Cattaraugus Cutlery Co. Little Valley NY 22059 Two-Blade Equal End Knife – Brown Jigged Bone

Description

A classic piece of American cutlery from Cattaraugus Cutlery Co. of Little Valley, New York, one of the great old-line U.S. knife makers. The main blade carries the full CATTARAUGUS CUTLERY CO. / LITTLE VALLEY N.Y. tang stamp, with pattern number 22059 on the reverse. This two-blade equal end knife pairs a sheepfoot-style main blade with a pen blade at the opposite end. The brown jigged bone handles have deep, attractive jigging and a long nickel silver bar shield, finished with nickel silver bolsters on both ends. Condition: Honest used vintage condition. The blades show patina, light pitting, and use, and the stamps are clear and readable. The bone handles are solid with great color. It's a great Cattaraugus for any traditional knife collection. - Brand: Cattaraugus Cutlery Co. - Tang stamp: CATTARAUGUS CUTLERY CO. / LITTLE VALLEY N.Y. - Pattern number: 22059 - Pattern: Two-blade equal end - Blades: Sheepfoot-style main, pen blade - Blade steel: Carbon steel - Handles: Brown jigged bone - Shield: Long nickel silver bar shield - Bolsters: Nickel silver, both ends - Mechanism: Slip joint, nail nick opening - Origin: Little Valley, New York, USA - Condition: Used vintage, patina and light pitting on blades