It started my knife addiction. The 4th variant also has larger pins. In the 19th century, one of the most popular fixed-blade knives, the Bowie, appeared. It can also be identified by the smaller pins in the handle. Copyright 2004-2023 allaboutpocketknives.com. I bought one at a Sheriff's auction about 20 years ago. It's the 30s to 76 that is sometimes enigmatic. SKIP. By The jets rip has an easily broken cat guard and a very thick grind not and efficient chopper . Also they produced the stock number (649) a bowie with a handle made of synthetic stag for the handle. But you know that. The Western W-49 is made of 1095 carbon steel. Theres still a lot to uncover about this subject. (70% off), Sale Price 2,135,468 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. The real surprise to me was the Case Bowie chopping all the way through in fifteen minutes. (70% off), Sale Price 3,263,547 Is that a bad thing that it is not a Western Knife but a Coleman instead? 1,516,995, 2,758,374 (15% off), Sale Price $84.99 There were variations of this pattern that were incorporated into air crew survival kits. 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. http://img443.No_outside_hosting.us/i/cbf7pjgcwkkgrhqyoknmez4.jpg/. 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. Western made at least two different stock numbered bowies during the Vietnam time period. Typically, orders of $35 USD or more (within the same shop) qualify for free standard shipping from participating Etsy sellers. By: Westmark Knives Date Added: 02/22/2018 $175.00 Buy Now. $22.40, $28.00 (30% off), Sale Price 1,183,432 The appearance of items in the individual listings may vary slightly from the one above. The exception being that instead of the word Bowie on the pile side it would say "W49." Bowie Knife. But I feel like your chart is about as accurate a depiction as one is likely to find. 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Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. 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. Original Price 2,758,374 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 It is stamped "WESTERN BOULDER / COLO. USA on one side and BOWIE on the other. by kootenay joe Wed May 02, 2018 4:05 pm, Return to Western Cutlery Collector's Forum, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited. We've got Bowie knives of all shapes and sizes at Knife Depot. Search 284 Tramonti di Sopra local furniture stores to find the best furniture and accessory company for your project. Value for money . . 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! I've got several W49 bowies, the oldest dating to around the mid 60s. Original Price 4,173,456 You could buy it for its charming looks alone, but it performs nearly as well. $2295 SIGNED WW11 FIGHTING KNIFE. Many sellers on Etsy offer personalized, made-to-order items. As far as a real chopper goes, my W49 out performed my Spyderco/Hossum Forester in side by side testing. See the weather for Tramonti di Sopra, Friuli Venezia Giulia, IT with the help of our live and local weather cameras. Because it still seems like an amazing knife. I did some chopping today, on a piece of maple that fell down in a storm a month ago. No, I never wrote it up. Found something you love but want to make it even more uniquely you? Covert Knife. Stainless steel does not peel off as you know. Original Price 3,550,296 No the one I have is chrome plated. Original Price 4,205,911 I have spent many hours cruising around here. Some made in Australia had cast aluminum handles. Sale Price 1,775,148 It is blade marked:WESTERN / USA / W49 with the letter "A" which signifies the first year that Western implemented the alphabetical date code (1977). (10% off), Sale Price 4,617,980 Tep. This photo illustrates what I mean when I speak of larger pins versus smaller pins. (10% off), Sale Price $148.00 Create an account or login in order to post a comment. If it is legible and anyone can fill in any blanks or dispute any of the data, I am receptive to discussion.   Vietnam   |   English (US)   |   (VND), 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 don't need to use it too much. Top Rated Seller. I have a long list of knives I kick myself for not buying. Would be great for batoning as it had a very heavy blade of about 6 inches long. Vintage Western folding pocket knife. Used one for years for yardwork, camping, etc till I discovered machetes. The ones marked W49 with large handle bolts are questionable to me. by Colonel26 Wed May 02, 2018 10:54 am, Post (30% off), Sale Price 1,025,862 This knife has a stock number of S-649. Report an Issue | In 1991 the rights to the Western brand was auctioned to the Camillus Knife Co. . 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/. It is blade marked: WESTERN / USA / W49 with the letter "A" which signifies the first year that Western implemented the alphabetical date code (1977). Vintage Western folding pocket knife # 51 Made in the USA!!! Vintage Western folding pocket knife # 51 Made in the USA!!! 2. Yes, that is one the first post-WW2 bowies made by Western. 4,617,980, 6,157,389 Thanks to Tom Williams who had it in with some old Western documents. I am trying to decide between the Western, Case, Ontario, or the new Remington. It has alot of documentation and looks good. As you can see it also has the small pins in the handle. 14 5/8 inches overall. com, usedvictoria.com are popular sites for selling items in Canada. (30% off), Sale Price 2,093,350 It is supposed to have catalog pages showing the available knives from before WW2 through 1979. (70% off), Sale Price $135.00 They are the older high carbon blades. The one I have is chromed on the blade, crossguard and handle pins. The knife on the left is the 2nd variant of the W49 and is blade marked: The knife in the middle with the larger pins and modified guard is an example of the 5th variant, c.1977. 1,775,148, 4,437,574 by WesternBowieAxe Wed May 02, 2018 3:11 am, Post 3.3 3.3 . This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. 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. Camillus discontinued the use of date codes. The most common by far is the bowie with the wooden handle the (W49). 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. This is a 1980s Western W-49 Bowie knife with rosewood and brass handle and tang valued at $160 to $200CAD. If you come across a chrome plated Western Bowie it was probably plated for jungle use. I regret not getting one when they were still being made. Boy, I'll say! Original Price 4,876,847 (15% off), Sale Price 4,256,897 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.