Vintage Camillus 697 Sailor Rigging Knife Marlin Spike Shackle Key Brown Handle For Sale

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Vintage Camillus 697 Sailor Rigging Knife Marlin Spike Shackle Key Brown Handle:
$79.95

Vintage Camillus Sailor\'s Rigging Knife — Marlinspike & Shackle Key — Model 697 Style

Offered for sale is a vintage Camillus folding sailor\'s rigging knife, believed to be the classic Camillus Model 697. This traditional nautical pocketknife combines a stainless steel sheepsfoot blade, folding marlinspike, and shackle key in one compact tool.

A desirable collectible for Camillus knife enthusiasts, maritime memorabilia collectors, sailors, yachtsmen, and those interested in traditional working Camillus Cutlery

Model: Believed to be Model 697

Type: Sailor\'s / Rigger\'s / Yachtsman\'s folding pocketknife

Blade: Plain-edge stainless steel sheepsfoot

Blade marking: CAMILLUS STAINLESS

Marlinspike: Folding tapered rigging spike for loosening knots and working with rope

Shackle key: Integrated metal fitting for working with screw-pin shackles

Handle: Brown jigged synthetic scales, Delrin-style

Bolsters: Brass-colored metal with attractive age-related patina

Opening: Traditional manual folding construction

Era: Vintage; exact production date not vintage used condition with honest signs of age and use.

The blade shows visible scratches, scuffs, and localized discoloration. The marlinspike also shows evidence of previous use. The bolsters and other metal fittings exhibit surface wear, tarnish, and natural patina consistent with age.

The textured brown handle scales appear intact in the photographs, with no obvious major cracks or missing sections.

This knife has not been professionally restored or polished. It is being offered in its present vintage condition.

Please carefully examine all photographs, which are an important part of the description. This is a previously owned collectible, not a new or mint-condition knife.

Historical Interest

Camillus was a well-known American cutlery manufacturer with a long history of producing practical working knives, including sailor\'s rigging knives.

The traditional marlinspike knife was an important tool aboard sailing vessels. The sheepsfoot blade was useful for cutting rope, while the tapered marlinspike helped loosen tight knots and manipulate rope strands. The shackle key provided an additional useful function for marine rigging work.

This style of Camillus knife was manufactured for both civilian and military markets. No specific military provenance is claimed for this example.

Shipping and Seller Information

The knife will be carefully packed to protect the blade, marlinspike, handle, and fittings during shipment.

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