone Handle
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$30.00
Vintage Camillus New York USA Utility Knife Bone Handle
Antique Camillus #33 "Easy Open" Jack Knife, 1946-1950 Production
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$100.00
Antique Camillus #33 "Easy Open" Jack Knife, 1946-1950 Production
vtg. Camillus bone stockmanknife 4 line tang (1930-1940s)
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$65.00
vtg. Camillus bone stockmanknife 4 line tang (1930-1940s)
Nice! Vintage Camillus USA 4 Line Stamp Jigged Bone 4-blade Scout Pocket Knife
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$400.00
Nice! Vintage Camillus USA 4 Line Stamp Jigged Bone 4-blade Scout Pocket Knife
Vintage Camillus USA Bone Handle Pocket Knife
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$45.00
Vintage Camillus USA Bone Handle Pocket Knife
New Camillus #63 Three Blade Stockman Mfg. NY USA Red Bone Stag Handle
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$59.97
New Camillus #63 Three Blade Stockman Mfg. NY USA Red Bone Stag Handle
1930s CAMILLUS 2- BLADE JACK KNIFE POCKET KNIFE WITH BONE HANDLE 4-LINE RARE
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$95.00
1930s CAMILLUS 2- BLADE JACK KNIFE POCKET KNIFE WITH BONE HANDLE 4-LINE RARE
1988 Camillus NKCA Club Jumbo Trapper – Brown Jigged Bone - No Box | FREE SHIP
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$79.95
1988 Camillus NKCA Club Jumbo Trapper – Brown Jigged Bone - No Box | FREE SHIP
Vintage Camillus Cutlery NY USA 4 Line Jigged Bone Scout Multi Tool Pocket Knife
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$50.00
Vintage Camillus Cutlery NY USA 4 Line Jigged Bone Scout Multi Tool Pocket Knife