Very early Cattaraugus folders

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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How rare is a wood handled single blade knife with long pull and a four line CATTARAUGUS CUTLERY Co. LITTLE VALLEY N.Y. In straight lines?
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Be nice to know the size closed
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11/16 closed. No brass.
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11/16???
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About 3 5/8
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I've seen a few with that tang stamping, they are harder to find then the curved stamp in my opinion.
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how rare is this CATTARAUGUS punch jack with a “stiff hollow spoon” punch blade ?
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::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu:: ::nod::
Jacknifeben wrote: Sat Oct 05, 2024 9:12 pm how rare is this CATTARAUGUS punch jack with a “stiff hollow spoon” punch blade ?
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When I look closely at the pivot pin, it looks like it was changed at one time. Never seen a punch like that on a Catt, just my opinion. There’s a stamp on the punch but could not make it out. If it’s a genuine Catt then it’s a rare one for sure.
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The stamp on the punch must have had rust on it,but it is still there. This one has better stamps. Case older knives has it on page 91.
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Nice new one for me
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Probably should not take on a plane! Number 22399 CATTARAUGUS.
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