Restoring a World War II Vintage Cattaraugus Knife and Making a Leather Sheath

[@RoadAgentLeather]

My Amazon store is up! I get a lot of specific questions about the tools and materials I use in my videos. So I've opened an Amazon store! It's a curated list of the stuff I use in my videos that are available for purchase on Amazon. The vast majority are items that I personally use and are sitting in my shop right now. If I couldn't find the exact same thing currently available on Amazon (a lot of things I purchased locally or elsewhere), I researched and found an equivalent. Please note that as an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases ... in other words, I get a (VERY) small commission on these. It's a cool way to support me and my channel! The link is in the video description.

[@brotherBvideos]

thank you for creating a store my friend, its always appreciated when a master crafter shares his tools =)

[@Youdoneedmyname]

I’d like to buy this knife and sheath if it’s for sale. It’s stunning!

[@jerryoshea3116]

I was given one of these in Vegas ( it belonged to the Dad of a guy I took care of,he served in the Philippines or Japan? in WW2) And 6 or 7 yrs later I gave it to a Former Air force Dude..I should have kept it.

[@Grynslvr2]

i ended up with a Cattaraugus 225Q around 1966. My uncle got it while in the Army and abandoned it at my grandfather's house. I've still got one. It is a great general purpose knife. Nice restoration job on the blade and handle. I really enjoyed this. Thanks.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thank you very much.

[@PaulM-d7k]

My mom loved leathercraft and had all the tools you can imagine, this reminded me of her and the projects she would work on. You are a true craftsman, the world needs more people like you.

[@earlsmithson4749]

Road Agent, that’s what I call a total restoration. You do some fantastic work but you out did yourself on this one. Thank you for taking us along.

[@jeffallen3382]

Even got my wife to watch this one! Great looking knife sheath!

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@rlgroshans]

Beautiful restoration of the knife. And that sheath is phenominal work!

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks! It was a fun project.

[@HonestDoubter]

This is not a "restoration". This is not "making a leather sheath". I do both, I know. THIS, is saving the heritage of a knife and making it a working blade someone could be VERY proud of. Amazing work brother.

[@magilla9792]

There is something about a master craftsman working that is fascinating. Your attention to every little detail is unsurpassed. Loved the brass layers in the handle it really adds to the charm. that knife is scary sharp. Can't wait for the next video. Thanks for taking us along.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

I'm really happy you enjoyed the video, I'm already planning the next one!

[@glennroesler4796]

Just incredible skill and craftsmanship on display here. It was a pure joy to watch the restoration of this knife right before my eyes. Thank you for sharing your skill and talent.

[@RexRoyStudios]

I feel privileged being able to see this. Thanks for sharing your artistry!

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thank you very much! And thanks for subscribing!

[@Nymrawd-for-real]

Your attention to detail is super impressive! I used to do some leatherwork as a hobby. I mostly made knife sheaths, book covers, wallets, holsters, etc. I was recently laid off from my oilfield job and at 53 years old, I'm contemplating what to do with my life. I don't want to work for a corporation anymore and I would love to make a living at leatherwork. I have everything I would need, so maybe I'll get back at it and do something with it, even if it just supplements a regular job. Oh, BTW, interesting pommel indeed! Very cool.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

It sounds like you have a great skill set! Thanks for subscribing!

[@peterparsons7141]

Very fine work. Whenever I see any of these WW2 knives I will add them to the hoard for future restoration. I used to see them frequently at garage sales etc. and they are often in poor shape and need some love. Regardless I will make sure to rescue them to ensure that they will be available to bring back to original state. I always used them for hunting and camping because of their strength and ease of sharpening. I cleaned moose, caribou and deer. And cut many fine steaks at camp supper table.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

That's great. I love bringing old stuff back to life. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!

[@michael007ish]

Well I guess I'll binge this channel now. Absolutely beautiful work.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

ha! Thanks for binge watching!

[@brianolson1211]

that sheath is next level, very nice.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks!

[@wildcycles1]

Nicely done! I have been making knives and sheaths for quite a few years and I learned a few things watching this. Thanks for the excellent content!

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks for subscribing!

