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Posted: **Sun Oct 23, 2022 11:05 am**

Jacknifeben wrote: ↑Mon Nov 15, 2021 6:40 pm A couple of never used CATTARAUGUS razor hones. Anyone speak German?

Well yes, but there is no need for me to translate.

The German box lid reads to 99% the same as the English box lid.

I got lucky on this one.

Posted: **Mon Nov 28, 2022 6:14 am**

djknife13 wrote: ↑Sat Mar 19, 2022 11:04 pm Here's a nice old Catt. in remarkable condition for an old knife.____Dave

Yours is in very nice condition…. Congrats

mime has had a rough life but I enjoy it.

Posted: **Mon Nov 28, 2022 11:15 am**

Ralph, beauty IS in the eye of the beholder. Monetary value is not always the bottom line in collecting . Nice pattern on a maker that's not commonly found now.

Posted: **Tue Dec 13, 2022 5:10 pm**

Not the most expensive knife in my collection but how many Four line tang stamps have you seen on a single blade, wood handled Cattaraugus?

Posted: **Thu Dec 15, 2022 6:54 pm**

wlf wrote: ↑Mon Nov 28, 2022 11:15 am Ralph, beauty IS in the eye of the beholder. Monetary value is not always the bottom line in collecting . Nice pattern on a maker that's not commonly found now.

Excellent wording Lyle, thank you!

Jacknifeben wrote: ↑Tue Dec 13, 2022 5:10 pm Not the most expensive knife in my collection but how many Four line tang stamps have you seen on a single blade, wood handled Cattaraugus?

I've never seen a four line, that's a stunning Catt... Jack. No Pun intended

Posted: **Thu Dec 15, 2022 9:29 pm**

Jacknifeben wrote: ↑Tue Dec 13, 2022 5:10 pm Not the most expensive knife in my collection but how many Four line tang stamps have you seen on a single blade, wood handled Cattaraugus?

Could be to the right buyer.We like what we like. We're not all crows.

Posted: **Sun Dec 18, 2022 6:45 pm**

I am looking for some of these numbered button/tacks with price or blank bottom part used in the Cattaraugus displays. I am restoring an old Cattaraugus display and some of the buttons are missing. I would pay a premium price for them if you are interested in selling some let me know.

Posted: **Fri Dec 23, 2022 3:22 am**

jmitchell wrote: ↑Sun Dec 18, 2022 6:45 pm I am looking for some of these numbered button/tacks with price or blank bottom part used in the Cattaraugus displays. I am restoring an old Cattaraugus display and some of the buttons are missing. I would pay a premium price for them if you are interested in selling some let me know.

Johnnie, you may want to also post in the "want ad" forum.

Posted: **Fri Dec 23, 2022 3:16 pm**

Like to see a pic of the case. I have one with all the buttons but no spares, Sorry. Good luck with it. J.O'.

Posted: **Sat Dec 24, 2022 5:54 am**

Ridgegrass wrote: ↑Fri Dec 23, 2022 3:16 pm Like to see a pic of the case. I have one with all the buttons but no spares, Sorry. Good luck with it. J.O'.

Your Cattaraugus display is freakin' awesome!!

Posted: **Sat Dec 24, 2022 2:30 pm**

Thanks David. It's my pride and joy.

J.O'.

Posted: **Mon Dec 26, 2022 11:38 pm**

I agree, that is an amazing display. Thanks for sharing Ridgegrass.

Posted: **Tue Dec 27, 2022 2:28 pm**

Thanks Dog, Happy New Year. J.O'.

Posted: **Sat Dec 31, 2022 5:39 am**

Very nice wall and case display

Posted: **Mon Jan 02, 2023 1:24 am**

Thanks "Janitor".

Happy New Year. J.O'.

Posted: **Mon Jan 02, 2023 6:39 am**

Ridgegrass wrote: ↑Fri Dec 23, 2022 3:16 pm Like to see a pic of the case. I have one with all the buttons but no spares, Sorry. Good luck with it. J.O'.

Congrats on that display, it is stupendous!!
Jimbo

Posted: **Mon Jan 02, 2023 2:28 pm**

Thanks Jimbo.

Happy New Year. J.O'.

Posted: **Tue Jan 03, 2023 8:06 pm**

Hey J.O. Seems like you are the Cattaraugus man . Can you take a look at this whittler for me. It doesn’t have a pattern number on it and no shield. Is this normal for Cattaraugus?
Jimbo

Posted: **Wed Jan 04, 2023 4:12 pm**

Jimbo, You flatter me but I am NOT the Catt man. I have a hundred or so but I "ain't no expert on nuthin". I'm willing to share what I know.
Your knife is a swell center balloon whittler. It appears to have ebony or cocobolo handles. (Some ebony has lighter streaks like yours.) Your handles are either very faded and worn or could have been replaced ?? I can't tell it's length but I've seen evidence that Catt made that pattern from 3" to 3-5/8"
, and possible smaller.
The pic below shows a bone handled example. Your blades appear to be a spear main and some type of pen secondaries. My best "guess"is that it's a "97" pattern, 3-1/2" whittler. Maybe a 32976(ebony) or 32977(cocobolo).
As far as number stamping goes, I have unnumbered Catt knives. Why they aren't stamped is unknown to me.
Hope this helps. I'm just a "student" of 50 years myself.

J.O'.

Posted: **Wed Jan 04, 2023 5:59 pm**

Ridgegrass wrote: ↑Wed Jan 04, 2023 4:12 pm Jimbo, You flatter me but I am NOT the Catt man. I have a hundred or so but I "ain't no expert on nuthin". I'm willing to share what I know.
Your knife is a swell center balloon whittler. It appears to have ebony or cocobolo handles. (Some ebony has lighter streaks like yours.) Your handles are either very faded and worn or could have been replaced ?? I can't tell it's length but I've seen evidence that Catt made that pattern from 3" to 3-5/8"
, and possible smaller.
The pic below shows a bone handled example. Your blades appear to be a spear main and some type of pen secondaries. My best "guess"is that it's a "97" pattern, 3-1/2" whittler. Maybe a 32976(ebony) or 32977(cocobolo).
As far as number stamping goes, I have unnumbered Catt knives. Why they aren't stamped is unknown to me.
Hope this helps. I'm just a "student" of 50 years myself. J.O'.

Ha! A man with 100 catts. Definitely knows more than me with like 2 or 3. My knife is 3 1/4” long and appears to have had a lot of pocket carry. You have helped my concern of no numbers on this knife and I appreciate your answer for sure! Thanks j.o.
Jimbo

Posted: **Wed Jan 04, 2023 6:36 pm**

Couple of Cattaraugus to show.
Jimbo

Posted: **Wed Jan 04, 2023 8:04 pm**

Glad to share what little knowledge I can.
I LOVE a yellow knife!

J.O'.

Posted: **Wed Jan 04, 2023 9:33 pm**

Ridgegrass wrote: ↑Wed Jan 04, 2023 8:04 pm Glad to share what little knowledge I can.
I LOVE a yellow knife! J.O'.

Thanks j.o. Jimbo

Posted: **Tue Mar 14, 2023 3:45 pm**

Picked up an old workhorse on ebay recently. Has plenty of wear, but shouldn't hurt it if I put her in my pocket.

Posted: **Tue Mar 14, 2023 4:39 pm**

Really like the pocketworn look on your Catt. Dog! No pun intended!

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