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Probably one of the most memorable movie quotes of all time came about when Crocodile Dundee scoffed at a mugger's switchblade saying, "That's not a knife." (70% off), Sale Price 3,263,547 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 Original Price $297.22 The 4th variant also has larger pins. I have two of them. 0 CART. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Beauregard Prestige Edition Bowie Knife $99.95 Details Land of the Free Bowie Knife $99.95 Details Apollo 13 Bowie Knife $99.95 Details (45% off), Sale Price 1,708,876 1,637,685, 2,339,655 The ones brought home were kept, or given to some relative. If you come across a chrome plated Western Bowie it was probably plated for jungle use. Great 'package'. Tep. Western made at least two different stock numbered bowies during the Vietnam time period. Now I cleaned it up and sharpened it and it is my home office tactical letter opener. (45% off), Keep collections to yourself or inspire other shoppers! 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. One is the lack of surviving documents from the Western Cutlery Co. . Western started putting the year letter on their knives in 1977 with an "A". Original Price 1,243,264 Coleman Western 954 Double Lock with box and pouch (1989), Western USA S-532 "A" Wood Westlock Lockback 1977, Vintage Western Boulder Colo. 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Original Price 4,289,941 (See picture) Without taking the grips off there is no way to tell if it was a factory job or post purchase. sogmanjoe, Below are pictures of the guard: To the best of my knowledge the 4th variant would have the larger pins and would be guard marked similar to the 3rd variant. When I see a Vietnam used knife for sale that is in mint condition I usually pass. Learn more. Original Price 9,852,217 Original Price 4,962,808 Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. $21.96, $31.38 Original Price 4,876,847 Vintage 14 1/2" Western W49 Bowie Knife with Sheath. If you can located a chromed one I would say there was a good possibility that it was used in Vietnam. Comes with the original sheath, has two notches cutout at top, not sure why, but been there a while. The chrome one I own has a replacment sheath made of canvas. 1978 was "B" and so on. Original Price 6,978,325 (30% off), Sale Price 1,183,432 It was also the last year that Western manufactured their knives in Boulder, Colorado. i don't need to use it too much. I've never had the Bowie, but older Westerns are fantastic knives. 3,722,167, 4,962,808 I've mentioned my love for my old w49 several times here. Value for money . It is guard marked:WESTERN BOULDER / COLO. USA on the mark side and BOWIE on the pile side. Never sharpened, carried, or cleaned. Even though we were young and we knew every thing. Yes, that is one the first post-WW2 bowies made by Western. Our global marketplace is a vibrant community of real people connecting over special goods. The appearance of items in the individual listings may vary slightly from the one above. (70% off), Sale Price $134.97 I was so ticked at the time I never tried chopping with it again. Western W49 Fixed Blade Bowie Survival Knife USA Leather Sheath Vintage: $260.00. You can see where some of the plating is peeling with age and use. (45% off), Sale Price 1,637,685 It is blade marked:WESTERN / USA / W49 with the letter "A" which signifies the first year that Western implemented the alphabetical date code (1977). Camillus discontinued the use of date codes. All About Pocket Knives is a knife related resource center for buying, selling, researching, and discussing all things knives, Post Made in the USA!!! 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Theres still a lot to uncover about this subject. This is a great bowie knife that you can get for under $30. Choose the options youd like for the order. Original Price 4,063,793 4,617,980, 6,157,389 Click Buy it now or Add to cart and proceed to checkout. My grandfather carried this one for 50 years: You must log in or register to reply here. The W49 is the most common found today. (10% off), Sale Price $148.00 Original Price 2,958,284 I did it out of personal curiosity when I got my Forester. Original Price 4,173,456 Orsold or pawned to shops in Fayettenam! The knife in the box above looks dull due to the original preservative still being on the knife after 40+ years. According to Western's 1986 catalog they started producing the W49 in 1964. It is a V-44 pattern made for the US military by multiple manufacturers. This would provide the best provenance to establishing the exact time periods for these variations on the Western W49 and 649 knifes. Thanks GIRLYmann! Sign up for a new account in our community. (30% off), Sale Price $123.74 Who has the knowledge for this situation? IMHO there are two problems here. Late 1800s antique British US Western style Bowie knife marked IXL. See all reviews . W49, W47, W45 and the W43. Can't see it in picture but blade in engraved with soldiers name and 69 - 70 Vietnam. (45% off), Sale Price 2,068,966 It was also the last year that Western manufactured their knives in Boulder, Colorado. I carry it with me on all my excursions. For Sale By: Sanders Knives (Sanders Knives), View all items for sale by Sanders Knives, Shipping & Handling to United States Addresses: $8.50. by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:45 am, Post Create a Show & TellReport as inappropriate. $2295 SIGNED WW11 FIGHTING KNIFE. I cut the hilt down took some belly off the blade, had a sheath made and for a total investment of $40.00 got a knife that has served me well. I'm curious on the W49/ or other western knife bowies as a woods knife. SKIP. Wow Colonel, that is very special. (50% off), Sale Price 1,896,552 Let me know. Large Bowies features excellent stag horn grip with brass pommel and English style brass cross guard. (15% off), Sale Price 1,812,130 I cleaned them up and blued one of them for a more uniform patina. from United States. 