Original Price 4,876,847 Does shopping on Etsy help support small businesses? I was so ticked at the time I never tried chopping with it again. Thanks for compiling this data and putting it into the chart that you've provided. Damascus Steel: Is My Knife Real or Fake. 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. The blade has been sharpened but with care. Looking for a real knife? Obviously, 1977 on is easy. This post is reserved to hold future oddballs/commemorative/special editions as they pop up in the future. By sogmanjoe, You must be logged in to contact sellers. Found something you love but want to make it even more uniquely you? 3,047,783, 4,063,793 It was thrown in the dirt by a local maker. (45% off), Sale Price 2,068,966 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. Western started putting the year letter on their knives in 1977 with an "A". It appears that much was lost during the periods that Western changed hands. I started looking into this subject a couple of years ago. (15% off), Sale Price 1,812,130 . from United States. 2,370,466, 4,740,933 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"??? Original Price 4,289,941 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. For further info Google: "Bill Bagwell" or "Bagwell Bowie" Re: SOF magazine article c.1987 April issue, MySpace !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs"); Canadianlisted.com, kijiji. I've got several W49 bowies, the oldest dating to around the mid 60s. Bowie Knife Cold Steel Fixed Blade Knife Knives And Swords When this U.S. Army Ranger was 10 he made a knife. Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. Because it still seems like an amazing knife. 3,338,731, 4,173,456 Measures 15 inches long. Let me know. L Lenka Kuerkov Cool Knives La Forge Lame Film Props Knife Handles Y Yves Tactical Swords Blacksmithing Knives Bowie Knives You are using an out of date browser. Buy It Now. 2,684,911, 4,881,657 They moved to Longmont, CO. in 1978 and continued the . The USMC Rader Battalions of WW2 made this pattern their own and therefore famous. JavaScript is disabled. See the full list: Hotels near Worlds Largest Bowie Knife. Sale Price $120.00 It differs from the W49 by the stainless steel used in the blade and the synthetic stag material they used for the handle. 1,666,256, 3,029,557 I'm going to put a better edge on it and try it out! 1,516,995, 2,758,374 4,617,980, 6,157,389 i don't need to use it too much. 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. 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/. The exception being that instead of the word Bowie on the pile side it would say "W49." 4,173,623, 8,347,245 Skinning/Hunting/Camping knife, Western States, Boulder Colorado 2 blade pocket knife / Advertising pocket knife c.1911-1950. I bought one at a Sheriff's auction about 20 years ago. The W47 measures 12" from tip to hilt, W45 measures 9" and the 43 or mini measures 6 1/2". I hope this helps, Brad? Original Price 4,962,808 $134.97, $149.97 An "I" version would be from 1985, the year after Coleman took over. I have never seen an original box & papers for a W49 Bowie. Captcha failed to load. This information will be very helpful in my search. Mine probably dates back farther than yours (before Coleman bought Western) and the vanadium steel they used back then was excellent. That is really the one question I have about the knife. Original Price $121.68 (20% off), Sale Price $36.50 It holds a razor sharp edge and for a knife with a 9 inch blade does a wonderful job. The W49 is the most common found today. Mine probably dates back farther than yours (before Coleman bought Western) and the vanadium steel they used back then was excellent. Yes! don't carry it much, but wouldn't trade it for anything except maybe a new truck. (45% off), Sale Price 1,637,685 Gil Hibben 65TH Anniversary Old West Bowie Knife And Sheath - Stainless Steel Blade, Wooden Handle, Gold-Plated Guard $109.99 The W49 is the 9 1/2" "V44" type with the immense S-curve guard and laminated rosewood slab handles. Original Price 3,367,876 3,263,547, 4,662,315 Original Price 4,205,911 When I see a Vietnam used knife for sale that is in mint condition I usually pass. Original Price 3,571,429 This is the Western Bowie USA knife and the scarce Vietnam era 2nd variation, this tang stamp was produced circa 1966-1968. Welcome and have a great stay lots to see and read around here. 1,637,685, 2,339,655 Thin edges can chop without damage, you just have to keep the blade straight so the force of the swing is aligned with the edge. (25% off), Sale Price 1,435,714 It should show jungle use. Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. The knife in the middle with the larger pins and modified guard is an example of the 5th variant, c.1977. Check out the latest price. com, usedvictoria.com are popular sites for selling items in Canada. 