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Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on July 11, 2015 at 19:45

well I am here to beg you NOT to try acid.  Try a simple eraser first and then get it under a magnifier.  Another thing we go after the eraser, clean it off with a paint brush to remove all the particles and then try a tracing with a light weight paper and a pencil

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FeaturedPermalink Reply by Jeremy B. Buchanan on July 11, 2015 at 20:59

Could it possibly be a Camillus Cut Co.?

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In MemoriamPermalink Reply by John McCain on July 17, 2015 at 14:57

Thomas-- Sorry for the late reply-- I can't make out any of the letters on the tang stamp well enough to get a real starting point to research it for you-- If you can give me an idea of what you perceive them to be-- For example- O blank blank E blank blank, etc. with the number of letters, I might be able to figure something out. One other question-- The" R" on the shield- In your opinion, was the R a factory mark, or added because of your last name Robbins by one of your ancestors ??Also, are there any other tang stamps, etc. on the obverse side of the knife?? 

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Permalink Reply by Thomas Robbins on September 28, 2015 at 13:48

Still a mystery. I wish the tang was a little more clear to read.
I have another knife some may appreciate. It is a Clark Bros. as in the straight razors but instead this is a little hobby knife. I have had a hard time finding another example like it, but I'm sure they are out there.

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In MemoriamPermalink Reply by John McCain on September 30, 2015 at 19:21

Thomas- That Clark Bros- Germany is a beauty-- Dates from 1895- 1929-- I would love to see a pic of the entire knife- I might be able to help you further in identifying it-- BTW, if you scroll up 2 posts,my offer still stands-- If you can give me your best guess as to what you determine the letters  to be, I am still more than willing to help.

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Permalink Reply by Thomas Robbins on September 30, 2015 at 19:39

I will try to send it. I thought I did but apparently I goofed up.

John McCain said:

Thomas- That Clark Bros- Germany is a beauty-- Dates from 1895- 1929-- I would love to see a pic of the entire knife- I might be able to help you further in identifying it-- BTW, if you scroll up 2 posts,my offer still stands-- If you can give me your best guess as to what you determine the letters  to be, I am still more than willing to help.

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Permalink Reply by Thomas Robbins on September 30, 2015 at 21:16

Looks like ORLITER or CRUITER or OBUITER or OBUTTERthe clearest letter is the second and it is an R or B

Second line is clear CUT CO. both straight

I certainly do appreciate the help.

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Permalink Reply by Thomas Robbins on September 30, 2015 at 21:22

Thomas Robbins said:

Still a mystery. I wish the tang was a little more clear to read.
I have another knife some may appreciate. It is a Clark Bros. as in the straight razors but instead this is a little hobby knife. I have had a hard time finding another example like it, but I'm sure they are out there.

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Permalink Reply by Thomas Robbins on October 1, 2015 at 22:52

Have no Idea

Jeremy B. Buchanan said:

Could it possibly be a Camillus Cut Co.?

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Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on October 4, 2015 at 19:58

Thomas sometimes rubbing an eraser over the tang will clear it up a little without harming the knife.  after that I use a dry paintbrush to get everything out of it and try thin tracing paper and a pencil to see if I can get a clear enough stencil to read it

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Permalink Reply by Bryan W on October 4, 2015 at 21:19

I'll have to check my records this week and see what I have.  I have accumulated a good amount of information over the years, and enjoy trying to figure out these old knives myself.  Its going to be a busy week, but let me see what I can dig up.

In terms of Camillus, I have done an extensive amount of research on the early brands of Adolph Kastor and Camillus.  If you look on the KNIFE WORLD website and do a search, you'll find the spreadsheet I put together of the Kastor (i.e. Camillus) brands up to 1947.  I would recommend downloading the list and seeing if something matches from there.  You might just get a hit.  Enjoy!

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Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on October 4, 2015 at 21:22

Bryan,

I did not know that was your list!  Kudos and Thank you, I use it constantly!

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