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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Camillus Cuda Fishing 6pc Fillet Chunk Bait Knife & Sharpener Set w/ Case 18133
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$82.95
Camillus Cuda Fishing 6pc Fillet Chunk Bait Knife & Sharpener Set w/ Case 18133
Vintage Camillus 21 2 Blade Peanut style pocket knife black bone--319.24
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$29.99
Vintage Camillus 21 2 Blade Peanut style pocket knife black bone--319.24
Nice Camillus New York USA No 69 Premium Stock Knife Jigged Bovine Bone 1950’s
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$100.00
Nice Camillus New York USA No 69 Premium Stock Knife Jigged Bovine Bone 1950’s
Vintage Camillus equal end 2 blade Pen knife honey bone handles--2748.24
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$59.99
Vintage Camillus equal end 2 blade Pen knife honey bone handles--2748.24
ANTIQUE VINTAGE USA CAMILLUS NY POCKET 4 BLADE BONE HANDLE POCKET KNIFE
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ANTIQUE VINTAGE USA CAMILLUS NY POCKET 4 BLADE BONE HANDLE POCKET KNIFE
1916-30 Camillus 3 Line Jigged Bone 4 Blade Scout Pocket Camp Knife Tool NY USA
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1916-30 Camillus 3 Line Jigged Bone 4 Blade Scout Pocket Camp Knife Tool NY USA
Vintage 1946-1950, Camillus #11 Barlow Folding Pocket Knife, USA SAWCUT TAN BONE
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$40.00
Vintage 1946-1950, Camillus #11 Barlow Folding Pocket Knife, USA SAWCUT TAN BONE
Camillus Knife Folding Hunter 26 Stag Handle Cracked
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$48.99
Camillus Knife Folding Hunter 26 Stag Handle Cracked
vintage Rare Camillus Cutlery 2 Blade Pocket Knife Bone Handle 1 side Rose wood
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$39.99
vintage Rare Camillus Cutlery 2 Blade Pocket Knife Bone Handle 1 side Rose wood
Vintage Camillus 21 2 Blade Peanut style pocket knife--146.24
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$32.99
Vintage Camillus 21 2 Blade Peanut style pocket knife--146.24
Vintage Camillus New York #41 - Two (2) Blade Pocket Knife - Black Bone - USA
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$26.99
Vintage Camillus New York #41 - Two (2) Blade Pocket Knife - Black Bone - USA