I did it out of personal curiosity when I got my Forester. Average depth of cut with a full swing was about a quarter inch. 1978 was "B" and so on. Vietnam | English (US) | (VND), remembering account, browser, and regional preferences, remembering privacy and security settings, personalized search, content, and recommendations, helping sellers understand their audience, showing relevant, targeted ads on and off Etsy. I have a long list of knives I kick myself for not buying. Inspect in Game. Stay up to date withYour Favorite Knife Makers. This is a 1980s Western W-49 Bowie knife with rosewood and brass handle and tang valued at $160 to $200CAD. Youve done your homework for sure. 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. I carry it with me on all my excursions. Sale Price 1,775,148 The stamping is only on the Brass guard and there are no letters denoting age. Turning off personalized advertising opts you out of these sales. Learn more in our Privacy Policy., Help Center, and Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. When Coleman bought Western in 1984, they continued the practice, up through M. When Camillus bought Western from Coleman in 1991, they dropped the practice. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. I hope that there will be enough detail for me to identify the order of tang and guard stamp introduction on the W49s and other models as well. This pattern is not exclusive to Western although they were the last to mass produce it. Damascus Steel: Is My Knife Real or Fake. Or am I missing something? Colt revolvers aside, the Bowie knife was the weapon that made the Wild West wild. Because of our large inventory (over 10,000 knives in stock), your order will ship quickly - often the same day. At least I know the knife was made between 1977 and 1980, thanks for the help! Click Buy it now or Add to cart and proceed to checkout. Choose the options youd like for the order. $148.00, $185.00 (70% off), Sale Price $89.17 Its 11 and 3/8 inches full tang steel blade is sharp right out of the box and will come in handy when performing a wide variety of tasks. I took it, the aforementioned W49 and a Case Alamo Bowie out in the yard and started chopping on a old log of locust wood I'd had laying around for a couple of years. Vintage 14 1/2" Western W49 Bowie Knife with Sheath. They all have heavy use and both have the sheaths replaced after they rotted away. (25% off), Sale Price $77.64 (60% off), Sale Price 4,173,623 The most common by far is the bowie with the wooden handle the (W49). $36.50, $121.68 According to Westerns 1986 catalog they started producing the W49 in 1964. (45% off), Sale Price 1,056,736 Original Price 8,347,245 There was a problem subscribing you to this newsletter. One must handle this knife to appreciate the quality. Free shipping on orders $99+. (60% off), Sale Price $86.70 JavaScript is disabled. In 1978 the company moved to Longmont, CO. I've never had the Bowie, but older Westerns are fantastic knives. The Western W-49 is made of 1095 carbon steel. Original Price $121.00 1,896,552, 3,448,276 Below are pictures of the guard: Knife Repair, Modification, Restoration & Improvement. $89.17, $297.22 The blade has been sharpened but with care. (45% off), Sale Price 2,955,665 Bowie Knife. Vintage Western folding pocket knife # 51 Made in the USA!!! You never want to tell a Ranger he can't make a knife. Original Price $31.38 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. Original Price 4,876,847 1,435,714, 2,610,345 Mine probably dates back farther than yours (before Coleman bought Western) and the vanadium steel they used back then was excellent. Learn more. If the knife has the original leather sheath I expect to see some pretty hard use on that leather. Heres mine with box and paper works as well as the original sales receipt from December of 68. Etsys 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centers that host Etsy.com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsys global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US. Tep. I am aware of much of the history of the Western Bowie knife company and how the w49s were originally made for the special forces but what I cannot seem to find is wat year the model I was made. Tim-I found out a long time ago, from returning Vietnam veterans, was that they gave away their knives to buddies or indig troops before they left. Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. W49, W47, W45 and the W43. Well used and somewhat pitted since I got them used. I turned the log over, picked up the W49 and finished chopping through the log in eight minutes. (50% off), Sale Price 1,516,995 Measures 15-1/4" overall with a 10" blade. Recently Added Knives by Maker Advanced Search Sell Your Knives. Skinning/Hunting/Camping knife, Western States, Boulder Colorado 2 blade pocket knife / Advertising pocket knife c.1911-1950. Charlie, 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. RARE Vintage Western 2 Blade #691 TRAPPER BONE Handle NICE ! Exterior: Minimal Wear. joe. My grandfather carried this one for 50 years: You must log in or register to reply here. Original Price 4,740,933 This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. I have handled about five Western Bowies that were used in Vietnam. WESTERN BOULDER / COLO. USA on one side and BOWIE on the other. (70% off), Sale Price 2,500,000 Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. Because it still seems like an amazing knife. 