Cattaraugus #22299 Stag-Handled Pocket Knife
Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2011 5:26 pm
Cattaraugus #22299 Stag-Handled Pocket Knife
Description From Seller: Cattaraugus 22299 pocketknife. Cattaraugus was one of the finer U.S. brands during America's golden age. Along with Case, Remington, Winchester, and many others, they crafted knives that would rival the quality of knives made anywhere in the world. Cattaraugus was founded in the late 1880's by four of the Case brothers as they joined the business their brother-in-law had started. This is a classic example of their fine knives. It has seen heavy use and has a great look to it. The knife has not been cleaned or buffed and remains original.
The knife was beautifully crafted and fully representative of the fine quality and craftsmanship that top American brands of this era were known for. The carbon steel blades were deeply swedged and display crisp, sharp lines. The blades are free of any serious corrosion or pitting with just some scattered light surface corrosion as shown. Blade travel is smooth over the entire arc for both blades and the blades have a bit of side play in the open position. The carbon steel spring is free of problems, although the blades do not snap closed. A cleaning would likely improve this issue, as there's quite a bit of dust/pocket lint on the inside. The nickel silver bolsters are free of any dings, dents, marring or damage. The handle appears to be of well worn stag. The scales remain tightly pinned and they're silky smooth. There's a tight hairline at the end pin on the reverse side as shown. The scales are otherwise free of cracks and show just one small chip at the top end above the shield. The sheild remains tightly secured and free of damage. The knife measures 2-7/8" closed and 6-5/8" fully opened (from tip to tip).
Questions: What age would you set this knife at ? I know it looks old but as I have learned, that is not always so. Do you feel that $66.50 was too much to pay for it ? I wanted at least one vintage Cattaraugus for my collection. I have seen them sell for a great deal of money in the past few weeks. Not sure what the tang making says, I can read the number from the images provided. You have to admit it sure has a lot of character..:+)
Draac
Description From Seller: Cattaraugus 22299 pocketknife. Cattaraugus was one of the finer U.S. brands during America's golden age. Along with Case, Remington, Winchester, and many others, they crafted knives that would rival the quality of knives made anywhere in the world. Cattaraugus was founded in the late 1880's by four of the Case brothers as they joined the business their brother-in-law had started. This is a classic example of their fine knives. It has seen heavy use and has a great look to it. The knife has not been cleaned or buffed and remains original.
The knife was beautifully crafted and fully representative of the fine quality and craftsmanship that top American brands of this era were known for. The carbon steel blades were deeply swedged and display crisp, sharp lines. The blades are free of any serious corrosion or pitting with just some scattered light surface corrosion as shown. Blade travel is smooth over the entire arc for both blades and the blades have a bit of side play in the open position. The carbon steel spring is free of problems, although the blades do not snap closed. A cleaning would likely improve this issue, as there's quite a bit of dust/pocket lint on the inside. The nickel silver bolsters are free of any dings, dents, marring or damage. The handle appears to be of well worn stag. The scales remain tightly pinned and they're silky smooth. There's a tight hairline at the end pin on the reverse side as shown. The scales are otherwise free of cracks and show just one small chip at the top end above the shield. The sheild remains tightly secured and free of damage. The knife measures 2-7/8" closed and 6-5/8" fully opened (from tip to tip).
Questions: What age would you set this knife at ? I know it looks old but as I have learned, that is not always so. Do you feel that $66.50 was too much to pay for it ? I wanted at least one vintage Cattaraugus for my collection. I have seen them sell for a great deal of money in the past few weeks. Not sure what the tang making says, I can read the number from the images provided. You have to admit it sure has a lot of character..:+)
Draac
