"Leather handled Bowie". Some made in Australia had cast aluminum handles. 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 1,097,291, 1,995,074 Original Price 3,029,557 JavaScript is disabled. Bowie Knife Cold Steel Fixed Blade Knife Knives And Swords When this U.S. Army Ranger was 10 he made a knife. US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY Average depth of cut with the same swing was almost a half inch. 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. Powered by, Badges | At least as far as I've been able to determine. 1964 to late 1965/early 1966. zzyzzogeton, thanks so much for your reply. The blade has been sharpened but with care. 3,047,783, 4,063,793 Create an account or login in order to post a comment. 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. They all have heavy use and both have the sheaths replaced after they rotted away. Because it still seems like an amazing knife. This practice was continued after Western was sold to the Coleman Co. in 1984 and goes on until 1991. 2,370,466, 4,740,933 Bowie Knives - Knife Depot Looking for a real knife? The ones marked W49 with large handle bolts are questionable to me. Gil Hibben 65TH Anniversary Old West Bowie Knife And Sheath - Stainless Steel Blade, Wooden Handle, Gold-Plated Guard $109.99 You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. It is guard marked: WESTERN BOULDER / COLO. USA on the mark side and BOWIE on the pile side. Can't see it in picture but blade in engraved with soldiers name and 69 - 70 Vietnam. Original Price $149.97 I'm confused. 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. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. (20% off), Sale Price $36.50 Click Buy it now or Add to cart and proceed to checkout. Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalized tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. "Western" and "Coleman" are both brand names; which is it? (30% off), Sale Price 3,338,731 Dont see this option? I didn't really like it so I gave it to my brother. The chrome one I own has a replacment sheath made of canvas. Anyone have experience with them? Original Price 4,733,728 My biggest concern with their "chopping" ability is the very thin edge. (45% off), Sale Price 1,708,876 It is supposed to have catalog pages showing the available knives from before WW2 through 1979. 1,896,552, 3,448,276 Your knife was made in 1986. (20% off), Sale Price $66.55 But theres always the chance that more documents are yet to surface that will clear things up. The letters A through O can be seen on their knives depending upon the year of manufacture during the years '77 to '91. Western started doing this in 1977 and Coleman/Western continued it. Its also home to a whole host of one-of-a-kind items made with love and extraordinary care. Found something you love but want to make it even more uniquely you? (60% off), Sale Price 4,173,623 2,422,280, 4,844,560 This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_Knife_Company. by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:46 am, Post In 1991 the rights to the Western brand was auctioned to the Camillus Knife Co. . Stories of Cowboys and Indians and shoot-outs at the O.K. (30% off), Sale Price 1,183,432 Western made at least two different stock numbered bowies during the Vietnam time period. Mine is a coleman with a k stamp on it. Expect to see hard use and pitting on any knife used in Vietnam as the jungle destroyed them pretty good. Thanks for your efforts! 1,025,862, 1,206,897 I'm curious on the W49/ or other western knife bowies as a woods knife. Yes, that is one the first post-WW2 bowies made by Western. razor sharp and good in the hand. Search 284 Tramonti di Sopra local furniture stores to find the best furniture and accessory company for your project. 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 Recently Added Knives by Maker Advanced Search Sell Your Knives. As far as a real chopper goes, my W49 out performed my Spyderco/Hossum Forester in side by side testing. $77.64, $91.34 1,812,130, 7,248,225 Stay up to date withYour Favorite Knife Makers. (50% off), Sale Price 1,896,552 : 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. Orsold or pawned to shops in Fayettenam! SKIP. (45% off), Sale Price $21.96 1978 was "B" and so on. The W49 is the 9 1/2" "V44" type with the immense S-curve guard and laminated rosewood slab handles. 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. Camillus discontinued the use of date codes. (60% off), Sale Price $86.70 Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. If there is a letter on the blade under the Western name it is post 1977. Although it was mainly used and marketed as a hunting knife, its origins were that of a weapon. Many of the examples of Vietnam War vintage Bowies do not appear to have traveled any further west than the California shoreline . To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. 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. When I see a Vietnam used knife for sale that is in mint condition I usually pass. The most common by far is the bowie with the wooden handle the (W49). NOTE: This is NOT AN AUCTION. This knife has a stock number of S-649. Getting back to the subject of Bowies during the Vietnam time period. 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. $135.00, $150.00 Early productions blades were made of carbon steel, later productions are constructed of a high polished stainless. The 4th variant also has larger pins. It was also the last year they were made in Boulder, CO. Jim Bowie, in his brief lifetime, was as famous as any American then drawing breath. Engraved on brass guard CON EVANS and on the other side of guard CHICO. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:47 am, Post Check out our awesome collection now. The marking are very important. Timber Rattler Western Outlaw Bowie Knife Check Price. Comes with the original sheath, has two notches cutout at top, not sure why, but been there a while. Looking for a real knife? 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. Powered by Invision Community. Original Price 2,460,591 I don't consider it to be bad. 1,637,685, 2,339,655 Blade edge is still quite sharp, and blade has been old period cleaned and is . Free shipping on orders $99+. JavaScript is disabled. by WesternBowieAxe Wed May 02, 2018 3:11 am, Post Original Price 2,216,502 Consignment Program Packing Your Knives. Still has factory edge. I understand where you are coming from regarding edges. Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. One is the lack of surviving documents from the Western Cutlery Co. . It appears that much was lost during the periods that Western changed hands. Covert Knife. See the full list: Hotels near Worlds Largest Bowie Knife. (45% off), Sale Price 1,952,663 Original Price 3,367,876 I'd sure like to find one and would pay good money to acquire it. FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $99* & 60-DAY RETURNS. 2,093,350, 4,186,946 Western Bowie 1984. WESTERN BOULDER / COLO. USA on one side and BOWIE on the other. com, usedvictoria.com are popular sites for selling items in Canada. Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalized tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. Tweet Original Price 8,347,245 The appearance of items in the individual listings may vary slightly from the one above. here's a pic of the western along side an old trailmaster and recon. i have had a western bowie for 30 years. The W49 is the most common found today. He designed it as a hunting knife and gave it to James for protection after his brother had been shot in a fight. I regret not getting one when they were still being made. Just when you think you have them figured out one turns up that does not fit the mold. Original Price 2,610,345 Original Price $91.34 $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!!! Sign up for a new account in our community. by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:45 am, Post Keep in mind that anyone can view public collectionsthey may also appear in recommendations and other places. There was a problem subscribing you to this newsletter. But I feel like your chart is about as accurate a depiction as one is likely to find. Report an Issue | 1978 was "B" and so on. Western started putting the year letter on their knives in 1977 with an "A". C $128.75. by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:40 pm, Post You could buy it for its charming looks alone, but it performs nearly as well. by kootenay joe Wed May 02, 2018 4:05 pm, Return to Western Cutlery Collector's Forum, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited. It has been custom painted with knotwork. Typically, orders of $35 USD or more (within the same shop) qualify for free standard shipping from participating Etsy sellers. 2,359,467, 4,289,941 $22.40, $28.00 Consistently earned 5-star reviews, shipped orders on time, and replied quickly to messages, Looks like you already have an account! At least I know the knife was made between 1977 and 1980, thanks for the help! The western being thinner bites better. 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 like them very much. Original Price $28.00 Measures 15-1/4" overall with a 10" blade. Original Price 6,157,389 The one I have is chromed on the blade, crossguard and handle pins. 2,135,468, 7,118,227 My cousin (who served in Vietnam from 1968 to 1969) said he saw knives in country with chrome plating to protect them from moisture. 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. (45% off), Sale Price 2,422,280 $89.17, $297.22 Western Outlaw Bowie Knife by Timber Rattler It is 17 inches long and is almost 0.5 inches wide. I have never found any reference to Western chroming their knives. In fact in 20 years of service, was never given a Vietnam carried knife. I am trying to decide between the Western, Case, Ontario, or the new Remington. Or am I missing something? 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! 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. We've sent you an email to confirm your subscription. Who has the knowledge for this situation? $21.96, $31.38 Original Price $200.00 The ones marked on the blade with "BOWIE" (Pictured) are definately Vietnam era. Chrome plating of the blade was to protect it from rust in the jungle. The guard wasn't fitted well. It was also the last year that Western manufactured their knives in Boulder, Colorado. This pattern is not exclusive to Western although they were the last to mass produce it. You've already signed up for some newsletters, but you haven't confirmed your address. There are things in the old Book which I may not be able to explain, but I fully accept it as the infallible word of God, and receive its teachings as inspired by the Holy Spirit.. 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. The ones brought home were kept, or given to some relative. Please. It is blade marked: WESTERN / USA / W49 with the letter "A" which signifies the first year that Western implemented the alphabetical date code . Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Original Price 1,995,074 Suggestions, Questions, Comments, Concerns, Alerts, Etc Member Store Tips, Tricks & Instructions, The Western Bowie / W49 Identification Thread, Re: The Western Bowie / W49 Identification Thread. In addition, their handsome appearance makes them favorites for collectors. Inspect in Game. 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. 32.9 un fullered blade has a simple IXL stamp to ricasso and 'CP' mark to surface. 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. I have owned alot of these knives and in fact the picture is of my knife. Original Price 2,958,284 (10% off), Sale Price $148.00 Skinning/Hunting/Camping knife, Western States, Boulder Colorado 2 blade pocket knife / Advertising pocket knife c.1911-1950. Original Price 2,339,655 #7. (50% off), Sale Price 1,666,256 Tep. $75.30, $188.24 It may not display this or other websites correctly. by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:44 am, Post Mine probably dates back farther than yours (before Coleman bought Western) and the vanadium steel they used back then was excellent. 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. 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. (45% off), Sale Price 3,386,453 It may not display this or other websites correctly. 1 month ago on ebay.com. I guess the extra weight of the brass piece on the spine of the blade helps. Original Price $297.22 (45% off), Keep collections to yourself or inspire other shoppers! Facebook, Tags: Bagwell-Bowie, Bowie, Vintage, Western-Cutlery-W49. 3,338,731, 4,173,456 by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:42 am, Post by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:43 am, Post Now I cleaned it up and sharpened it and it is my home office tactical letter opener. The sheath for this knife is also unique in my opinion. By If you are not familiar with that wood, it is in the same class as white oak. It was also the last year that Western manufactured their knives in Boulder, Colorado. The jets rip has an easily broken cat guard and a very thick grind not and efficient chopper . See all reviews . I can hope. 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. 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.
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