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Cattaraugus Bolster Variations

Cattaraugus Pattern Number Tang Stamp

On Cattaraugus Knives, The the second digit of the pattern number indicates the type of bolsters used to make the knife.  For example: the pattern # 21819 tells you that the knife will have front bolsters only because the # 1 is used by Cattaraugus to indicate a single front bolster.

Below, you will find a list of all of the bolsters used by Cattaraugus.  You will also find pictures for clarification.


0 = No bolsters


1 = Front bolsters only
Cattaraugus Front Bolster align=


2 = Front and rear bolsters
Front & Rear Bolster align=


3 = Tip bolsters
Cattaraugus Tip Bolsters


4 = Front and rear bolsters with easy open feature
Easy Open


5 = Slant bolsters
Cattaraugus Slant Bolsters