cattaraugus 225Q
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jsj72
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cattaraugus 225Q
Can anyone tell me when the 225Q was made and also what the value is.I have one in very good to excellent condition.Thanks[/b]
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Bryan
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Hi jsj72,
Welcome to the forums!
The following information is what I recall from reading various resources about the 225Q...
They were manufactured by Cattaraugus and purchased by the military for use during WWII. The pattern was Cattaraugus' most produced knife for the government during that period. I've heard them called Commando or WWII fighting knives a lot. I've also heard that they were mostly used for opening crates by the Quartermaster Corps. The pommel is shaped in a way that seems to work well as a hammer of sorts to re-seal crates if necessary, and the blade is thick and relatively long, which makes them useful for prying. I think they may have been used for this task some, but I think evidence supports that they were also used by many soldiers in the field among other things.
There is a good article about the 225Q in the 1998 issue of Knives. There was another great article in Knife World about them. I don't know when exactly. I'm sure most of what I have read about them came from these artices.
As far as value goes... it depends much on condition. If I were you, I'd see how much they have been selling for on eBay. They come up for sale there all the time.
There were a lot of these made and they are easily found, which doesn't help the value.
Bryan
Welcome to the forums!
The following information is what I recall from reading various resources about the 225Q...
They were manufactured by Cattaraugus and purchased by the military for use during WWII. The pattern was Cattaraugus' most produced knife for the government during that period. I've heard them called Commando or WWII fighting knives a lot. I've also heard that they were mostly used for opening crates by the Quartermaster Corps. The pommel is shaped in a way that seems to work well as a hammer of sorts to re-seal crates if necessary, and the blade is thick and relatively long, which makes them useful for prying. I think they may have been used for this task some, but I think evidence supports that they were also used by many soldiers in the field among other things.
There is a good article about the 225Q in the 1998 issue of Knives. There was another great article in Knife World about them. I don't know when exactly. I'm sure most of what I have read about them came from these artices.
As far as value goes... it depends much on condition. If I were you, I'd see how much they have been selling for on eBay. They come up for sale there all the time.
There were a lot of these made and they are easily found, which doesn't help the value.
Bryan
Bryan
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9ball
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I do not know about eBay, but I usually pay attention to them when out and about.
In a local Army surplus store, when he has them they run from $75 to $150. But you got to take into account he has overhead also.
Hope this helps and be sure to check eBay also. I have seen a lot that have been "Modified" into Fighters also.
9ball
In a local Army surplus store, when he has them they run from $75 to $150. But you got to take into account he has overhead also.
Hope this helps and be sure to check eBay also. I have seen a lot that have been "Modified" into Fighters also.
9ball
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