Original Price 4,186,946 I was surprised by the thinness of the spine. Click Buy it now or Add to cart and proceed to checkout. (10% off), Sale Price $148.00 $2295 SIGNED WW11 FIGHTING KNIFE. Original Price 9,359,606 Engraved on brass guard CON EVANS and on the other side of guard CHICO. You've already signed up for some newsletters, but you haven't confirmed your address. I can hope. The "J" on you knife is a date code. It is stamped "WESTERN BOULDER / COLO. USA on one side and BOWIE on the other. From handmade pieces to vintage treasures ready to be loved again, Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods. Is it uncommon to come across a Bowie with that "been there and done that" look? Wow Colonel, that is very special. 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Thanks for all the Western Bowie related info, catalog links, etc. It is guard marked: WESTERN BOULDER / COLO. USA on the mark side and BOWIE on the pile side. I just scored a copy of Harvey Platts' "The Knife Makers Who Went West" from 1978. $22.40, $28.00 NOTHING MADE IN CHINA!!! 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. Average depth of cut with the same swing was almost a half inch. Email with Questionsor Offers: sandersknives@gmail.com. here's a pic of the western along side an old trailmaster and recon. Facebook, Tags: Bagwell-Bowie, Bowie, Vintage, Western-Cutlery-W49. The chrome one I own has a replacment sheath made of canvas. 4,617,980, 6,157,389 Original Price 6,896,552 But I feel like your chart is about as accurate a depiction as one is likely to find. It could have been a special order as there were Western Bowies ordered by 5th Special Forces with blade inscriptions. The Western W-49 is made of 1095 carbon steel. JavaScript is disabled. 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/. In the 19th century, one of the most popular fixed-blade knives, the Bowie, appeared. The 4th variant, I believe, is similarly guard marked and stamped "W49" instead of Bowie, like the 3rd variant, on the pile side. 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. Great! Original Price 3,448,276 (50% off), Sale Price 1,912,315 $134.97, $149.97 Early productions blades were made of carbon steel, later productions are constructed of a high polished stainless. $148.00, $185.00 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. Consistently earned 5-star reviews, shipped orders on time, and replied quickly to messages, Looks like you already have an account! It is guard marked:WESTERN BOULDER / COLO. USA on the mark side and BOWIE on the pile side. If you are not familiar with that wood, it is in the same class as white oak. As you can see it also has the small pins in the handle. Choose the options youd like for the order. 2,438,424, 4,876,847 Absolutely! You can see where some of the plating is peeling with age and use. Is that a bad thing that it is not a Western Knife but a Coleman instead? Chrome is very hard and resist a lot of the normal scratching that would show on other knives. 2,422,280, 4,844,560 (45% off), Sale Price $21.96 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. But you know that. Original Price $169.99 Western made at least two different stock numbered bowies during the Vietnam time period. 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 . I understand where you are coming from regarding edges. 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. Original Price 3,571,429 Original Price $289.00 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. 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. 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 have handled about five Western Bowies that were used in Vietnam. razor sharp and good in the hand. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. Check out the weather around the world with our featured, global weather cams 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. I hope it helps? I hope this helps, Brad? Bowie Knives - Knife Depot Looking for a real knife? 1,435,714, 2,610,345 In fact in 20 years of service, was never given a Vietnam carried knife. This photo illustrates what I mean when I speak of larger pins versus smaller pins. Terms of Service. Jim Bowie, in his brief lifetime, was as famous as any American then drawing breath. The Western W-49 is made of 1095 carbon steel. My biggest concern with their "chopping" ability is the very thin edge. (40% off), Sale Price $75.30 Jul 5, 2013. Thanks to Tom Williams who had it in with some old Western documents. $84.99, $169.99 Below are pictures of the guard: Knife Repair, Modification, Restoration & Improvement. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. It is a V-44 pattern made for the US military by multiple manufacturers. It didn't have much heft. Comes with the original sheath, has two notches cutout at top, not sure why, but been there a while. Create an account or login in order to post a comment. With powerful tools and services, along with expert support and education, we help creative entrepreneurs start, manage, and scale their businesses. (70% off), Sale Price 899,015 http://img443.No_outside_hosting.us/i/cbf7pjgcwkkgrhqyoknmez4.jpg/. As far as a real chopper goes, my W49 out performed my Spyderco/Hossum Forester in side by side testing. At least I know the knife was made between 1977 and 1980, thanks for the help! 2,684,911, 4,881,657 Original Price 4,289,941 Its something for me to shoot for. by Colonel26 Wed May 02, 2018 10:54 am, Post I obviously don't know everything about these (or any other Western), just what I've picked up here on BF and other forums, but I think the knives were still being made at Western's Longmont, Colorado factory after Coleman bought the company, so they were being made by the same people on the same equipment using the same materials. 