Cattaraugus Cutlery Co. Little Valley N.Y. 1886-1963
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Re: Cattaraugus Cutlery Co. Little Valley N.Y. 1886-1963
Sad day. Still might be some old stuff in the front? I could send some bail money if they catch you.
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millerb, I really like the scout with the compass!!,I've got an old 4 line Camillus like that!!...... .............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."
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Wow Mike! That pearl might be the best you've posted. Simply incredible.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??
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Here is a Barlow I picked up recently, has some beautiful bone on it.
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.......jr, that's a beauty!!!............ .................
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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.
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Interesting one, can you post a picture of the tang stamp?
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Another terrific find Mike.What's the size?
I buy roosters combs and farmers..........................................................jack knives [/b]
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May the Father and Son bless
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It's 3 1/4" closed. I'll get a picture of the stamp later today
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Here is a shot of the mark on the tang.
Re: Cattaraugus Cutlery Co. Little Valley N.Y. 1886-1963
Sure looks like an early industry stamp.
I buy roosters combs and farmers..........................................................jack knives [/b]
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My only one. It was my Grandfathers. Anyone can feel free to school me on it. Thanks.
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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?
Joshr30,.. Thanks for posting, I've never seen marks like that over a pattern number before!
Anybody have any comments about the wavy lines?
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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!!
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Picked up this nice Jack with a sheepsfoot main blade,wonderful swedge. Has some real pretty wood., no pattern number.
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I love that knife!!
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I agree with Harold
That is a great ol' knife John, it has some beautiful and tight Cocobolo handles.
That is a great ol' knife John, it has some beautiful and tight Cocobolo handles.
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Very nice old Catt, John. I have its distant cousin.
How long is your knife? Mine is 3 1/2".
How long is your knife? Mine is 3 1/2".
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Nice knives John and Joe. Sheepsfoot mains are not too common on old knives.
I buy roosters combs and farmers..........................................................jack knives [/b]
GEC SFOs and others at LICK CREEK CUTLERY- www.allaboutpocketknives.com/wlf
May the Father and Son bless
Lyle
GEC SFOs and others at LICK CREEK CUTLERY- www.allaboutpocketknives.com/wlf
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Thanks guys, Joe, mine is 3 1/2 also, looks like the same knife other than the blade. Lyle, I was surprised to see the sheepsfoot, I don't recall ever seeing another.
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Fantastic jacks, John and Joe!
Dave
Always looking for vintage knives with Virginia, Maryland, or Washington D.C. tang stamps. Any condition.
Always looking for vintage knives with Virginia, Maryland, or Washington D.C. tang stamps. Any condition.
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I agree really nice Catt's !!
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Here is my latest Catt I love the etch. It is the name of an old company in California. Check out page 14 of the link below to read about them.
Foresman & Hoke San Dimas Cal. Got the knife from an AAPK memeber, thanks again Mark
http://www.sandimasnews.com/PDFs/1501sdcn.pdf
Foresman & Hoke San Dimas Cal. Got the knife from an AAPK memeber, thanks again Mark
http://www.sandimasnews.com/PDFs/1501sdcn.pdf
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Some great ones posted here on this page so far
This from the unusual file, a manicure/dressing/sewing set
You don't see these too often, they made several sizes some quite large. They were very expensive at the time. Apparently this one was a giveaway item. All the handles on the tools are genuine mother of pearl! The shoehorn is celluloid
This from the unusual file, a manicure/dressing/sewing set
You don't see these too often, they made several sizes some quite large. They were very expensive at the time. Apparently this one was a giveaway item. All the handles on the tools are genuine mother of pearl! The shoehorn is celluloid
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