Western 48 Bird & Trout knives

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.
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I finally found the Yellow handled Western 48 pattern, also picked up the White and Green 28 pattern at the Gator Show, now I have to find the rest of the small 48 and 28 patterns.
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Cool!
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Great display and collection!
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knifegnome wrote: ↑Mon Feb 02, 2026 11:00 pm I finally found the Yellow handled Western 48 pattern, also picked up the White and Green 28 pattern at the Gator Show, now I have to find the rest of the small 48 and 28 patterns.
Don't know if I've ever seen any of those....but it's very cool bro!!
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Stunning display! Thank you for sharing.
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Wow, I like the knives and the board! ::tu:: 8)
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