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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3 1/4" Catt fancy sea shell handled lobster.Etched "Foresman & Hoke San Dimas Cal"
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A real gem, there, Roger.
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Thanks Joe.
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Another great knife Roger ::tu:: ::tu::
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Awesome Roger ::tu:: ::tu:: ... The condition of the etch no doubt defines mint !
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Thanks John and Lee.It is a great knife. ::handshake::
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My one and only... this Ivory Swell-Center Jack (thank you, Ivoryman!)

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QTCut5 wrote: Mon Jun 29, 2020 1:00 am My one and only... this Ivory Swell-Center Jack (thank you, Ivoryman!)


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wow that is one sweet knife Q
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I am quite fond of this small pearl whittler.
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QTCut5 wrote: Mon Jun 29, 2020 1:00 am My one and only... this Ivory Swell-Center Jack (thank you, Ivoryman!)


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Q, that is a fabulous knife. Thanks for showing it again. ::handshake::
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Thank you, gents. I am ecstatic over that little Catt. ::super_happy:: I'm smiling from ear to ear like a Cheshire Cat! ::super_happy::
Floyd, I think I must be an exhibitionist because I do love showing off my knives. It's always nicer to show them to an appreciative audience. I appreciate your appreciation. :lol:
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richard wrote: Mon Jun 29, 2020 2:11 am I am quite fond of this small pearl whittler.
Didn't mean to miss you Richard. Always like whittler's.
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peanut740 wrote: Sun Jun 28, 2020 7:48 pm 3 1/4" Catt fancy sea shell handled lobster.Etched "Foresman & Hoke San Dimas Cal"
WOW! So nice. Hard to find such oldies in that fine a condition.
I don't always respond to great posts but I always appreciate seeing them. Thanks for posting! ::tu::
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Cattaraugus 32203. One of my favorites.
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Who knew there was mail on Sunday, brought me a very nice Cattaraugus toenail 22929, full blades, been cleaned but edges not rounded, very nice Indian Trail bone. Was happy to obtain this one, most of this pattern seem to be very beat up.
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John,that bone is fantastic!Nice knife.
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peanut740 wrote: Mon Aug 10, 2020 1:03 pm John,that bone is fantastic!Nice knife.
Thank you Roger ::tu::
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JohnR wrote: Mon Aug 10, 2020 10:45 am Who knew there was mail on Sunday, brought me a very nice Cattaraugus toenail 22929, full blades, been cleaned but edges not rounded, very nice Indian Trail bone. Was happy to obtain this one, most of this pattern seem to be very beat up.
Incredible!!!
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JohnR wrote: Mon Aug 10, 2020 10:45 am Who knew there was mail on Sunday, brought me a very nice Cattaraugus toenail 22929, full blades, been cleaned but edges not rounded, very nice Indian Trail bone. Was happy to obtain this one, most of this pattern seem to be very beat up.
Whoa, very nice. That bone is beautiful John. Congrats on such a nice find. ::tu::
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Nice Cattaraugus 22929. I bought this one 20+ years ago from Joe Seale.
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Good lookin old toenail JKB!
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Thanks for showing the toenail! Catt bone has to be some of the most beautiful ever. ::tu::

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They don't get any better than that, awesome knife! ::tu:: ::tu::
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Jacknifeben wrote: Fri Aug 14, 2020 4:37 pm Nice Cattaraugus 22929. I bought this one 20+ years ago from Joe Seale.
Gotta love that bone. Very nice!! ::tu::
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Cool knife
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