Western display knife

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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knife-nut
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Western display knife

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Knife is 35 5/8” long open and 20” long closed. Mounted on a wood stand. Cracked ice celluloid handles. Opens and closes with a good snap.
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That is just plain cool knife nut. Great display. ::tu::
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Re: Western display knife

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Very nice. That's the largest one I have ever seen.
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