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! by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:42 am, Post Comes with the original sheath, has two notches cutout at top, not sure why, but been there a while. The only sure way to get one that was in Vietnam is from a vet that can document the knife. 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." (10% off), Sale Price 4,617,980 Average depth of cut with the same swing was almost a half inch. We've sent you an email to confirm your subscription. I'd sure like to find one and would pay good money to acquire it. United States | English (US) | $ (USD). The Timber Rattler Western Outlaw is an attention grabber with its classic gray hardwood handle. Original Price 6,157,389 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. The straight-edge knife is fitted with a 7-inch blade and. The sheath for this knife is also unique in my opinion. I think the pre-Coleman ones - at least some of them - had real Cocobolo handles rather than laminated wood scales. : Western USA W49 Wood Bowie Fixed Blade Knife & Sheath c.1984, SPRING HILL CUTLERY (eBay: bargainseller02), Western Boulder, Colo. Cracked Ice Knife & Hatch Set 1935 to 1950, VINTAGE WESTERN R16 USA M FIXED BLADE HUNTING SKINNING BOWIE SURVIVAL KNIFE KNIVES OLD SHEATH, VINTAGE WESTERN 742 STOCKMAN JACK PEN FOLDING POCKET KNIFE KNIVES OLD ANTIQUE, VINTAGE 1983 WESTERN USA W77 G FIXED BLADE COMBAT FIGHTING DIRK DAGGER BOOT KNIFE KNIVES OLD, Vintage MINT Westmark 701 hunting knife and original leather sheath, WESTER CUTLERY CO. GERMANY 2 1/2" 2 BLADE PEARL CONGRESS LIKE NEW, Western Cutlery Germany Bone Congress Knife, WESTERN USA, W36 Fixed Blade Knife and Sheath. They made several matching that description, but the most common I see are the 8" G46-8 or L46-8. The W47 measures 12" from tip to hilt, W45 measures 9" and the 43 or mini measures 6 1/2". All About Pocket Knives is a knife related resource center for buying, selling, researching, and discussing all things knives, Post 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. Craftsmanship . This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. (70% off). Weight for the weight weirdos is 1 lb 4 ounces knife only. (45% off), Sale Price 2,422,280 1,952,663, 3,550,296 The one that I have with a couple of bends in the blade came from me chopping a couple branches off from a dead piece of tree many years ago. Original Price 4,662,315 I also believe that the guard marked "W49's" would have been made during the 1970's but prior to 1977 when the alphabetical date code started. by kootenay joe Fri Dec 15, 2017 4:49 pm, Post I accept payment in the form of Pay Pal, Credit Card (Online Only), Personl Check and Money Orders. The knife on the right in my picture above is an example of the 3rd variant. Original Price 1,995,074 that was when i was riding with a club, i'm 6'2'' and 230 lbs (wish i still was ) and nobody messed with me, great trouble detorent lol. Western Knives of Boulder Colorado made four models of the Bowie knife. by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:48 am, Post In the 19th century, one of the most popular fixed-blade knives, the Bowie, appeared. If your really lucky you might come across a presentation piece but that is still not a guarentee that it was in Vietnam. Ive got WW2 and earlier knives that left the factory chrome plated and most of them look as new or close to it. (45% off), Sale Price 1,637,685 1,912,315, 2,249,754 (See picture) Without taking the grips off there is no way to tell if it was a factory job or post purchase. These two variations appear during the time period of 1964 to at least 1967. You must log in or register to reply here. (70% off), Sale Price $134.97 Even though we were young and we knew every thing. Also they produced the stock number (649) a bowie with a handle made of synthetic stag for the handle. No chips or cracks in handles. Original Price 9,359,606 I still havent actually put my hands on one of the W49s with the chrome plating. Thanks zzyzzogeton! Camillus closed it doors for the last time in April of 2007. $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!!! (70% off), Sale Price $135.00 Below are pictures of the guard: To the best of my knowledge the 4th variant would have the larger pins and would be guard marked similar to the 3rd variant. I guess I have been lucky over the past 35 years of collecting. I have owned alot of these knives and in fact the picture is of my knife. Vintage Western folding pocket knife # 51 Made in the USA!!! Original Price $169.99 $21.96, $31.38 2,955,665, 9,852,217 This knife has a stock number of S-649. A classic made in the USA bowie that vanished once camillus went bust. 2,359,467, 4,289,941 Sign up for a new account in our community. Many sellers on Etsy offer personalized, made-to-order items. 