[@edgell3]

Beautiful work as usual. Thank you for bringing back to life such a history knife. My experience is with the K-bar but the Gattaraudus is a true classic. I can tell that you have a passion for knives and I love to watch your work. I think the part I liked the most was leaving the handle natural with on dyes. A perfect match to the sheath. As someone else mention, I didn’t know I needed a mini table saw. Now I to will have to go shopping 🤣👍. Keep em coming 👍👍👍👍👍👍😎

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks for subscribing and for the kind words. The Proxxon line of mini tools are fantastic. I've had that table saw since I was in my 20s. I have Amazon affiliate links in the video description, including one for the mini saw.

[@bobhart1155]

Beautifully done. Kept the knife true to its character and added your own creative flair with the sheath. A very handsome set!

[@pittbullcustomleather6509]

I always learn something new when I watch your videos. The shim was something I would never think of on my own. Beautiful work as always 🫡

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Glad I could help! Thanks for watching!

[@dangeo9613]

Excellent workmanship. I am sure that, the man who owned it during the WWII would be happy to see this restoration.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

I hope so. Thanks for watching!

[@18deadmonkeys]

I didn't know I need a tiny table saw until this morning. Now I'm tool shopping.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

lol. I've had that little Proxxon saw since I was young. Use it in model ship building. I left an Amazon affiliate link for it in the video description.

[@18deadmonkeys]

@@RoadAgentLeather appreciated!

[@matthewcochran3325]

Right? I've been using a pain in the ass scroll saw to cut my handle material and trim my leather. It is not enjoyable or efficient. I just ordered one of their Amazon page.

[@aquariumaquarium8080]

Yeah I want one too

[@N98858]

Phenomenal Workmanship Jason... Love Your Video's Sir! Thanks, Mike~

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Much appreciated! Thanks for watching.

[@redcarrock]

Love your leather work

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thank you so much

[@redcarrock]

@ you’re very welcome. I love watching restoration videos, most of the stuff I can do myself as it’s my artistic streak in me. Your leather work blew me away if I’m honest! I can see that’s where your strengths really lie, and that’s not meant in a disrespectful way. Got yourself another sub 😊

[@darrenvanderwilt1258]

Outstanding! These videos provide a great morning with coffee therapy for artistic encouragement. Well done.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

:) Glad I can help! Having my coffee right now and responding to comments. Thanks for subscribing!

[@jak4774]

That's crazy, I just pulled my grandpa's old 225Q out and sharpened it up today! Thanks for the vid!

[@RoadAgentLeather]

What a coincidence! Thanks for subscribing!

[@tomsellberg3558]

This is absolutely beautiful job! Enjoyed the watch!!!!!!!!!

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MisterBelvedere-d7n]

Beautiful work. I love the patina left on the blade and as always the leatherwork was perfect.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Same: I like the visual line formed by the newly-ground bevel and the rusted, pitted spine. Thanks for subscribing!

[@brotherBvideos]

This is insane, this is pure craftsmanship, great work sir, as always.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks for watching!

[@davidsmith-ih2kk]

Well done, mate,well done, a beautiful piece of restoration work. A lot of quality time and work invested there. A beautiful knife.

[@productofyoursociety1202]

I have one of those knifes, there a beast. The thick blunt tip was used to pry open crates, the hammer like blunt handle was to nail them shut. Great work as always.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

That's what I read: It was issued to supply personnel to pry open crates. Not sure how true it is.

[@MrJeb2100]

Absolutely beautiful work and an enjoyable video as well.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bobchronister3429]

Your videos are always a Masterclass. Thank you. Those Worksharp sharpeners are nice. I love mine. Beautiful work sir.

[@flaviodasilva2022]

What an amazing work!!! Well done.

[@rustysreality1091]

I love your work man. I actually do this hobby in a similar way, just not to the degree you do. I mostly work with hand built spears/sheaths, along with hatchet and sword sheaths Your pieces have a very unique and professional look. Picked up quite a bit from your leather working techniques to better myself at the craft. Keep it up man. That is a great looking knife and sheath.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks for watching and for the kind words. It's inspiring to hear that I'm helping other craftspeople.

[@budcydmm]

Well worth listening to my dogs whinning for half hour wanting out. Fabulous job!!!

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks!

[@sebf2226]

Superbe 👍 Cattaraugus 225Q one of the most beautiful blade shape of the WWII fighting knives. And also one of the most razor cutting

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks for watching!

[@iamnoone.]

Love your knife restoration videos. Great looking knife. When things were built with pride

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thank you for watching!

[@Brombear]

This is so cool! I've got one of those Quartermaster knifes that I've been wanting to restore and this helps with the planning! Thanks!

