Cattaraugus Cutlery Co. Little Valley N.Y. 1886-1963

[Jacknifeben]

Thanks, it has been fun. Only trouble, I just turned 90 in may but still feel good and still looking for knives.

[Ridgegrass]

Roll On Buddy, Roll On ! J.O'.

[wlf]

Thanks, it has been fun. Only trouble, I just turned 90 in may but still feel good and still looking for knives.

I hope to get to the Gator Show and see you again this year .

[ScoutKnives]

Yes both of you need to make it to the Gator show this year .
Been a while .

Mike

Thanks, it has been fun. Only trouble, I just turned 90 in may but still feel good and still looking for knives.

I hope to get to the Gator Show and see you again this year .

[wlf]

Yes both of you need to make it to the Gator show this year .
Been a while .

Mike

Thanks, it has been fun. Only trouble, I just turned 90 in may but still feel good and still looking for knives.

I hope to get to the Gator Show and see you again this year .

I'm gonna try Mike.

[PringleTree]

A recent pick up for me. Pattern is 2216 2C. As you can see, the crack in the center of the cover has actually caused a fracture wherein one half is lifting off the liner. I plan on having it rehandled but will try have it done in antique white pearl kirinite or something similar that is close to the original cell in color.

Thanks for looking,

Chris J.

[Mumbleypeg]

A recent pick up for me. Pattern is 2216 2C. As you can see, the crack in the center of the scale has actually caused a fracture wherein one half is lifting off the liner. I plan on having it rehandled but will try have it done in antique white pearl kirinite or something similar that is close to the original cell in color.

Thanks for looking,

Chris J.

Chris, that you’re wanting to have it rehandled with a material resembling its original covers is great! Thank you for honoring its original provenance.

Ken

[PringleTree]

A recent pick up for me. Pattern is 2216 2C. As you can see, the crack in the center of the scale has actually caused a fracture wherein one half is lifting off the liner. I plan on having it rehandled but will try have it done in antique white pearl kirinite or something similar that is close to the original cell in color.

Thanks for looking,

Chris J.

Chris, that you’re wanting to have it rehandled with a material resembling its original covers is great! Thank you for honoring its original provenance.

Ken

Hi Ken:

Thanks for your input--much appreciated. I found a source of kirinite online that has a color called antique white pearl that I think closely resembles these original covers. I'm not sure if other materials might be available that would work, but I think the kirinite may be the way to go.

Chris J.

[Mumbleypeg]

A recent pick up for me. Pattern is 2216 2C. As you can see, the crack in the center of the scale has actually caused a fracture wherein one half is lifting off the liner. I plan on having it rehandled but will try have it done in antique white pearl kirinite or something similar that is close to the original cell in color.

Thanks for looking,

Chris J.

Chris, that you’re wanting to have it rehandled with a material resembling its original covers is great! Thank you for honoring its original provenance.

Ken

Hi Ken:

Thanks for your input--much appreciated. I found a source of kirinite online that has a color called antique white pearl that I think closely resembles these original scales. I'm not sure if other materials might be available that would work, but I think the kirinite may be the way to go.

Chris J.

I agree that’s a good choice, at least knowing what we know at this time. Time will tell. Fifty years from now those who are in possession of our knives may think we were all stupid, just like we judge celluloid today!

Ken

[PringleTree]

Chris, that you’re wanting to have it rehandled with a material resembling its original covers is great! Thank you for honoring its original provenance.

Ken

Hi Ken:

Thanks for your input--much appreciated. I found a source of kirinite online that has a color called antique white pearl that I think closely resembles these original scales. I'm not sure if other materials might be available that would work, but I think the kirinite may be the way to go.

Chris J.

I agree that’s a good choice, at least knowing what we know at this time. Time will tell. Fifty years from now those who are in possession of our knives may think we were all stupid, just like we judge celluloid today!

Ken

Good point!

Chris J.

[Miller Bro's]

A recent pick up for me. Pattern is 2216 2C. As you can see, the crack in the center of the scale has actually caused a fracture wherein one half is lifting off the liner. I plan on having it rehandled but will try have it done in antique white pearl kirinite or something similar that is close to the original cell in color.

Thanks for looking,

Chris J.

The celluloid is starting to disintegrate, remove the handles soon!

[PringleTree]

A recent pick up for me. Pattern is 2216 2C. As you can see, the crack in the center of the scale has actually caused a fracture wherein one half is lifting off the liner. I plan on having it rehandled but will try have it done in antique white pearl kirinite or something similar that is close to the original cell in color.

Thanks for looking,

Chris J.

The celluloid is starting to disintegrate, remove the handles soon!

Hi MB:

Thanks. Yes, I removed them after I took the pics.

Chris J.

[Miller Bro's]

[Miller Bro's]

Here's a clean old knife, never used

[btrwtr]

Cattaraugus balsa wood "stick boards" used to display knives. Only ones I've ever seen or heard of. You can see where a couple knife points had been stuck in the boards for display.

[wlf]

Interesting posts Dimitri and Wayne.

[Miller Bro's]

Cattaraugus balsa wood "stick boards" used to display knives. Only ones I've ever seen or heard of. You can see where a couple knife points had been stuck in the boards for display.

Nice Wayne

[Miller Bro's]

Interesting posts Dimitri and Wayne.

Thanks Lyle

[steve99f]

Never saw a stick boards before, interesting display idea.

[PringleTree]

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.

Thanks for looking,

Chris J.

[rustyoldknife]

Great save and craftsmanship

[PringleTree]

Great save and craftsmanship

Thanks, David. Yes, great work by Herb, as usual.

Chris J.

[CarMan]

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.

Thanks for looking,

Chris J.

Chris, that looks amazing. A definite keeper for sure.

[PringleTree]

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.

Thanks for looking,

Chris J.

Chris, that looks amazing. A definite keeper for sure.

Hi John:

Thanks. Yessir, I'm very pleased to have it, and it will be seeing pocket time.

Chris J.

[Reverand]

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.

Thanks for looking,

Chris J.

Wow, he did a great job on that knife! Gorgeous!