Western Trio

[orvet]

Here are three Westerns from different eras.
Top- Western/Boulder, Colo.
Patent number is on the pile side.
Center- Western States
Bottom- Western / USA L628

I got got the top knife several years ago. There was no handle on the knife when I got it. I installed giraffe bone handles with Mosaic pins. The spacers are the ones that were on the knife when I received it. This sheath is my attempt to replicate the style of sheath Western used, at least in some of their knives.

The center folder is a Western States blade and frame but with a salvaged Ka-Bar back spring. The handle is Culpepper's CSB, I think the color was apricot.

The bottom, L628 was of course made The blade was a blank from the Camillus factory sale.

. I hope you enjoy the pictures.

[Nev52]

Very nice!! I really like the folder
Nev

[glennbad]

Oh my, those ARE nice!

[Meridian_Mike]

ULTRA nice Dale!
Beautiful leather work too.

Wonderful job.... I'm glad to see you are getting back in your shop some.

[zzyzzogeton]

The top one is a 44 pattern, A44, 544 or L44, depending on what the original handle material was - amber composition plastic, stag or leather, and based on the stamp, from about 1934 to 1935.

[orvet]

Thank you guys, I appreciate all the comments.

The top one is a 44 pattern, A44, 544 or L44, depending on what the original handle material was - amber composition plastic, stag or leather, and based on the stamp, from about 1934 to 1935.

Thank you Wayne, I was hoping you would comment and give me some history on that knife. Much appreciated!

All you guys have a Merry Christmas!

[Reverand]

Sweet knives, Dale!
I got my first Western fixed blade this week. I have a few folders by Western and I like their quality. It is a shame that you don't see them as often here in the Southeast.

[1967redrider]

I have an Orvet Custom Western.