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 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 Military USN Pocket Knife 3 Blade 3 Line Tang Stamp Bone Navy
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$62.55
Vintage Camillus Military USN Pocket Knife 3 Blade 3 Line Tang Stamp Bone Navy
Rare Pre-WWII Camillus Cutlery Co Scout Pocket Knife 2-Blade Bone Handle USA
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$69.95
Rare Pre-WWII Camillus Cutlery Co Scout Pocket Knife 2-Blade Bone Handle USA
VINTAGE WW 2 4 LINE CAMILLUS USA BONE UTILITY SCOUT POCKET KNIFE KNIVES TOOLS VG
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$65.00
VINTAGE WW 2 4 LINE CAMILLUS USA BONE UTILITY SCOUT POCKET KNIFE KNIVES TOOLS VG
Vintage Camillus Sword Folding Pocket Knife Bone Handle 2 Blade Found Condition
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$28.83
Vintage Camillus Sword Folding Pocket Knife Bone Handle 2 Blade Found Condition
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VINTAGE CAMILLUS NEW YORK USA LONG PULL RED ROGERS BONE STOCKMAN KNIFE (18146)
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$92.00 $115.00
VINTAGE CAMILLUS NEW YORK USA LONG PULL RED ROGERS BONE STOCKMAN KNIFE (18146)
VINTAGE USA CAMILLUS NY 4 BLADE BONE HANDLE POCKET KNIFE
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$69.99
VINTAGE USA CAMILLUS NY 4 BLADE BONE HANDLE POCKET KNIFE
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Vtg 1930s-1940s Camillus Four Line Stamp Bone 3 Blade Folding Pocket Knife
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$26.08 $43.46
Vtg 1930s-1940s Camillus Four Line Stamp Bone 3 Blade Folding Pocket Knife