In 1911, H. N. Platts, was able to draw on his extensive friendships and
family connections in the cutlery world to start Western States Cutlery
and Manufacturing of Boulder Colorado. At first only a jobbing
business, by 1920 construction and machinery purchases were underway to
begin manufacture of knives. Through name changes--to Western States
Cutlery Co. in 1953, then Western Cutlery Co. in 1956--and moves first
across town and later to Longmont Colorado, the company stayed under the
leadership of the Platt family until 1984. In that year, the company
was sold to Coleman, becoming Coleman-Western. Eventually purchased by
Camillus in 1991, Western continued until Camillus expired in 2007.
Western States, Boulder Co, arched tant, 3 1/4in composite yellow handle, tarnish to age, both blades appear used and lightly sharpened, action nice great halfstops good...
1876-1914 WESTERN CUTLERY CO. GERMANY MOP A trademark used by Wiebusch & Hilger. aAcording to Goins Western Cutlery was a named used by importer Wiebusch & Hilger late 1800s...
Western USA Delrin Bird Knife w/Gut Hook - Delrin Handles - No Cracks - Snaps Open and Shut - No Wobble - Very Nice Unused Condition - No Box - Approx. 3 7/8 Inches Closed - Still has factory...
Craftsman knife made by Western. Stamped Craftsman Pat.No. 1967479 Made in USA. 8 1/8" long with a 4 3/8" blade.Blade has light scratches and staining with some pitting near the tip.Solid leather...
Western Boulder Colo made in USA Pattern #648B marked on guard. 7 1/2" long with 3 1/2" blade.Blade is clean with some light scratches and staining,Delrin jigged handles with no chips or...
Here is a Western whittler with cracked ice handles that has been used, carried and sharpened. No shrinking or cracking in the scales. All blades have snap. Nice one to carry. It's the same size...
This is a vintage WESTERN STATES COKE BOTTLE HUNTER knife. It measures5 1/4 inch in the closed position. The blade snaps opening and closing very well. The arched stamping is very clear. The...
Nice example of a "transitional" type tang stamp only seen between 1946 and 1954 when "Pat'd Made in USA" was added but before the model # would be stamped on the crossgaurd. ...
Western Boulder Colo. Onyx Stockman Knife c.1951-1978 - Onyx Celluloid Handles - No Cracks but have some Shrinkage and Curling at the Bolsters - Nickel Silver Bolsters - Brass Liners - Snaps Open...
Western Boulder Colo. USA Cracked Ice 6501 Stockman Knife c.1951-1978 - Cracked Ice Celluloid Handles - No Cracks but have some Shrinkage and Curling at the Bolsters - Nickel Silver Bolsters -...
Western Boulder Colo. Cracked Ice Pen Knife - Climax Molybdenum Safety Award 1952 - Cracked Ice Celluloid Handles - No Cracks but have some Shrinkage and Curling at the Bolsters - Nickel...
Here is a Western 3 blade stockman that has been used, carried and sharpened. There is blade loss and a nick on the pen blade. The celluloid has rivet cracks from shrinking. Good one to carry...
Here is a tiny Western 2 blade that has been used, carried and sharpened. Very nice snap on both. The pen blade sits low in the frame and is hard for me to open w/o a nail. Both have some side to...
Western, Boulder, Co, hawksbill pruner, 854C, 4in micarta type handle, blade is pretty close to a mirror shine, handle has small crack at an upper pin but scales are still pinned without wiggle...
Western States, Boulder CO, 5in white crackle handle swell center jack, handle has no cracks or chips but some signs of wear and age, blades tarnished but not pitted or rusted, no wobble,...
WESTERN BOULDER, COLO. PAT. No.1,967479 Rare Blued Blade. Read the knife! Made between 1934-1950 Pre-Pattern Stamp Era Fixed Blade HuntingKnife 8-3/4" OAL 4-1/2" Sabre...
WESTERN U.S.A. Made in 1986. L66 J Fixed Blade HuntingKnife 8-5/16" OAL 4-1/2" Saber Blade with Worked back. "SR" etched on the guard. Rehandled by Steve...