1,812,130, 7,248,225 And the sales receipt is proof of age. After pulling out his Bowie knife, Mick exclaimed, "THAT'S a knife!" i have one i bought late 80's i think 60 bucks otd, got it cuase a buddy had one and he loved it. $86.70, $289.00 http://img443.No_outside_hosting.us/i/cbf7pjgcwkkgrhqyoknmez4.jpg/. There are two variations of guard marked W49's. See the full list: Hotels near Worlds Largest Bowie Knife. 1,637,685, 2,339,655 Original Price $28.00 Beauregard Prestige Edition Bowie Knife $99.95 Details Land of the Free Bowie Knife $99.95 Details Apollo 13 Bowie Knife $99.95 Details but it has never failed me. You must log in or register to reply here. 2,500,000, 3,571,429 $184.50, $615.00 Western started putting the year letter on their knives in 1977 with an "A". Western W49 Fixed Blade Bowie Survival Knife USA Leather Sheath Vintage: $260.00. com, usedvictoria.com are popular sites for selling items in Canada. 2,020,725, 3,367,876 With powerful tools and services, along with expert support and education, we help creative entrepreneurs start, manage, and scale their businesses. Thanks! I was looking at my W49 last night and there is not a tang stamp. Although it is not as pleasing to the eye as the wooden handled Western, it does have many of the same features as the V-44 pattern of old. 203 pages of Case and Western Cutlery history from the time they were in the east through the move west to Boulder Colorado and after. (15% off), Sale Price 4,256,897 (30% off), Sale Price $123.74 Original Price 3,550,296 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. My cousin (who served in Vietnam from 1968 to 1969) said he saw knives in country with chrome plating to protect them from moisture. My biggest concern with their "chopping" ability is the very thin edge. Original Price 4,289,941 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. It was also the last year they were made in Boulder, CO. - They moved to Longmont, CO. in 1978 and continued the alphabet dating code for another 15 years until they were sold at auction to Camillus in 1991. western style Bowie knife Hammerheadknife (13) $200.00 FREE shipping More like this Large bowie knife ForgeZbk (14) $599.24 FREE shipping More like this 10 inches Blade Hand crafted Bowie knife, Bushcraft knife, full tang, leaf spring of truck, Tempered, Razor Sharpen, Ready to use Famouskukri (186) $149.99 $249.99 (40% off) FREE shipping At least as far as I've been able to determine. Check out our awesome collection now. Used one for years for yardwork, camping, etc till I discovered machetes. Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. Take this Hibben bowie knife with you into the most untamed environments and use it under the harshest conditions The bowie has a keenly sharp, 14" stainless steel, clip point blade with a high-polish finish and a beefy profile The red-brown, natural-look wooden handle is complemented by a gold-plated blade catcher and handguard Typically, orders of $35 USD or more (within the same shop) qualify for free standard shipping from participating Etsy sellers. Chrome plating of the blade was to protect it from rust in the jungle. 899,015, 2,997,044 Western started doing this in 1977 and Coleman/Western continued it. 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/. We've got Bowie knives of all shapes and sizes at Knife Depot. Getting back to the subject of Bowies during the Vietnam time period. I gave one to my dad as a gift many years agothe knife I gave him is like a razor. Original Price 4,962,808 I used the Forester first, while I was fresh. If it is legible and anyone can fill in any blanks or dispute any of the data, I am receptive to discussion. 1,516,995, 2,758,374 Im thinking these must have come from their custom shop. (70% off), Sale Price 2,135,468 They moved to Longmont, CO. in 1978 and continued the . For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. No, I never wrote it up. Western started putting the year letter on their knives in 1977 with an "A". Etsys 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centers that host Etsy.com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsys global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US. I like them very much. Its generally excepted that the first two variations on this knife where blade marked (see pics below). The "J" on you knife is a date code. I would stay away from those not marked "BOWIE" on the blade or cross guard. by kootenay joe Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:03 pm, Post Heres my question. As you can see it also has the small pins in the handle. You could buy it for its charming looks alone, but it performs nearly as well. 