Cattaraugus Cutlery Co. Little Valley N.Y. 1886-1963

[1967redrider]

Just saw that I forgot to post another shot of my 21286 also. In the first picture you can see a little of the blade etch. Sorry I can't get a better picture of it.

[ObsidianEdge]

Nice knife. Google books lists Riddiford Bros. in a 1911 report for Chicago. Looks like it made brushes and brooms.

[1967redrider]

Thanks for the info, ObsidianEdge!

[knife-nut]

I was wondering if any of you Cattaraugus collectors have a original Cattaraugus knife opener for sale or trade? I collect openers, and have been looking for a Cattaraugus for over 20 years now. I know there is a wanted forum here, but I have'nt had any luck there. Thanks, Mark.

[thefarside]

A couple of Catt's for your viewing pleasure.

[cattaraugus57]

My freind's that is a fine group of Catts!!
thanks for posting them...

[paulsvintage]

very nice . what a great brand to have original box

[1967redrider]

I need to find one of those wrench knives. Nice!

[thefarside]

I forgot to mention to double click on the pen knife, to view the etch and a unique tang stamp - the knife also has milled liners. I have actually owned this one for several years.

Jim

[cableplug]

Here's my Catt. 22279, Picked up at an estate sale a couple months ago and I couldn't put it down. My latest "Every Day Carrier". Sorry for the picture quality .....using my iphone.

[RobesonsRme.com]

Those are some great knives. I really like that knife and box.

That swell-center is just super. What a great pattern that is.

Try taking your pics outside and turn off the flash,if possible.

C. Noyes

[paulsvintage]

Had this one out for the King of the Woods thread figured i post it here too :

[bigdaddys8ball]

hello everybody this is my first time posting i liked all the cat knives i thought that i would post a pic of one of mine its a stag 3 blade whittler with no pattern number i would sure apperacite any info on it cause i cant find it anywhere thank for the info o ya i just picked this up yesterday for 20 bucks is that a good price not sure

[Jacknifeben]

It cost more than 20 bucks to replace the handles.

[msteele6]

JKB,

I believe that that is the most tactful way I have ever heard of telling someone that the handles have been replaced.

[bigdaddys8ball]

so you think that the handels have been changed it dont look like they have been changed to me i just thought it would look good with my collection i have a coupel other cattaragus ill see if i can dig up and post a pic of them

[bigdaddys8ball]

well i dont know much about cattaraugus knives so i took it to a guy i know that knowes about them and he told me that the handels had been changed he said that their stag was darker in color and he also said that i got a good deal on it and askrd if i wanted to get rid of it i told him no that it will look good along with my other 400+ knives which most are pre 70s

[1967redrider]

Not a biggie, bigdaddys8ball. I paid about $60 for a stag Case Tested 6347 and after attending a knife show and posting pictures and questions I found that it had been rehandled. Still a sweet looking knife! Always a roll of the dice with vintage knives but that's what makes it fun and interesting.

[galvanic1882]

I am back from my latest trip to Little Valley to see my friend came home with this print that hung in the Cattaraugus Cutlery building from 1912-1963. It is also on billheads and envelopes from the company. I m showing the back of a billhead that I have also. The young man in the middle is Phillip Tint Champlin. The picture was said to have been taken in the area near the Cutlery.


I picked up a few more things that I will post later.

[Jacknifeben]

Take good care of that friend.

[galvanic1882]

You can count on it!!!

[tjmurphy]

That is great. So Amaicana.

[galvanic1882]

Here are 2 more Cattaraugus items that I was able to aquire. The little bottle held Cutler's ink. Maybe for marking the back of the blades as the Salesman did or to be used for inked etching?? Not sure about which.

The other is a tang stamp!!!

[paulsvintage]

Galvanic all i can say is WOW ! what a great trip. would hate to see that tang stamp get into the wrong hands

[galvanic1882]

Thanks and not to worry, it is safe with me. Cutlery History is at stake!!!