Restoration of Grandpa's hunting knife

[Charlie Mike]

I recently was given 3 of my recently departed grandpa's knives. The one I am restoring is marked Cattorangus 225Q.

 

[brets-ftw]

My condolences for your grandfather, that knife looks superb and I think would do him proud.

 

[Doug C]

It's a Cattaraugus, Matt, and what a great one to restore.
Sorry to hear about your grandpa's passing, that's a hard thing.

The Cattaraugus 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.

In 1890, Mr. Champlin purchased cutlery manufacturing equipment from a failed business called the Beaver Falls Cutlery factory. Because Champlin started in the knife business as a wholesaler for a company who Imported German and English knives he had great knowledge about the cutlery business. As a wholesaler, he knew the market well, and he knew the shortcomings of the U.S. knife manufacturers. His plan was simple. He believed that the business would thrive if he could providing the highest quality cutlery available. In order to achieve this goal, he hired the best cutlers and provided them with the highest quality materials. This combination proved to be successful. Champlin brought in cutlers from Germany, England, and other U.S. manufacturers. The knives that were created in these early years set the quality standard by which all other U.S. manufacturers were measured.

Doug

 

[Charlie Mike]

Stacking leather with 12 hr epoxy...

 

[IVANKERLEY]

awesome, love the 225Q a tank of a knife! love mine
my condolences on your loss
you'll have a tank of a knife when your done
regards
gene

 

[seelow123]

Sorry for your loss, Matt. The knife looks like it's coming along nicely though:thumbup:

 

[Charlie Mike]

Thanks for the kind words. He was where I got my love for guns and knives and infantry.

 

[sitflyer]

Condolences to you on your loss...
Thank You for the pics of this re-store...clever little piece those butt caps are...never knew how they did that before...
the blade came out nice :thumbup: looking forward to seeing this one finished...

 

[Humppa]

I´m sorry to hear that... condolences to you and the family.

The knife looks really interessting. I´m looking forward seeing more of how it goes on the that great looking old knife.

Kind regards
Andi

 

[mnblade]

I recently was given 3 of my recently departed grandpa's knives. The one I am restoring is marked Cattorangus 225Q.

This is awesome. Can't wait to see the final product.

-- Mark

 

[Shotgun]

That's a great looking knife there. Waiting to see it finished.

 

[OzarkCreekWalker]

I'm excited for this one!

 

[CQC86]

Thanks for the kind words. He was where I got my love for guns and knives and infantry.

Thats awesome man. I bet he was proud to see you earn your CIB.

 

[Charlie Mike]

Thats awesome man. I bet he was proud to see you earn your CIB.

He was also there to hug me when I was an emotional wreck afterwards.

 

[CQC86]

Sometimes it takes an Infantryman to understand another grunt. It's special when it's your grandpa. What regiments did you both serve in? I myself was in the 502nd, 101st.

 

[Charlie Mike]

Wow! I was 502 as well. My grandfather was 20th Armored out of Camp Campbell.

 

[CQC86]

Wow! I was 502 as well. My grandfather was 20th Armored out of Camp Campbell.

You wern't HHC 2/502 were you?

 

[Charlie Mike]

Nope. 1/502.

 

[Knife Crazied]

Can't wait to see the finished piece CM and sorry to hear od your granddads passing.

Sent from Ash forum mobile

 

[CQC86]

Nope. 1/502.

Either way Infantry all the way man. Tankers and Cavalryman the same. I can't wait to see your Grandpa's blade restored to it's righteous glory. Stay safe my friend.