Originally designed by Col. James Bowie, a Bowie knife describes any large sheath knife. AH, I was unaware of this point. Original Price $164.99 If your really lucky you might come across a presentation piece but that is still not a guarentee that it was in Vietnam. (10% off), Sale Price 4,617,980 Check out our awesome collection now. (45% off), Sale Price 1,637,685 They sharpen up like a razor and I need to make heavy duty sheaths for them. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. Its generally excepted that the first two variations on this knife where blade marked (see pics below). At least as far as I've been able to determine. Original Price 3,571,429 Measures 15 inches long. I used the Forester first, while I was fresh. Public collections can be seen by the public, including other shoppers, and may show up in recommendations and other places. (45% off), Sale Price 3,047,783 Create an account or login in order to post a comment. The knife he left us, which bears his name, ranks with the Kentucky rifle and the Colt Peacemaker as an. First off let me say this forum appears to be populated by some very knowledgeable people and some impressive knife makers. The ones brought home were kept, or given to some relative. by Colonel26 Wed May 02, 2018 10:54 am, Post Camillus produced the W49 until 2006. Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. 1,097,291, 1,995,074 Even though we were young and we knew every thing. Vintage Western folding pocket knife # 51 Made in the USA!!! We've sent you an email to confirm your subscription. (15% off), Sale Price 1,812,130 IMHO there are two problems here. 2,135,468, 7,118,227 1,056,736, 1,243,264 However one cant say that such detailed information ever did exist on paper. The Timber Rattler Western Outlaw is an attention grabber with its classic gray hardwood handle. 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. "Leather handled Bowie". Original Price 4,437,574 from United States. I think I read somewhere that when Camillus bought the name in 1991, they moved production to the Camillus factory in New York. 91/4"LONG BLADE,TOTAL KNIFE LENGTH IS 14 1/2", BLADE WIDTH IS 2" & WEIGHS 1# 14 OZ IN SHETH. 14 5/8 inches overall. The knife on the right in my picture above is an example of the 3rd variant. See the top reviewed local furniture stores and showrooms in Tramonti di Sopra, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy on Houzz. 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. 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. We also created 2.6 million jobs in the U.S.enough to employ the entire city of Houston, TX! 3,386,453, 6,157,389 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. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Original Price $121.68 My cousin (who served in Vietnam from 1968 to 1969) said he saw knives in country with chrome plating to protect them from moisture. Recently Added Knives by Maker Advanced Search Sell Your Knives. 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. I gave one to my dad as a gift many years agothe knife I gave him is like a razor. Original Price $200.00 Thick edges annoy me. JavaScript is disabled. The letters A through O can be seen on their knives depending upon the year of manufacture during the years '77 to '91. It could have been a special order as there were Western Bowies ordered by 5th Special Forces with blade inscriptions. The knife in the box above looks dull due to the original preservative still being on the knife after 40+ years. 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. 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 C $128.75. Western started putting the year letter on their knives in 1977 with an "A". Craftsmanship . It's all kind of murky and just passed on like we are doing here. It's the 30s to 76 that is sometimes enigmatic. Sold. WESTERN BOULDER / COLO. USA on one side and BOWIE on the other. Search 284 Tramonti di Sopra local furniture stores to find the best furniture and accessory company for your project. Never sharpened, carried, or cleaned. Nearly a foot and a half long. Late 1800s antique British US Western style Bowie knife marked IXL. The guard wasn't fitted well. If there is a letter on the blade under the Western name it is post 1977. Let me know. I've got several W49 bowies, the oldest dating to around the mid 60s. Learn more. by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:44 am, Post #7. Best Western Bowie Inn & Suites, Park's Inn, and Americas Best Value Inn Bowie are some of the most popular hotels for travelers looking to stay near Worlds Largest Bowie Knife. You can see where some of the plating is peeling with age and use. Original Price $400.00 Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. Check out the latest price. 2. Blade edge is still quite sharp, and blade has been old period cleaned and is . 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. It is stamped "WESTERN BOULDER / COLO. USA on one side and BOWIE on the other. JavaScript is disabled. 2023 Created by Jan Carter. There are two variations of guard marked W49's. I can hope. SKIP. Powered by, Badges | 0 CART. Im thinking these must have come from their custom shop. The appearance of items in the individual listings may vary slightly from the one above. It was also the last year that Western manufactured their knives in Boulder, Colorado. There is a version of the Western Bowie that appears in the 1968 catalog. Original Price $31.38 There are things in the old Book which I may not be able to explain, but I fully accept it as the infallible word of God, and receive its teachings as inspired by the Holy Spirit.. don't carry it much, but wouldn't trade it for anything except maybe a new truck. MERRY CHRISTMAS! That is really the one question I have about the knife. Colt revolvers aside, the Bowie knife was the weapon that made the Wild West wild. You've already signed up for some newsletters, but you haven't confirmed your address. I bought one at a Sheriff's auction about 20 years ago. (15% off), Sale Price 2,733,744 (70% off), Sale Price $135.00 (45% off), Keep collections to yourself or inspire other shoppers! 