Working a 225Q

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Working a 225Q

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The weather front going through brought down a 4 inch limb from a walnut tree on the property boundary. Used the Cat 225Q to take off the smaller limbs, often with one stroke. Very effective for this kind of work.
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Nice old Catt. Neat pictures. ::tu::
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Nice old Catt!

Steve those old Cat 225Q's are true work horses. I have one that goes with me whenever I am spending time in the woods. As you know they can take the place of a hatchet and even drive a tent stake with the heavy pommel. Great camp knives. I have it on good authority that Cattaraugus produced in the vicinity of 2 million of these knives in the WWII era. They are great users and still can be found at moderate prices.
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Thanks for looking guys. I had my doubts before starting but the blade sharpens nicely and is heavy enough. The blade stock has to be near 0.1875 in thick on a 6 inch blade. Anything 1/2 inch and under, 1 swipe. 1 inch plus took a few strokes.

I picked mine up recently at one of those antique malls with an original sheath for not much money. I think there are a lot of survivors from that 2 million Wayne, they aren't hard to find. A great knife.
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Think I may need one of those...Sweet!
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Welcome to AAPK Brian.

If you are looking for some one to talk you out of it, you came to the wrong place. ::groove::
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