{"product_id":"vintage-camillus-no-27-electricians-folding-pocket-knife-new-york-usa-217","title":"Vintage Camillus No. 27 Electrician's Folding Pocket Knife New York USA  (217)","description":"\u003cblockquote data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1671\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Camillus No. 27 Electrician's Knife – New York USA – Pre-Owned\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA classic American electrician's pocket knife from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCamillus Cutlery\u003c\/strong\u003e, this vintage\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel 27\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efeatures the traditional two-tool electrician configuration with a utility cutting blade and locking screwdriver\/wire-working blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main blade carries the distinctive\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCAMILLUS \/ NEW YORK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etang marking, with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e27\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estamped on the reverse identifying the Camillus model. Collector examples document this same No. 27 marking and the blade-release instructions found on the electrician's tool. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example features smooth brown synthetic handle scales, metal bolsters, brass liners and a large folding bail. The screwdriver blade retains its faint\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“CENTER LOCK TO RELEASE”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emarking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike a conventional two-blade slipjoint, the screwdriver\/utility blade incorporates a locking mechanism intended to keep the tool secure during use. The center portion of the knife is pressed to release it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a genuine vintage working knife showing considerable evidence of previous carry and use. The photographs show the actual knife being offered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCamillus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo. 27\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePattern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectrician's Knife\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTools\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMain Blade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUtility\/Spear-Style Blade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecondary Tool\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScrewdriver\/Utility Blade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMain Blade Lock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlipjoint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScrewdriver Lock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLocking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpening\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNail Nicks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrown Synthetic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBolsters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFolding Metal Bail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTang Stamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCAMILLUS \/ NEW YORK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel Stamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVintage Pre-Owned – Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood Vintage Pre-Owned Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis knife shows clear evidence of previous working use. Both tools have scratches, fine surface marks, scattered oxidation\/patina and evidence of previous sharpening. The main cutting blade retains a good overall profile and an intact point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe screwdriver\/utility blade shows scratches and discoloration from use, while its original\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCENTER LOCK TO RELEASE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emarking remains partially visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brown handle scales show normal scratches, scuffs and age-related discoloration but appear complete, with no obvious major cracks or missing sections visible in the supplied photographs. The bolsters, brass liners and exposed metal components show additional scratches, tarnish and patina consistent with an older working knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe large folding bail is present and intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Camillus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44954954530867,"sku":"ECM0217","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/8092\/1395\/files\/CamillusModel27ElectriciansKnifeFront.jpg?v=1790969465","url":"https:\/\/shandonsteel.com\/products\/vintage-camillus-no-27-electricians-folding-pocket-knife-new-york-usa-217","provider":"Shandon Steel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}