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Cool! You should record it and post it here on KZbin!

[@Jimdandy-fd2hg]

being a leather worker, Just wanted to say very nice work thanks

[@clintonroushff7068]

Fantastic! I was hoping you'd leave some of the character in the blade.

[@Dynamytguy]

In the words of Doug Marcaida, "It weel keel" By the way, in the end, you will win bc you truly have the most toys. Another amazing video. 👍👍👍

[@giovanniradosavljevic7817]

Un'opera degna del Cellini, precisione, esperienza, conoscenza dei materiali, delle tecniche e dei macchinari straordinaria, non da ultimo un amore per la propria arte che si percepisce fin dal primo fotogramma; ho una grande ammirazione per il tuo talento che credo non si limiti al restauro, in finis, se possibile, vorrei sapere il prezzo richiesto per questo indiscutibile capolavoro, i miei più sentiti ringraziamenti.

[@Wangari-nu6cg]

What a GREAT work!👍I am impressed! 👍👍👍

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thank you very much!

[@thingsthatgobang19k]

Ridiculously awesome!!! I wish I had half the talent you have. A Beauty as always!

[@6Sally5]

Some different techniques from what you usually do. As usual, though…a beautiful restoration and very handsome new sheath!

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks!

[@БалашовВалерий-х3э]

Ножни та руків'я ножа це просто шедевр мистецтва 👌👏👍!!! Браво майстер 👏👏👏!!! Дивився з задоволенням 👍.

[@B.l.a.k.e.n.e.s.s]

Wow what a beautiful restoration you did I have the same knife given to me when my grandpa from ww2 passed away. You did an incredible job I love the leather work. Finish it off with the Work Sharp Sharpener 🤌🏻 chefs kiss

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks for subscribing! That Work Sharp is a great tool. You can find it on Amazon!

[@jerome_dangelo]

You make the most amazing leather accessories.

[@JarheadCrayonEater]

Looks like a KA-BAR that we carry in the Marines. Awesome!

[@RoadAgentLeather]

I always associate the KA-BAR with WWII. But the U.S. did issue other knife brands apparently :)

[@Grynslvr2]

The 225Q is the same general length, however it isn't a clip point "Bowie" like the KA-BAR. These knives have a lot of mystery around them. Some say they were issued by the Army and Navy.. Some say they were only available for private purchase at the PX. Some say it was both. I KNOW that my uncle brought one back from his time in the Army in the late 1950's. I have no idea of how he ended up with it. It is a great knife for cutting, slashing, and chopping, but not much for stabbing, like the KA-BAR is.

[@tammycox9789]

Thank you for giving it some TLC it needs it. My grandfather fought in that war

[@tammycox9789]

This knife is over 100 years old.? Wow that blows my mind. This knife is so cool.

[@johnovanic9560]

Beautiful work my friend

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks, I appreciate it!

[@scottfortune9016]

You're making this look so easy, that I can see myself doing it too. Then reality sets in and I realize I'm an idiot to think that. Lol

[@nor0845]

Lovely work. Thanks for posting.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks for watching!

[@uniballoutlaw]

DAMN that sheath is absolutely gorgeous, Great work as usual

[@shughes4113]

Another amazing finished product. Would love to see your take on restoring a M3 fighting knife from WW2 and the M6 leather sheath. Fantastic work.

[@michaeldavis8249]

Man, that’s beautiful work

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks!

[@strobe4570]

this was the first real knife i had as a kid back in the 70s

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Nice! Thank you very much for subscribing!

[@raymondyee3313]

Thats something to be proud of Sir.

[@1free4all]

Beautiful restoration and as usual your craftsmanship is beyond amazing. I would have liked to see the knife treated with Oxpho Blue, just a thought…..

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Yeah, Not sure how it'd look with all the rust pitting though.

[@tonybryant5524]

Beautiful work friend.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thank you very much

[@jaklad1000]

so good to see modern tools (computer, printer, software, etc.)being used in leather work. Nice work.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Oh, for sure! It's about using the right tool for the job!

[@ronaldprovencher7570]

Awesome work you are one skilled craftsman ...

[@twpatten4418]

Beautiful work!

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks, I appreciate it!

[@chrisjohnson667]

Impressive work. May I send you an old hunting knife that I got from my late grandfather along with the sheath for restoration? If so, how much do you charge?

[@tammycox9789]

It looks good. You always do a great job.

