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Western Boulder Colo Fish Knife, Jigged Bone
A single-blade Fish Knife pattern from Western States Cutlery & Mfg. Co. of Boulder, Colorado, carrying the maker's tang stamp. Western States was founded in 1911 by H.N. Platts and became one of the best-known American cutlery houses of the 20th century, producing hunting and pocket knives from its Boulder, Colorado plant.
The clip point carbon steel blade carries an integrated saw-toothed scaling section near the spine, a feature typical of the Fish Knife pattern. It's fitted with nickel silver bolsters and jigged bone scales.
Shows honest age wear throughout.
Specifications
| Maker / Brand | Western States Cutlery & Mfg. Co. |
| Estimated Era | 1950s |
| Pattern | Fish Knife |
| Number of Blades | 1 |
| Lock Type | Slip Joint |
| Blade Length | 3.25 in / 8.3 cm |
| Overall Length | 5.25 in / 13.3 cm (closed) |
| Blade Material | Carbon Steel |
| Handle Material | Bone |
| Blade Style | Clip point |
| Markings / Stamp | WESTERN / BOULDER COLO (blade tang stamp) |
Condition Grade
Very Good
Condition Notes
Blade shows use wear consistent with age; edge intact, no chips or cracks. Jigged bone scales show light pocket wear, no cracks or chips. Lock has a great, solid snap with no blade wobble.