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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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dobro59
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Can anyone tell me the model number of the western knife with a full size clip and full size spey. The third blade is a punch.
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You may have better success with getting a knowledgeable response if you posted some photos.
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Yes, a photo is worth more than a thousand words when it comes to knife ID.
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I don't have one, have only seen pictures. So, wanting to know model number to start looking.
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657 from 1955 onward. Prior to 1955, the pattern was 74 and the model was 6374P if it had bone scales or 2374P if it had composition plastic (celluloid) scales. The P indicated that the third blade was a punch.
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I found out what i am talking about is a western model 743. :D
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dobro59 wrote: ↑Fri Jan 05, 2024 3:40 am I found out what i am talking about is a western model 743. :D
1959-1960 catalog page (743 premium stockman )
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