That makes it a pretty serious chopper in my book. This practice was continued after Western was sold to the Coleman Co. in 1984 and goes on until 1991. 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. They all had really good documentation. Bowie Knives - Knife Depot Looking for a real knife? They moved to Longmont, CO. in 1978 and continued the . Thanks for all the Western Bowie related info, catalog links, etc. Its something for me to shoot for. (35% off), Sale Price 2,020,725 Colt revolvers aside, the Bowie knife was the weapon that made the Wild West wild. I have handled about five Western Bowies that were used in Vietnam. At least none that I can find. The straight-edge knife is fitted with a 7-inch blade and. 1,025,862, 1,206,897 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. Or am I missing something? 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. The best Bowie knives to channel your inner Crocodile - Task & Purpose 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. RARE Vintage Western 2 Blade #691 TRAPPER BONE Handle NICE ! I bought one at a Sheriff's auction about 20 years ago. 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. The Timber Rattler Western Outlaw Bowie Knife is the best of the best when it comes to getting a great bowie knife on a budget. i have had a western bowie for 30 years. by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:45 am, Post (70% off), Sale Price $89.17 The W49s did leave the factory with a high polish on them. It is blade marked: WESTERN / USA / W49 with the letter "A" which signifies the first year that Western implemented the alphabetical date code (1977). Original Price $185.00 Craftsmanship . See all reviews . joe. I am glad that I resisted the SOF mods back in the 80's. (45% off), Sale Price 2,955,665 The knife on the right in my picture above is an example of the 3rd variant. But once you mod 'em they lose all collector's value. (15% off), Sale Price 2,733,744 Western didn't seem to keep real accurate records. Create an account or login in order to post a comment. (60% off), Sale Price 2,807,882 My biggest concern with their "chopping" ability is the very thin edge. 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. (70% off). Original Price $149.97 Bowie Knife Cold Steel Fixed Blade Knife Knives And Swords When this U.S. Army Ranger was 10 he made a knife. IMHO there are two problems here. Bowie Knives - Knife Depot It differs from the W49 by the stainless steel used in the blade and the synthetic stag material they used for the handle. Charlie, Teslleta: Here it is. 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/. Original Price 2,997,044 (40% off), Sale Price $75.30 (60% off), Sale Price 4,173,623 And the sales receipt is proof of age. There are two variations of guard marked W49's. $66.55, $121.00 I understand where you are coming from regarding edges. I turned the log over, picked up the W49 and finished chopping through the log in eight minutes. (50% off), Sale Price 1,666,256 Original Price 2,460,591 Covert Knife. $75.30, $188.24 I didn't really like it so I gave it to my brother. Original Price 2,216,502 It has been custom painted with knotwork. Original Price $28.00 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. Made in the USA!!! Bid Now: Late 1800s antique British US Western style Bowie knife marked You are using an out of date browser. It is stamped "WESTERN BOULDER / COLO. USA on one side and BOWIE on the other. It holds a razor sharp edge and for a knife with a 9 inch blade does a wonderful job. $36.50, $121.68 Jim Bowie, in his brief lifetime, was as famous as any American then drawing breath. $134.97, $149.97 The Timber Rattler Western Outlaw Bowie Knife is a beast! I have owned alot of these knives and in fact the picture is of my knife. Original Price 3,448,276 Original Price 4,186,946 AH, I was unaware of this point. Charlie. You could buy it for its charming looks alone, but it performs nearly as well. razor sharp and good in the hand. 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. Turning off personalized advertising opts you out of these sales. Learn more in our Privacy Policy., Help Center, and Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. Consignment Program Packing Your Knives. The knife on the left is the 2nd variant of the W49 and is blade marked: The knife in the middle with the larger pins and modified guard is an example of the 5th variant, c.1977. 1964 to late 1965/early 1966. zzyzzogeton, thanks so much for your reply. (45% off), Sale Price $21.96 Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. A top-end bowie knife that's been around since World War II, the Ka-Bar U.S. Marine Corps Bowie Knife is durable and versatile. An old and proven friend. It came in handy when I tested a Ontario sp 8 "machete". Thanks for compiling this data and putting it into the chart that you've provided. Western started putting the year letter on their knives in 1977 with an "A". (25% off), Sale Price $77.64 I regret not getting one when they were still being made. Western W49 - For Sale Classifieds The "J" on you knife is a date code. You must be logged in to contact sellers. (70% off), Sale Price 2,135,468 Western W49 Bowie Knife - Etsy 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 Western W49 Fixed Blade Bowie Survival Knife USA Leather Sheath Vintage 2,807,882, 9,359,606 It's all kind of murky and just passed on like we are doing here. It can also be identified by the smaller pins in the handle. They are the older high carbon blades. 