Antique Cattaraugus Knives and Company History

[Bigfattyt]

Wow!! This thread just keeps on producing amazing knives.

 

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A new picture of my old Cattaraugus model 11849 Hunters Pride. A very sturdy 4&3/8ths" closed and 7&7/8ths" open and locked. I took it off the magnet board today and decided it needed some new pics. I think I got 6 frames before the heavens opened up in a down pour.

 

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Just got this Cattaraugus enameled sailboat Lobster Pen from Mike. It was from the President's collection.
Quite a bit different from my other Catts, however, well pleased to add it to my collection.

 

[galvanic1882]

Glad it got there ok Rob! All of them sold fast as soon as I offered them!

 

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Lobsters:

 

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Did I say I like this little (2.5") closed Sailboat knife ?
I might put it on my keychain .................................................................. or not.


The pearl lobster is 3.25" closed.

 

[Will Power]

A new picture of my old Cattaraugus model 11849 Hunters Pride. A very sturdy 4&3/8ths" closed and 7&7/8ths" open and locked. I took it off the magnet board today and decided it needed some new pics. I think I got 6 frames before the heavens opened up in a down pour.


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Bone to be revered, what an amazing Big Knife, locking too

 

[galvanic1882]

This knife was owned and used by the last JBF Champlin to run the company! It came in the group of Catt's that were found by his Grandson!! I can keep it or sell it for the family!! Not sure what I'm going to do. Pricing it is the issue?

I am open to what others think?

Thanks Mike

 

[galvanic1882]

How's this for a piece of Cattaraugus and cutlery history, original bank note with a picture of JBF Champlin, Cattaraugus founder and the one that started the Case family in the cutlery business, on the front!! Looks more like a bank note than a check!!

 

[waynorth]

This knife was owned and used by the last JBF Champlin to run the company! It came in the group of Catt's that were found by his Grandson!! I can keep it or sell it for the family!! Not sure what I'm going to do. Pricing it is the issue?

I am open to what others think?

Thanks MikeView attachment 1897132

Looks like you have a nice shadowbox display brewing, Mike!!
Knife, Ribbon, Pin and company Check!! I'd get a letter from the relative you got these from, and display them all together!!
That said, as a mini historical collection, the group is worth a few bucks, IMO!!

 

[majorpain1]

My only Cattaraugus knives

 

[Augie]

Going to post this Catt jumbo jack, pretty sure I put it in "Old Knives" originally but it belongs here.

Pretty sure this is a very early knife, hammered pins, bone that I don't remember seeing on a Catt, straight line tang stamp on main, no pattern number. Still has faint banner etch on main, large stout jack that still has great snap.

 

[Primble]

Some fine additions to the Catt thread !

I think you're right John ............. a very early Catt jack, IMO.

I would bet that dogleg jack is knocking the side out of a hundred years old, as well.

 

[black mamba]

Exquisite bone on the teardrop, majorpain1.

 

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Catt thread needs an update.

 

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[galvanic1882]

Great knives and love that picture!!!