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.
Picked up a 'lot' of knives at an online estate sale. Only had one Catt (22762) in the bunch. I don't know anything about Catts, so in my ignorance, I don't believe this is anything special. Just another Catt to share with those 'in the know'.
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LJ
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From the turn of the 20th century until WWII there was no factory-made knife better than a Cattaraugus. When I started collecting they were highly sought after by collectors. They still are. Like Joe says, Cattaraugus knives are always special, and the company history is too.
Nice find!
Ken
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