For Sale: Custom & Semi Production Knives (Dealer), KnifeMaker's Market: Knives & More for Sale, Wanted: Knifemaker / Craftsman / Related Services, Busse / Swamprat / Scrapyard Knives For Sale, For Sale: Traditionals, Slipjoints, "Old Timey", International (Non-US) For Sale & Trade Forums, http://www.knifeforums.com/forums/showtopic.php?tid/872513/tp/0/all/1/, http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3218/2432943915_de56f97a16_b.jpg, http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/941103-Western-W49-Bowie, http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1072453-Western-Bowie-any-info-appreciated. (45% off), Sale Price 2,422,280 The 4th variant, I believe, is similarly guard marked and stamped "W49" instead of Bowie, like the 3rd variant, on the pile side. You must log in or register to reply here. by WesternBowieAxe Wed May 02, 2018 3:11 am, Post Turning off the personalized advertising setting wont stop you from seeing Etsy ads or impact Etsy's own personalization technologies, but it may make the ads you see less relevant or more repetitive. One is the lack of surviving documents from the Western Cutlery Co. . 1,722,414, 2,460,591 Pics would help to identify the knife. In fact in 20 years of service, was never given a Vietnam carried knife. I have handled about five Western Bowies that were used in Vietnam. This is a great bowie knife that you can get for under $30. How easy or difficult is it to come across a Western Bowie that actually looks like it may have seen use during the Vietnam War. $36.50, $121.68 I've mentioned my love for my old w49 several times here. I believe that it provides a fairly accurate chronology of the Western W49 Bowie. Still has factory edge. (25% off), Sale Price 2,603,550 You must be logged in to contact sellers. I used the Forester first, while I was fresh. 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. January 6, 2011 in EDGED WEAPONS, hi i want to get a vietnam western bowie knife, but not sure how to tell any differences if there is with them if anyone can help me it would be very helpful. Bowie Knives - Knife Depot Looking for a real knife? So their history is rather murky, to say the least. NOTHING MADE IN CHINA!!! Just when you think you have them figured out one turns up that does not fit the mold. Coleman Western 954 Double Lock with box and pouch (1989), Western USA S-532 "A" Wood Westlock Lockback 1977, Vintage Western Boulder Colo. 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Rare WW11 large Bowie knife made by Jack Soler from Allentown PA was a U.S. Navy Seabee during World War 11. Original Price 7,118,227 Stuart Bowie Knife $99.95 Details Robert E. Lee Prestige Edition Bowie Knife $99.95 Details Battle of Gettysburg Bowie Knife $99.95 Details Stonewall Jackson Bowie Knife $99.95 Details P.G.T. The most common by far is the bowie with the wooden handle the (W49). I think the pre-Coleman ones - at least some of them - had real Cocobolo handles rather than laminated wood scales. Colt revolvers aside, the Bowie knife was the weapon that made the Wild West wild. Mine is a coleman with a k stamp on it. razor sharp and good in the hand. Western Bowie 1984. Also they produced the stock number (649) a bowie with a handle made of synthetic stag for the handle. Vintage Western folding pocket knife # 51 Made in the USA!!! For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Typically, orders of $35 USD or more (within the same shop) qualify for free standard shipping from participating Etsy sellers. The W47 measures 12" from tip to hilt, W45 measures 9" and the 43 or mini measures 6 1/2". Original Price 1,243,264 I turned the log over, picked up the W49 and finished chopping through the log in eight minutes. I cut the hilt down took some belly off the blade, had a sheath made and for a total investment of $40.00 got a knife that has served me well. I guess the extra weight of the brass piece on the spine of the blade helps. I know a thin edge can chop without damage if used properly, but I cant guarantee I my form will always be perfect when using a "chopper". Thanks for stepping in, Sac. This knife has a stock number of S-649. 