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. It is stamped "WESTERN BOULDER / COLO. USA on one side and BOWIE on the other. I'd sure like to find one and would pay good money to acquire it. I bought one at a Sheriff's auction about 20 years ago. Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. Create an account or login in order to post a comment. Original Price 6,157,389 Both have stacked leather handles, and 8" Marble's Ideal style blades. I just scored a copy of Harvey Platts' "The Knife Makers Who Went West" from 1978. 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. It is blade marked:WESTERN / USA / W49 with the letter "A" which signifies the first year that Western implemented the alphabetical date code (1977). Thanks for all the information! The knife on the right in my picture above is an example of the 3rd variant. Original Price 4,205,911 The guard wasn't fitted well. Cut off the top guard years ago. If you can located a chromed one I would say there was a good possibility that it was used in Vietnam. The knife in the middle with the larger pins and modified guard is an example of the 5th variant, c.1977. We've sent you an email to confirm your subscription. 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. by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:46 am, Post $86.70, $289.00 It's all kind of murky and just passed on like we are doing here. I like them very much. (45% off), Sale Price 2,422,280 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. Western Knives of Boulder Colorado made four models of the Bowie knife. Chrome is very hard and resist a lot of the normal scratching that would show on other knives. 1978 was "B" and so on. This post is reserved to hold future oddballs/commemorative/special editions as they pop up in the future. Turning off personalized advertising opts you out of these sales. Learn more in our Privacy Policy., Help Center, and Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. C $128.75. The ones brought home were kept, or given to some relative. I had put together this table that I'm going to post but not sure how it'll show up. AH, I was unaware of this point. It didn't have much heft. W49, W47, W45 and the W43. UP FOR SALE IS A VINTAGE WESTERN W49-H LARGE BOWIE KNIFE WITH SHEATH. The ones marked on the blade with "BOWIE" (Pictured) are definately Vietnam era. Original Price $91.34 Original Price 1,206,897 The cv recon/tm seem about twice as thick. 2,807,882, 9,359,606 The online community of knife collectors, A Knife Family Forged in Steel, 1977 was the first year that Western knives started using the alphabet, starting with the letter "A", to date code their knives. I hope it helps? Original Price 3,448,276 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. Original Price $164.99 by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:43 am, Post Wow Colonel, that is very special. I would stay away from those not marked "BOWIE" on the blade or cross guard. In the 19th century, one of the most popular fixed-blade knives, the Bowie, appeared. The next 3 versions of the Western Bowie are identical in material and construction. Original Price 6,157,389 Its also home to a whole host of one-of-a-kind items made with love and extraordinary care. I have owned alot of these knives and in fact the picture is of my knife. by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:42 am, Post First off let me say this forum appears to be populated by some very knowledgeable people and some impressive knife makers. by WesternBowieAxe Wed May 02, 2018 3:11 am, Post 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. Getting back to the subject of Bowies during the Vietnam time period. Would be great for batoning as it had a very heavy blade of about 6 inches long. Western started putting the year letter on their knives in 1977 with an "A". The one in the picture with the chrome plated blade came from a vet and I have the documentation and a photo of him wearing the knife in Vietnam. (50% off), Sale Price 1,912,315 Made in the USA!!! To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. I believe that it provides a fairly accurate chronology of the Western W49 Bowie. In that year, the company was sold to Coleman, becoming Coleman-Western. joe. 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. Original Price 3,367,876 The chrome plated ones were in really nice shape other then some chipping to the chrome and handle wear and maybe minor pitting. This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. Check out the latest price. The way you set up your knife photos is inspiring. (70% off), Sale Price 899,015 Mine probably dates back farther than yours (before Coleman bought Western) and the vanadium steel they used back then was excellent. Jul 5, 2013. But once you mod 'em they lose all collector's value. It is guard marked:WESTERN BOULDER / COLO. USA on the mark side and BOWIE on the pile side. Original Price 4,662,315 I am glad that I resisted the SOF mods back in the 80's. Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. JavaScript is disabled. Original Price 2,216,502 You are using an out of date browser. 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. Is that a bad thing that it is not a Western Knife but a Coleman instead? (25% off), Sale Price $77.64 Mine probably dates back farther than yours (before Coleman bought Western) and the vanadium steel they used back then was excellent. The knife on the left is the 2nd variant of the W49 and is blade marked:WESTERN / BOWIE / USA. I'm going to put a better edge on it and try it out! Original Price 1,898,817 Recently Added Knives by Maker Advanced Search Sell Your Knives. (70% off), Sale Price 2,684,911 Late 1800s antique British US Western style Bowie knife marked IXL. 2,093,350, 4,186,946 2,135,468, 7,118,227 $21.96, $31.38 $89.17, $297.22 Measures 15 inches long. MERRY CHRISTMAS! The knife in the box above looks dull due to the original preservative still being on the knife after 40+ years. Also they produced the stock number (649) a bowie with a handle made of synthetic stag for the handle. Back in the early, and late 70's, all the guys I approached for any type of knife, especially SOG knives, said they left them in Vietnam. If your really lucky you might come across a presentation piece but that is still not a guarentee that it was in Vietnam. Yes, that is one the first post-WW2 bowies made by Western. Craftsmanship . 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. Thanks for all the Western Bowie related info, catalog links, etc. Search 284 Tramonti di Sopra local furniture stores to find the best furniture and accessory company for your project. 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. Who has the knowledge for this situation? Free shipping on orders $99+. They come all sorts of ways. sogmanjoe, Bowie Knives - Knife Depot Looking for a real knife? (50% off), Sale Price 1,516,995 $295.00 eBay It can also be identified by the smaller pins in the handle. 4,173,623, 8,347,245 Original Price 4,437,574 That helps narrow it down! (70% off). Original Price 7,118,227 1964 to late 1965/early 1966. zzyzzogeton, thanks so much for your reply. I started looking into this subject a couple of years ago. Large Bowies features excellent stag horn grip with brass pommel and English style brass cross guard. 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. One is the lack of surviving documents from the Western Cutlery Co. . The seller might still be able to personalize your item. It came in handy when I tested a Ontario sp 8 "machete". Suggestions, Questions, Comments, Concerns, Alerts, Etc Member Store Tips, Tricks & Instructions, The Western Bowie / W49 Identification Thread, Re: The Western Bowie / W49 Identification Thread. There is a version of the Western Bowie that appears in the 1968 catalog. (70% off), Sale Price 2,500,000 The knife on the left is the 2nd variant of the W49 and is blade marked: WESTERN / BOWIE / USA. VINTAGE WESTERN USA W49 BOWIE KNIFE Leather Sheath WWII Antique Original.
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