Dating a Cattaraugus

[tvic]

I know the Cattaraugus knives are difficult to date since they are basically the same for the entire run - 1886-1963. However, I was hoping someone on here who is far more knowledgeable and experienced than I am may be able to narrow it down some by the style, type, etc. It, of course, reads "Cattaraugus (arched) Cutlery Little Valley" - I know it has ebony wood scales, and I'm assuming the blades have incurred some filing down over the years, but I've looked, and I can't find this particular shield shape. I've seen some artwork of some Cattaraugus knives in early 1900s newspapers, and it's a different shield, so I'm thinking this one may have come sometime later? Anyway, any wisdom regarding this knife would be appreciated.

[Paladin]

Wish I could help but I'm not a bit sure it is possible to pin this down much. I call that shield a bowtie shield and the pen blade has a big kick. I think the big kick dates your knife to the early 1930s or earlier.
Maybe someone will come along with better or more info.

Ray

[Boji]

I've had several with that tang stamp, according to my late husband's notes, 20's era.

[New_Windsor_NY]

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You might want to post your question here also:
https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/kn ... .php?f=118

[Ridgegrass]

Here's a 1920's Cattaraugus catalog reprint with your knife.(22276) The estimate for a mint condition knife in 2000 was $150. As yours is far from mint I couldn't guess it's value. Nice survivor though. J.O'.

[tvic]

Very helpful! Thanks everyone! What a shame the blades have been filed down so much, because the scales and bolsters are in excellent condition!

[1967redrider]

I think I have the 22286, no stamped pattern number on mine.