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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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Thanks for all the great info this forum is awesome. If I would post some pics of some old western blades I have I was hoping you guys could get me in the general ballpark of age, second question I was comparing some l28’s and a 648 I have and it seems like the blade profile is completely different, can anyone confirm this? Thanks again for the nice site. I will post some pics tomorrow if you guys are willing to help me.
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Welcome here, Chub380.

Post your pictures, I'm sure someone will respond.
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Chub380 wrote: ↑Tue Jan 10, 2023 1:23 am Thanks for all the great info this forum is awesome. If I would post some pics of some old western blades I have I was hoping you guys could get me in the general ballpark of age, second question I was comparing some l28’s and a 648 I have and it seems like the blade profile is completely different, can anyone confirm this? Thanks again for the nice site. I will post some pics tomorrow if you guys are willing to help me.
You will get all the help you need here. ::nod::
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Welcome Chub. We're all here to learn from each other. Please post your photos.
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Welcome aboard Chubb. ::handshake::
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