Handle variations are cocobolo, stag & bakelite. I am aware of much of the history of the Western Bowie knife company and how the w49s were originally made for the special forces but what I cannot seem to find is wat year the model I was made. If you come across a chrome plated Western Bowie it was probably plated for jungle use. Dont see this option? Obviously, 1977 on is easy. (45% off), Sale Price 2,422,280 Is it uncommon to come across a Bowie with that "been there and done that" look? Original Price 4,881,657 Damascus Steel: Is My Knife Real or Fake. Facebook, Tags: Bagwell-Bowie, Bowie, Vintage, Western-Cutlery-W49. Western Outlaw Bowie Knife by Timber Rattler It is 17 inches long and is almost 0.5 inches wide. Original Price $185.00 http://img443.No_outside_hosting.us/i/cbf7pjgcwkkgrhqyoknmez4.jpg/. I have owned alot of these knives and in fact the picture is of my knife. I have a Western Bowie knife that my father gave me years ago. The W49 is the most common found today. At first only a jobbing business, by 1920 construction and machinery purchases were underway to begin manufacture of knives. The letters A through O can be seen on their knives depending upon the year of manufacture during the years '77 to '91. Can't see it in picture but blade in engraved with soldiers name and 69 - 70 Vietnam. This will differ depending on what options are available for the item. Western Knives of Boulder Colorado made four models of the Bowie knife. Western W49 Fixed Blade Bowie Survival Knife USA Leather Sheath Vintage: $260.00. Forged from tough 1075 carbon steel, the Undertaker is the largest knife on our list, with a blade length of just over 10 inches, and an overall length of 15.5 inches. i have one i bought late 80's i think 60 bucks otd, got it cuase a buddy had one and he loved it. 1,025,862, 1,206,897 (25% off), Sale Price 2,603,550 However one cant say that such detailed information ever did exist on paper. from United States. Try contacting them via Messages to find out! You are using an out of date browser. Bottom line if you want a western Bowie that was actully used in Vietnam you need good provinence on the knife. Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalized tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. Of the five two were chrome plated and three were not. Suggestions, Questions, Comments, Concerns, Alerts, Etc Member Store Tips, Tricks & Instructions, The Western Bowie / W49 Identification Thread, Re: The Western Bowie / W49 Identification Thread. The ONLY differences between versions #2, #3 and #4 are in stamp location(s). Vintage Western folding pocket knife # 51 Made in the USA!!! Original Price 1,995,074 JavaScript is disabled. don't carry it much, but wouldn't trade it for anything except maybe a new truck. You'll feel like an O Timber Rattler Whispering Winds Bowie Knife 19.98 Timber Rattler captures the beauty of the southwest with this handsome Whispering Winds bowie knife. The W49 is the 9 1/2" "V44" type with the immense S-curve guard and laminated rosewood slab handles. Its story begins in the 1820's when James Bowie was able to defend himself by using a large knife at the Sandbar Fight in Louisiana. Timber Rattler Western Outlaw Bowie Knife Check Price. Original Price 4,662,315 Original Price 1,243,264 This photo illustrates what I mean when I speak of larger pins versus smaller pins. The exception being that instead of the word Bowie on the pile side it would say "W49." Blade edge is still quite sharp, and blade has been old period cleaned and is . Captcha failed to load. The knife in the middle with the larger pins and modified guard is an example of the 5th variant, c.1977. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. This knife has a stock number of S-649. 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. I've mentioned my love for my old w49 several times here. The seller might still be able to personalize your item. From handmade pieces to vintage treasures ready to be loved again, Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods. UP FOR SALE IS A VINTAGE WESTERN W49-H LARGE BOWIE KNIFE WITH SHEATH. Engraved on brass guard CON EVANS and on the other side of guard CHICO. 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. Yea it is an old thread. Original Price 6,157,389 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. but it has never failed me. thank joe, Here's a thread on another forum that may help you: http://www.knifeforums.com/forums/showtopiid/872513/tp/1/. 