Cattaraugus Peanut Purchase

FuriousPace

FuriousPace

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A year ago I wouldn't have bought this knife because it was used and wasn't in mint condition, but ever since I started visiting the BladeForums my view on vintage knives has changed. I thought I would post some pictures that compare the vintage Cattaraugus peanut I just bought to the Case peanut I use as my EDC. The detail Catt put into making this peanut is just amazing and it makes you wonder why knife companies can't produce this same quality today.

This picture shows how perfect the tang matches to the back spring on the Catt and how there is a gap on the Case. Also notice the difference in blade thickness.
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This picture shows the lower profile of the Catt compared to the Case and how low the tang rises above the liners when closed. Pinned on shield vs. glued shield.
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This picture shows the detail work on the Catt's nickel silver liners.
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This picture shows the sabre grind and swedge on the Catt. The blade grinds remind me of a Randall #1, which is why I have nicknamed this knife my fighting peanut.
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Finally a total length comparison. The frames are the same but the Catt blade is a little longer.
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This Catt peanut has instantly become my favorite and I'm glad posters on the BladeForums were able to change my view on vintage knives. The quality of vintage knives can not be overlooked when compared to what is being produced today.
 
Wow,nice Catt.Lots of detail for a factory knife.I like the Case peanut quite well also.
 
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Hi,

Very nice! Looking at your Catt, it's easy to see where the lineage of my Camillus #21's & #22's comes from. The Sabre grind on the clip, the swedge and the frame shape all harken back to yours.

Dale
 
Awesome Catt....I had one with a broken master blade and lost it years ago. Nice find.
 
Nice knife! And I agree. Old knives=better knives as far as I can tell. At least in my price range.
 
Very nice catch.:thumbup::thumbup:

A little different view of a peanut, but I believe that like children and dogs, there is no bad peanut.:D

Carl.
 
Thanks for sharing! I have for quite sometime longed for a Cattaraugus Scout Knife, the one they use to make with the inset compass!
 
I don't think I've ever heard (but I DO like) the description of, 'Fighting Peanut' (:p). It certainly works for the profile of that blade.

Beautiful knife. :thumbup:
 
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