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Re: Cattaraugus Cutlery Co. Little Valley N.Y. 1886-1963
Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2015 1:29 pm
by galvanic1882
Charlie, I think it is Celluloid but can't be certain. I have not seen a Cattaraugus knife with tortoise handles even though they are listed as a handle material in catalogs. My guess is celluloid or some other type of man made material. How they put them together is something I would love to have seen!!
Re: Cattaraugus Cutlery Co. Little Valley N.Y. 1886-1963
Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2015 6:49 pm
by galvanic1882
Here are 2 Catt's that have rare tang stamps. The smaller knife has CCC Little Valley NY on it and the larger knife has the standard Cattaraugus stamp but Little Valley is curved. Never seen that before.
Re: Cattaraugus Cutlery Co. Little Valley N.Y. 1886-1963
Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2015 9:08 am
by JAMESC41001
Great knives Mike, where did you find those beauties?
Re: Cattaraugus Cutlery Co. Little Valley N.Y. 1886-1963
Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2015 8:29 pm
by galvanic1882
Thanks James,
A friend of mine just looked over the tang stamp on the larger knife and there is another difference in the tang stamp. The name Cattaraugus is missing the first "U" in the name! I have only seen this on one other Cattaraugus knife. It's a switchblade that was made by Flylock. Shows how much I was focused on the curve in the Little Valley that I missed that!
Re: Cattaraugus Cutlery Co. Little Valley N.Y. 1886-1963
Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2015 9:44 pm
by galvanic1882
Here is another couple of Catt's. The pearl was part of the Pan Am knives and some consider it one of the best of them. It was not cleaned and still has the Salesman's ink on the back of the main blade. Pictured with an original Cattaraugus stock certificate.
The EO is marked with the pattern number 2039A, I think the A stands for aluminum??
Re: Cattaraugus Cutlery Co. Little Valley N.Y. 1886-1963
Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2015 11:38 pm
by JAMESC41001
Wow! The pearl salesman sample is impressive. With the certificate no less! Good stuff. Those unique stamps are interesting. Not going to see many of them around. Nice find
Re: Cattaraugus Cutlery Co. Little Valley N.Y. 1886-1963
Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2015 10:04 am
by Jacknifeben
I have a bunch of Cattaraugus razors but this one is a little different.
Re: Cattaraugus Cutlery Co. Little Valley N.Y. 1886-1963
Posted: Sat Jul 04, 2015 10:06 am
by steve99f
I've this little MOP jack with a broken secondary blade. Main is damaged as well. Received as a gift with some other used up oldies, a Wabash half congress and a Remington pen knife.
Re: Cattaraugus Cutlery Co. Little Valley N.Y. 1886-1963
Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2015 10:54 am
by galvanic1882
Not sure if anyone is aware but the old Cattaraugus Factory burned yesterday morning. I was hoping to get in there one more time later this year but now shes gone, very sad.
Re: Cattaraugus Cutlery Co. Little Valley N.Y. 1886-1963
Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2015 1:25 pm
by 1967redrider
Re: Cattaraugus Cutlery Co. Little Valley N.Y. 1886-1963
Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2015 1:36 pm
by galvanic1882
Re: Cattaraugus Cutlery Co. Little Valley N.Y. 1886-1963
Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2015 4:11 pm
by Jacknifeben
Sad day. Still might be some old stuff in the front? I could send some bail money if they catch you.
Re: Cattaraugus Cutlery Co. Little Valley N.Y. 1886-1963
Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2015 6:31 pm
by carrmillus
Miller Bro`s wrote:Old Cattaraugus Cutlery Co. knives are highly collectable and have been for many years. I could not find a specific thread dedicated to their knives here in Knife Lore. I will start off with some knives made by them and if you have any post pictures here. I would also like to see any ephemera or other knife related items made by this company.
Here is a brief history of the company compiled by John Goins:
"C. 1886-1963 Founded by John B.F. champlin and ran by members of the Champlin family during the entire existence of the company. The firm was originally called J.B.F. Champlin, founded in 1880 as a jobbing firm. Tint Champlin joined the firm in 1882, and the name became J.B.F. Champlin & Son.