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. (15% off), Sale Price 2,733,744 $184.50, $615.00 Buy It Now. 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 zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:40 pm, Post Average depth of cut with the same swing was almost a half inch. The Bowie knife also played a prominent role in western lore. It could have been a special order as there were Western Bowies ordered by 5th Special Forces with blade inscriptions. 4,173,623, 8,347,245 Im thinking these must have come from their custom shop. 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. The 4th variant, I believe, is similarly guard marked and stamped "W49" instead of Bowie, like the 3rd variant, on the pile side. Pics would help to identify the knife. Its also home to a whole host of one-of-a-kind items made with love and extraordinary care. If you can located a chromed one I would say there was a good possibility that it was used in Vietnam. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Its generally excepted that the first two variations on this knife where blade marked (see pics below). By View Etsys Privacy Policy. It is a V-44 pattern made for the US military by multiple manufacturers. It took me about thirty minutes to get halfway through the log. joe. I turned the log over, picked up the W49 and finished chopping through the log in eight minutes. 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. 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. Shipping Discounts Available for Multiple Items Purchased from Sanders Knives: If this item is purchased with another item from Sanders Knives that has a shipping cost of $8.50 or more, standard shipping to US addresses for this item will be discounted to $1.00. It came in handy when I tested a Ontario sp 8 "machete". (45% off), Sale Price 1,637,685 Cut off the top guard years ago. Original Price $400.00 FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $99* & 60-DAY RETURNS. Original Price 2,997,044 (60% off), Sale Price $86.70 It started my knife addiction. Original Price $200.00 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." At least none that I can find. Thanks for your efforts! The knife had been made by his brother, Rezin, a year prior. But you know that. I'm going to put a better edge on it and try it out! Very few guys that I can recall actually had theirs. He designed it as a hunting knife and gave it to James for protection after his brother had been shot in a fight. No chips or cracks in handles. Description. You are using an out of date browser. As you can see it also has the small pins in the handle. Original Price 4,173,456 The next 3 versions of the Western Bowie are identical in material and construction. Comes with the original sheath, has two notches cutout at top, not sure why, but been there a while. It can also be identified by the smaller pins in the handle. Colt revolvers aside, the Bowie knife was the weapon that made the Wild West wild. It's the 30s to 76 that is sometimes enigmatic. There was a problem subscribing you to this newsletter. Camillus produced the W49 until 2006. Camillus closed it doors for the last time in April of 2007. 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. The Western W-49 is made of 1095 carbon steel. The cv recon/tm seem about twice as thick. With powerful tools and services, along with expert support and education, we help creative entrepreneurs start, manage, and scale their businesses. Western started putting the year letter on their knives in 1977 with an "A". L Lenka Kuerkov Cool Knives La Forge Lame Film Props Knife Handles Y Yves Tactical Swords Blacksmithing Knives Bowie Knives Original Price 6,896,552 Vintage Western folding pocket knife # 51 Made in the USA!!! I can hope. Canadianlisted.com, kijiji. by WesternBowieAxe Wed May 02, 2018 3:11 am, Post For Sale By: Sanders Knives (Sanders Knives), View all items for sale by Sanders Knives, Shipping & Handling to United States Addresses: $8.50. My knife has an abbreviated guard that was done by a previous owner and is currently semi-Bagwellized. Western W49 Bowie Knife - Vintage Bowie From Boulder Colorado CloverTac 14.9K subscribers 5.6K views 4 years ago #TacticalLeprechaun Today let's take a look at a cool vintage Western w49. here's a pic of the western along side an old trailmaster and recon. by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:45 am, Post $148.00, $185.00 Original Price 3,571,429 It differs from the W49 by the stainless steel used in