The blade's spine is five . Sold. 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. According to Western's 1986 catalog they started producing the W49 in 1964. A naive question, most probably - but, was this chroming ever done in-country? I have a long list of knives I kick myself for not buying. I have always thought that the Western Bowie with the bigger handle bolts, thick handle, W49 guard marks and ringed sheath was post Vietnam but then came across this on ebay. Heres mine with box and paper works as well as the original sales receipt from December of 68. Buy now. (50% off), Sale Price 1,097,291 It is blade marked: WESTERN / USA / W49 with the letter "A" which signifies the first year that Western implemented the alphabetical date code (1977). by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:42 am, Post Sale Price 1,775,148 You must be logged in to contact sellers. Canadianlisted.com, kijiji. The Bowie knife also played a prominent role in western lore. The W49 is the 9 1/2" "V44" type with the immense S-curve guard and laminated rosewood slab handles. Our global marketplace is a vibrant community of real people connecting over special goods. 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. by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:47 am, Post 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. They are the older high carbon blades. Original Price 2,249,754 Large WW11 Fighting knife with maker mark. Tep. Chrome is very hard and resist a lot of the normal scratching that would show on other knives. $148.00, $185.00 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! Let me know. Beauregard Prestige Edition Bowie Knife $99.95 Details Land of the Free Bowie Knife $99.95 Details Apollo 13 Bowie Knife $99.95 Details 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. See the weather for Tramonti di Sopra, Friuli Venezia Giulia, IT with the help of our live and local weather cameras. Recently Added Knives by Maker Advanced Search Sell Your Knives. Your knife was made in 1986. Charlie, http://img11.No_outside_hosting.us/g/cblziwcgkkgrhqyokpme0un.jpg/. 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 The "J" on you knife is a date code. The exception being that instead of the word Bowie on the pile side it would say "W49." This pattern is not exclusive to Western although they were the last to mass produce it. Free shipping on orders $99+. This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. Email with Questionsor Offers: sandersknives@gmail.com. by Colonel26 Wed May 02, 2018 10:54 am, Post 2,422,280, 4,844,560 Fill out the requested information. My cousin (who served in Vietnam from 1968 to 1969) said he saw knives in country with chrome plating to protect them from moisture. (70% off), Sale Price $184.50 The W49 is the most common found today. 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. Many sellers on Etsy offer personalized, made-to-order items. Original Price 4,881,657 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. 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. Skinning/Hunting/Camping knife, Western States, Boulder Colorado 2 blade pocket knife / Advertising pocket knife c.1911-1950. Original Price 8,347,245 (50% off), Sale Price 1,666,256 I started looking into this subject a couple of years ago. The Western W-49 is made of 1095 carbon steel. Average depth of cut with a full swing was about a quarter inch. Original Price $150.00 Some made in Australia had cast aluminum handles. $66.55, $121.00 In 1991 the rights to the Western brand was auctioned to the Camillus Knife Co. . +C $35.71 shipping estimate. 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 can hope. It appears that much was lost during the periods that Western changed hands. In the 19th century, one of the most popular fixed-blade knives, the Bowie, appeared. Check out our awesome collection now. Thanks for stepping in, Sac. I Ship Worldwide. (30% off), Sale Price $123.74 See the full list: Hotels near Worlds Largest Bowie Knife. The W49s did leave the factory with a high polish on them. 3,722,167, 4,962,808 Original Price 4,289,941 Original Price 6,157,389 Many of the examples of Vietnam War vintage Bowies do not appear to have traveled any further west than the California shoreline . By Used one for years for yardwork, camping, etc till I discovered machetes. Pics would help to identify the knife. (30% off), Sale Price 1,183,432 Great 'package'. I own one like this and I believe its version 1, there is a second stainless steel version that came out shortly after guard marked STAINLESS STEEL over BOWIE just like you said but I believe that to be version 2, let me know your thoughts. If there is a letter on the blade under the Western name it is post 1977. The next 3 versions of the Western Bowie are identical in material and construction. i have had a western bowie for 30 years. The bowie knife is a legend of the American frontier. But I feel like your chart is about as accurate a depiction as one is likely to find. Original Price 6,157,389 2,955,665, 9,852,217 Measures 15-1/4" overall with a 10" blade. I hope this helps, Brad? As far as a real chopper goes, my W49 out performed my Spyderco/Hossum Forester in side by side testing. 