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. There was a problem subscribing you to this newsletter. Original Price $150.00 The knife on the left is the 2nd variant of the W49 and is blade marked:WESTERN / BOWIE / USA. Amazon.com : SHINY CRAFTS | Large Bowie Knife With Sheath 18 Inch 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. L Lenka Kuerkov Cool Knives La Forge Lame Film Props Knife Handles Y Yves Tactical Swords Blacksmithing Knives Bowie Knives Check out the latest price. We've sent you an email to confirm your subscription. Does shopping on Etsy help support small businesses? Sale Price $120.00 Shipping policies vary, but many of our sellers offer free shipping when you purchase from them. http://img443.No_outside_hosting.us/i/cbf7pjgcwkkgrhqyoknmez4.jpg/. I hope it helps? If your really lucky you might come across a presentation piece but that is still not a guarentee that it was in Vietnam. Original Price 4,962,808 1978 was "B" and so on. The Western Bowie / W49 Identification Thread - All About Pocket Knives Thanks zzyzzogeton! First off let me say this forum appears to be populated by some very knowledgeable people and some impressive knife makers. Original Price 1,243,264 I have a western W49 u.s.a. bowie knife and wanted to know its value Designed by Jim Bowie and fabricated first by Jesse Clifft, the almost 10-inch-long blade had a flat spine and no guard between its blade and handle. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Original Price 6,896,552 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. The western being thinner bites better. i don't need to use it too much. Now I cleaned it up and sharpened it and it is my home office tactical letter opener. Learn more. If this is the knife I am thinking of (stacked leather handle with a traditional clip style blade) a friend had one when I was younger and as I recall the knife was darn near impossible to get an edge on. 10 Best Bowie Knives (Reviews) in 2023 - Buying Guide - TheCoolist I don't consider it to be bad. It can also be identified by the smaller pins in the handle. Western Outlaw Bowie Knife by Timber Rattler It is 17 inches long and is almost 0.5 inches wide. The one in the picture with the chrome plated blade came from a vet and I have the documentation and a photo of him wearing the knife in Vietnam. Also has medal with his name and paper documents dated 69-70. hi sactroop the info you sent to me, is just what i was look for and the photos are a great help to me aswell.thanks for your help. Bowie Knife | Lore (Minimal Wear) - Steam Community Market The one I have is chromed on the blade, crossguard and handle pins. (70% off), Sale Price $134.97 bowie vintage knife: Search Result | eBay Create an Account Stay up to date withYour Favorite Knife Makers. 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. W49, W47, W45 and the W43. by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:44 am, Post "Western" and "Coleman" are both brand names; which is it? Powered by Invision Community. I've never had the Bowie, but older Westerns are fantastic knives. I gave one to my dad as a gift many years agothe knife I gave him is like a razor. And, especially thanks for posting it here! No the one I have is chrome plated. It took me about thirty minutes to get halfway through the log. I still havent actually put my hands on one of the W49s with the chrome plating. It may not display this or other websites correctly. All About Pocket Knives is a knife related resource center for buying, selling, researching, and discussing all things knives, Post Original Price 1,898,817 $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!!! $148.00, $185.00 2,359,467, 4,289,941 I like them very much. (70% off), Sale Price 899,015 As you can see it also has the small pins in the handle. Terms of Service. Average depth of cut with the same swing was almost a half inch. The sheath for this knife is also unique in my opinion. The stamping is only on the Brass guard and there are no letters denoting age. I've mentioned my love for my old w49 several times here. When I see a Vietnam used knife for sale that is in mint condition I usually pass. Original Price 3,029,557 (45% off), Sale Price 1,708,876 "Leather handled Bowie". Good news! The chrome one I own has a replacment sheath made of canvas. (20% off), Sale Price $36.50 I guess I have been lucky over the past 35 years of collecting. Under Add your personalization, the text box will tell you what the seller needs to know. Originally designed by Col. James Bowie, a Bowie knife describes any large sheath knife. JavaScript is disabled. $123.74, $164.99 Camillus closed it doors for the last time in April of 2007. 