Youll see ad results based on factors like relevancy, and the amount sellers pay per click. The Bowie knife also played a prominent role in western lore. 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. 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. Also they produced the stock number (649) a bowie with a handle made of synthetic stag for the handle. The 4th variant also has larger pins. 1,435,714, 2,610,345 $110. Original Price 1,898,817 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! It was thrown in the dirt by a local maker. 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. First off let me say this forum appears to be populated by some very knowledgeable people and some impressive knife makers. 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. #7. Original Price 4,173,456 The knife he left us, which bears his name, ranks with the Kentucky rifle and the Colt Peacemaker as an. "Leather handled Bowie". 1,812,130, 7,248,225 Stay up to date withYour Favorite Knife Makers. Still has factory edge. 2,135,468, 7,118,227 Bowie Knives - Knife Depot Looking for a real knife? All photos were 10 chops. Western made at least two different stock numbered bowies during the Vietnam time period. Dont see this option? 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. Stainless steel does not peel off as you know. Is that a bad thing that it is not a Western Knife but a Coleman instead? (15% off), Sale Price 4,256,897 (45% off), Sale Price 3,047,783 2,807,882, 9,359,606 by kootenay joe Wed May 02, 2018 4:05 pm, Return to Western Cutlery Collector's Forum, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited. It is stamped "WESTERN BOULDER / COLO. USA on one side and BOWIE on the other. (45% off), Sale Price 2,955,665 This photo illustrates what I mean when I speak of larger pins versus smaller pins. by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:40 pm, Post In 1978 the company moved to Longmont, CO. The bowie knife is a legend of the American frontier. Used one for years for yardwork, camping, etc till I discovered machetes. by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:43 am, Post The most common by far is the bowie with the wooden handle the (W49). The knife in the box above looks dull due to the original preservative still being on the knife after 40+ years. L Lenka Kuerkov Cool Knives La Forge Lame Film Props Knife Handles Y Yves Tactical Swords Blacksmithing Knives Bowie Knives Please. 2,684,911, 4,881,657 WESTERN BOULDER / COLO. USA on one side and BOWIE on the other. (70% off), Sale Price 2,135,468 This traditionally The 4th variant, I believe, is similarly guard marked and stamped "W49" instead of Bowie, like the 3rd variant, on the pile side. Original Price 3,550,296 Some made in Australia had cast aluminum handles. 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. If the knife has the original leather sheath I expect to see some pretty hard use on that leather. Chrome is very hard and resist a lot of the normal scratching that would show on other knives. 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. Camillus discontinued the use of date codes. Western W49 Fixed Blade Bowie Survival Knife USA Leather Sheath Vintage: $260.00. This Knife is available for immediate purchase by using the Add To Cart button to the right and then by following the instructions. We've sent you an email to confirm your subscription. I just scored a copy of Harvey Platts' "The Knife Makers Who Went West" from 1978. We've got Bowie knives of all shapes and sizes at Knife Depot. I did it out of personal curiosity when I got my Forester. It still could be post Vietnam presentation item but who knows. The knife in the middle with the larger pins and modified guard is an example of the 5th variant, c.1977. Original Price 4,205,911 The appearance of items in the individual listings may vary slightly from the one above. 3,722,167, 4,962,808 It can also be identified by the smaller pins in the handle. Western started doing this in 1977 and Coleman/Western continued it. Description. Many a GI bought a Western model at the Base Exchange to use in Vietnam. I was looking at my W49 last night and there is not a tang stamp. This pattern is not exclusive to Western although they were the last to mass produce it. 1 month ago on ebay.com. Original Price $169.99 They are the older high carbon blades. Measures 15-1/4" overall with a 10" blade. There were variations of this pattern that were incorporated into air crew survival kits. (70% off), Sale Price $184.50 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. There was a problem subscribing you to this newsletter. $120.00, $200.00 Covert Knife. In 1991 the rights to the Western brand was auctioned to the Camillus Knife Co. . (15% off), Sale Price $84.99 It is blade marked: WESTERN / USA / W49 with the letter "A" which signifies the first year that Western implemented the alphabetical date code (1977). For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. In fact in 20 years of service, was never given a Vietnam carried knife. I accept payment in the form of Pay Pal, Credit Card (Online Only), Personl Check and Money Orders. Average depth of cut with a full swing was about a quarter inch. And you are spot-on when you allude to "gray areas." Original Price 4,844,560 I regret not getting one when they were still being made. 