by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:47 am, Post Terms of Service. Would be great for batoning as it had a very heavy blade of about 6 inches long. Top Rated Seller. MERRY CHRISTMAS! Vintage Western folding pocket knife # 51 Made in the USA!!! That helps narrow it down! Thanks GIRLYmann! Wild West Bowie Knives. $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!!! Although it was mainly used and marketed as a hunting knife, its origins were that of a weapon. And, especially thanks for posting it here! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_Knife_Company. Large WW11 Fighting knife with maker mark. While it may not be everyone's self-defense weapon of choice, a Bowie knife is an excellent hunting knife. In 1838 Rezin P. Bowie, brother of Alamo hero James Bowie claimed that he made the first Bowie knife while the Bowies lived in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. According to Western's 1986 catalog they started producing the W49 in 1964. Its something for me to shoot for. 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. (70% off), Sale Price 899,015 Getting back to the subject of Bowies during the Vietnam time period. It may not display this or other websites correctly. The next 3 versions of the Western Bowie are identical in material and construction. Frequently bought together + Total price: To see our price, add these items to your cart. Many sellers on Etsy offer personalized, made-to-order items. Original Price 4,186,946 With the above in mind at this time I would advise you to look for knives with one of the following markings: This is generally excepted as the first variation of the W49, This is the next version of blade marking the W49. Heres my question. The cv recon/tm seem about twice as thick. Average depth of cut with the same swing was almost a half inch. 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. Inspect in Game. I turned the log over, picked up the W49 and finished chopping through the log in eight minutes. (70% off), Sale Price 2,135,468 This photo illustrates what I mean when I speak of larger pins versus smaller pins. The blade's spine is five . Original Price 6,157,389 SKIP. (70% off). If you come across a chrome plated Western Bowie it was probably plated for jungle use. Is it uncommon to come across a Bowie with that "been there and done that" look? Original Price 4,662,315 IMHO its hard to link gear made after 1972 to being In Country without being attached to some strong provenance. Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. 1,912,315, 2,249,754 (10% off), Sale Price $22.40 First off let me say this forum appears to be populated by some very knowledgeable people and some impressive knife makers. (45% off), Sale Price 2,068,966 Now I see them going for very good money. It is a V-44 pattern made for the US military by multiple manufacturers. don't carry it much, but wouldn't trade it for anything except maybe a new truck. Consignment Program Packing Your Knives. Mine probably dates back farther than yours (before Coleman bought Western) and the vanadium steel they used back then was excellent. I believe that it provides a fairly accurate chronology of the Western W49 Bowie. Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalized tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. The W47 measures 12" from tip to hilt, W45 measures 9" and the 43 or mini measures 6 1/2". If you can located a chromed one I would say there was a good possibility that it was used in Vietnam. The bowie knife is a legend of the American frontier. If you want a big bowie with similar features and you don't want to pay a premium for what has become a collector's item, consider the Ontario made Marine Rader Bowie. Original Price 2,758,374 899,015, 2,997,044 Original Price 1,206,897 There was a problem subscribing you to this newsletter. Stay up to date withYour Favorite Knife Makers. You must log in or register to reply here. However one cant say that such detailed information ever did exist on paper. Please. Absolutely! The ones brought home were kept, or given to some relative. $110. 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. This massive knife was used in early Vietnam era it measures 15" from tip to hilt. Details J.E.B. I bought one at a Sheriff's auction about 20 years ago. The knife on the right in my picture above is an example of the 3rd variant. It came in handy when I tested a Ontario sp 8 "machete". But you know that. by WesternBowieAxe Wed May 02, 2018 3:11 am, Post . (40% off), Sale Price $75.30 I'm going to put a better edge on it and try it out! (20% off), Sale Price $36.50 1,666,256, 3,029,557 Covert Knife. Stories of Cowboys and Indians and shoot-outs at the O.K. You are using an out of date browser. 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. The jets rip has an easily broken cat guard and a very thick grind not and efficient chopper . They come all sorts of ways. (45% off), Sale Price 1,056,736 (25% off), Sale Price 2,603,550 I think the pre-Coleman ones - at least some of them - had real Cocobolo handles rather than laminated wood scales. This would provide the best provenance to establishing the exact time periods for these variations on the Western W49 and 649 knifes. Original Price 4,740,933 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. 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. Camillus produced the W49 until 2006. Welcome and have a great stay lots to see and read around here. (70% off), Sale Price 2,500,000 Search 284 Tramonti di Sopra local furniture stores to find the best furniture and accessory company for your project. (45% off), Keep collections to yourself or inspire other shoppers! hardwood handles,leather sheath. (70% off), Sale Price $89.17 I just scored a copy of Harvey Platts' "The Knife Makers Who Went West" from 1978. Value for money . Your knife was made in 1986. An old and proven friend. 3,338,731, 4,173,456 W49, W47, W45 and the W43. Large Bowies features excellent stag horn grip with brass pommel and English style brass cross guard. (See picture) Without taking the grips off there is no way to tell if it was a factory job or post purchase. If it is legible and anyone can fill in any blanks or dispute any of the data, I am receptive to discussion. The most common by far is the bowie with the wooden handle the (W49). Western started putting the year letter on their knives in 1977 with an "A". But theres always the chance that more documents are yet to surface that will clear things up. Western W49 Fixed Blade Bowie Survival Knife USA Leather Sheath Vintage: $260.00. 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/. by kootenay joe Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:03 pm, Post The blade has been sharpened but with care. I would stay away from those not marked "BOWIE" on the blade or cross guard. I think I read somewhere that when Camillus bought the name in 1991, they moved production to the Camillus factory in New York. 2,438,424, 4,876,847 The one I have is chromed on the blade, crossguard and handle pins. The letters used start with "A" for 1977 and go on to "0" for 1991 when Camillus bought the rights to Western at auction. (50% off), $400.00 They all have heavy use and both have the sheaths replaced after they rotted away. Youve done your homework for sure. Original Price 7,248,225 The exception being that instead of the word Bowie on the pile side it would say "W49." In 1978 the company moved to Longmont, CO. My biggest concern with their "chopping" ability is the very thin edge. Check out our awesome collection now. Public collections can be seen by the public, including other shoppers, and may show up in recommendations and other places. I hope that there will be enough detail for me to identify the order of tang and guard stamp introduction on the W49s and other models as well. FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $99* & 60-DAY RETURNS. (25% off), Sale Price $77.64 For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. This knife has a stock number of S-649. 1,812,130, 7,248,225 Stainless steel does not peel off as you know. I didn't really like it so I gave it to my brother. If you are not familiar with that wood, it is in the same class as white oak. 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. 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 This massive knife was used in early Vietnam era it measures 15" from tip to hilt.
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