2,068,966, 6,896,552 At least I know the knife was made between 1977 and 1980, thanks for the help! hardwood handles,leather sheath. It is blade marked: WESTERN / USA / W49 with the letter "A" which signifies the first year that Western implemented the alphabetical date code (1977). Western USA W49 Wood Bowie Fixed Blade Knife & Sheath c.1984 - Wood Handles - No Cracks - Brass Guard - Very Nice Unused Condition in the Original Leather Sheath - Approx. I like them very much. Original Price 3,571,429 (See picture) Without taking the grips off there is no way to tell if it was a factory job or post purchase. According to Westerns 1986 catalog they started producing the W49 in 1964. It is guard marked: WESTERN BOULDER / COLO. USA on the mark side and BOWIE on the pile side. I understand where you are coming from regarding edges. It is supposed to have catalog pages showing the available knives from before WW2 through 1979. I've never had the Bowie, but older Westerns are fantastic knives. Beauregard Prestige Edition Bowie Knife $99.95 Details Land of the Free Bowie Knife $99.95 Details Apollo 13 Bowie Knife $99.95 Details Probably one of the most memorable movie quotes of all time came about when Crocodile Dundee scoffed at a mugger's switchblade saying, "That's not a knife." Description. Please. With powerful tools and services, along with expert support and education, we help creative entrepreneurs start, manage, and scale their businesses. I hope it helps? My biggest concern with their "chopping" ability is the very thin edge. Original Price 8,347,245 (70% off), Sale Price $184.50 by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:44 am, Post Western started putting the year letter on their knives in 1977 with an "A". This post is reserved to hold future oddballs/commemorative/special editions as they pop up in the future. The second problem is defining the Vietnam time period for these knives and other equipment. They all have heavy use and both have the sheaths replaced after they rotted away. They all had really good documentation. The western being thinner bites better. I am trying to decide between the Western, Case, Ontario, or the new Remington. To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. In 1978 the company moved to Longmont, CO. (15% off), Sale Price 1,812,130 Original Price 3,550,296 The marking are very important. (45% off), Sale Price 3,386,453 Dont see this option? Charlie. W49, W47, W45 and the W43. Heres my question. Learn more. This information will be very helpful in my search. See the full list: Hotels near Worlds Largest Bowie Knife. However one cant say that such detailed information ever did exist on paper. The USMC Rader Battalions of WW2 made this pattern their own and therefore famous. Vintage Western U.S.A W49 Bowie Knife Pre-Owned C $337.45 Top Rated Seller or Best Offer from United States Sponsored Extremely rare, Western Cutlery, model W49 Bowie fighting knife C $607.40 or Best Offer from United States Sponsored Vintage Large Western Bowie Knife W49 F Pre-Owned C $337.44 Buy It Now +C $27.52 shipping estimate You are using an out of date browser. As a bowie knife, this was designed for hunting and survival, but as a high-priced Buck knife with a few dozen handle materials to choose from and the option to add a display box and an engraving it makes a pretty stellar gift and display piece. Original Price $400.00 2. Sale Price 1,775,148 $84.99, $169.99 Average depth of cut with a full swing was about a quarter inch. (45% off), Sale Price 1,952,663 It has alot of documentation and looks good. You must log in or register to reply here. For International Buyers, Please Email before purchasing to determine the actuall shipping cost. Stay up to date withYour Favorite Knife Makers. (60% off), Sale Price $86.70 I have a Western Bowie knife that my father gave me years ago. (30% off), Sale Price 1,183,432 The guard wasn't fitted well. I did some chopping today, on a piece of maple that fell down in a storm a month ago. I was looking at my W49 last night and there is not a tang stamp. Tweet Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. Obviously, 1977 on is easy. Thanks! Its also home to a whole host of one-of-a-kind items made with love and extraordinary care. This practice was continued after Western was sold to the Coleman Co. in 1984 and goes on until 1991. Western Alamo Bowie Knife 4.8 ( 10 reviews) Your Price: $106.99 Solid stainless steel blade Handsome wooden handle with gold pins Engraved Jim Bowie name plate Includes leather sheath and certificate of authenticity Measures: 11" blade; 17 1/4" overall Product Description From the movie "The Alamo" comes the world renown Jim Bowie knife. (10% off), Sale Price $148.00 (15% off), Sale Price 4,256,897 Check out our awesome collection now. Great! $89.17, $297.22 I bought one at a Sheriff's auction about 20 years ago. (50% off), Sale Price 1,097,291 This is a 1980s Western W-49 Bowie knife with rosewood and brass handle and tang valued at $160 to $200CAD. Even though we were young and we knew every thing. (50% off), Sale Price 1,912,315 $2295 SIGNED WW11 FIGHTING KNIFE. Report an Issue | No chips or cracks in handles. I own one like this and I believe its version 1, there is a second stainless steel version that came out shortly after guard marked STAINLESS STEEL over BOWIE just like you said but I believe that to be version 2, let me know your thoughts. Original Price $31.38 The knife in the box above looks dull due to the original preservative still being on the knife after 40+ years. 