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 4th variant, I believe, is similarly guard marked and stamped "W49" instead of Bowie, like the 3rd variant, on the pile side. I own one which is believed to be the 3rd variant of the Western W49 Bowie knife. Stainless steel does not peel off as you know. Report an Issue | 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. But you know that. Turning off personalized advertising opts you out of these sales. Learn more in our Privacy Policy., Help Center, and Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. 2. 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. Original Price 7,248,225 $2295 SIGNED WW11 FIGHTING KNIFE. US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY 1,775,148, 4,437,574 Details J.E.B. 1,435,714, 2,610,345 That makes it a pretty serious chopper in my book. We've sent you an email to confirm your subscription. 1,952,663, 3,550,296 This photo illustrates what I mean when I speak of larger pins versus smaller pins. 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 (45% off), Sale Price 3,386,453 Cut off the top guard years ago. Original Price 2,216,502 I have a long list of knives I kick myself for not buying. Original Price 3,029,557 There was a problem subscribing you to this newsletter. by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:43 am, Post The Bowie knife also played a prominent role in western lore. Its also home to a whole host of one-of-a-kind items made with love and extraordinary care. 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. (45% off), Sale Price 2,955,665 Large Bowies features excellent stag horn grip with brass pommel and English style brass cross guard. Please. 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. Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalized tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. The W49 is the most common found today. 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. It can also be identified by the smaller pins in the handle. 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. 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. Public collections can be seen by the public, including other shoppers, and may show up in recommendations and other places. 3.3 3.3 . My cousin (who served in Vietnam from 1968 to 1969) said he saw knives in country with chrome plating to protect them from moisture. And you are spot-on when you allude to "gray areas." AH, I was unaware of this point. by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:46 am, Post The 4th variant, I believe, is similarly guard marked and stamped "W49" instead of Bowie, like the 3rd variant, on the pile side. I was surprised by the thinness of the spine. Large WW11 Fighting knife with maker mark. 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. Comes with the original sheath, has two notches cutout at top, not sure why, but been there a while. $184.50, $615.00 Would be great for batoning as it had a very heavy blade of about 6 inches long. 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. Through name changes--to Western States Cutlery Co. in 1953, then Western Cutlery Co. in 1956--and moves first across town and later to Longmont Colorado, the company stayed under the leadership of the Platt family until 1984. The W47 measures 12" from tip to hilt, W45 measures 9" and the 43 or mini measures 6 1/2". This massive knife was used in early Vietnam era it measures 15" from tip to hilt. 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. I am glad that I resisted the SOF mods back in the 80's. The bowie knife is a legend of the American frontier. They sharpen up like a razor and I need to make heavy duty sheaths for them. Create an Account Stay up to date withYour Favorite Knife Makers. Search 284 Tramonti di Sopra local furniture stores to find the best furniture and accessory company for your project. You've already signed up for some newsletters, but you haven't confirmed your address. Email with Questionsor Offers: sandersknives@gmail.com. (40% off), Sale Price 2,359,467 Learn more. Vintage Western folding pocket knife # 51 Made in the USA!!! UP FOR SALE IS A VINTAGE WESTERN W49-H LARGE BOWIE KNIFE WITH SHEATH. This photo illustrates what I mean when I speak of larger pins versus smaller pins. Try contacting them via Messages to find out! Yea it is an old thread. $110. If you come across a chrome plated Western Bowie it was probably plated for jungle use. It is guard marked: WESTERN BOULDER / COLO. USA on the mark side and BOWIE on the pile side. You can see where some of the plating is peeling with age and use. Original Price 2,460,591 $123.74, $164.99 Not that I advocate getting a knife for the sole purpose of making it collect dust in plain view. Captcha failed to load. Western started making stainless versions of some of their knives as early as 1967. It's easy! (15% off), Sale Price $84.99 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! #7. Charlie, http://img11.No_outside_hosting.us/g/cblziwcgkkgrhqyokpme0un.jpg/. It has alot of documentation and looks good. Heres my question. The Western W-49 is made of 1095 carbon steel. The sheath for this knife is also unique in my opinion. Heres mine with box and paper works as well as the original sales receipt from December of 68. They come all sorts of ways. : 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. Original Price $31.38 Buy now. See the weather for Tramonti di Sopra, Friuli Venezia Giulia, IT with the help of our live and local weather cameras. 