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.
True vintage Western Cutlery 2 blade Pen knife 2-15/16" closed. All original and in good working condition, the California Clip Point blade is straight and true showing wear typical of it's...
This Western brand Folding Hunter has beautiful original bone handles. The Main blade was broken off, and removed. The remaining secondary blade has no tang stamp, and has pitting from...
Western USA 901 Delrin Camp Scout Utility Knife & Leather Strap c.1981 - NIB - It does come with the leather strap (not pictured) - Jigged Delrin Handles - No Cracks - Nickel Silver Bolsters -...
I have for sale a WESTERN W46-8 with the scabbard, no box or papers. It is the version W/O the model number stamped on the blade. It has some areas of very light pitting/staining, but has not been...
1876-1914 WESTERN CUTLERY CO. GERMANY MOP A trademark used by Wiebusch & Hilger. aAcording to Goins Western Cutlery was a named used by importer Wiebusch & Hilger late 1800s...
Western States Boulder Colo. Red Toothpick Fish Knife c.1911-1951 - Has a Crack as Shown in Photos - Brass Liners - Snaps Open and Shut - No Wobble - Used Condition - No Box - Approx. 4 1/4 inches...
Here is a Western whittler with cracked ice handles that has been used, carried and sharpened. No shrinking or cracking in the scales. All blades have snap. Nice one to carry. It's the same size...
Western Boulder Colo. Onyx Stockman Knife c.1951-1978 - Onyx Celluloid Handles - No Cracks but have some Shrinkage and Curling at the Bolsters - Nickel Silver Bolsters - Brass Liners - Snaps Open...
Western Boulder Colo. USA Cracked Ice 6501 Stockman Knife c.1951-1978 - Cracked Ice Celluloid Handles - No Cracks but have some Shrinkage and Curling at the Bolsters - Nickel Silver Bolsters -...
Here is a Western 3 blade stockman that has been used, carried and sharpened. There is blade loss and a nick on the pen blade. The celluloid has rivet cracks from shrinking. Good one to carry...
Western USA S-751 D Stainless Yellow Toothpick Fish Knife c.1980 - Yellow Composition Handles - No Cracks - Nickel Silver Bolsters - Brass Liners - Snaps Open and Shut - No Wobble - Very Nice...
Western Boulder Colo. Made in USA 751 Stainless Yellow Toothpick Fish Knife c.1951-1978 - Yellow Composition Handles - No Cracks - Nickel Silver Bolsters - Brass Liners - Snaps Open and Shut...
Wester Boulder Colo. Stainless Steel Red Toothpick Fish Knife c.1951-1978 - Red Handles - No Cracks - Nickel Silver Bolsters - Brass Liners - Snaps Open and Shut - No Wobble - Has been Lightly...
Western States Boulder Colo. Red Toothpick Fish Knife c.1911-1951 - Smooth Red Handles with Black Fish Inlay -Front End Rivet Cracks - Brass Liners - Snaps Open and Shut - No Wobble - Has...
Western Cutlery Germany Bone Congress Knife - Bone Handles -No Cracks - Nickel Silver Bolsters - Brass Liners - Snaps Open and Shut - No Wobble - Nice Used Condition- Approx.3...
This is a Coleman Western knife made by Western but bought out by Coleman, back in those days for a few years, then bought out by someone else. This is a Double-lockback! This knife has a...
Western USA S-532 "A" Wood Westlock Lockback Knife with sheath made in 1977. Wood Handles , No Cracks. Locks up Tight - No Wobble. Very Nice Condition 4 3/8 inches...
The tang stamp Western Boulder Colo dates this model B364 to the 1950's. 3 1/4" closed, Pretty jigged brown bone handles, brass liners and nickel pins. The split backspring indicates a premium...
Western USA, 2 &5/8 inches closed. Texas Rangers shield. Wood handles.Has not been used, carried or sharpened. NOS, Cute little knife. Shipping in USA 50 States...
Western L 66 USA fixed blade knife. Used with wear and has been sharpened. Original sheath that also has wear. About 8" long with 4 1/4" blade. Solid knife. Free Shipping Ships...
Vintage Western L66 Fixed Blade Sheath Knife. Made In USA. In Excellent Unused Condition But Listed As Used Because No Box And I Am Not Original Owner. Factory Edge In Tact on The 4 7/16" Carbon...
