Charlie, http://img11.No_outside_hosting.us/g/cblziwcgkkgrhqyokpme0un.jpg/. sp 8 weighs a ton, if I wanted a field piece I would take the w49 over it ant day of the week. 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"??? Western Outlaw Bowie Knife by Timber Rattler It is 17 inches long and is almost 0.5 inches wide. The bowie knife is a legend of the American frontier.
Vtg '60s Western Bowie USA W49 Fixed Blade Survival Knife 2nd Variation Amazon.com : SHINY CRAFTS | Large Bowie Knife With Sheath 18 Inch The cv recon/tm seem about twice as thick. (45% off), Keep collections to yourself or inspire other shoppers! There was a problem subscribing you to this newsletter. Wow Colonel, that is very special. The western being thinner bites better. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. $21.96, $31.38 $86.70, $289.00 When I see a Vietnam used knife for sale that is in mint condition I usually pass. 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. (70% off), Sale Price $89.17 I'm confused. As you can see it also has the small pins in the handle. Can't see it in picture but blade in engraved with soldiers name and 69 - 70 Vietnam. Learn more. Western Bowie 1984. W49, W47, W45 and the W43. Original Price 1,898,817 Used one for years for yardwork, camping, etc till I discovered machetes. After pulling out his Bowie knife, Mick exclaimed, "THAT'S a knife!" It is guard marked:WESTERN BOULDER / COLO. USA on the mark side and BOWIE on the pile side. It came in handy when I tested a Ontario sp 8 "machete". Western Knives of Boulder Colorado made four models of the Bowie knife. I'm curious to know what year Western first manufactured the W49? Heres my question. We've sent you an email to confirm your subscription. Original Price $185.00 Create a Show & TellReport as inappropriate. The blade has been sharpened but with care. I started looking into this subject a couple of years ago. If you come across a chrome plated Western Bowie it was probably plated for jungle use. razor sharp and good in the hand. Below are pictures of the guard: Knife Repair, Modification, Restoration & Improvement. 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. Original Price $200.00 (70% off), Sale Price $135.00 (See picture) Without taking the grips off there is no way to tell if it was a factory job or post purchase. 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. by kootenay joe Fri Dec 15, 2017 4:49 pm, Post And the sales receipt is proof of age. 1,896,552, 3,448,276 Email with Questionsor Offers: sandersknives@gmail.com. This massive knife was used in early Vietnam era it measures 15" from tip to hilt. The stamping is only on the Brass guard and there are no letters denoting age. JavaScript is disabled. Great! Vintage Western folding pocket knife # 51 Made in the USA!!! Here's a thread on another forum that may help you: Chrome plating of the blade was to protect it from rust in the jungle. At least I know the knife was made between 1977 and 1980, thanks for the help! by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:42 am, Post by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:40 pm, Post I did it out of personal curiosity when I got my Forester. I have a long list of knives I kick myself for not buying. 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. $80-$140 yablanowitz Platinum Member Joined Apr 14, 2006 Messages 9,333 Jun 13, 2009 #3 Depending on the exact age of the knives, they may be very good steel. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Western started putting the year letter on their knives in 1977 with an "A". $2295 SIGNED WW11 FIGHTING KNIFE. It was thrown in the dirt by a local maker. I think the pre-Coleman ones - at least some of them - had real Cocobolo handles rather than laminated wood scales. In 1978 the company moved to Longmont, CO. 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
$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!!! Skinning/Hunting/Camping knife, Western States, Boulder Colorado 2 blade pocket knife / Advertising pocket knife c.1911-1950. See all reviews . 1964 to late 1965/early 1966. zzyzzogeton, thanks so much for your reply. (15% off), Sale Price 4,256,897 SHINY CRAFTS | Large Bowie Knife With Sheath 18 Inch Mirror Polished D2 Stainless Steel Crocodile Dundee Knife - Razor Sharp Custom Bowie Knife For Men, Outdoor, Hunting Knife . The knife in the middle with the larger pins and modified guard is an example of the 5th variant, c.1977. The USMC Rader Battalions of WW2 made this pattern their own and therefore famous. There was a problem subscribing you to this newsletter. That helps narrow it down! Original Price 3,550,296 2,422,280, 4,844,560 We've got Bowie knives of all shapes and sizes at Knife Depot. Ive got WW2 and earlier knives that left the factory chrome plated and most of them look as new or close to it. Public collections can be seen by the public, including other shoppers, and may show up in recommendations and other places. I have been trying for some time to compile dating info and as you probably know there are some gray areas. (70% off). Its also home to a whole host of one-of-a-kind items made with love and extraordinary care. While the official end of the Vietnam war is April 30 1975 The day the North Vietnamese entered the U.S. Embassy grounds. (45% off), Sale Price 2,955,665 JavaScript is disabled. $110. Blade edge is still quite sharp, and blade has been old period cleaned and is . (45% off), Sale Price 1,952,663 Free shipping on orders $99+. 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. I hope it helps? I understand where you are coming from regarding edges. Mine probably dates back farther than yours (before Coleman bought Western) and the vanadium steel they used back then was excellent. I'm curious on the W49/ or other western knife bowies as a woods knife. Absolutely! Thanks for all the Western Bowie related info, catalog links, etc. But theres always the chance that more documents are yet to surface that will clear things up. 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. http://img443.No_outside_hosting.us/i/cbf7pjgcwkkgrhqyoknmez4.jpg/. by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:48 am, Post Large Bowies features excellent stag horn grip with brass pommel and English style brass cross guard. 2,603,550, 4,733,728 Original Price 7,118,227 So their history is rather murky, to say the least. See the full list: Hotels near Worlds Largest Bowie Knife. 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. 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. An "I" version would be from 1985, the year after Coleman took over. Check out completed auctions on the 'Bay for an idea of value.