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. As far as a real chopper goes, my W49 out performed my Spyderco/Hossum Forester in side by side testing. By 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. Although it was mainly used and marketed as a hunting knife, its origins were that of a weapon. Thanks for compiling this data and putting it into the chart that you've provided. (45% off), Sale Price 3,386,453 Average depth of cut with the same swing was almost a half inch. I also believe that the guard marked "W49's" would have been made during the 1970's but prior to 1977 when the alphabetical date code started. The cv recon/tm seem about twice as thick. Original Price $31.38 See the top reviewed local furniture stores and showrooms in Tramonti di Sopra, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy on Houzz. I understand where you are coming from regarding edges. Stories of Cowboys and Indians and shoot-outs at the O.K. Also they produced the stock number (649) a bowie with a handle made of synthetic stag for the handle. Check out completed auctions on the 'Bay for an idea of value. (20% off), Sale Price $36.50 1,952,663, 3,550,296 Handle variations are cocobolo, stag & bakelite. (60% off), Sale Price $86.70 1,097,291, 1,995,074 Captcha failed to load. The next 3 versions of the Western Bowie are identical in material and construction. Welcome and have a great stay lots to see and read around here. I have never seen an original box & papers for a W49 Bowie. Because it still seems like an amazing knife. I have handled about five Western Bowies that were used in Vietnam. 2,603,550, 4,733,728 (25% off), Sale Price 1,435,714 According to Westerns 1986 catalog they started producing the W49 in 1964. Im thinking these must have come from their custom shop. An "I" version would be from 1985, the year after Coleman took over. But theres always the chance that more documents are yet to surface that will clear things up. Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. The chrome plated ones were in really nice shape other then some chipping to the chrome and handle wear and maybe minor pitting. 1,666,256, 3,029,557 Weight for the weight weirdos is 1 lb 4 ounces knife only. (45% off), Sale Price 1,056,736 (60% off), Sale Price 2,807,882 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. Original Price 1,243,264 Heres my question. My grandfather carried this one for 50 years: You must log in or register to reply here. Consignment Program Packing Your Knives. Your knife was made in 1986. This is a 1980s Western W-49 Bowie knife with rosewood and brass handle and tang valued at $160 to $200CAD. RARE Vintage Western 2 Blade #691 TRAPPER BONE Handle NICE ! Great 'package'. 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. Bottom line if you want a western Bowie that was actully used in Vietnam you need good provinence on the knife. The knife on the left is the 2nd variant of the W49 and is blade marked: WESTERN / BOWIE / USA. 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. For Sale By: Sanders Knives (Sanders Knives), View all items for sale by Sanders Knives, Shipping & Handling to United States Addresses: $8.50. The Western W-49 is made of 1095 carbon steel. Original Price 9,359,606 (39% off), Sale Price 3,722,167 Sold. by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:46 am, Post 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. 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. 2,955,665, 9,852,217 Create a Show & TellReport as inappropriate. I've never had the Bowie, but older Westerns are fantastic knives. The USMC Rader Battalions of WW2 made this pattern their own and therefore famous. I don't consider it to be bad. $2295 SIGNED WW11 FIGHTING KNIFE. Original Price 3,448,276 Original Price 2,249,754 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. i have had a western bowie for 30 years. 1,896,552, 3,448,276 That makes it a pretty serious chopper in my book. Mine probably dates back farther than yours (before Coleman bought Western) and the vanadium steel they used back then was excellent. Bowie Knife Cold Steel Fixed Blade Knife Knives And Swords When this U.S. Army Ranger was 10 he made a knife. This is a great bowie knife that you can get for under $30. Top Rated Seller. They all had really good documentation. Original Price $615.00 This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Recently Added Knives by Maker Advanced Search Sell Your Knives. They come all sorts of ways. I bought one at a Sheriff's auction about 20 years ago. In that year, the company was sold to Coleman, becoming Coleman-Western. Originally designed by Col. James Bowie, a Bowie knife describes any large sheath knife. Consistently earned 5-star reviews, shipped orders on time, and replied quickly to messages, Looks like you already have an account! Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. It appears that much was lost during the periods that Western changed hands. They moved to Longmont, CO. in 1978 and continued the . $134.97, $149.97 Engraved on brass guard CON EVANS and on the other side of guard CHICO. 1978 was "B" and so on. If you come across a chrome plated Western Bowie it was probably plated for jungle use. Value for money . Search 284 Tramonti di Sopra local furniture stores to find the best furniture and accessory company for your project. 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." 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. 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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. Heres mine with box and paper works as well as the original sales receipt from December of 68. NOTE: This is NOT AN AUCTION. Frequently bought together + Total price: To see our price, add these items to your cart. Original Price $400.00 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. Original Price 2,460,591 Please. Because of our large inventory (over 10,000 knives in stock), your order will ship quickly - often the same day. I guess I have been lucky over the past 35 years of collecting. This knife has a stock number of S-649. (30% off), Sale Price 3,338,731 1964 to late 1965/early 1966. zzyzzogeton, thanks so much for your reply. The letters A through O can be seen on their knives depending upon the year of manufacture during the years '77 to '91. by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 4:04 am, Post Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. And the sales receipt is proof of age. It was also the last year that Western manufactured their knives in Boulder, Colorado. $36.50, $121.68 Public collections can be seen by the public, including other shoppers, and may show up in recommendations and other places. $84.99, $169.99 I don't know how long they made this knife but by the 1978 catalog it has disappeared. One is the lack of surviving documents from the Western Cutlery Co. . Consistently earned 5-star reviews, shipped orders on time, and replied quickly to messages, Looks like you already have an account! It started my knife addiction. by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:44 am, Post Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. I guess the extra weight of the brass piece on the spine of the blade helps. 