Create an Account Stay up to date withYour Favorite Knife Makers. It took me about thirty minutes to get halfway through the log. Colt revolvers aside, the Bowie knife was the weapon that made the Wild West wild. If you don't have an account, create one here. +C $35.71 shipping estimate. Nearly a foot and a half long. The Bowie knife also played a prominent role in western lore. Theres still a lot to uncover about this subject. Original Price 8,347,245 $134.97, $149.97 Western W49 Bowie Knife - Vintage Bowie From Boulder Colorado CloverTac 14.9K subscribers 5.6K views 4 years ago #TacticalLeprechaun Today let's take a look at a cool vintage Western w49. Blade edge is still quite sharp, and blade has been old period cleaned and is . i don't need to use it too much. Inspect in Game. Consignment Program Packing Your Knives. 2,500,000, 3,571,429 I didn't really like it so I gave it to my brother. (25% off), Sale Price 2,603,550 If you come across a chrome plated Western Bowie it was probably plated for jungle use. 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. The Western W-49 is made of 1095 carbon steel. Although it was mainly used and marketed as a hunting knife, its origins were that of a weapon. (50% off), $400.00 I've got several W49 bowies, the oldest dating to around the mid 60s. 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. 1,812,130, 7,248,225 $89.17, $297.22 The Bowie knife began as a gift of love from one brother to another, but the weapon proved invaluable in the famous 1827 Sandbar . For International Buyers, Please Email before purchasing to determine the actuall shipping cost. Obviously, 1977 on is easy. 3,047,783, 4,063,793 It was also the last year that Western manufactured their knives in Boulder, Colorado. Many a GI bought a Western model at the Base Exchange to use in Vietnam. (60% off), Sale Price 4,173,623 The second problem is defining the Vietnam time period for these knives and other equipment. hardwood handles,leather sheath. Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. 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! Description. Shipping policies vary, but many of our sellers offer free shipping when you purchase from them. They sharpen up like a razor and I need to make heavy duty sheaths for them. I'm curious to know what year Western first manufactured the W49? I'm confused. I don't consider it to be bad. 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. 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 Wow Colonel, that is very special. W49, W47, W45 and the W43. An "I" version would be from 1985, the year after Coleman took over. I would stay away from those not marked "BOWIE" on the blade or cross guard. You must log in or register to reply here. 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. One must handle this knife to appreciate the quality. Facebook, Tags: Bagwell-Bowie, Bowie, Vintage, Western-Cutlery-W49. A couple years ago I bought a Coleman era W49. Stay up to date withYour Favorite Knife Makers. 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Captcha failed to load. 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. 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. Thanks GIRLYmann! by Colonel26 Wed May 02, 2018 10:54 am, Post Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. (30% off), Sale Price 3,338,731 I used the Forester first, while I was fresh. (45% off), Sale Price 2,438,424 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. $22.40, $28.00 In 1978 the company moved to Longmont, CO. Great 'package'. The W47 measures 12" from tip to hilt, W45 measures 9" and the 43 or mini measures 6 1/2". VINTAGE WESTERN USA W49 BOWIE KNIFE Leather Sheath WWII Antique Original. And, especially thanks for posting it here! Many sellers on Etsy offer personalized, made-to-order items. Skinning/Hunting/Camping knife, Western States, Boulder Colorado 2 blade pocket knife / Advertising pocket knife c.1911-1950. Please. I own one like this and I believe its version 1, there is a second stainless steel version that came out shortly after guard marked STAINLESS STEEL over BOWIE just like you said but I believe that to be version 2, let me know your thoughts. They all had really good documentation. This traditionally Original Price $91.34 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. This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. (15% off), Sale Price 1,812,130 2,684,911, 4,881,657 Handle variations are cocobolo, stag & bakelite. by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:45 am, Post $21.96, $31.38 Choose the options youd like for the order. Does shopping on Etsy help support small businesses? 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 carry it with me on all my excursions. Heres my question. Western made at least two different stock numbered bowies during the Vietnam time period. I know a thin edge can chop without damage if used properly, but I cant guarantee I my form will always be perfect when using a "chopper". $75.30, $188.24 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. No chips or cracks in handles. That makes it a pretty serious chopper in my book. Please. (See picture) Without taking the grips off there is no way to tell if it was a factory job or post purchase. Create a Show & TellReport as inappropriate. Thanks to Tom Williams who had it in with some old Western documents. 