1978 was "B" and so on. #1 of 4 hotels in Bowie Location 4.3 Cleanliness 4.1 Service 4.0 Value 3.8 Located in Bowie,TX, the Best Western Bowie Inn & Suites is sure to provide a peaceful and comforting home away from home for any traveler. To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. AH, I was unaware of this point. Please. It still could be post Vietnam presentation item but who knows. Original Price 2,460,591 If you are not familiar with that wood, it is in the same class as white oak. The blade's spine is five . It is guard marked: WESTERN BOULDER / COLO. USA on the mark side and BOWIE on the pile side. by kootenay joe Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:03 pm, Post But once you mod 'em they lose all collector's value. Yea it is an old thread. (50% off), Sale Price 1,097,291 Please check your browser settings or contact your system administrator. (20% off), Sale Price 2,370,466 Mine probably dates back farther than yours (before Coleman bought Western) and the vanadium steel they used back then was excellent. Western Bowie Knife (1 - 40 of 159 results) Price ($) 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 but it has never failed me. Original Price 2,249,754 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. The chrome plated ones were in really nice shape other then some chipping to the chrome and handle wear and maybe minor pitting. This massive knife was used in early Vietnam era it measures 15" from tip to hilt. The knife on the right in my picture above is an example of the 3rd variant. I understand where you are coming from regarding edges. At first only a jobbing business, by 1920 construction and machinery purchases were underway to begin manufacture of knives. As you can see it also has the small pins in the handle. The jets rip has an easily broken cat guard and a very thick grind not and efficient chopper . 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. If you come across a chrome plated Western Bowie it was probably plated for jungle use. It can also be identified by the smaller pins in the handle. The 4th variant, I believe, is similarly guard marked and stamped "W49" instead of Bowie, like the 3rd variant, on the pile side. Charlie. 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. Here is the best that I can find as far as their tang stamping is concerned That's about all I know. Original Price 4,205,911 JavaScript is disabled. All have positives all have negatives oh to decide i still have the one i bought back in the '70's i wore every where butt work. The USMC Rader Battalions of WW2 made this pattern their own and therefore famous. It is stamped "WESTERN BOULDER / COLO. USA on one side and BOWIE on the other. That was interesting. Im thinking these must have come from their custom shop. And you are spot-on when you allude to "gray areas." No the one I have is chrome plated. (45% off), Sale Price 2,422,280 I started looking into this subject a couple of years ago. Great! Check out our awesome collection now. 1,666,256, 3,029,557 No, I never wrote it up. 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"??? 1,218,966, 2,216,502 And, especially thanks for posting it here! The knife on the left is the 2nd variant of the W49 and is blade marked:WESTERN / BOWIE / USA. Vintage Western folding pocket knife # 51 Made in the USA!!! For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Also they produced the stock number (649) a bowie with a handle made of synthetic stag for the handle. 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. 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 3:48 am, Post (45% off), Sale Price 1,056,736 Yes! Search 284 Tramonti di Sopra local furniture stores to find the best furniture and accessory company for your project. Jim Bowie, in his brief lifetime, was as famous as any American then drawing breath. Original Price $400.00 It has been custom painted with knotwork. Pics would help to identify the knife. At least I know the knife was made between 1977 and 1980, thanks for the help! 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. 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. Thanks for your efforts! According to Westerns 1986 catalog they started producing the W49 in 1964. It was thrown in the dirt by a local maker. (70% off), Sale Price 2,684,911   United States   |   English (US)   |   $ (USD). Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalized tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. com, usedvictoria.com are popular sites for selling items in Canada. The seller might still be able to personalize your item. You'll feel like an O Timber Rattler Whispering Winds Bowie Knife 19.98 Timber Rattler captures the beauty of the southwest with this handsome Whispering Winds bowie knife. Sold. Good news! 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/. I accept payment in the form of Pay Pal, Credit Card (Online Only), Personl Check and Money Orders. 2,955,665, 9,852,217 Ive got WW2 and earlier knives that left the factory chrome plated and most of them look as new or close to it. Very few guys that I can recall actually had theirs. (30% off), Sale Price 2,093,350 In 1978 the company moved to Longmont, CO. $295.00 eBay See the top reviewed local furniture stores and showrooms in Tramonti di Sopra, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy on Houzz. Charlie, http://img11.No_outside_hosting.us/g/cblziwcgkkgrhqyokpme0un.jpg/. 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. Of the five two were chrome plated and three were not. I am aware of much of the history of the Western Bowie knife company and how the w49s were originally made for the special forces but what I cannot seem to find is wat year the model I was made. (70% off), Sale Price $184.50 1,025,862, 1,206,897 UP FOR SALE IS A VINTAGE WESTERN W49-H LARGE BOWIE KNIFE WITH SHEATH. Found something you love but want to make it even more uniquely you? Frequently bought together + Total price: To see our price, add these items to your cart. 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Copyright 2004-2023 allaboutpocketknives.com. Bowie Knife. Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. I have two other knives my cousin gave me in 1969 when he returned from Vietnam. I think the pre-Coleman ones - at least some of them - had real Cocobolo handles rather than laminated wood scales. You must log in or register to reply here. sp 8 weighs a ton, if I wanted a field piece I would take the w49 over it ant day of the week. That is really the one question I have about the knife. I can hope. Consignment Program Packing Your Knives. I guess I have been lucky over the past 35 years of collecting. The W49 is the most common found today. Rare WW11 large Bowie knife made by Jack Soler from Allentown PA was a U.S. Navy Seabee during World War 11. If you come across a chrome plated Western Bowie it was probably plated for jungle use. 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. thank joe, Here's a thread on another forum that may help you: http://www.knifeforums.com/forums/showtopiid/872513/tp/1/. This post is reserved to hold future oddballs/commemorative/special editions as they pop up in the future.