Western Westmark Knives

[edbeau]

I wanted to start this to show off my Western Cutlery Westmarks. You don't see too many even on the bay. First picture is my two 702's, one I got with a Browning sheath and the pommel was used as a hammer. Other two pictures are of my only 701. I got it with box and sales receipt. No date on the receipt but at $19.95 for the price and $1.20 tax for a total of $21.15 that was a good deal for what it would cost today. I did pay a bit more than $21.15 for the knife and box. As there were three models made, I still lack a 703 but at the prices they go for I may never get one. Enjoy!!!!

[sac troop]

Edbeau this is great eye candy. I think the 701's are my favorite of that line. Your right with how hard it's been to run across any of them and the going asking prices I may just have to look at the pictures of yours.

[edbeau]

I like the size 701 but my favorite is the shape of the 702. The knives do have some weight to them and they are really well made.

[citytransplant]

These sure are beauties. Made in Camillus?

[edbeau]

These were made by Western Cutlery before they were bought by Camillus.

[CAMCO]

Do these have a letter stamped on the blade indicating the year of manufacture?
Tom Williams

[sac troop]

I think that the Westmarks are one of those anomalies that don't adhere to the letter code on the blade you see on Western branded knives from 1977 to 1991.

[edbeau]

Sac troop is right (I also collect Western knives). Westmarks are serial numbered but I cannot find a chart on what numbers were made during what year.

[Sithus1966]

[edbeau]

Nice looking knife, Sithus1966. Did you get the paperwork?

[Sithus1966]

No paperwork came with it. I did keep my receipt as well, I think I paid $50 for mine.

[lobo9er]

Just wondering if anyone knows the steel used in the wetmark line. I was told stainless but not what type. I also read a tool steel but again not what type. thanks in advance.

[edbeau]

One place to start looking for an answer is on http://www.collectors-of-camillus.us...rn/Western.htm While you are looking at my Western collection and the catalogs I hope you will find your answer. I think I saw something about 440 but I could be wrong.

[sac troop]

I’m forwarding this from CAMCO;



It might not be too easy to see, but the page mentions 440A as the steel.

[edbeau]

Nice to know I still have a cell or two working.

[seahawk47]

I have a westmark 703. I found it in a car I took in trade in Hawaii maybe 38 years ago. I still use it for gutting and skinning game. Just what are these knives worth?

[edbeau]

As not a "Gold" user we cannot discuss price but if you keep an eye on the world famous bay site you will be very surprised. The 703 is the only one I am missing and at the prices I will always be missing it. Don't really need a complete set.