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

The Cattaraugus Cutlery Company was started by John Champlin and his son Tint in 1882. It was first incorporated under the name J.B.F. Champlin and Son as a wholesale distribution company based in Little Valley, New York. The business proved to be a successful endeavor, and it soon branched into a knife production company named Cattaraugus.
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Woah, I dig that deep greenish color. ::ds::
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Here is an old Cattaraugus magazine ad I found on the bay.
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It sure would be nice to find the knife that is in that ad! :mrgreen:
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Dale, you only need 3 subscriptions :wink: :mrgreen:
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I will buy them & give them as gifts! :mrgreen:

So when will I get my knife & where do I send the money?

Dang! I read the fine print....there is an expiration date! ::dang::
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here are a couple of CATTARAUGUS scouts. The first one is a salesman sample with different handles.
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Nice ones JKB ::tu::

Have you ever owned one where the compass worked?
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The whole idea of putting a compass on a slab of metal was crazy. I have a couple that the needle will change position if you tap the handle but not free wheeling.
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JKB,

I have never seen it in print but, I believe you were supposed to take the compass out of the knife and hold it in your hand for it to work. I have several of these and the compass pulls right out with your fingernails. None of mine were ever glued in. This would account for the ones I have where the compass is missing. The bone after many years would shrink slightly and the compass would fall out :(
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::tu:: great knives all ! a few more too keep this going
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Very nice Paul! Love that bowtie shield. ::tu:: ::tu::
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Paul,

I haven't seen a knife like the last one pictured. Is it a Catt also?
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knifegirl888 wrote:Paul,

I haven't seen a knife like the last one pictured. Is it a Catt also?
Hi . yes its a # 12124 dog bone catt its very rare. got it from 54rodgers a few years ago
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Paul, can you tell me anything about the bottom knife in the first picture? Thanks.
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JACKNIFEBEN wrote:Paul, can you tell me anything about the bottom knife in the first picture? Thanks.
hi jackknifeben its a rare catt. pattern, # on knife is 12124. picked this knife up a few years ago from 54rodgers. its 4 13/16 inches closed called a dog bone pattern
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JACKNIFEBEN wrote:Paul, can you tell me anything about the bottom knife in the first picture? Thanks.
sorry! told you about the wrong knife, last knife first picture......no pattern number both blades marked. but i bought it from myrtlefaye years ago. :oops:
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paulsvintage wrote:
knifegirl888 wrote:Paul,

I haven't seen a knife like the last one pictured. Is it a Catt also?
Hi . yes its a # 12124 dog bone catt its very rare. got it from 54rodgers a few years ago
It is an interesting one. When I searched on the web, it brought me a description on an Antique & Collectible knives page that said it is from the 1930's. I am just wondering if anyone has a catalog picture?
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No picture of a 12124 but Ferguson has a picture of a 12114 that I would like to find. 4 5/8 inch odd looking tooth pick but no dog bone bolster.
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I just looked that up in the Ferguson catalog. That's a nice one also!
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knifegirl888 wrote:I just looked that up in the Ferguson catalog. That's a nice one also!
wow ! where could i get one of those catalogs :)
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http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss? ... g+ferguson

Here is the book that I have and a scan of the knife that JKB mentioned. I did not find your "dog bone" knife listed in it though. Maybe it might be in another catalog?
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:)
knifegirl888 wrote:http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss? ... g+ferguson

Here is the book that I have and a scan of the knife that JKB mentioned. I did not find your "dog bone" knife listed in it though. Maybe it might be in another catalog?
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How do you keep that Ferguson book so nice looking? Mine is all grungy and dog eared and the pages are all loose. We just had about 14 inches of snow and I am getting cabin fever. I really need a good auction.
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I am sure it will get dirty over time. My Goins book is already practically falling apart... :shock: I love the knife books & don't mind buying them when I have a couple extra bucks to spare.
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My 3 Catts, wish I could find more at a "reasonable" price.
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