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Sqg1
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Is Western and Western States the same company?
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Western States was the original name beginning in 1911, I believe. The name was changed to Western around 1955-1956. The company was most recently sold to Camillus in the early 1990s. Camillus is now out of business, so I don't know what the story will be on that Brand. ::shrug::

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A friend of mine now owns the "Western States" trademark. Last I talked to him he really didn't want the word out that he owns it. He is planning on making knives in the near future though.
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