Interesting facts about Cattaraugus Cutlery Co pocket knives:

  • Founded by J.B.F. Champlin & Sons in 1886 along with W.R. Case and began knife production soon after.
  • Cattaraugus Cutlery Co began making knives in 1890 until it closed in 1963 (Little Valley, NY).
  • In 1891, Charles Platts was hired as the superintendent of the factory.
A group of Cattaruagus knives. Note the variety of handle materials and shield shapes.
  • Cattaraugus produced knives for the WWII war effort, including the common 225Q Commando knife, the folding machete Signal Corps knife and plenty of TL-29’s.
  • The arched tang stamp changed very little over the course of its 80 years of production.
  • Check out the vintage Case knives page and the KA-BAR knives page as well.

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3 5/8 Inch CATTARAUGUS Harness Jack Knife Three Way Snap Round Shield
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$300.00
3 5/8 Inch CATTARAUGUS Harness Jack Knife Three Way Snap Round Shield
Vintage RARE CATTARAUGUS 7.5" Throwing Knife & Leather Sheath NICE CONDITION
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$168.00
Vintage RARE CATTARAUGUS 7.5" Throwing Knife & Leather Sheath NICE CONDITION
RARE VINTAGE CATTARAUGUS 12829 KING OF THE WOODS FOLDING KNIFE
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$695.00
RARE VINTAGE CATTARAUGUS 12829 KING OF THE WOODS FOLDING KNIFE
Vintage Cattaraugus Knife
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$69.99
Vintage Cattaraugus Knife
VINTAGE CATTARAUGUS 225Q TRENCH KNIFE WITH LEATHER SHEATH *SCARCE*
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$74.50
VINTAGE CATTARAUGUS 225Q TRENCH KNIFE WITH LEATHER SHEATH *SCARCE*
Vintage Cattaraugus Cutlery Co Utility Wrench Knife
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$255.00
Vintage Cattaraugus Cutlery Co Utility Wrench Knife
Vintage Cattaraugus Cutlery Co Utility Wrench Knife
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$200.00
Vintage Cattaraugus Cutlery Co Utility Wrench Knife
CUSTOM WWII CATTARAUGUS 225Q LH LEATHER KNIFE SHEATH CASE WESTERN ***SHEATH ONLY
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$68.95
CUSTOM WWII CATTARAUGUS 225Q LH LEATHER KNIFE SHEATH CASE WESTERN ***SHEATH ONLY
Old 2 Bladed Pocket Knife CATTARAUGUS CUTLERY Co. LITTLE VALLEY 1940s Very Rare
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$41.00
Old 2 Bladed Pocket Knife CATTARAUGUS CUTLERY Co. LITTLE VALLEY 1940s Very Rare
Vintage Cattaraugus Little Valley NY 2-Blade Penknife ~ 3" Jigged 1900-1940
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$61.95
Vintage Cattaraugus Little Valley NY 2-Blade Penknife ~ 3" Jigged 1900-1940
Antique Early 1900s Pearl Handles Cattaraugus Little Valley,NY 2-Blade Knife
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$70.00
Antique Early 1900s Pearl Handles Cattaraugus Little Valley,NY 2-Blade Knife