1,722,414, 2,460,591 No, I never wrote it up. I have spent many hours cruising around here. 899,015, 2,997,044 (70% off). Mine probably dates back farther than yours (before Coleman bought Western) and the vanadium steel they used back then was excellent. I hope it helps? 2,422,280, 4,844,560 At least as far as I've been able to determine. These two variations appear during the time period of 1964 to at least 1967. While the official end of the Vietnam war is April 30 1975 The day the North Vietnamese entered the U.S. Embassy grounds. Expect to see hard use and pitting on any knife used in Vietnam as the jungle destroyed them pretty good. $295.00 eBay 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. I did some chopping today, on a piece of maple that fell down in a storm a month ago. Original Price 4,186,946 This post is reserved to hold future oddballs/commemorative/special editions as they pop up in the future. Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. Depending on the exact age of the knives, they may be very good steel. I have two of them. The knife on the right in my picture above is an example of the 3rd variant. Original Price 4,876,847 Sale Price 1,775,148 Under Add your personalization, the text box will tell you what the seller needs to know. Looking for a real knife? 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. I've got several W49 bowies, the oldest dating to around the mid 60s. The Bowie knife began as a gift of love from one brother to another, but the weapon proved invaluable in the famous 1827 Sandbar . Youll see ad results based on factors like relevancy, and the amount sellers pay per click. (15% off), Sale Price 1,812,130 Western made at least two different stock numbered "bowies" during the Vietnam time period. To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. (25% off), Sale Price 2,603,550 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. by kootenay joe Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:03 pm, Post Buy now. Canadianlisted.com, kijiji. Thanks for the replies, I picked up one. There are two variations of guard marked W49's. I have owned alot of these knives and in fact the picture is of my knife. 4,173,623, 8,347,245 $148.00, $185.00 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 . Keep in mind that anyone can view public collectionsthey may also appear in recommendations and other places. See all reviews . 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. It didn't have much heft. Original Price $91.34 Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalized tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. Ridge Runner Whitetail Ridge Bowie Knife $26.99 $9.98! 1,183,432, 2,958,284 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_Knife_Company. It is blade marked:WESTERN / USA / W49 with the letter "A" which signifies the first year that Western implemented the alphabetical date code (1977). The "J" on you knife is a date code. 3,263,547, 4,662,315 Thanks GIRLYmann! I didn't really like it so I gave it to my brother. Its also home to a whole host of one-of-a-kind items made with love and extraordinary care. 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. At first only a jobbing business, by 1920 construction and machinery purchases were underway to begin manufacture of knives. (10% off), Sale Price $148.00 Sorry to dig up an old thread, but it seemed like the right place to add this. 1,218,966, 2,216,502 (70% off), Sale Price $134.97 Ive got WW2 and earlier knives that left the factory chrome plated and most of them look as new or close to it. And, especially thanks for posting it here! 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"??? . It's all kind of murky and just passed on like we are doing here. At least none that I can find. The exception being that instead of the word Bowie on the pile side it would say "W49." Original Price 4,733,728 From handmade pieces to vintage treasures ready to be loved again, Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods. 3.3 3.3 . Western started making stainless versions of some of their knives as early as 1967. (30% off), Sale Price 2,093,350 Original Price 1,206,897 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 zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:47 am, Post It is guard marked: WESTERN BOULDER / COLO. USA on the mark side and BOWIE on the pile side. The blade's spine is five . 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. By: Westmark Knives Date Added: 02/22/2018 $175.00 Buy Now. Nearly a foot and a half long. It was also the last year that Western manufactured their knives in Boulder, Colorado. Camillus closed it doors for the last time in April of 2007. In 1978 the company moved to Longmont, CO. For International Buyers, Please Email before purchasing to determine the actuall shipping cost. 1,708,876, 1,898,817 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 Fill out the requested information. Original Price $164.99 thank joe, Here's a thread on another forum that may help you: http://www.knifeforums.com/forums/showtopiid/872513/tp/1/. The knife in the middle with the larger pins and modified guard is an example of the 5th variant, c.1977. SKIP. It has been custom painted with knotwork. razor sharp and good in the hand.

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