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! Original Price $31.38 3,722,167, 4,962,808 Would be great for batoning as it had a very heavy blade of about 6 inches long. Beauregard Prestige Edition Bowie Knife $99.95 Details Land of the Free Bowie Knife $99.95 Details Apollo 13 Bowie Knife $99.95 Details 3,338,731, 4,173,456 Original Price 7,248,225 I think the pre-Coleman ones - at least some of them - had real Cocobolo handles rather than laminated wood scales. I bought one at a Sheriff's auction about 20 years ago. JavaScript is disabled. (45% off), Sale Price 2,068,966 It still could be post Vietnam presentation item but who knows. An "I" version would be from 1985, the year after Coleman took over. Have no idea. (45% off), Sale Price 3,386,453 Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:46 am, Post I'm going to put a better edge on it and try it out! 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. However one cant say that such detailed information ever did exist on paper. This knife has a stock number of S-649. My grandfather carried this one for 50 years: You must log in or register to reply here. 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/. by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:47 am, Post $75.30, $188.24 Well used and somewhat pitted since I got them used. that was when i was riding with a club, i'm 6'2'' and 230 lbs (wish i still was ) and nobody messed with me, great trouble detorent lol. Pics would help to identify the knife. 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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. Canadianlisted.com, kijiji. The chrome plated ones were in really nice shape other then some chipping to the chrome and handle wear and maybe minor pitting. 3,263,547, 4,662,315 This traditionally At first only a jobbing business, by 1920 construction and machinery purchases were underway to begin manufacture of knives. Bowie Knife. Search 284 Tramonti di Sopra local furniture stores to find the best furniture and accessory company for your project. (20% off), Sale Price $36.50 Tweet Camillus produced the W49 until 2006. Original Price 6,157,389 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. . Sorry to dig up an old thread, but it seemed like the right place to add this. Thanks for the replies, I picked up one. (60% off), Sale Price $86.70 I bought one at a Sheriff's auction about 20 years ago. Does shopping on Etsy help support small businesses? I have been trying for some time to compile dating info and as you probably know there are some gray areas. Never sharpened, carried, or cleaned. (60% off), Sale Price 2,807,882 Original Price 6,157,389 by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:43 am, Post Still has factory edge. It's all kind of murky and just passed on like we are doing here. $123.74, $164.99 Check out completed auctions on the 'Bay for an idea of value. 3,386,453, 6,157,389 Powered by, Badges | It can also be identified by the smaller pins in the handle. 2,955,665, 9,852,217 but it has never failed me. $66.55, $121.00 Although it was mainly used and marketed as a hunting knife, its origins were that of a weapon. 1,183,432, 2,958,284 $21.96, $31.38 joe. Large WW11 Fighting knife with maker mark. (30% off), Sale Price $123.74 There are two variations of guard marked W49's. Original Price 4,844,560 This photo illustrates what I mean when I speak of larger pins versus smaller pins. After pulling out his Bowie knife, Mick exclaimed, "THAT'S a knife!" You never want to tell a Ranger he can't make a knife. If you come across a chrome plated Western Bowie it was probably plated for jungle use. The ones brought home were kept, or given to some relative. Captcha failed to load. I like them very much. Charlie, Teslleta: Here it is. Both have stacked leather handles, and 8" Marble's Ideal style blades. All items come from a SMOKE-FREE environment! The marking are very important. sp 8 weighs a ton, if I wanted a field piece I would take the w49 over it ant day of the week. by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:45 am, Post But once you mod 'em they lose all collector's value. Expect to see hard use and pitting on any knife used in Vietnam as the jungle destroyed them pretty good. Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. Ridge Runner Whitetail Ridge Bowie Knife $26.99 $9.98! If you come across a chrome plated Western Bowie it was probably plated for jungle use. 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. Large Bowies features excellent stag horn grip with brass pommel and English style brass cross guard. It was thrown in the dirt by a local maker. The jets rip has an easily broken cat guard and a very thick grind not and efficient chopper . 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 Value for money . 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