Can't see it in picture but blade in engraved with soldiers name and 69 - 70 Vietnam. Bowie Knives - Knife Depot Looking for a real knife? It is blade marked: WESTERN / USA / W49 with the letter "A" which signifies the first year that Western implemented the alphabetical date code (1977). Description. View Etsys Privacy Policy. He designed it as a hunting knife and gave it to James for protection after his brother had been shot in a fight. i don't need to use it too much. $80-$140 yablanowitz Platinum Member Joined Apr 14, 2006 Messages 9,333 Jun 13, 2009 #3 Depending on the exact age of the knives, they may be very good steel. joe. (20% off), Sale Price $66.55 (70% off), Sale Price 2,135,468 Blade edge is still quite sharp, and blade has been old period cleaned and is . Details J.E.B. Western Knives of Boulder Colorado made four models of the Bowie knife. With powerful tools and services, along with expert support and education, we help creative entrepreneurs start, manage, and scale their businesses. 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. It is guard marked: WESTERN BOULDER / COLO. USA on the mark side and BOWIE on the pile side. Captcha failed to load. Absolutely! But without more evidence to support them the above examples are my recommendation at this time. As far as a real chopper goes, my W49 out performed my Spyderco/Hossum Forester in side by side testing. Depending on the exact age of the knives, they may be very good steel. Western didn't seem to keep real accurate records. 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. Boy, I'll say! 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. Typically, orders of $35 USD or more (within the same shop) qualify for free standard shipping from participating Etsy sellers. 3,722,167, 4,962,808 The bowie knife is a legend of the American frontier. Rare WW11 large Bowie knife made by Jack Soler from Allentown PA was a U.S. Navy Seabee during World War 11. IMHO there are two problems here. They sharpen up like a razor and I need to make heavy duty sheaths for them. The unique design of the blade gave it its power and its name thanks to James Bowie, a hero of the Alamo gave it its prestige. Thanks for all the Western Bowie related info, catalog links, etc. Take this Hibben bowie knife with you into the most untamed environments and use it under the harshest conditions The bowie has a keenly sharp, 14" stainless steel, clip point blade with a high-polish finish and a beefy profile The red-brown, natural-look wooden handle is complemented by a gold-plated blade catcher and handguard The sheath for this knife is also unique in my opinion. Stainless steel does not peel off as you know. (50% off), Sale Price 1,666,256 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. They all have heavy use and both have the sheaths replaced after they rotted away. If there is a letter on the blade under the Western name it is post 1977. Our global marketplace is a vibrant community of real people connecting over special goods. It came in handy when I tested a Ontario sp 8 "machete". Top Rated Seller. Report an Issue | It was thrown in the dirt by a local maker. don't carry it much, but wouldn't trade it for anything except maybe a new truck. 2,359,467, 4,289,941 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 . All items come from a SMOKE-FREE environment! For further info Google: "Bill Bagwell" or "Bagwell Bowie" Re: SOF magazine article c.1987 April issue, MySpace !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs"); Great! Value for money . 4,173,623, 8,347,245 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. It is blade marked: WESTERN / USA / W49 with the letter "A" which signifies the first year that Western implemented the alphabetical date code . I regret not getting one when they were still being made. Welcome and have a great stay lots to see and read around here. Original Price $150.00 The knife in the middle with the larger pins and modified guard is an example of the 5th variant, c.1977. I like them very much. (40% off), Sale Price 2,359,467 The real surprise to me was the Case Bowie chopping all the way through in fifteen minutes. It can also be identified by the smaller pins in the handle. The next 3 versions of the Western Bowie are identical in material and construction. Chrome is very hard and resist a lot of the normal scratching that would show on other knives. (See picture) Without taking the grips off there is no way to tell if it was a factory job or post purchase. It is guard marked:WESTERN BOULDER / COLO. USA on the mark side and BOWIE on the pile side. The W47 measures 12" from tip to hilt, W45 measures 9" and the 43 or mini measures 6 1/2". The 4th variant, I believe, is similarly guard marked and stamped "W49" instead of Bowie, like the 3rd variant, on the pile side. Canadianlisted.com, kijiji. The USMC Rader Battalions of WW2 made this pattern their own and therefore famous. Original Price $164.99 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. While it may not be everyone's self-defense weapon of choice, a Bowie knife is an excellent hunting knife. In fact in 20 years of service, was never given a Vietnam carried knife. In the 19th century, one of the most popular fixed-blade knives, the Bowie, appeared. 1964 to late 1965/early 1966. zzyzzogeton, thanks so much for your reply. The Timber Rattler Western Outlaw Bowie Knife is the best of the best when it comes to getting a great bowie knife on a budget. It differs from the W49 by the stainless steel used in the blade and the synthetic stag material they used for the handle. Original Price 3,029,557 While many of the items on Etsy are handmade, youll also find craft supplies, digital items, and more. (45% off), Sale Price 2,422,280 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. Original Price 2,758,374 (40% off), Sale Price $75.30 1,775,148, 4,437,574 I have never found any reference to Western chroming their knives. 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, http://www.knifeforums.com/forums/showtopic.php?tid/872513/tp/0/all/1/, http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3218/2432943915_de56f97a16_b.jpg, http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/941103-Western-W49-Bowie, http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1072453-Western-Bowie-any-info-appreciated. Frequently bought together + Total price: To see our price, add these items to your cart. Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. Thanks zzyzzogeton! Many of the examples of Vietnam War vintage Bowies do not appear to have traveled any further west than the California shoreline . (25% off), Sale Price $77.64 This pattern is not exclusive to Western although they were the last to mass produce it. Copyright 2004-2023 allaboutpocketknives.com. (10% off), Sale Price $148.00 For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. If the knife has the original leather sheath I expect to see some pretty hard use on that leather. Its something for me to shoot for. Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalized tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. When Coleman bought Western in 1984, they continued the practice, up through M. When Camillus bought Western from Coleman in 1991, they dropped the practice. Original Price 4,173,456 razor sharp and good in the hand. There are two variations of guard marked W49's. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. When Coleman bought Western in 1984, they continued the practice, up through M. When Camillus bought Western from Coleman in 1991, they dropped the practice. It is stamped "WESTERN BOULDER / COLO. USA on one side and BOWIE on the other.