[@olafwustehoff2648]

Klasse super Arbeit 💯✨️👌👌👍👍

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks for watching!

[@bradincaliphas]

Beautiful work, thank you so much!

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for subscribing!

[@killerkane1957]

Nice work on a deserving historic knife! Get an assortment of Gesswein Die Grinder’s stones. About the size of a carpenter pencil. Use with WD40. Use like you would sandpaper going from coarse to fine. Try using the end as opposed to the sides. The “tip” will whet down to the angle of use. Not costly, last far longer than sandpaper, and give much faster results. They will change your life. I think I’ll get me an old GI knife! Thanks!

[@jamesflores7362]

Incredible work!

[@mrsDonnaLF]

Beautiful Job !!!!!!!!!

[@RoadAgentLeather]

I appreciate it!

[@lexwhitcombsr4084]

Beautiful work.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks for watching!

[@ROE1300]

👍 Beautiful job!

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks for watching!

[@vincentalvarez2611]

Absolutely gorgeous!

[@Cliffepoos]

Nicely done!

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks!

[@osvaldogorgoroso9540]

Impresionante trabajo muy profesional abrazo saludos desde Uruguay

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Hey! Thanks for watching!

[@MrCrowman_]

Great work🎉🎉

[@Gus0046]

Excelente trabajo. Muy bonito. Si señor. Te felicito.

[@AMT.official]

Magnífico trabajo!!

[@RoadAgentLeather]

First comment! Thanks!

[@evilbrat5376]

That was a great restoration of this iconic blade. Beautifuf finish on the blade and fantastic job on the grip. Three 👍👍👍up for this. Question: what brand of sharpener is that? I need another one other than the one I have and it is better by long shot.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks! It's a Work Sharp. I have an Amazon affiliate link in the video description.

[@timfurey7336]

Definitely interested in having this done to the one I inherited from my dad

[@andrewhull7296]

Friend, well done!

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Glad you liked it!

[@RIPPER334]

Did he burnish leather with old blue jeans?? Never seen that technique.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Yes! It works great for edges that have been glued. The denim fibers grab all the little glue chunks.

[@jackgoodner6789]

Wonderful work! I'm a WW2 fighting knife collector and love the 225Qs. Thanks for sharing your great skills. What was the mesh material you used on the handle?

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Are you talking about the black G10? Thanks for watching & subscribing!

[@svZia-Switch51]

Beautiful work!😊

[@markwilkerson-dz8pe]

amazing job

[@MarcelnicolaeBadau]

Frumoasă presă cu ileu și cu granitul❤

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks for watching!

[@mrwilliamson62]

I have a tool steel Ka-Bar that I would love to make a leather shearth one day to replace the kydex when not using in the water.

[@bruceowens3258]

Amazing job ❤....

[@RoadAgentLeather]

I'm glad you like it

[@sethhoward2060]

Looks fantastic!

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks!

[@hrekaj]

Beautiful work! I have one of those knives, don’t remember where I found it.

[@marcelocoelho7032]

Parabéns, muito cuidado nos detalhes. Brasil

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@coypus37]

Fine job !.. An idea : Instead of using a drill bit, in your colum drill, use a big needle..;You will also drill easly in your leather, but whitout chips ...

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Keep in mind I'm drilling through G10 and brass sheet as well.

[@dmitryk754]

Super nice job!!

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks for watching!

[@StephenOConnell-d3f]

Great job

[@leebarry6445]

銹敗的古董刀，想要回復以前的模樣，花的功夫，真的不少，加油。👍

[@Psychobilly]

Excellent!!!!🎉

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Yo! Thanks again for watching!

[@johnmilner7603]

Now I know why leather items are so expensive. Lots of work, great job of the restoration. Too bad about the pits on the knife blade.

[@jtc1947]

I sat here open-mouthed by Your skills! Are You going to restore the BLADE to full polish in the FUTURE? I shared Your VID to people on an archery site called the LEATHER WALL! A lot of the people on that site are into knives. BE WELL & SAFE

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Awesome! Thanks. No, this piece has already been sold. Check my Etsy store where I occasionally sell the stuff I make here on KZbin.

[@jtc1947]

@@RoadAgentLeather I have enough knives and am NOT a collector! I was absolutely AMAZED by Your abilities! I will have to check on Your VIDS and see what other astonishing things that You do with steel & leather!

[@locknload62]

Beautiful

[@Anog_kc]

Nice handle 😮🎉