Western Boulder 6490 - Circa 1950's Utility knife. A little blade rub here and there, very little use. Original blade edges. Nice to find a nice Western Boulder knife. The 6490 pattern is tough to find with the shield. They made these for the military, and the pattern dates back to the early 20's when Western States made an official Boy Scout utility knife. It was replaced in the with the 910 around 1960. There are early 910 examples with the bone handles.
Very cool grinds on the can opener blade.
Marked WESTERN /BOULDER COLO
6490 on back tang
Western Boulder 6490 Utility Knife
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Re: Western Boulder 6490 Utility Knife
Hal -- The condition of the knives you find, never ceases to amaze me. I might accumulate more older knives if I could find them in that condition. Very nice.
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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
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Well thanks Jerry. It does not always come easy. Often times the ones that are obviously old and nice are too high priced. I usually have to scour the landscape for a diamond in the rough.jerryd6818 wrote:Hal -- The condition of the knives you find, never ceases to amaze me. I might accumulate more older knives if I could find them in that condition. Very nice.
Hal
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The knives you post are testimony to your success and must make the effort worth it.
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
The Few. The Proud.
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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
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For example. I had a pretty good hunch, but this knife with these exact pictures sat unbid on for about 9 days. They did not enlarge in the auction either.
Hal
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Which proves good clear pictures can make all the difference when selling. I'll continue to preach that until my dying day.
Forged on the anvil of discipline.
The Few. The Proud.
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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
The Few. The Proud.
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I've sold a lot of knives, and you speak the truth. Great photos and accurate descriptions will return many bids. Low starting prices will generate more people in the competition too. It also helps develop loyal customers.
Hal