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. 4,256,897, 6,978,325 (25% off), Sale Price $77.64 Nothing to do with the Western Bowies, but included for posterity since people keep calling the Bushman a "V44"- These knives (the #18 and clones) are incorrectly called the V44 Marine Raider Bowie knife. They sharpen up like a razor and I need to make heavy duty sheaths for them. With the above in mind at this time I would advise you to look for knives with one of the following markings: This is generally excepted as the first variation of the W49, This is the next version of blade marking the W49. If there is a letter on the blade under the Western name it is post 1977. Here is the best that I can find as far as their tang stamping is concerned That's about all I know. Is it possible that the ones you think are chrome plated are STAINLESS STEEL and the ones you think are not chromed are regular "carbon steel"??? $21.96, $31.38 I have two other knives my cousin gave me in 1969 when he returned from Vietnam. Canadianlisted.com, kijiji. Its generally excepted that the first two variations on this knife where blade marked (see pics below). Shipping policies vary, but many of our sellers offer free shipping when you purchase from them. 1,952,663, 3,550,296 This traditionally But theres always the chance that more documents are yet to surface that will clear things up. Original Price 1,898,817 WESTERN BOULDER / COLO. USA on one side and BOWIE on the other. While it may not be everyone's self-defense weapon of choice, a Bowie knife is an excellent hunting knife. Weight for the weight weirdos is 1 lb 4 ounces knife only. by kootenay joe Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:03 pm, Post But I feel like your chart is about as accurate a depiction as one is likely to find. http://img443.No_outside_hosting.us/i/cbf7pjgcwkkgrhqyoknmez4.jpg/. (15% off), Sale Price $84.99 Consignment Program Packing Your Knives. It is blade marked: WESTERN / USA / W49 with the letter "A" which signifies the first year that Western implemented the alphabetical date code . Suggestions, Questions, Comments, Concerns, Alerts, Etc Member Store Tips, Tricks & Instructions, The Western Bowie / W49 Identification Thread, Re: The Western Bowie / W49 Identification Thread. (35% off), Sale Price 2,020,725 I have two of them. Fill out the requested information. (20% off), Sale Price $36.50 Hey zzyzzogeton thanks for all the info its so hard to find good info on early Bowies but I think I have a correction for you, on Western Bowie #5 Version 1 stainless steel Bowie - It should be blade marked not guard marked WESTERN BOWIE on top of STAINLESS STEEL on top of U.S.A. markings on only one side. $123.74, $164.99 Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like: Detailed information can be found in Etsys Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy and our Privacy Policy. It is a V-44 pattern made for the US military by multiple manufacturers. Youve done your homework for sure. Chrome is very hard and resist a lot of the normal scratching that would show on other knives. Charlie, http://img11.No_outside_hosting.us/g/cblziwcgkkgrhqyokpme0un.jpg/. AAPK Tips and Tricks -- An Illustrated FAQ Forum on Steriods, Knife Lore - Traditional Knives From the Old Days, Canal Street Cutlery Collector's Forum, Cattaraugus Cutlery Collector's Forum, Great Eastern Cutlery (GEC) Collector's Forum, Robeson Cutlery Company Collector's Forum, Schatt & Morgan Knife Collector's Forum, Knife Related Creation, Modification, And Restoration Forums. 