Western 062 folding hunter knife. Has been used and sharpened. Blades are tight with good snap. Has the name Steve on bolster and shield. Delrin handles. Original sheath. About 5" long. This is...
These knives are not new, they have been slightly re-sharpened, but are in really good shape for their age. Both master clip blades are 2 1/4 " from tip to tang. The two rear blades are are both 1...
Notice the guard on this one. It seems to ba a factory variation as these knives had short, almost no guiard at all. This F66 has been used but it's full 8 1/2" length. Tang stamped Western...
Vintage Western Fixed Blade Sheath Knife W-39 Made In USA. In Excellent Used Condition. Comes With Original Factory Leather Sheath Also In Good Condition But Stitches Need Replaced. 5" Upswept...
Western antique white bone and leather handle 8 inch hunting knife. This knife has the western boulder, Colorado patented manufactured in the USA. 4 inch blade from tip to the front bolster....
Western bird & trout knife in original sheath. Used with wear. Blade has been sharpened or cleaned up with Dremel type tool. Solid. About 7 1/2" long with 3 1/2" blade. Free...
This is a great user knife. No damage other than use. I believe with 'USA' on the tang it dates to the early 60's. Look closely at the pics, this is the knife you will receive. As found keen edge...
Western USA Yellow Fish Knife w/Gaff Hook New in Pouch c.1980 - Composition Handles - No Cracks - Snaps Open and Shut - No Wobble - Very Nice Unused Condition in the Original Pouch - Approx. 4 3/8...
Western USA S-6504 Delrin Stockman Knife - Delrin Handles - No Cracks - Snaps Open and Shut - No Wobble - Very Nice Unused Condition - No Box - Approx. 3 3/8 Inches Closed - Still has factory...
Western Boulder Colo USA Bird & Trout Knife, Pattern L48A , 4 1/8" blade , 7 3/4" long overall.Blade with staining and some scratches, leather handle with dents and dings.Dents on the end of...
Western USA W36 D Hunting knife, 5" blade , 10" long overall. Blade has light scratches and a light pitted toward the top edge at the end, back of the blade has a light pitting at the middle of...
Western USA Delrin Bird Knife w/Gut Hook - Delrin Handles - No Cracks - Snaps Open and Shut - No Wobble - Very Nice Unused Condition - No Box - Approx. 3 7/8 Inches Closed - Still has factory...
Craftsman knife made by Western. Stamped Craftsman Pat.No. 1967479 Made in USA. 8 1/8" long with a 4 3/8" blade.Blade has light scratches and staining with some pitting near the tip.Solid leather...
Western Boulder Colo made in USA Pattern #648B marked on guard. 7 1/2" long with 3 1/2" blade.Blade is clean with some light scratches and staining,Delrin jigged handles with no chips or...
Made in America! Western Cutlery made knives for the Boy Scouts from 1948 to 1979 ("Western States" from 48-51). This is a BSA1378 model "sheath knife" based on the Western L66 fixed blade...
Western Boulder Colo. Cracked Ice Pen Knife - Climax Molybdenum Safety Award 1952 - Cracked Ice Celluloid Handles - No Cracks but have some Shrinkage and Curling at the Bolsters - Nickel...
This old new stock Western boot knife comes with the boot sheath in the original box with the accompanying paperwork. Knife measures approximately 81/2 inches overall with a 4 1/2 inch...
This one has the 'A' date code on the tang so 1977. Not mint but not used. Some spots on blade. Blade etch is Western with a sword through it. Tang stamped Western USA S-531 Pat. Pend. Black...
WESTERN STATES BOULDER COLO(1911-1951)--STOCKMAN-3 1/2 INCHES CLOSED-3 BLADES FULL MARKED AND TIGHT-YELLOW WHITE LINE HANDLES FINE ONE AND A HARD TO GET WESTERN...
WESTERN STATES CUTLERY CO CIRCLE (1911-1976)--BARLOW-3 3/8 INCHES CLOSED-2 BLADES MARKED TIGHT AND SNAPS-TAN BONE HANDLES *A FRIEND THAT ONCE HAD THE BIGGEST BARLOW...
Stamp indicates knife was US made in the 60s or 70s. Measures 3 3/8" closed. Carbon steel blades. Jigged Delrin handles are perfect and without cracks or chips. No wobble. Has been sharpened. Good...
This antique knife appears to be a very early model. Tang indicates made between 1911-1950. Two blades, brass liners and nickel silver bolsters. Blade sure has been sharpened. Bone is in nice...