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. All photos were 10 chops. It is blade marked:WESTERN / USA / W49 with the letter "A" which signifies the first year that Western implemented the alphabetical date code (1977). In fact in 20 years of service, was never given a Vietnam carried knife. The stamping is only on the Brass guard and there are no letters denoting age. Original Price 3,367,876 The "J" on you knife is a date code. A couple years ago I bought a Coleman era W49. I Ship Worldwide. It was thrown in the dirt by a local maker. Original Price 3,029,557 A classic made in the USA bowie that vanished once camillus went bust. Would be great for batoning as it had a very heavy blade of about 6 inches long. Original Price $28.00 It is guard marked:WESTERN BOULDER / COLO. USA on the mark side and BOWIE on the pile side. Original Price 4,876,847 Original Price 1,995,074 1978 was "B" and so on. Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. i have one i bought late 80's i think 60 bucks otd, got it cuase a buddy had one and he loved it. These two variations appear during the time period of 1964 to at least 1967. 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. Stainless steel does not peel off as you know. Now I cleaned it up and sharpened it and it is my home office tactical letter opener. (60% off), Sale Price 4,173,623 (10% off), Sale Price $22.40 Captcha failed to load. (See picture) Without taking the grips off there is no way to tell if it was a factory job or post purchase. Or am I missing something? Original Price 4,844,560 The knife in the middle with the larger pins and modified guard is an example of the 5th variant, c.1977. Tweet 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." Still has factory edge. Rare WW11 large Bowie knife made by Jack Soler from Allentown PA was a U.S. Navy Seabee during World War 11. If you can located a chromed one I would say there was a good possibility that it was used in Vietnam. UP FOR SALE IS A VINTAGE WESTERN W49-H LARGE BOWIE KNIFE WITH SHEATH. Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. NOTHING MADE IN CHINA!!! At first only a jobbing business, by 1920 construction and machinery purchases were underway to begin manufacture of knives. Have no idea. I like them very much. If you come across a chrome plated Western Bowie it was probably plated for jungle use. (70% off), Sale Price 2,684,911 $66.55, $121.00 The W49 is the most common found today. 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. Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. 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. 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. Thanks for all the Western Bowie related info, catalog links, etc. Found something you love but want to make it even more uniquely you? This practice was continued after Western was sold to the Coleman Co. in 1984 and goes on until 1991. My knife has an abbreviated guard that was done by a previous owner and is currently semi-Bagwellized. Original Price 2,216,502 As you can see it also has the small pins in the handle. Nothing to do with the Western Bowies, but included for posterity since people keep calling the Bushman a "V44"- These knives (the #18 and clones) are incorrectly called the V44 Marine Raider Bowie knife. The ones marked W49 with large handle bolts are questionable to me. $110. Facebook, Tags: Bagwell-Bowie, Bowie, Vintage, Western-Cutlery-W49. Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalized tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. Free shipping on orders $99+. Absolutely! (50% off), Sale Price 1,896,552 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. I am aware of much of the history of the Western Bowie knife company and how the w49s were originally made for the special forces but what I cannot seem to find is wat year the model I was made. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Original Price 6,978,325 (70% off), Sale Price $89.17 Check out completed auctions on the 'Bay for an idea of value. 1,722,414, 2,460,591 (15% off), Sale Price $84.99 But once you mod 'em they lose all collector's value. 1,708,876, 1,898,817 No, I never wrote it up. The letters used start with "A" for 1977 and go on to "0" for 1991 when Camillus bought the rights to Western at auction. This full-tang sawback Bowie knife is designed for heavy use in brutal survival situations. Chrome is very hard and resist a lot of the normal scratching that would show on other knives. The straight-edge knife is fitted with a 7-inch blade and. Thanks for the replies, I picked up one. There were variations of this pattern that were incorporated into air crew survival kits. 899,015, 2,997,044 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. It was also the last year that Western manufactured their knives in Boulder, Colorado. That was interesting. #1 of 4 hotels in Bowie Location 4.3 Cleanliness 4.1 Service 4.0 Value 3.8 Located in Bowie,TX, the Best Western Bowie Inn & Suites is sure to provide a peaceful and comforting home away from home for any traveler. I started looking into this subject a couple of years ago. 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/. $21.96, $31.38 This traditionally By Original Price 1,206,897 The marking are very important. Boy, I'll say! Of the five two were chrome plated and three were not. 2,500,000, 3,571,429 But theres always the chance that more documents are yet to surface that will clear things up. Charlie, Teslleta: Here it is. Great! This is a 1980s Western W-49 Bowie knife with rosewood and brass handle and tang valued at $160 to $200CAD. An old and proven friend. Also they produced the stock number (649) a bowie with a handle made of synthetic stag for the handle. Yea it is an old thread. You must be logged in to contact sellers. (25% off), Sale Price 2,603,550 The other three were heavly pitted from the jungle. The next 3 versions of the Western Bowie are identical in material and construction. Mine probably dates back farther than yours (before Coleman bought Western) and the vanadium steel they used back then was excellent. Original Price 6,896,552 Terms of Service. Thanks GIRLYmann! Damascus Steel: Is My Knife Real or Fake. The USMC Rader Battalions of WW2 made this pattern their own and therefore famous. 