Camillus Marlin Spike ~ Vintage

Camillus began making these knives in 1915.  These were made under contract for British War Department.  This was most likely the first government contract Camillus was ever awarded. This knife was made in the 1930`s according to the tang stamp. This is a knife with a lot of history and character. The bone handle is in very good condition for its age and use. The blades are also in very good condition with a nice patina. The main blade and spike has some wobble. The overall condition of the knife is very good. It is a nice historic collectible knife.

There has been no cleaning to the knife, it is "found" condition.

NKCA Grading system

MINT: A factory fresh knife, absolutely original as it came from the manufacturer, not carried or sharpened, a perfect knife.

NEAR MINT: A new knife that has seen sometimes, show some slight carry or shop wear, blades snap perfectly, handles show no cracks.

EXCELLENT: Shows no more than 10% blade wear, handles are sound, no cracks, blades snap good.

VERY GOOD: About 25% blade wear, slight cracks in handles, may have one lazy blade, stamping clearly visible to the naked eye, no blades changed or repaired.

FAIR: 50% blade wear, blades lazy, cracks and chips in handles, handles replaced with same type, blades repaired, stampings faint but readable with a glass.

POOR: Blades very worn, handles bad or missing, blades have been replaced with the same type, reading of the stamp is almost impossible, even with a glass, good mostly only for parts.
NKCA Grading system