Cattaraugus Cutlery Co. Little Valley N.Y. 1886-1963
Re: Cattaraugus Cutlery Co. Little Valley N.Y. 1886-1963
It does remind a fellow of a Gunstock. However, I think 'Serpentine' suits it best.
Has anyone seen an old catalog image with a shape like this one?
Has anyone seen an old catalog image with a shape like this one?
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Utahbound.
I have pictures or documentation for 6 Catt Doctor knives
22753, 22752, 21759 and 22759 looks like they have the same frame and NO sway but 22752 and 22753 do use your shield on Bone.
Here are 2 Doctor knives that look like they may have a sway.
22749 looks like the bolster has squared off edges and the bolster on 22746 may be fluted.
I hope this helps, It is so hard to tell from the catalog pictures
David
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Thanks, Rusty Old Knife!
I appreciate you going to trouble to scan those pages.
And yes, a couple of those knives look like they might have some sway to their frames.
Best,
I appreciate you going to trouble to scan those pages.
And yes, a couple of those knives look like they might have some sway to their frames.
Best,
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Re: Cattaraugus Cutlery Co. Little Valley N.Y. 1886-1963
My one and only CATT.. Anyone have a guess as to its age? Great old knife. 32936 I believe..
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Here’s a couple of sweet Cattaraugus pearls I picked up recently. Never seen this sowbelly pattern and the stamp is really light. The pearl stockman has been cleaned but you don’t often see pearl stockman patterns.
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Today I add this pocket knife to my general pocket knife collection. It's a Cattaraugus 32409, 3 blade, 3 3/8" closed, whittler pocket knife. I gave it a very light cleaning. I took some pictures and here it is.
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That's a sweetie! Congrat's. J.O'.
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Thank you J.O'.
Kid: "Wish we had time to bury them fellas."
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Re: Cattaraugus Cutlery Co. Little Valley N.Y. 1886-1963
Here's some more Cattaraugus history. I've posted the knife before but never the other items.
George Sherman started working for Cattaraugus Cutlery at the turn of the century as a machinist and die maker. His son was the superintendent of the company and worked there 55 years starting on Jan 24, 1898. The items shown all belonged to Mr. Sherman and the picture is of him in the factory.
Note the time card and the "E" pin for service at the cutlery during WW2. The Cutlery was awarded the "E" rating for their work during the war and other individuals received the award and pin also.
George Sherman started working for Cattaraugus Cutlery at the turn of the century as a machinist and die maker. His son was the superintendent of the company and worked there 55 years starting on Jan 24, 1898. The items shown all belonged to Mr. Sherman and the picture is of him in the factory.
Note the time card and the "E" pin for service at the cutlery during WW2. The Cutlery was awarded the "E" rating for their work during the war and other individuals received the award and pin also.
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Pearl, bone and ephemera, what a great start to a page.
And some history!!!
And some history!!!
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You are the man, don’t know how you find the good stuff.
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Nice stuff Mike!
Can you imaging working at the Cattaraugus factory all those years?
What a story!
Can you imaging working at the Cattaraugus factory all those years?
What a story!
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Kid: "Wish we had time to bury them fellas."
Josey Wales: "To hell with them fellas. Buzzards got to eat, same as worms."
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Here is a large 4 3/8" swell center whittler. The blades suffered some pitting possibly from off gassing of nearby celluloid, and then the blades were buffed. Most of the tang markings have been removed but i can just make out the beginning of "Cattaraugus" in an arch.
I think this size of swell center whittler is somewhat rare.
kj
I think this size of swell center whittler is somewhat rare.
kj
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Love this one , especially the shield.kootenay joe wrote: ↑Sun Dec 13, 2020 6:06 pm Here is a large 4 3/8" swell center whittler. The blades suffered some pitting possibly from off gassing of nearby celluloid, and then the blades were buffed. Most of the tang markings have been removed but i can just make out the beginning of "Cattaraugus" in an arch.
I think this size of swell center whittler is somewhat rare.
kj
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Hey guys,
Since it's the Christmas Season, I thought I should make a photo with a pair of Cattaraugus gentleman's knives handled in Christmas Tree
celluloid. The image still needs a little work. There is an etch on the smaller knife as well.
Here's hoping for a wonderful New Year!
Since it's the Christmas Season, I thought I should make a photo with a pair of Cattaraugus gentleman's knives handled in Christmas Tree
celluloid. The image still needs a little work. There is an etch on the smaller knife as well.
Here's hoping for a wonderful New Year!
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Those are neat!Not your normal Christmas tree handles.utahbound wrote: ↑Tue Dec 29, 2020 2:09 am Hey guys,
Since it's the Christmas Season, I thought I should make a photo with a pair of Cattaraugus gentleman's knives handled in Christmas Tree
celluloid. The image still needs a little work. There is an etch on the smaller knife as well.
Here's hoping for a wonderful New Year!
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Hey Roland that is one great knife!!!utahbound wrote: ↑Tue Dec 29, 2020 2:09 am Hey guys,
Since it's the Christmas Season, I thought I should make a photo with a pair of Cattaraugus gentleman's knives handled in Christmas Tree
celluloid. The image still needs a little work. There is an etch on the smaller knife as well.
Here's hoping for a wonderful New Year!
Thanks Derek for posting those knives and in full disclosure Derek gave the top knife to me for Christmas!! Goes well with 2 others I have that are the same construction.
Thanks partner
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Roland like I said before great knife. Here is an old 1897 envelope that shows the knife and some other Cattaraugus items. Inside the envelope was a shipping notice dated 1897kootenay joe wrote: ↑Sun Dec 13, 2020 6:06 pm Here is a large 4 3/8" swell center whittler. The blades suffered some pitting possibly from off gassing of nearby celluloid, and then the blades were buffed. Most of the tang markings have been removed but i can just make out the beginning of "Cattaraugus" in an arch.
I think this size of swell center whittler is somewhat rare.
kj
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The handles on these two are quite attractive.utahbound wrote: ↑Tue Dec 29, 2020 2:09 am Hey guys,
Since it's the Christmas Season, I thought I should make a photo with a pair of Cattaraugus gentleman's knives handled in Christmas Tree
celluloid. The image still needs a little work. There is an etch on the smaller knife as well.
Here's hoping for a wonderful New Year!
David
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Mike, those are GREAT items! I really like that envelope.
Would you PLEASE post them here also.
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Kid: "Wish we had time to bury them fellas."
Josey Wales: "To hell with them fellas. Buzzards got to eat, same as worms."
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Mike, thank you. Very significant documentation you have. The backside of the envelope is like a catalogue page showing knife razor and scissors. Very 'neat'. I have never seen this type of envelope before. This paperwork is an important and significant addition to your collection.
And shows my knife could be as old as 1897 which is older than i had guessed.
Great post, thanks again.
kj
And shows my knife could be as old as 1897 which is older than i had guessed.
Great post, thanks again.
kj
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Roland, that’s a beautiful old piece of Cutlery, how long have you had it? It sure is nice, have you been able to get a date of manufacture ,or there about? Thanks to all of you that have contributed here ,nice stuff all around .kootenay joe wrote: ↑Sun Dec 13, 2020 6:06 pm Here is a large 4 3/8" swell center whittler. The blades suffered some pitting possibly from off gassing of nearby celluloid, and then the blades were buffed. Most of the tang markings have been removed but i can just make out the beginning of "Cattaraugus" in an arch.
I think this size of swell center whittler is somewhat rare.
kj
Take care ,stay warm and safe out there.
JP
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Going to put this Catt sheepsfoot jack here also, forgot we now have a dedicated Catt forum.