Cattaraugus Cutlery Co. Little Valley N.Y. 1886-1963

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.
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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. ::doh:: The German box lid reads to 99% the same as the English box lid. ::nod:: ::tu:: I got lucky on this one. :mrgreen: ::groove::
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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 ::tu:: ::tu:: mime has had a rough life but I enjoy it.
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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.
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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?
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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 :D
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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'.
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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'.
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Thanks David. It's my pride and joy. ::handshake:: J.O'.
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I agree, that is an amazing display. Thanks for sharing Ridgegrass.
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Thanks Dog, Happy New Year. J.O'.
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Very nice wall and case display ::tu:: ::tu::
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Thanks "Janitor". ::handshake:: Happy New Year. J.O'.
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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!!
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Thanks Jimbo. ::handshake:: Happy New Year. J.O'.
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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?
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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. ::handshake:: J.O'.
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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. ::handshake:: 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.
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Couple of Cattaraugus to show.
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Glad to share what little knowledge I can.
I LOVE a yellow knife! ::tu:: J.O'.
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Ridgegrass wrote: Wed Jan 04, 2023 8:04 pm Glad to share what little knowledge I can.
I LOVE a yellow knife! ::tu:: J.O'.
Thanks j.o. Jimbo
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Picked up an old workhorse on ebay recently. Has plenty of wear, but shouldn't hurt it if I put her in my pocket.
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Really like the pocketworn look on your Catt. Dog! No pun intended!
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