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Very early Cattaraugus folders
Posted: Sun May 05, 2024 7:16 pm
by galvanic1882
Here is my collection of Cattaraugus knives without Little Valley marked on them, very early group. Center 4 blade has ink! According to my buddy Derek's current research these were made before there was a factory in Little Valley.
Re: Very early Cattaraugus folders
Posted: Sun May 05, 2024 10:13 pm
by ThatWeirdKnifeGuy
galvanic1882 wrote: ↑Sun May 05, 2024 7:16 pm
Here is my collection of Cattaraugus knives without Little Valley marked on them, very early group. Center 4 blade has ink! According to my buddy Derek's current research these were made before there was a factory in Little Valley.
Is that a hack saw on the one in the bottom row? I've never seen that.
Re: Very early Cattaraugus folders
Posted: Sun May 05, 2024 10:18 pm
by galvanic1882
I believe it’s a saw to trim spurs for rooster fighting
Re: Very early Cattaraugus folders
Posted: Sun May 05, 2024 10:36 pm
by bestgear
Fine collection and presentation Mike - that right there is a lifetime accomplishment- Bravo!
Re: Very early Cattaraugus folders
Posted: Sun May 05, 2024 10:40 pm
by galvanic1882
Thanks, they are few and far between for sure.
Re: Very early Cattaraugus folders
Posted: Mon May 06, 2024 12:04 am
by ThatWeirdKnifeGuy
galvanic1882 wrote: ↑Sun May 05, 2024 10:18 pm
I believe it’s a saw to trim spurs for rooster fighting
I'm not saying i support that as a sport....
But that's super cool

Re: Very early Cattaraugus folders
Posted: Mon May 06, 2024 12:17 am
by galvanic1882
Me either but it’s 130 years old, different times
Re: Very early Cattaraugus folders
Posted: Mon May 06, 2024 12:54 am
by wlf
Amazing collections you have Mike.
Re: Very early Cattaraugus folders
Posted: Mon May 06, 2024 1:25 am
by Mumbleypeg
Fantastic collection Mike!
Ken
Re: Very early Cattaraugus folders
Posted: Mon May 06, 2024 1:57 am
by doglegg
Great collection and we'll displayed.
Re: Very early Cattaraugus folders
Posted: Mon May 06, 2024 2:50 am
by galvanic1882
Thanks guys
Re: Very early Cattaraugus folders
Posted: Thu Jul 18, 2024 2:30 pm
by Jacknifeben
Two nice Cattaraugus barlows I really like.
Re: Very early Cattaraugus folders
Posted: Thu Jul 18, 2024 4:18 pm
by 1967redrider
Sweet duo, Jkb.
Awesome group, Mike! How did I miss this?

Re: Very early Cattaraugus folders
Posted: Thu Jul 18, 2024 5:30 pm
by doglegg
1967redrider wrote: ↑Thu Jul 18, 2024 4:18 pm
Sweet duo, Jkb.
Awesome group, Mike! How did I miss this?
I am in total agreement.
Re: Very early Cattaraugus folders
Posted: Fri Jul 19, 2024 1:44 pm
by Ridgegrass
Very nice. I'm a little jealous. I don't have any pre-Little Valley pieces. I do have a hand written invoice from Oct. 29,1897 and you won't believe the prices. The entire invoice is $30.57 !! I don't get to show my Catt's very often so if you'll indulge me, here are some of them. They always have been my favorite brand. J.O'.
Re: Very early Cattaraugus folders
Posted: Fri Jul 19, 2024 1:50 pm
by 1967redrider
Awesome display, J.O'! I'll take a dozen of those #16's.


Re: Very early Cattaraugus folders
Posted: Fri Jul 19, 2024 8:44 pm
by doglegg
Impressive !
Re: Very early Cattaraugus folders
Posted: Sat Jul 20, 2024 5:03 am
by Ridgegrass
Thanks fellers. It's getting close to the ten-year disassembly, cleaning, and reattachment in the display case.

O'.
Re: Very early Cattaraugus folders
Posted: Mon Jul 22, 2024 6:47 pm
by FarSide
Wow, that's amazing. Love the display. Partial to the #22 Whittler. Thanks for sharing.
Re: Very early Cattaraugus folders
Posted: Wed Jul 24, 2024 10:38 pm
by Ridgegrass
Re: Very early Cattaraugus folders
Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2024 1:25 am
by wlf
Nice accumulation of an old company John.
Re: Very early Cattaraugus folders
Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2024 8:50 pm
by Ridgegrass
Thanks Lyle. I have around 75+ now. They're my favorites, like your roosters. Haven't found one "in the wild" for a couple years. O'.
Re: Very early Cattaraugus folders
Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2024 10:27 pm
by bestgear
Wow JO - that’s an amazing Catt collection - congratulations- I only see 1 BSA Catt and I believe they made 4 different versions, want to add to your pile?
Re: Very early Cattaraugus folders
Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2024 11:32 pm
by Ridgegrass
I have the one BSA , a non-BSA black bone camp'/utility and a non-BSA Jr. Scout missing a compass. What did you have in mind? I have lots of non-Catt trading material. PM me. Thanks .
Re: Very early Cattaraugus folders
Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2024 11:37 pm
by bestgear