899,015, 2,997,044 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. $84.99, $169.99 There are two variations of guard marked W49's. i still have mine its a hellava knife!! Thanks! Welcome and have a great stay lots to see and read around here. No chips or cracks in handles. (10% off), Sale Price $22.40 (70% off), Sale Price 2,684,911 United States | English (US) | $ (USD). In 2020 alone, purchases on Etsy generated nearly $4 billion in income for small businesses. It can also be identified by the smaller pins in the handle. Handle has the brass pins and rosewood handle. thank joe, Here's a thread on another forum that may help you: http://www.knifeforums.com/forums/showtopiid/872513/tp/1/. They moved to Longmont, CO. in 1978 and continued the . It differs from the W49 by the stainless steel used in the blade and the synthetic stag material they used for the handle. (30% off), Sale Price 3,338,731 I bought one at a Sheriff's auction about 20 years ago. Can't see it in picture but blade in engraved with soldiers name and 69 - 70 Vietnam. Thanks GIRLYmann! by kootenay joe Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:03 pm, Post Bowie Knife. (25% off), Sale Price 1,435,714 Description. All photos were 10 chops. $134.97, $149.97 It's the 30s to 76 that is sometimes enigmatic. Because it still seems like an amazing knife. don't carry it much, but wouldn't trade it for anything except maybe a new truck. 1,812,130, 7,248,225 Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. It has been custom painted with knotwork. Many of the examples of Vietnam War vintage Bowies do not appear to have traveled any further west than the California shoreline, Chrome plating of the blade was to protect it from rust in the jungle. 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. With powerful tools and services, along with expert support and education, we help creative entrepreneurs start, manage, and scale their businesses. If you can located a chromed one I would say there was a good possibility that it was used in Vietnam. 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 You are using an out of date browser. $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. Original Price 4,740,933 To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. 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. NOTHING MADE IN CHINA!!! Camillus closed it doors for the last time in April of 2007. If you come across a chrome plated Western Bowie it was probably plated for jungle use. Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. 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. Obviously, 1977 on is easy. AH, I was unaware of this point. The other three were heavly pitted from the jungle. Original Price 3,571,429 Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. Western started making stainless versions of some of their knives as early as 1967. The most common by far is the bowie with the wooden handle the (W49). (35% off), Sale Price 2,020,725 The cv recon/tm seem about twice as thick. It holds a razor sharp edge and for a knife with a 9 inch blade does a wonderful job. $75.30, $188.24 2,020,725, 3,367,876 Stay up to date withYour Favorite Knife Makers. I did it out of personal curiosity when I got my Forester. 2,500,000, 3,571,429 Original Price 2,758,374 It may not display this or other websites correctly. (45% off), Sale Price 1,708,876 It is supposed to have catalog pages showing the available knives from before WW2 through 1979. It could have been a special order as there were Western Bowies ordered by 5th Special Forces with blade inscriptions. That helps narrow it down! This information will be very helpful in my search. $36.50, $121.68 2,438,424, 4,876,847 (15% off), Sale Price 1,812,130 When I see a Vietnam used knife for sale that is in mint condition I usually pass. Please. My knife has an abbreviated guard that was done by a previous owner and is currently semi-Bagwellized. This full-tang sawback Bowie knife is designed for heavy use in brutal survival situations. (45% off), Sale Price 3,047,783 Originally designed by Col. James Bowie, a Bowie knife describes any large sheath knife. 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. As you can see it also has the small pins in the handle. Boy, I'll say! Consignment Program Packing Your Knives. by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:44 am, Post 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. Create an account or login in order to post a comment. Original Price 6,978,325 I had a new one in the box a few years ago and let it go too cheap for 100.00 at a gun show so I could purchase something else. Found something you love but want to make it even more uniquely you? This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Western Knives of Boulder Colorado made four models of the Bowie knife. Public collections can be seen by the public, including other shoppers, and may show up in recommendations and other places. by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:45 am, Post Value for money . Original Price 4,962,808 1,666,256, 3,029,557 The ones marked on the blade with "BOWIE" (Pictured) are definately Vietnam era. Heres my question. $123.74, $164.99 I accept payment in the form of Pay Pal, Credit Card (Online Only), Personl Check and Money Orders. In his books, Cole called them the V44 Types 1,2,3,4 (Collins, CaseXX, Western, Kinfolks) and the type 5, the CaseXX Fixed blade V44. Western Bowie Knife (1 - 40 of 159 results) Price ($) Shipping All Sellers 16-Inch Old Western Bowie Knife D2 Steel Fixed Blade Wooden Handle / Leather Knife Sheath scorpionhubus (30) $135.00 $150.00 (10% off) FREE shipping Tombstone Ike / Billy Clanton Bowie knife custom-made Hand grind in Texas carbon 1985 steel antler Handle made to order 1 week For International Buyers, Please Email before purchasing to determine the actuall shipping cost. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Powered by, Badges | Or am I missing something? The one I have is chromed on the blade, crossguard and handle pins. hardwood handles,leather sheath. Youll see ad results based on factors like relevancy, and the amount sellers pay per click. $135.00, $150.00 (15% off), Sale Price $84.99 Charlie. We also created 2.6 million jobs in the U.S.enough to employ the entire city of Houston, TX! Please check your browser settings or contact your system administrator. If you come across a chrome plated Western Bowie it was probably plated for jungle use. No the one I have is chrome plated. Yes, that is one the first post-WW2 bowies made by Western. For Sale By: Sanders Knives (Sanders Knives), View all items for sale by Sanders Knives, Shipping & Handling to United States Addresses: $8.50. After pulling out his Bowie knife, Mick exclaimed, "THAT'S a knife!" I understand where you are coming from regarding edges. Original Price 9,359,606 It is blade marked:WESTERN / USA / W49 with the letter "A" which signifies the first year that Western implemented the alphabetical date code (1977). 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. #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. I have handled about five Western Bowies that were used in Vietnam. Stuart Bowie Knife $99.95 Details Robert E. Lee Prestige Edition Bowie Knife $99.95 Details Battle of Gettysburg Bowie Knife $99.95 Details Stonewall Jackson Bowie Knife $99.95 Details P.G.T. It's easy! Great! Eventually purchased by Camillus in 1991, Western continued until Camillus expired in 2007. Is that a bad thing that it is not a Western Knife but a Coleman instead? Wow Colonel, that is very special. Original Price 1,995,074 The blade has been sharpened but with care. 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. Original Price $400.00 FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $99* & 60-DAY RETURNS. 1,896,552, 3,448,276 I still havent actually put my hands on one of the W49s with the chrome plating. Original Price $28.00 I turned the log over, picked up the W49 and finished chopping through the log in eight minutes. Comes with the original sheath, has two notches cutout at top, not sure why, but been there a while. They sharpen up like a razor and I need to make heavy duty sheaths for them. Frequently bought together + Total price: To see our price, add these items to your cart. 2,135,468, 7,118,227 The knife in the box above looks dull due to the original preservative still being on the knife after 40+ years. Who has the knowledge for this situation? If your really lucky you might come across a presentation piece but that is still not a guarentee that it was in Vietnam. I know a thin edge can chop without damage if used properly, but I cant guarantee I my form will always be perfect when using a "chopper". I had put together this table that I'm going to post but not sure how it'll show up. Original Price 6,896,552 I'm going to put a better edge on it and try it out! (30% off), Sale Price 1,025,862 (20% off), Sale Price $66.55 Never sharpened, carried, or cleaned. I'm curious to know what year Western first manufactured the W49? 1 In Stock $34.97 More Info For Sale By: GSPTOPDOG Coleman Western 954 Double Lock with box and pouch (1989) 1 In Stock $70.00 More Info For Sale By: LDF Knives Western USA S-532 "A" Wood Westlock Lockback 1977 1 In Stock $95.00 More Info For Sale By: Knives Templar It still could be post Vietnam presentation item but who knows. 1,637,685, 2,339,655 The straight-edge knife is fitted with a 7-inch blade and. They made several matching that description, but the most common I see are the 8" G46-8 or L46-8. Great! Covert Knife. 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. (10% off), Sale Price 4,617,980 Original Price 1,243,264 Yes! Original Price 3,367,876 In addition, their handsome appearance makes them favorites for collectors. I would stay away from those not marked "BOWIE" on the blade or cross guard. Captcha failed to load. Expect to see hard use and pitting on any knife used in Vietnam as the jungle destroyed them pretty good. 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I have never found any reference to Western chroming their knives. 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. $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!!! Measures 15 inches long. The ones marked W49 with large handle bolts are questionable to me. One is the lack of surviving documents from the Western Cutlery Co. . Bowie Knives - Knife Depot Looking for a real knife? I gave one to my dad as a gift many years agothe knife I gave him is like a razor. Original Price $297.22 (70% off), Sale Price 2,500,000 Im thinking these must have come from their custom shop. The W47 measures 12" from tip to hilt, W45 measures 9" and the 43 or mini measures 6 1/2". (45% off), Sale Price 2,422,280 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.