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.
Hello,
I'm new to the forum. Very appreciative to find a spot for Western collectors. I've read through the majority of the posts and have learned a lot. Also have learned that Western, just did things their way, which might be the answer to my question. Does anyone know why and when certain knives received match strike pulls while others didn't? The 742 and the 062 in this pic are both Boulder - Made in the USA - stamped. I know that these patterns of similar or same vintage are in my opinion more commonly found with regular pulls. What's the deal?
I have no Western knowledge, but there a couple of guys here that do. You posted in the proper forum so they are very likely to see your post. Just a WAG but you probably already answered your own question. Western just did what they did with no rhyme or reason.
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jerryd6818 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 27, 2020 9:43 pm
Welcome to AAPK. Glad to have you aboard.
I have no Western knowledge, but there a couple of guys here that do. You posted in the proper forum so they are very likely to see your post. Just a WAG but you probably already answered your own question. Western just did what they did with no rhyme or reason.
jerryd6818 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 27, 2020 9:43 pm
Welcome to AAPK. Glad to have you aboard.
I have no Western knowledge, but there a couple of guys here that do. You posted in the proper forum so they are very likely to see your post. Just a WAG but you probably already answered your own question. Western just did what they did with no rhyme or reason.
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Forged on the anvil of discipline.
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
Like others I’m no expert especially on Western cutlery, but glad you’re here. My only thought is that they did what other companies did, which is appeal to customers. Try something different, see if it sells. If not, or after you’ve saturated the market for it, try something else.
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Good question, but I don't have the answer either, I too have two Western Boulder made , one with match strike and one plain pull. Maybe "zz" will join in, he is a Western expert. Terry
terryl308 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 31, 2020 1:32 pm
Good question, but I don't have the answer either, I too have two Western Boulder made , one with match strike and one plain pull. Maybe "zz" will join in, he is a Western expert. Terry
That's a perfect comparison. Thanks for posting. Now I'm wondering if it was truly random or maybe the knives or blades were contract? Just not enough history on these unfortunately.
What's the deal?
Terry