203 pages of Case and Western Cutlery history from the time they were in the east through the move west to Boulder Colorado and after. 3.2 3.2 . This Knife is available for immediate purchase by using the Add To Cart button to the right and then by following the instructions. You could buy it for its charming looks alone, but it performs nearly as well. From handmade pieces to vintage treasures ready to be loved again, Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods. The one that I have with a couple of bends in the blade came from me chopping a couple branches off from a dead piece of tree many years ago. The W49 is the most common found today. C $128.75. 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. 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." For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. 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's easy! Thanks for all the Western Bowie related info, catalog links, etc. 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. 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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Mine probably dates back farther than yours (before Coleman bought Western) and the vanadium steel they used back then was excellent. The W49s did leave the factory with a high polish on them. The letters A through O can be seen on their knives depending upon the year of manufacture during the years '77 to '91. Bowie Knife. #7. (70% off). The ones brought home were kept, or given to some relative. They are the older high carbon blades. Through name changes--to Western States Cutlery Co. in 1953, then Western Cutlery Co. in 1956--and moves first across town and later to Longmont Colorado, the company stayed under the leadership of the Platt family until 1984. by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 4:04 am, Post Can't see it in picture but blade in engraved with soldiers name and 69 - 70 Vietnam. Check out the weather around the world with our featured, global weather cams Original Price 6,157,389 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 . Original Price 2,460,591 Large Bowies features excellent stag horn grip with brass pommel and English style brass cross guard. (50% off), Sale Price 1,097,291 SKIP. This is a great bowie knife that you can get for under $30. Frequently bought together + Total price: To see our price, add these items to your cart. Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. $110. Eventually purchased by Camillus in 1991, Western continued until Camillus expired in 2007. Originally designed by Col. James Bowie, a Bowie knife describes any large sheath knife. The Timber Rattler Western Outlaw is an attention grabber with its classic gray hardwood handle. (60% off), Sale Price $86.70 L Lenka Kuerkov Cool Knives La Forge Lame Film Props Knife Handles Y Yves Tactical Swords Blacksmithing Knives Bowie Knives The knife he left us, which bears his name, ranks with the Kentucky rifle and the Colt Peacemaker as an. Copyright 2004-2023 allaboutpocketknives.com. I think the pre-Coleman ones - at least some of them - had real Cocobolo handles rather than laminated wood scales. Original Price $31.38 Would be great for batoning as it had a very heavy blade of about 6 inches long. (50% off), Sale Price 1,666,256 (30% off), Sale Price 1,183,432 Original Price $164.99 3.3 3.3 . I think I read somewhere that when Camillus bought the name in 1991, they moved production to the Camillus factory in New York. Exterior: Minimal Wear. Original Price 4,289,941 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. 14 5/8 inches overall. Consistently earned 5-star reviews, shipped orders on time, and replied quickly to messages, Looks like you already have an account! Consistently earned 5-star reviews, shipped orders on time, and replied quickly to messages, Looks like you already have an account! They moved to Longmont, CO. in 1978 and continued the . Who has the knowledge for this situation? Pics would help to identify the knife. Thanks! (45% off), Sale Price 3,386,453 Mine is a coleman with a k stamp on it. Original Price 2,997,044 In the 19th century, one of the most popular fixed-blade knives, the Bowie, appeared. Western started doing this in 1977 and Coleman/Western continued it. The straight-edge knife is fitted with a 7-inch blade and. It holds a razor sharp edge and for a knife with a 9 inch blade does a wonderful job. 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. An old and proven friend. At first only a jobbing business, by 1920 construction and machinery purchases were underway to begin manufacture of knives. Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. The ONLY differences between versions #2, #3 and #4 are in stamp location(s). Thanks for all the information! My cousin (who served in Vietnam from 1968 to 1969) said he saw knives in country with chrome plating to protect them from moisture. Original Price 1,206,897 Original Price 4,063,793 My biggest concern with their "chopping" ability is the very thin edge. 4,173,623, 8,347,245 Original Price 3,367,876 They all have heavy use and both have the sheaths replaced after they rotted away. After pulling out his Bowie knife, Mick exclaimed, "THAT'S a knife!" I Ship Worldwide. Boy, I'll say! Stories of Cowboys and Indians and shoot-outs at the O.K. I hope it helps? by kootenay joe Fri Dec 15, 2017 4:49 pm, Post 899,015, 2,997,044 Original Price 4,740,933 FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $99* & 60-DAY RETURNS. When I see a Vietnam used knife for sale that is in mint condition I usually pass. 1,516,995, 2,758,374 I guess I have been lucky over the past 35 years of collecting. (70% off), Sale Price 2,684,911 (45% off), Sale Price 2,955,665 don't carry it much, but wouldn't trade it for anything except maybe a new truck. I have a Western Bowie knife that my father gave me years ago. The knife had been made by his brother, Rezin, a year prior. 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. Large WW11 Fighting knife with maker mark. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. Original Price $121.00 (50% off), Sale Price 1,516,995 But I believe I can give you some good advice. My knife has an abbreviated guard that was done by a previous owner and is currently semi-Bagwellized. 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Also has medal with his name and paper documents dated 69-70. hi sactroop the info you sent to me, is just what i was look for and the photos are a great help to me aswell.thanks for your help. To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. 2. The next 3 versions of the Western Bowie are identical in material and construction. So their history is rather murky, to say the least. In that year, the company was sold to Coleman, becoming Coleman-Western. $120.00, $200.00 The USMC Rader Battalions of WW2 made this pattern their own and therefore famous. The bowie knife is a legend of the American frontier. I'd sure like to find one and would pay good money to acquire it. by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:46 am, Post Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. The seller might still be able to personalize your item. $295.00 eBay by kootenay joe Wed May 02, 2018 4:05 pm, Return to Western Cutlery Collector's Forum, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited. 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. Turning off personalized advertising opts you out of these sales. Learn more in our Privacy Policy., Help Center, and Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. Original Price $289.00 I have two other knives my cousin gave me in 1969 when he returned from Vietnam. Original Price 2,958,284 Getting back to the subject of Bowies during the Vietnam time period. A naive question, most probably - but, was this chroming ever done in-country? 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! (70% off), Sale Price $184.50 $36.50, $121.68 I have been trying for some time to compile dating info and as you probably know there are some gray areas. Charlie. This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. 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. Thin edges can chop without damage, you just have to keep the blade straight so the force of the swing is aligned with the edge. $77.64, $91.34 At least none that I can find. Sorry to dig up an old thread, but it seemed like the right place to add this. Bottom line if you want a western Bowie that was actully used in Vietnam you need good provinence on the knife. There were variations of this pattern that were incorporated into air crew survival kits. Yes, that is one the first post-WW2 bowies made by Western. Western started putting the year letter on their knives in 1977 with an "A". Great! Western Bowie 1984. At least as far as I've been able to determine. The only sure way to get one that was in Vietnam is from a vet that can document the knife. Original Price 2,249,754 It is blade marked: WESTERN / USA / W49 with the letter "A" which signifies the first year that Western implemented the alphabetical date code . but it has never failed me. The guard wasn't fitted well. Original Price 3,029,557 i still have mine its a hellava knife!! 1,218,966, 2,216,502 I have handled about five Western Bowies that were used in Vietnam. Bowie Knives - Knife Depot Looking for a real knife? If there is a letter on the blade under the Western name it is post 1977. Jul 5, 2013. 1978 was "B" and so on. 1,435,714, 2,610,345 http://img443.No_outside_hosting.us/i/cbf7pjgcwkkgrhqyoknmez4.jpg/. (25% off), Sale Price 1,435,714 In 2020 alone, purchases on Etsy generated nearly $4 billion in income for small businesses. 0 CART. If the knife has the original leather sheath I expect to see some pretty hard use on that leather. I can hope. Turning off the personalized advertising setting wont stop you from seeing Etsy ads or impact Etsy's own personalization technologies, but it may make the ads you see less relevant or more repetitive. Original Price 6,978,325 If you come across a chrome plated Western Bowie it was probably plated for jungle use. (45% off), Sale Price 2,422,280 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.