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. But once you mod 'em they lose all collector's value. Original Price 4,662,315 Engraved on brass guard CON EVANS and on the other side of guard CHICO. 2,020,725, 3,367,876 The only sure way to get one that was in Vietnam is from a vet that can document the knife. RARE Vintage Western 2 Blade #691 TRAPPER BONE Handle NICE ! Colt revolvers aside, the Bowie knife was the weapon that made the Wild West wild. 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. Stay up to date withYour Favorite Knife Makers. While many of the items on Etsy are handmade, youll also find craft supplies, digital items, and more. ** I "BUY" KNIVES ** - Any Size Collection!!! Original Price $297.22 I knew your research was fairly extensive and that you had more info than I could ever find in a short timethat's why I linked to your thread from KF. The way you set up your knife photos is inspiring. Beauregard Prestige Edition Bowie Knife $99.95 Details Land of the Free Bowie Knife $99.95 Details Apollo 13 Bowie Knife $99.95 Details 2,733,744, 4,205,911 All photos were 10 chops. Theres still a lot to uncover about this subject. Typically, orders of $35 USD or more (within the same shop) qualify for free standard shipping from participating Etsy sellers. 32.9 un fullered blade has a simple IXL stamp to ricasso and 'CP' mark to surface. It took me about thirty minutes to get halfway through the log. (70% off), Sale Price $135.00 It came in handy when I tested a Ontario sp 8 "machete". If the knife has the original leather sheath I expect to see some pretty hard use on that leather. 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. I would stay away from those not marked "BOWIE" on the blade or cross guard. In fact in 20 years of service, was never given a Vietnam carried knife. I don't know how long they made this knife but by the 1978 catalog it has disappeared. 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. 1,056,736, 1,243,264 Vintage Western folding pocket knife # 51 Made in the USA!!! Consistently earned 5-star reviews, shipped orders on time, and replied quickly to messages, Looks like you already have an account! And the sales receipt is proof of age. This practice was continued after Western was sold to the Coleman Co. in 1984 and goes on until 1991. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I cleaned them up and blued one of them for a more uniform patina. Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. I have been trying for some time to compile dating info and as you probably know there are some gray areas. The straight-edge knife is fitted with a 7-inch blade and. Vintage 14 1/2" Western W49 Bowie Knife with Sheath. Very few guys that I can recall actually had theirs. SKIP. 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. by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:44 am, Post This pattern is not exclusive to Western although they were the last to mass produce it. 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. 899,015, 2,997,044 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. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. Great! According to Western's 1986 catalog they started producing the W49 in 1964. Your knife was made in 1986. 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. 1,722,414, 2,460,591 The appearance of items in the individual listings may vary slightly from the one above. So their history is rather murky, to say the least. No chips or cracks in handles. 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/. The next 3 versions of the Western Bowie are identical in material and construction. i have had a western bowie for 30 years. I Ship Worldwide. It still could be post Vietnam presentation item but who knows. by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:48 am, Post MERRY CHRISTMAS! 1,896,552, 3,448,276 In 2020 alone, purchases on Etsy generated nearly $4 billion in income for small businesses. First off let me say this forum appears to be populated by some very knowledgeable people and some impressive knife makers. Youll see ad results based on factors like relevancy, and the amount sellers pay per click. In the 19th century, one of the most popular fixed-blade knives, the Bowie, appeared. I'm curious to know what year Western first manufactured the W49? The second problem is defining the Vietnam time period for these knives and other equipment. 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. Charlie. This knife has a stock number of S-649. 14 5/8 inches overall. Now I see them going for very good money. Original Price 2,610,345 There was a problem subscribing you to this newsletter. (15% off), Sale Price 2,733,744
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