old CAMCO folder info wanted

dogngun · Post by **dogngun** » Thu Sep 16, 2004 6:06 pm

I found an old CAMCO USA marked single blade folder at a sale and would like any information on it. Blade is carbon steel, about 4.5", thumbnail groove, clip point, and thin. The scales are what I think is Bakelite "ivory", with nickle bolsters and pins, and brass liners.

I think it's 1930's or earlier, but I have been wrong before. Is CAMCO USA related to Camillus? ANY info appreciated.

Thanks.

Mark

Post by **Bill DeShivs** » Fri Sep 17, 2004 11:15 pm

Camco was a Camillus brand name.
Bill

missaman · Post by **missaman** » Fri Sep 17, 2004 11:24 pm

Bill DeShivs wrote:Camco was a Camillus brand name.
Bill

Bill,
Weren't there some Camco autos

Post by **Bill DeShivs** » Fri Sep 17, 2004 11:40 pm

Yes! There was one. It looked like a lockback, and closed like a lockback. The lockback tab was used to open the knife, too. They seem to be pretty rare- probably because it took two hands to open them. I believe this mechanism was used as an "easy-open" mechanism, without the stigma of a one-hand, switchblade, similar to the Schrade pull-ball.
Bill

dogngun · Post by **dogngun** » Tue Sep 21, 2004 11:38 pm

I have been trying to find ANY information on this knife for about three years. You guys gave me answers in less than a week.

Thanks. Very interesting , helpful forum.

Mark

missaman · Post by **missaman** » Tue Sep 21, 2004 11:49 pm

Missaman

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