Cattaraugus 225Q Quartermaster knife

**Aragorn243** · 12-31-2022 12:01 AM

Just bought this on eBay. Got my usual eBay gift certificate for Christmas from my daughter and couldn't hang on to it for long.

Can't say I've ever seen on in person before, they say these are rather heavy knives in comparison to the Kabar. Supposedly more of a work knife than a combat knife, issued to quartermasters during WWII.

eBay had about 20 onsite and nearly all are in poor shape, so they were definitely used. This is one of the few that the blade didn't have a grinder applied to it.

They were produced in the white, so I'll have some cleaning to do. Looks like some rust on the pommel. The handles were originally smooth, too smooth so the troops cut the grooves into them which is probably what is seen on this one.

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**CINDERS** · 12-31-2022 03:05 AM

Nice.

**browningautorifle** · 12-31-2022 06:51 AM

Neat old knives those...I've looked at them many times with buying in mind. The pommel is unusual as it's in three parts. Those trying to refurbish them have to look up the schematics to see how the butt is assembled, the pins are a square nail that screws in. The center steel plate rotates like a key to lock in... Very tough knife overall. Those that are in good shape are expensive.

**lgr1613** · 12-31-2022 07:45 AM

Very nice find!

**Aragorn243** · 12-31-2022 08:58 AM

This particular one was buy it now for $69 so pretty reasonable. They were listing a lot worse examples for a lot more. I was just surprised that most were/are pretty rough. Ka-bars seem to come in all sorts of conditions from bad to near mint. I believe they made a ton more of them which is probably why. I'm anxious to get it in hand but likely a week out.

**browningautorifle** · 12-31-2022 09:54 AM

Originally Posted by Aragorn243

Ka-bars seem to come in all sorts of conditions from bad to near mint. I believe they made a ton more of them

Absolutely. You're aware there was about 35 variations of the marine fighting knife? I got one from a US SEAL in 1980 on board the USS Alamo and it was a NEW Mk2 with VP scabbard and WW2 markings.

**lawrence_n** · 01-01-2023 07:12 AM

I had one many years back. It was a great hunting/camping knife and served me well. Unfortunately, a "buddy" ripped me off so I never saw that knife again.