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All of the W49s Ive seen from Western Cutlery are high carbon steel and most of them show some sign of aging after 30 plus years. I understand where you are coming from regarding edges. UP FOR SALE IS A VINTAGE WESTERN W49-H LARGE BOWIE KNIFE WITH SHEATH. The W49 is the 9 1/2" "V44" type with the immense S-curve guard and laminated rosewood slab handles. Yes, that is one the first post-WW2 bowies made by Western. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. I have spent many hours cruising around here. The online community of knife collectors, A Knife Family Forged in Steel, 1977 was the first year that Western knives started using the alphabet, starting with the letter "A", to date code their knives. Wild West Bowie Knives. Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. VINTAGE WESTERN USA W49 BOWIE KNIFE Leather Sheath WWII Antique Original. If you come across a chrome plated Western Bowie it was probably plated for jungle use. Original Price $149.97 It came in handy when I tested a Ontario sp 8 "machete". by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:47 am, Post Original Price 7,118,227 Is that a bad thing that it is not a Western Knife but a Coleman instead? However one cant say that such detailed information ever did exist on paper. I bought one at a Sheriff's auction about 20 years ago. The unique design of the blade gave it its power and its name thanks to James Bowie, a hero of the Alamo gave it its prestige. The appearance of items in the individual listings may vary slightly from the one above. I'm going to put a better edge on it and try it out! Canadianlisted.com, kijiji. $66.55, $121.00 $123.74, $164.99 Search 284 Tramonti di Sopra local furniture stores to find the best furniture and accessory company for your project. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_Knife_Company. You've already signed up for some newsletters, but you haven't confirmed your address. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. We also created 2.6 million jobs in the U.S.enough to employ the entire city of Houston, TX! All have positives all have negatives oh to decide i still have the one i bought back in the '70's i wore every where butt work. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Original Price $164.99 The cv recon/tm seem about twice as thick. Although it was mainly used and marketed as a hunting knife, its origins were that of a weapon. Covert Knife. While it may not be everyone's self-defense weapon of choice, a Bowie knife is an excellent hunting knife. 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. (45% off), Sale Price 1,708,876 Terms of Service. #1 of 4 hotels in Bowie Location 4.3 Cleanliness 4.1 Service 4.0 Value 3.8 Located in Bowie,TX, the Best Western Bowie Inn & Suites is sure to provide a peaceful and comforting home away from home for any traveler. It has alot of documentation and looks good. AH, I was unaware of this point. Items are guaranteed to be AS DESCRIBED - if there is any problem with your purchase, please contact me - I value your business and want you to be a satisfied customer! (30% off), Sale Price 1,025,862 Report an Issue | Back in the early, and late 70's, all the guys I approached for any type of knife, especially SOG knives, said they left them in Vietnam. If there is a letter on the blade under the Western name it is post 1977. $75.30, $188.24 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"??? (50% off), Sale Price 1,666,256 0 CART. It still could be post Vietnam presentation item but who knows. The letters used start with "A" for 1977 and go on to "0" for 1991 when Camillus bought the rights to Western at auction. They sharpen up like a razor and I need to make heavy duty sheaths for them. The knife in the middle with the larger pins and modified guard is an example of the 5th variant, c.1977. hardwood handles,leather sheath. While many of the items on Etsy are handmade, youll also find craft supplies, digital items, and more. And you are spot-on when you allude to "gray areas." Thick edges annoy me. The W49 is the most common found today. If you come across a chrome plated Western Bowie it was probably plated for jungle use. There were variations of this pattern that were incorporated into air crew survival kits. And, especially thanks for posting it here! This Auction is for an Authentic Western Boulder U.S.A W49 "M" Bowie Knife w/Wooden Plaque - Circa 1840.1977 was the first year that Western knives started using the alphabet, starting with the letter "A", to date code their knives. Thanks for your efforts! A naive question, most probably - but, was this chroming ever done in-country? The letters A through O can be seen on their knives depending upon the year of manufacture during the years '77 to '91. Expect to see hard use and pitting on any knife used in Vietnam as the jungle destroyed them pretty good. Original Price 4,437,574
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