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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Reverand wrote: Wed Apr 16, 2025 1:13 am
PringleTree wrote: Tue Apr 15, 2025 12:07 am I posted this Catt on this thread back on Feb 13, 2025. Note the cracked and deteriorating covers, (last 3 pics). Here it is after a sweet re-handle by Herb in antique pearl Kirinite, (first 3 pics). We were striving to have replacement covers similar in appearance to the originals. I'm not big on shields, so I chose not to include one on the new covers. My pics didn't capture the beauty of the new covers very well--may try again tomorrow in different lighting.

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Wow, he did a great job on that knife! Gorgeous!
Hi Reverand:
Yes, a masterful job. I'm very pleased with it, as with the Catt you did for me in burl walnut--will share that one soon.

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Excellent work by Herb, she's a beaut! 💯
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Some of my Catts, with some of the different boxes. Tried to match the knife with box of the same era!
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galvanic1882 wrote: Mon Jun 30, 2025 1:10 pm Some of my Catts, with some of the different boxes. Tried to match the knife with box of the same era!
This would make a great calender picture ::tu:: ::tu::
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Had not thought of that. Thanks
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edge213 wrote: Mon Jun 30, 2025 3:06 pm
galvanic1882 wrote: Mon Jun 30, 2025 1:10 pm Some of my Catts, with some of the different boxes. Tried to match the knife with box of the same era!
This would make a great calender picture ::tu:: ::tu::
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galvanic1882 wrote: Mon Jun 30, 2025 1:10 pm Some of my Catts, with some of the different boxes. Tried to match the knife with box of the same era!
Absolutely awesome. That wrench tool/knife is incredible. And, having boxes with them is just icing on the cake.
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Haven't posted these 67 in about 3 years. Excuse me if you've seen them before. Catt's are my all-time favorites.I don't get to show them off very often. J. O'.
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Very nice
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Ridgegrass wrote: Tue Jul 01, 2025 4:30 pm Haven't posted these 67 in about 3 years. Excuse me if you've seen them before. Catt's are my all-time favorites.I don't get to show them off very often. J. O'.
J. O. You could show them one at a time and I wouldn't mind. Some great bone there.
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Thank you, Gents. O'.
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Ridgegrass wrote: Tue Jul 01, 2025 4:30 pm Haven't posted these 67 in about 3 years. Excuse me if you've seen them before. Catt's are my all-time favorites.I don't get to show them off very often. J. O'.
Nice collection.
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Thanks CarMan. Catt's are getting scarce in the picker's market. Haven't bought one for over three years. J.O'.
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