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Nice knife, such good lines on those. One of these days I hope to come across a good one for the right priceMiller Bro's wrote:Here's an old soldier, nice bones on this one
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Thank you Paul
They turn up on occasion but in great condition they sell for quite a bit, if you're lucky you will find one for a great price!
They turn up on occasion but in great condition they sell for quite a bit, if you're lucky you will find one for a great price!
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Hey guys,
Your discussion about "Oval Hole Packing" prompted a little research. I have one of those rubber handled knives myself.
Turns out that the "packing" is for valve stems and steam rods in old locomotives. To prevent the packing from over swelling and
damaging the rod, they made the packing hollow to allow the swelling to move inwards.
https://books.google.com/books?id=Qp9AA ... ne&f=false
Here is an ad from a 1920 trade magazine.
Your discussion about "Oval Hole Packing" prompted a little research. I have one of those rubber handled knives myself.
Turns out that the "packing" is for valve stems and steam rods in old locomotives. To prevent the packing from over swelling and
damaging the rod, they made the packing hollow to allow the swelling to move inwards.
https://books.google.com/books?id=Qp9AA ... ne&f=false
Here is an ad from a 1920 trade magazine.
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Here's the same ad in another 1920 trade journal.
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On a more aesthetic note, here is one of my favorite knives,...
The tang is stamped 3C inside a circle instead of the usual Cattaraugus stamp.
The tang is stamped 3C inside a circle instead of the usual Cattaraugus stamp.
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I picked up this Cattaraugus sheath knife today in original sheath.
It seems to be a hunting/skinning knife, judging by the blade profile and the serrations along the top of the blade in the thumb area.
I'd be interested to know approximately when it was made and what model it is.
Thanks in advance for any input.
It seems to be a hunting/skinning knife, judging by the blade profile and the serrations along the top of the blade in the thumb area.
I'd be interested to know approximately when it was made and what model it is.
Thanks in advance for any input.
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Welcome to AAPK. I can't help you much with you knife except to confirm it is a hunting knife whose blade is a type used for skinning an animal. Your knife looks a lot like the one I just got made by Case. See attached. Someone will be along that can shed some light for on your knife. Cattaraugus did go out of business in 1963 so it was made before then.
Welcome to AAPK. I can't help you much with you knife except to confirm it is a hunting knife whose blade is a type used for skinning an animal. Your knife looks a lot like the one I just got made by Case. See attached. Someone will be along that can shed some light for on your knife. Cattaraugus did go out of business in 1963 so it was made before then.
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Thanks Steve for confirming that it's a skinning knife.
It's had a lot of use, so I think it is quite old.
It's had a lot of use, so I think it is quite old.
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You are welcome. That sheath looks to be in very good condition and that Indian head is nice. It's possible that Kinfolks made your knife. Most manufacturer's contracted for some knives for various reasons. Case also contracted with Kinfolks as well for some hunting knives. Kinfolks was founded by members of the extended Case family, hence the name Kinfolks. Cattaraugus can also be thought of as part of that group as well in that a Case female married the founder of Cattaraugus and the 4 Case brothers were soon working there. All this history and interconnection is here in the forums to be read when you have a few spare months.
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steve99f wrote:You are welcome. That sheath looks to be in very good condition and that Indian head is nice. It's possible that Kinfolks made your knife. Most manufacturer's contracted for some knives for various reasons. Case also contracted with Kinfolks as well for some hunting knives. Kinfolks was founded by members of the extended Case family, hence the name Kinfolks. Cattaraugus can also be thought of as part of that group as well in that a Case female married the founder of Cattaraugus and the 4 Case brothers were soon working there. All this history and interconnection is here in the forums to be read when you have a few spare months.
Interesting! I had no idea of these connections.
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That's a beautiful new knife! I assume that something like that costs more than the old ones that sell under $100.steve99f wrote:Inno
Welcome to AAPK. I can't help you much with you knife except to confirm it is a hunting knife whose blade is a type used for skinning an animal. Your knife looks a lot like the one I just got made by Case. See attached. Someone will be along that can shed some light for on your knife. Cattaraugus did go out of business in 1963 so it was made before then.
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Inno:
I'm not sure how old my 92 is. The "CASE" tang stamp with the serifs isn't listed in any of the tang stamp charts but it is one that is very common, so I don't understand how it is missed. I have two other Case fixed blade knives with that stamp. The 92 was discontinued in 1949 according to a couple of sources. My cost was less than $100. Some older knives that survive in mint condition bring thousands. The oldest doesn't even need to be mint. Scarcity and demand plays a part in the valuation as well as condition.
Your Kinfolks is a great start. If you enjoy history and old things, you'll enjoy this website .
I'm not sure how old my 92 is. The "CASE" tang stamp with the serifs isn't listed in any of the tang stamp charts but it is one that is very common, so I don't understand how it is missed. I have two other Case fixed blade knives with that stamp. The 92 was discontinued in 1949 according to a couple of sources. My cost was less than $100. Some older knives that survive in mint condition bring thousands. The oldest doesn't even need to be mint. Scarcity and demand plays a part in the valuation as well as condition.
Your Kinfolks is a great start. If you enjoy history and old things, you'll enjoy this website .
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I can see why Derek.utahbound wrote:On a more aesthetic note, here is one of my favorite knives,...
The tang is stamped 3C inside a circle instead of the usual Cattaraugus stamp.
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A recent find, aluminum handle 1 blade pen knife. 2 3/8" closed. Haven't seen many aluminum handle Catts. I wonder if this is from the era when aluminum was as valuable as gold? This has the arched Cattaraugus Cutlery Co Little Valley N.Y. stamp.
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Neat knife Barry!!
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Here's Catt fixed blade knife.
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Nice knife!
I used to have one of those with a green handle, but I can't find the photos I took of it.
Hardly weighed anything. Light as a feather.
I used to have one of those with a green handle, but I can't find the photos I took of it.
Hardly weighed anything. Light as a feather.
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Thanks, never seen one with a green handle!
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This one was never used and still has the original polish on the blade!
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Very nice pearl sleeveboard whittler and what looks like a repaired sleeveboard pen of a larger size.
Nice knives, Richard.
Good looking little rule you have there. Is it a folder?
And a nice gimlet as well.
Nice knives, Richard.
Good looking little rule you have there. Is it a folder?
And a nice gimlet as well.
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hi FJR, its a small brass spirit level. with inch,s marked on it
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Oh, that's very nice, Richard.
Nice looking little level.
Made in Australia no doubt.
Nice looking little level.
Made in Australia no doubt.
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