Old Cattaraugus Pocket knife
Posted: Sun Jul 15, 2007 12:10 am
This is the 1st pocket knife I ever owned. Given to me by an elderly friend of my Grandmother in probably about 1965. I was about 6 years old and it had belonged to her late husband.
For many years I had believed it was a Case. Due to two large side by side X's on the main blade. (they don't show in the pics). There are no other blade marking visible to the naked eye. Having apparently worn away. But w/a mag glass, one can faintly make out the words "Little Valley" , which now leads me to think it's a Cattaraugus. The handle panels are Mother of Pearl, w/the chip occuring when I dropped it shortly after receiving it. The blades share a common spring. And even after all these years the blades are still Sharp! The closed length is 3.25"
Can anyone ID the knife model, vintage and possible value? This one's not for sale, but I'm listing some other restorable/parts knives on the Ads page.
Thanks.
For many years I had believed it was a Case. Due to two large side by side X's on the main blade. (they don't show in the pics). There are no other blade marking visible to the naked eye. Having apparently worn away. But w/a mag glass, one can faintly make out the words "Little Valley" , which now leads me to think it's a Cattaraugus. The handle panels are Mother of Pearl, w/the chip occuring when I dropped it shortly after receiving it. The blades share a common spring. And even after all these years the blades are still Sharp! The closed length is 3.25"
Can anyone ID the knife model, vintage and possible value? This one's not for sale, but I'm listing some other restorable/parts knives on the Ads page.
Thanks.