1,056,736, 1,243,264 Original Price 2,997,044 Eventually purchased by Camillus in 1991, Western continued until Camillus expired in 2007. At least as far as I've been able to determine. I don't know how long they made this knife but by the 1978 catalog it has disappeared. An old and proven friend. Original Price $149.97 For Sale: Custom & Semi Production Knives (Dealer), KnifeMaker's Market: Knives & More for Sale, Wanted: Knifemaker / Craftsman / Related Services, Busse / Swamprat / Scrapyard Knives For Sale, For Sale: Traditionals, Slipjoints, "Old Timey", International (Non-US) For Sale & Trade Forums, https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/new-members-please-read-this-what-is-my-knife-worth.904093/. Cut off the top guard years ago. 2,500,000, 3,571,429 Chrome plating of the blade was to protect it from rust in the jungle. Very few guys that I can recall actually had theirs. At first only a jobbing business, by 1920 construction and machinery purchases were underway to begin manufacture of knives. AH, I was unaware of this point. Now I see them going for very good money. The blade's spine is five . As I've mentioned I've been offered a nice roi for my blade, but I'm not sure I would take a truck in exchange. Originally designed by Col. James Bowie, a Bowie knife describes any large sheath knife. Wild West Bowie Knives. (70% off), Sale Price $135.00 Camillus produced the W49 until 2006. I have attempted to research these Western knives, of late, and, to be honest with you, the the deeper I dig the more confused I get. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. Original Price 9,852,217 It was thrown in the dirt by a local maker. It's all kind of murky and just passed on like we are doing here. Not that I advocate getting a knife for the sole purpose of making it collect dust in plain view. Expect to see hard use and pitting on any knife used in Vietnam as the jungle destroyed them pretty good. (45% off), Sale Price 3,047,783 Original Price 4,437,574 JavaScript is disabled. $66.55, $121.00 Charlie, Teslleta: Here it is. 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I gave one to my dad as a gift many years agothe knife I gave him is like a razor. Check out our awesome collection now. The knife he left us, which bears his name, ranks with the Kentucky rifle and the Colt Peacemaker as an. The W47 measures 12" from tip to hilt, W45 measures 9" and the 43 or mini measures 6 1/2". We've got Bowie knives of all shapes and sizes at Knife Depot. (10% off), Sale Price 4,617,980 sogmanjoe, In addition, their handsome appearance makes them favorites for collectors. For Sale By: Sanders Knives (Sanders Knives), View all items for sale by Sanders Knives, Shipping & Handling to United States Addresses: $8.50. Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. $77.64, $91.34 IMHO there are two problems here. Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. The next 3 versions of the Western Bowie are identical in material and construction. Turning off personalized advertising opts you out of these sales. Learn more in our Privacy Policy., Help Center, and Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. I am glad that I resisted the SOF mods back in the 80's. Wow Colonel, that is very special. Timber Rattler Western Outlaw Bowie Knife $29.99 Gil Hibben Assault Tactical Knife With Sheath $77.99 Gil Hibben Highlander Bowie Damascus with Sheath $169.99 $116.98! That is really the one question I have about the knife. Original Price 3,367,876 We've sent you an email to confirm your subscription. Original Price $121.00 Check out the weather around the world with our featured, global weather cams Camillus discontinued the use of date codes. (50% off), $400.00 Thin edges can chop without damage, you just have to keep the blade straight so the force of the swing is aligned with the edge. Orsold or pawned to shops in Fayettenam! Original Price 4,662,315 0 CART. Damascus Steel: Is My Knife Real or Fake. RARE Vintage Western 2 Blade #691 TRAPPER BONE Handle NICE ! The straight-edge knife is fitted with a 7-inch blade and. SKIP. Original Price $289.00 (70% off), Sale Price 2,684,911 Camillus closed it doors for the last time in April of 2007. 3,047,783, 4,063,793 Original Price 4,876,847 Ridge Runner Whitetail Ridge Bowie Knife $26.99 $9.98! (39% off), Sale Price 3,722,167 The letters A through O can be seen on their knives depending upon the year of manufacture during the years '77 to '91. Original Price 7,248,225 $299.99 eBay SUPER RARE KABAR HOBO PERFECT HANDLES KNIFE, FORK, SPOON 1923 TO 1037 $875.00 eBay Case XX USA 10 Dot 1970 5254 Trapper Genuine Stag Handles Unused N Mint Specks $345.00 eBay RARE VINTAGE CASE XX REDBONE SCOUT UTILITY KNIFE 6445 R 1940-64 "NICE!!! NOTE: This is NOT AN AUCTION.

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