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.
So I found this on line, and it arrived yesterday. It is in like new condition and sharp! I bought it to carry on dress days at work and church.
I have another older Western the same size that I found at a garage sale, but it has standard stockman style blades. This new knife has what I am calling a Wharncliffe blade. Hadn't seen one like it. I like it and will place it in my rotation.
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"...Boys, those pocket knives are nice...but someday when you have grown to be men, you'll own a Case like this one here..."
Quote: My 4th grade teacher, Mr. Shipman
knifeaholic wrote: ↑Wed Jul 16, 2025 4:39 pm
That is a nice little pattern. Western called that curved blade a "surgical lance" blade in their catalogs.
Thank you for the info...its the first time I have seen one on a Western...so I had to buy it
"...Boys, those pocket knives are nice...but someday when you have grown to be men, you'll own a Case like this one here..."
Quote: My 4th grade teacher, Mr. Shipman