Western USA S-751 D Stainless Yellow Toothpick Fish Knife c.1980 - Yellow Composition Handles - No Cracks - Nickel Silver Bolsters - Brass Liners - Snaps Open and Shut - No Wobble - Very Nice...
Western Boulder Colo. Made in USA 751 Stainless Yellow Toothpick Fish Knife c.1951-1978 - Yellow Composition Handles - No Cracks - Nickel Silver Bolsters - Brass Liners - Snaps Open and Shut...
Western USA + Santa Fe Stoneworks Wood/Turquoise Lockback Knife - Inlayed Wood and Turquoise Handles -No Cracks - Nickel Silver Bolsters - Brass Liners - Locks up Tight - No Wobble - Nice...
Wester Boulder Colo. Stainless Steel Red Toothpick Fish Knife c.1951-1978 - Red Handles - No Cracks - Nickel Silver Bolsters - Brass Liners - Snaps Open and Shut - No Wobble - Has been Lightly...
Western States Boulder Colo. Red Toothpick Fish Knife c.1911-1951 - Smooth Red Handles with Black Fish Inlay -Front End Rivet Cracks - Brass Liners - Snaps Open and Shut - No Wobble - Has...
Western States, stockman pattern, 4in composite candystripe handle, small crack at scale pin shown last picture, very well tarnished but still walk and talk very...
Western USA Lock Back Stainless Steel . Made for Cummins saleman in 1984 . New old Stock . Never carried or sharpened . Wood handles are chip & crack free. Comes with Western...
Western Cutlery Germany Bone Congress Knife - Bone Handles -No Cracks - Nickel Silver Bolsters - Brass Liners - Snaps Open and Shut - No Wobble - Nice Used Condition- Approx.3...
This knife is in used condition. There are 2 hairline cracks at center pins.The blades are pretty full with some tarnish and moderate scratches. This blades snap on open and close, but there is a...
This is a Coleman Western knife made by Western but bought out by Coleman, back in those days for a few years, then bought out by someone else. This is a Double-lockback! This knife has a...
Western USA S-532 "A" Wood Westlock Lockback Knife with sheath made in 1977. Wood Handles , No Cracks. Locks up Tight - No Wobble. Very Nice Condition 4 3/8 inches...
Nice vintage Westaco knife with circular tang stamp on main blade. Red celluloid scales. Has slight amount of play in the blade and main blade has been sharpened extensively as can be seen...
Western, Boulder Colo, Made In USA, model 691, 4 1/4in delrin trapper, blades are very tarnished, action is for man hands and quite snappy, with hard halfstops, springy...
Made in America! Western Cutlery made knives for the Boy Scouts from 1948 to 1979 ("Western States" from 48-51). This is a BSA1378 model "sheath knife" based on the Western L66 fixed blade...
This old new stock Western boot knife comes with the boot sheath in the original box with the accompanying paperwork. Knife measures approximately 81/2 inches overall with a 4 1/2 inch...
This one has the 'A' date code on the tang so 1977. Not mint but not used. Some spots on blade. Blade etch is Western with a sword through it. Tang stamped Western USA S-531 Pat. Pend. Black...
WESTERN STATES BOULDER COLO(1911-1951)--STOCKMAN-3 1/2 INCHES CLOSED-3 BLADES FULL MARKED AND TIGHT-YELLOW WHITE LINE HANDLES FINE ONE AND A HARD TO GET WESTERN...
WESTERN STATES CUTLERY CO CIRCLE (1911-1976)--BARLOW-3 3/8 INCHES CLOSED-2 BLADES MARKED TIGHT AND SNAPS-TAN BONE HANDLES *A FRIEND THAT ONCE HAD THE BIGGEST BARLOW...
Stamp indicates knife was US made in the 60s or 70s. Measures 3 3/8" closed. Carbon steel blades. Jigged Delrin handles are perfect and without cracks or chips. No wobble. Has been sharpened. Good...
Western, Boulder Co, 3 1/2in chocolate swirl stockman, hairline crack along center pin one side, otherwise no signs of exterior wear, blades appear full with little or no signs of use but some...
This antique knife appears to be a very early model. Tang indicates made between 1911-1950. Two blades, brass liners and nickel silver bolsters. Blade sure has been sharpened. Bone is in nice...