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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Here is my collection of Cattaraugus knives without Little Valley marked on them, very early group. Center 4 blade has ink! According to my buddy Derek's current research these were made before there was a factory in Little Valley.
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galvanic1882 wrote: ↑Sun May 05, 2024 7:16 pm Here is my collection of Cattaraugus knives without Little Valley marked on them, very early group. Center 4 blade has ink! According to my buddy Derek's current research these were made before there was a factory in Little Valley.
Is that a hack saw on the one in the bottom row? I've never seen that.
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I believe it’s a saw to trim spurs for rooster fighting
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Fine collection and presentation Mike - that right there is a lifetime accomplishment- Bravo!
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Thanks, they are few and far between for sure.
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galvanic1882 wrote: ↑Sun May 05, 2024 10:18 pm I believe it’s a saw to trim spurs for rooster fighting
I'm not saying i support that as a sport....

But that's super cool ::tu::
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Me either but it’s 130 years old, different times
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Amazing collections you have Mike.
I buy roosters combs and farmers..........................................................jack knives [/b]

GEC SFOs and others at LICK CREEK CUTLERY- www.allaboutpocketknives.com/wlf

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Fantastic collection Mike! ::drool:: ::tu::

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Great collection and we'll displayed.
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Thanks guys
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Two nice Cattaraugus barlows I really like.
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Sweet duo, Jkb. ::tu:: ::tu::


Awesome group, Mike! How did I miss this? ::mdm::
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1967redrider wrote: ↑Thu Jul 18, 2024 4:18 pm Sweet duo, Jkb. ::tu:: ::tu::


Awesome group, Mike! How did I miss this? ::mdm::
I am in total agreement.
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Very nice. I'm a little jealous. I don't have any pre-Little Valley pieces. I do have a hand written invoice from Oct. 29,1897 and you won't believe the prices. The entire invoice is $30.57 !! I don't get to show my Catt's very often so if you'll indulge me, here are some of them. They always have been my favorite brand. J.O'.
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Awesome display, J.O'! I'll take a dozen of those #16's. ::nod::👍
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Impressive !
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Thanks fellers. It's getting close to the ten-year disassembly, cleaning, and reattachment in the display case. 8) 8) O'.
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Wow, that's amazing. Love the display. Partial to the #22 Whittler. Thanks for sharing.
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Nice accumulation of an old company John.
I buy roosters combs and farmers..........................................................jack knives [/b]

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Thanks Lyle. I have around 75+ now. They're my favorites, like your roosters. Haven't found one "in the wild" for a couple years. O'.
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Wow JO - that’s an amazing Catt collection - congratulations- I only see 1 BSA Catt and I believe they made 4 different versions, want to add to your pile?
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I have the one BSA , a non-BSA black bone camp'/utility and a non-BSA Jr. Scout missing a compass. What did you have in mind? I have lots of non-Catt trading material. PM me. Thanks .
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Ridgegrass wrote: ↑Thu Jul 25, 2024 11:32 pmPM me
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