Attn. Bill DeShivs

Zane71464 · 03-01-2012, 06:58 PM

I have this older Western folding lockback that I bought, I'm
thinking 30 or so years ago.

I had it all this time and several years ago while bow hunting,
(on a very cold day) I over-shot a buck and was attempting
to get my broadhead out of a tree.
Well I broke the blade.

All these years later, I would like to
get a blade back in it. I know it may be impossible to get an
original blade, I dont know?

I know that Coleman bought out Western Cutlery and then over
to Camillus and know their no longer made, (Western) as far as I know.

Also, with the (S-532) on the blade and as in the pics below, there
is a (C) on it and thinking it is the date code it was made? I bought
it new back, thinking in the early "80's".

I'm looking to have a new blade put back into it and was wondering
if you, Bill or anyone else would have "ANY" suggestions?
I appreciate any and all input!
Thanks,
Dale

Bill DeShivs · 03-01-2012, 08:05 PM

My suggestion is to contact Tank at http://www.tbarkcustomknives.com/ and have him make you a new blade. He's good. Tell him I sent you.

Zane71464 · 03-01-2012, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill DeShivs

My suggestion is to contact Tank at http://www.tbarkcustomknives.com/ and have him make you a new blade. He's good. Tell him I sent you.

Thanks Bill!
And I will contact him and will also tell him who sent me.

I really appreciate your reply!

Zane71464 · 03-01-2012, 08:40 PM

Just sent him a message Bill,
Thanks!

Zane71464 · 03-01-2012, 08:44 PM

Another question Bill, If memory serves me correctly I'm thinking I paid
around 50-$60 for it then. I'm not sure what they would be worth now,
and never plan to part with it.
I was wondering with the (C) on the blade, would that give any idea of
the actual year it was made?

03-01-2012, 06:58 PM	#1
Zane71464 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ohio NRA Member Contributor Posts: 5,350	Attn. Bill DeShivs I have this older Western folding lockback that I bought, I'm thinking 30 or so years ago. I had it all this time and several years ago while bow hunting, (on a very cold day) I over-shot a buck and was attempting to get my broadhead out of a tree. Well I broke the blade. All these years later, I would like to get a blade back in it. I know it may be impossible to get an original blade, I dont know? I know that Coleman bought out Western Cutlery and then over to Camillus and know their no longer made, (Western) as far as I know. Also, with the (S-532) on the blade and as in the pics below, there is a (C) on it and thinking it is the date code it was made? I bought it new back, thinking in the early "80's". I'm looking to have a new blade put back into it and was wondering if you, Bill or anyone else would have "ANY" suggestions? I appreciate any and all input! Thanks, Dale Attached Images __________________ Two Words; "Simple Man", song by Charlie Daniels sums up my thoughts on a "few things"! --> Last edited by Zane71464; 03-01-2012 at 07:36 PM.. Reason: spelling, as usuall LOL

03-01-2012, 08:05 PM	#2
Bill DeShivs Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Contributor Posts: 1,467	Re: Attn. Bill DeShivs My suggestion is to contact Tank at http://www.tbarkcustomknives.com/ and have him make you a new blade. He's good. Tell him I sent you. __________________ Bill DeShivs www.billdeshivs.com

03-01-2012, 08:40 PM	#4
Zane71464 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ohio NRA Member Contributor Posts: 5,350	Re: Attn. Bill DeShivs Just sent him a message Bill, Thanks! __________________ Two Words; "Simple Man", song by Charlie Daniels sums up my thoughts on a "few things"!

03-01-2012, 08:44 PM	#5
Zane71464 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ohio NRA Member Contributor Posts: 5,350	Re: Attn. Bill DeShivs Another question Bill, If memory serves me correctly I'm thinking I paid around 50-$60 for it then. I'm not sure what they would be worth now, and never plan to part with it. I was wondering with the (C) on the blade, would that give any idea of the actual year it was made? __________________ Two Words; "Simple Man", song by Charlie Daniels sums up my thoughts on a "few things"!