the blade and the synthetic stag material they used for the handle. Gil Hibben 65TH Anniversary Old West Bowie Knife And Sheath - Stainless Steel Blade, Wooden Handle, Gold-Plated Guard $109.99 Jul 5, 2013. Original Price 2,460,591 I'm confused. I had put together this table that I'm going to post but not sure how it'll show up. $77.64, $91.34 Original Price 1,898,817 IMHO many more variations on these knives also fall into the proper Vietnam time period. Stories of Cowboys and Indians and shoot-outs at the O.K. This information will be very helpful in my search. VINTAGE WESTERN USA W49 BOWIE KNIFE Leather Sheath WWII Antique Original. In fact in 20 years of service, was never given a Vietnam carried knife. It has been custom painted with knotwork. 1,775,148, 4,437,574 I understand where you are coming from regarding edges. 2023 Created by Jan Carter. C $128.75. Also they produced the stock number (649) a bowie with a handle made of synthetic stag for the handle. Top Rated Seller. Sign up for a new account in our community. Original Price $289.00 We've sent you an email to confirm your subscription. Boy, I'll say! This full-tang sawback Bowie knife is designed for heavy use in brutal survival situations. Original Price 2,610,345 The W47 measures 12" from tip to hilt, W45 measures 9" and the 43 or mini measures 6 1/2". (70% off). Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. Not that I advocate getting a knife for the sole purpose of making it collect dust in plain view. The most common by far is the bowie with the wooden handle the (W49). 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. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. (50% off), Sale Price 1,912,315 Bowie Knife. I did some chopping today, on a piece of maple that fell down in a storm a month ago. Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. Covert Knife. This pattern is not exclusive to Western although they were the last to mass produce it. 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. (45% off), Keep collections to yourself or inspire other shoppers! $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!!! (60% off), Sale Price 4,173,623 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. Boker 1969 Z28-Damast Liner Lock Knife Blue Aluminum (3.15" Damascus) MSRP: $594.95 Our Price: $446.21 Preorder Down Payment: $5.00 Add to Cart Vargo Knives Sobata 398 Frame Lock Knife Titanium (3" Satin Sintered Ti) Our Price: $225.00 Add to Cart Jake Hoback Perseverance Fixed Blade Knife Black G-10 (6.1" Stonewash) Our Price: $365.00 Add to Cart Original Price 3,029,557 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. And, especially thanks for posting it here! (25% off), Sale Price 1,218,966 $123.74, $164.99 WESTERN BOULDER / COLO. USA on one side and BOWIE on the other. Original Price 2,958,284 I did it out of personal curiosity when I got my Forester. I have been trying for some time to compile dating info and as you probably know there are some gray areas. The bowie knife is a legend of the American frontier. I have two of them. 4,256,897, 6,978,325 Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. 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. At least I know the knife was made between 1977 and 1980, thanks for the help! It is blade marked:WESTERN / USA / W49 with the letter "A" which signifies the first year that Western implemented the alphabetical date code (1977). All photos were 10 chops. (60% off), Sale Price 2,807,882 Orsold or pawned to shops in Fayettenam! I bought one at a Sheriff's auction about 20 years ago. Weight for the weight weirdos is 1 lb 4 ounces knife only. Bowie Knife Cold Steel Fixed Blade Knife Knives And Swords When this U.S. Army Ranger was 10 he made a knife. Vintage Western folding pocket knife. I'm curious on the W49/ or other western knife bowies as a woods knife. There is a version of the Western Bowie that appears in the 1968 catalog. 1,812,130, 7,248,225 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. Skinning/Hunting/Camping knife, Western States, Boulder Colorado 2 blade pocket knife / Advertising pocket knife c.1911-1950. Original Price 4,437,574 I think I read somewhere that when Camillus bought the name in 1991, they moved production to the Camillus factory in New York. Report an Issue | The "J" on you knife is a date code. (45% off), Sale Price 3,047,783 (70% off), Sale Price 2,135,468 To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies.
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