In 1886, Champlin`s brother-in-laws, the four Case Brothers, W.R., John D., Jean, and Andrew became members of the firm, and the name was changed to the Cattaraugus Cutlery Company. Cattaraugus became a manufacturing concern about 1890, when they purchased the tools and equipment from the defunct Beaver falls cutlery company. Cattaraugus made an excellent quality knife, many patterns are avidly sought by today`s collector.
In the early 1970`s, old parts were used to make completed knives using the old marking."
millerb, I really like the scout with the compass!!,I've got an old 4 line Camillus like that!!......
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Re: Cattaraugus Cutlery Co. Little Valley N.Y. 1886-1963
Posted: Sun Aug 09, 2015 6:34 pm
by Jethro Bodine
galvanic1882 wrote:Here is another couple of Catt's. The pearl was part of the Pan Am knives and some consider it one of the best of them. It was not cleaned and still has the Salesman's ink on the back of the main blade. Pictured with an original Cattaraugus stock certificate.
The EO is marked with the pattern number 2039A, I think the A stands for aluminum??
Wow Mike! That pearl might be the best you've posted. Simply incredible.
Re: Cattaraugus Cutlery Co. Little Valley N.Y. 1886-1963
Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2015 7:35 pm
by JohnR
Here is a Barlow I picked up recently, has some beautiful bone on it.
Re: Cattaraugus Cutlery Co. Little Valley N.Y. 1886-1963
Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2015 7:46 pm
by carrmillus
.......jr, that's a beauty!!!............
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Re: Cattaraugus Cutlery Co. Little Valley N.Y. 1886-1963
Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2015 7:53 pm
by galvanic1882
Here's my latest Catt, this one does not have Little Valley NY on it. I have about a half dozen of them now with the Little Valley missing. Derek and I think they are some of the oldest Catt's out there. Love the button hook, handles are smooth bone.
Re: Cattaraugus Cutlery Co. Little Valley N.Y. 1886-1963
Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2015 11:58 pm
by Miller Bro's
Interesting one, can you post a picture of the tang stamp?
Re: Cattaraugus Cutlery Co. Little Valley N.Y. 1886-1963
Posted: Fri Jan 01, 2016 1:12 pm
by wlf
Another terrific find Mike.What's the size?
Re: Cattaraugus Cutlery Co. Little Valley N.Y. 1886-1963
Posted: Fri Jan 01, 2016 2:24 pm
by galvanic1882
It's 3 1/4" closed. I'll get a picture of the stamp later today
Re: Cattaraugus Cutlery Co. Little Valley N.Y. 1886-1963
Posted: Fri Jan 01, 2016 3:19 pm
by galvanic1882
Here is a shot of the mark on the tang.
Re: Cattaraugus Cutlery Co. Little Valley N.Y. 1886-1963
Posted: Fri Jan 01, 2016 7:42 pm
by wlf
Sure looks like an early industry stamp.
Re: Cattaraugus Cutlery Co. Little Valley N.Y. 1886-1963
Posted: Sun Jan 03, 2016 12:48 am
by Joshr30
My only one. It was my Grandfathers. Anyone can feel free to school me on it. Thanks.
Re: Cattaraugus Cutlery Co. Little Valley N.Y. 1886-1963
Posted: Sat Jan 16, 2016 11:12 pm
by utahbound
Nice little Catt there Galvanic, love those old tang stamps!
Joshr30,.. Thanks for posting, I've never seen marks like that over a pattern number before!
Anybody have any comments about the wavy lines?
Re: Cattaraugus Cutlery Co. Little Valley N.Y. 1886-1963
Posted: Wed May 04, 2016 5:38 pm
by galvanic1882
I just picked up these 3 pearl letter openers that Derek and I believe were given out by JBF Champlin at the 1901 Buffalo Pan Am Expo. I have seen them before but was never able to buy one!!
