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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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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Nice "coke bottle". Cattaraugus brand knives are a favorite of mine.
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heres one i bought the other day for a quarter hope i didnt pay 2 much
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WOW! :shock:

That's the kind of deal I'm looking for.
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That coke bottle has a blade etch that says something like "Stern & Chenoweth, Hand Forged _________ted."
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Can we see a closeup of just the coke bottle?
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That's the best I can do right now, until I get my digital camera back. All I currently have to take pictures with is my cell phone, and it sucks. Here's the only other picture that I didn't post, don't think it's going to help you any though.
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here is a picture of one of my Catt coke bottles.
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Miller Bro`s wrote:Can we see a closeup of just the coke bottle?

I took a few more pictures last night, just can't get a clear tang stamp or blade etch picture with my cell phone camera. I think the etch says "Stearns & Chenoweth" then "Hand Forged (Warranted or Patented)" on the blade. By the way, is this ebony or cocobolo? Thanks!
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Forgot- it's pretty much dead-on 3 3/4" closed.
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here is a good old CATT.
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Kathy asked me about taking the kids on a vacation this summer, and where I would like to go. I said I don't know about the kids, but if it was up to me, I would go to Iowa and see JACKNIFEBEN's collection.....
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::tu:: he does have beautiful collection
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Brett, I'm in Indiana, pick me up on your way. ::nod::

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Here's the only Cattaraugus knife I own. I sure like it.
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Sounds good to me.
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