Western USA W49 Wood Bowie Fixed Blade Knife & Sheath c.1984 Yea it is an old thread.
Western Alamo Bowie Knife - True Swords Western started making stainless versions of some of their knives as early as 1967. This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. $66.55, $121.00 Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. I still havent actually put my hands on one of the W49s with the chrome plating. From handmade pieces to vintage treasures ready to be loved again, Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods. It's easy! (10% off), Sale Price $148.00 1,912,315, 2,249,754 thank joe, Here's a thread on another forum that may help you: http://www.knifeforums.com/forums/showtopiid/872513/tp/1/. Engraved on brass guard CON EVANS and on the other side of guard CHICO. Damascus Steel: Is My Knife Real or Fake. 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. First off let me say this forum appears to be populated by some very knowledgeable people and some impressive knife makers. It is guard marked: WESTERN BOULDER / COLO. USA on the mark side and BOWIE on the pile side. (45% off), Sale Price $21.96 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.
Bid Now: Late 1800s antique British US Western style Bowie knife marked #7. Original Price 4,063,793 Turning off personalized advertising opts you out of these sales. Learn more in our Privacy Policy., Help Center, and Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. Search 284 Tramonti di Sopra local furniture stores to find the best furniture and accessory company for your project. : 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. You can see where some of the plating is peeling with age and use. AH, I was unaware of this point. Sorry to dig up an old thread, but it seemed like the right place to add this. Suggestions, Questions, Comments, Concerns, Alerts, Etc Member Store Tips, Tricks & Instructions, The Western Bowie / W49 Identification Thread, Re: The Western Bowie / W49 Identification Thread. According to Western's 1986 catalog they started producing the W49 in 1964. But I believe I can give you some good advice. I did some chopping today, on a piece of maple that fell down in a storm a month ago. The second problem is defining the Vietnam time period for these knives and other equipment. 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. Bowie Knife. Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalized tips for shopping and selling on Etsy.
THE 10 BEST Hotels in Bowie, TX for 2023 - Tripadvisor (15% off), Sale Price 2,733,744 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. 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. I was surprised by the thinness of the spine. I own one which is believed to be the 3rd variant of the Western W49 Bowie knife.
Jim Bowie: The Man, the Myth, and the Knife | Field & Stream 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 Large WW11 Fighting knife with maker mark. Average depth of cut with the same swing was almost a half inch. Chrome plating of the blade was to protect it from rust in the jungle. Please check your browser settings or contact your system administrator. It differs from the W49 by the stainless steel used in the blade and the synthetic stag material they used for the handle. I am trying to decide between the Western, Case, Ontario, or the new Remington. "Leather handled Bowie". Thanks for all the information! (70% off), Sale Price 899,015 by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 4:04 am, Post Original Price 3,367,876 (45% off), Sale Price 2,422,280 2,359,467, 4,289,941 (45% off), Sale Price 1,708,876 $135.00, $150.00 NOTHING MADE IN CHINA!!! I am glad that I resisted the SOF mods back in the 80's. Original Price 4,662,315 I had put together this table that I'm going to post but not sure how it'll show up.
Western W49 Bowie Knife - Vintage Bowie From Boulder Colorado Or am I missing something? Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. Inspect in Game. Have no idea. It has alot of documentation and looks good. It has been custom painted with knotwork. I carry it with me on all my excursions.
Rare vintage knives - Old Pocket Knives These two variations appear during the time period of 1964 to at least 1967. 3,722,167, 4,962,808 (45% off), Sale Price 2,068,966 Original Price 4,876,847 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. The W49 is the most common found today. VINTAGE WESTERN USA W49 BOWIE KNIFE Leather Sheath WWII Antique Original. Facebook, Tags: Bagwell-Bowie, Bowie, Vintage, Western-Cutlery-W49. 14 5/8 inches overall. Original Price 2,249,754 $295.00 eBay Sign up for a new account in our community. Charlie, how to identify a Vietnam Western Bowie Fighting Knife, US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY, http://www.knifeforums.com/forums/showtopiid/872513/tp/1/. I guess the extra weight of the brass piece on the spine of the blade helps. WESTERN BOULDER / COLO. USA on one side and BOWIE on the other.
The best Bowie knives to channel your inner Crocodile - Task & Purpose 2,500,000, 3,571,429 The "J" on you knife is a date code. I have handled about five Western Bowies that were used in Vietnam. Original Price $615.00 Great! Original Price $297.22 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. 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. To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. 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 Western started putting the year letter on their knives in 1977 with an "A". Still has factory edge. In 1838 Rezin P. Bowie, brother of Alamo hero James Bowie claimed that he made the first Bowie knife while the Bowies lived in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. 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. If you can located a chromed one I would say there was a good possibility that it was used in Vietnam. Thanks GIRLYmann! I have a Western Bowie knife that my father gave me years ago. Original Price 8,347,245 This full-tang sawback Bowie knife is designed for heavy use in brutal survival situations. We've got Bowie knives of all shapes and sizes at Knife Depot. Who has the knowledge for this situation? The knife on the left is the 2nd variant of the W49 and is blade marked:WESTERN / BOWIE / USA. I turned the log over, picked up the W49 and finished chopping through the log in eight minutes. (70% off), Sale Price 3,263,547