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For the most part, Cattle knives are equal-end knives with three blades. They are reputed to precede the more graceful Stockman, although often filling the same role in usage. Levine's Guide number IV has an in depth multi-page description, and it makes good reading, and clears up a lot of the terms used!! Highly recommended!! Starts on page 284 and has lots of pictures!!
I have always enjoyed this pattern. It is simple, almost primitive in nature, yet has the sophistication needed for a multi-use work knife! Bring out your nice examples please, and show them to us here!
I will start with a few. From the top, a Schrade Cut Co, one of the Stainless ones from the early 1930s! Then another Schrade Cut Co with a Clip main.
The next one is stamped FORGED (over) USA, and the last is stamped, MADE IN (over) USA.
The last two may have been made for various military branches. I'll let you folks tell me who might have made them, because I can't remember!
I have always enjoyed this pattern. It is simple, almost primitive in nature, yet has the sophistication needed for a multi-use work knife! Bring out your nice examples please, and show them to us here!
I will start with a few. From the top, a Schrade Cut Co, one of the Stainless ones from the early 1930s! Then another Schrade Cut Co with a Clip main.
The next one is stamped FORGED (over) USA, and the last is stamped, MADE IN (over) USA.
The last two may have been made for various military branches. I'll let you folks tell me who might have made them, because I can't remember!