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. Chrome plating of the blade was to protect it from rust in the jungle. Measures 15 inches long. 2,603,550, 4,733,728 Sale Price 1,775,148 In his books, Cole called them the V44 Types 1,2,3,4 (Collins, CaseXX, Western, Kinfolks) and the type 5, the CaseXX Fixed blade V44. 2,438,424, 4,876,847 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! $77.64, $91.34 A classic made in the USA bowie that vanished once camillus went bust. We've got Bowie knives of all shapes and sizes at Knife Depot. Description. Top Rated Seller. The facts are that the last two years of the war The U.S. was not sending in much of anything into the country as far as manpower and equipment. I'm curious on the W49/ or other western knife bowies as a woods knife. but it has never failed me. There are at least 4 more variations in knife markings and wooden handle type from then to 1977 when Western started date coding their knives on the blade. They sharpen up like a razor and I need to make heavy duty sheaths for them. This post is reserved to hold future oddballs/commemorative/special editions as they pop up in the future. Learn more. 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. But without more evidence to support them the above examples are my recommendation at this time. From handmade pieces to vintage treasures ready to be loved again, Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods. (15% off), Sale Price 4,256,897 This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Timber Rattler Western Outlaw Bowie Knife 29.99 This Timber Rattler Outlaw bowie knife is one powerful full-tang beast that every manly man needs. It may not display this or other websites correctly. How good is a Western Bowie? | Bushcraft USA Forums If you can located a chromed one I would say there was a good possibility that it was used in Vietnam. $22.40, $28.00 Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Western started doing this in 1977 and Coleman/Western continued it. So their history is rather murky, to say the least. 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. Because of our large inventory (over 10,000 knives in stock), your order will ship quickly - often the same day. Original Price 4,876,847 4,617,980, 6,157,389 $120.00, $200.00 Engraved on brass guard CON EVANS and on the other side of guard CHICO. We also created 2.6 million jobs in the U.S.enough to employ the entire city of Houston, TX! It is a V-44 pattern made for the US military by multiple manufacturers. UP FOR SALE IS A VINTAGE WESTERN W49-H LARGE BOWIE KNIFE WITH SHEATH. It should show jungle use. 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 1,056,736, 1,243,264 I cleaned them up and blued one of them for a more uniform patina. It is blade marked: WESTERN / USA / W49 with the letter "A" which signifies the first year that Western implemented the alphabetical date code . Beauregard Prestige Edition Bowie Knife $99.95 Details Land of the Free Bowie Knife $99.95 Details Apollo 13 Bowie Knife $99.95 Details Bowie Knives For Sale - Collectible Knives | American Mint sogmanjoe, Thanks for the replies, I picked up one. Getting back to the subject of Bowies during the Vietnam time period. This is the Western Bowie USA knife and the scarce Vietnam era 2nd variation, this tang stamp was produced circa 1966-1968. Original Price $188.24 Report an Issue | And you are spot-on when you allude to "gray areas." I have a Western Bowie knife that my father gave me years ago. Gil Hibben Old West Bowie Knife Bloodwood - budk.com You never want to tell a Ranger he can't make a knife. Rare vintage knives - Old Pocket Knives Also they produced the stock number (649) a bowie with a handle made of synthetic stag for the handle. This pattern is not exclusive to Western although they were the last to mass produce it. (30% off), Sale Price $123.74 by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 4:04 am, Post Best Western Bowie Inn & Suites, Park's Inn, and Americas Best Value Inn Bowie are some of the most popular hotels for travelers looking to stay near Worlds Largest Bowie Knife. Bottom line if you want a western Bowie that was actully used in Vietnam you need good provinence on the knife. Welcome and have a great stay lots to see and read around here. I'd sure like to find one and would pay good money to acquire it. Free shipping on orders $99+. Captcha failed to load. (39% off), Sale Price 3,722,167 IMHO many more variations on these knives also fall into the proper Vietnam time period. Copyright 2004-2023 allaboutpocketknives.com. 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. 3,263,547, 4,662,315 The side by side testing I mentioned was chopping through a five inch thick seasoned locust log. #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. Found something you love but want to make it even more uniquely you?
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