If you’re looking for odd attractions in New York, how does the American Museum of Cutlery sound? This small museum is dedicated to the history of knives in the area. While it takes only an hour or so to view all the exhibits, it’s a fascinating place and you are sure to learn a lot about the history of knives.

The museum is located in Cattaraugus, one of the nation's first big railroad towns in the 1850s. Within a few decades, many cutlery companies were located in the area, by some accounts close to 200!
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There are a variety of knives here, and nearly all of them have interesting stories. There are knives on display that were carried by local citizens when fighting in World War II and the Civil War.
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Colonial knives and Native American pieces are on display as well.
One notable knife was even used to create the stained glass windows that President H.W. Bush commissioned for the chapel at Camp David!
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Interesting tidbit: this is the only cutlery museum in the entire western hemisphere that's not affiliated with a store or manufacturer.
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The museum was founded in 2005 by a local banker who wanted to preserve the important history of cutlery in the area.
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While the main draw is knives (with over 3,500 on display, the museum has plenty!), there are also swords and bladed hand tools on display.
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This is a unique attraction that is sure to teach you a lot about the history of the area.
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If you’re a fan of unusual museums, another you won’t want to miss is the Corning Museum of Glass!

For more information about the American Museum of Cutlery, including their hours, visit their website.

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American Museum of Cutlery, 9 N Main St, Cattaraugus, NY 14719, USA