3.3 3.3 . $134.97, $149.97 RARE Vintage Western 2 Blade #691 TRAPPER BONE Handle NICE ! See all reviews . 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. 1,775,148, 4,437,574 It is supposed to have catalog pages showing the available knives from before WW2 through 1979. joe. IMHO its hard to link gear made after 1972 to being In Country without being attached to some strong provenance. $135.00, $150.00 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! Used one for years for yardwork, camping, etc till I discovered machetes. Western Alamo Bowie Knife 4.8 ( 10 reviews) Your Price: $106.99 Solid stainless steel blade Handsome wooden handle with gold pins Engraved Jim Bowie name plate Includes leather sheath and certificate of authenticity Measures: 11" blade; 17 1/4" overall Product Description From the movie "The Alamo" comes the world renown Jim Bowie knife. It holds a razor sharp edge and for a knife with a 9 inch blade does a wonderful job. 1,896,552, 3,448,276 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. 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. It still could be post Vietnam presentation item but who knows. I was so ticked at the time I never tried chopping with it again. Wild West Bowie Knives. 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. The second problem is defining the Vietnam time period for these knives and other equipment. Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. A naive question, most probably - but, was this chroming ever done in-country? I didn't really like it so I gave it to my brother. 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 . 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. Sorry to dig up an old thread, but it seemed like the right place to add this. Charlie. From handmade pieces to vintage treasures ready to be loved again, Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods. 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. Bowie Knife Cold Steel Fixed Blade Knife Knives And Swords When this U.S. Army Ranger was 10 he made a knife. $22.40, $28.00 Original Price 4,733,728 They all had really good documentation. If you come across a chrome plated Western Bowie it was probably plated for jungle use. Jim Bowie, in his brief lifetime, was as famous as any American then drawing breath. They all have heavy use and both have the sheaths replaced after they rotted away. Comes with the original sheath, has two notches cutout at top, not sure why, but been there a while. We've got Bowie knives of all shapes and sizes at Knife Depot. With the above in mind at this time I would advise you to look for knives with one of the following markings: This is generally excepted as the first variation of the W49, This is the next version of blade marking the W49. 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. Please. The bowie knife is a legend of the American frontier. It may not display this or other websites correctly. (45% off), Sale Price 1,952,663 The W49 is the 9 1/2" "V44" type with the immense S-curve guard and laminated rosewood slab handles. 1,516,995, 2,758,374 I just scored a copy of Harvey Platts' "The Knife Makers Who Went West" from 1978. Original leather sheath. by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:42 am, Post Its something for me to shoot for. Bowie Knife. Just when you think you have them figured out one turns up that does not fit the mold. Theres still a lot to uncover about this subject. Many of the examples of Vietnam War vintage Bowies do not appear to have traveled any further west than the California shoreline . I bought one at a Sheriff's auction about 20 years ago. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. There is another subset of the W49 knives what I term . http://img443.No_outside_hosting.us/i/cbf7pjgcwkkgrhqyoknmez4.jpg/. 32.9 un fullered blade has a simple IXL stamp to ricasso and 'CP' mark to surface. The knife had been made by his brother, Rezin, a year prior. 2,370,466, 4,740,933 Western Knives of Boulder Colorado made four models of the Bowie knife. (20% off), Sale Price $36.50 It is guard marked: WESTERN BOULDER / COLO. USA on the mark side and BOWIE on the pile side. The 4th variant also has larger pins. Original Price 8,347,245 Original Price 2,249,754 by WesternBowieAxe Wed May 02, 2018 3:11 am, Post Handle variations are cocobolo, stag & bakelite. $75.30, $188.24 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. So their history is rather murky, to say the least. I'm curious on the W49/ or other western knife bowies as a woods knife. I have two of them. $299.99 eBay SUPER RARE KABAR HOBO PERFECT HANDLES KNIFE, FORK, SPOON 1923 TO 1037 $875.00 eBay Case XX USA 10 Dot 1970 5254 Trapper Genuine Stag Handles Unused N Mint Specks $345.00 eBay RARE VINTAGE CASE XX REDBONE SCOUT UTILITY KNIFE 6445 R 1940-64 "NICE!!! Vintage Western folding pocket knife # 51 Made in the USA!!! I had put together this table that I'm going to post but not sure how it'll show up. In 1911, H. N. Platts, was able to draw on his extensive friendships and family connections in the cutlery world to start Western States Cutlery and Manufacturing of Boulder Colorado. This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. (70% off), Sale Price $184.50 Many a GI bought a Western model at the Base Exchange to use in Vietnam. The cv recon/tm seem about twice as thick. Western made at least two different stock numbered "bowies" during the Vietnam time period. Charlie, http://img11.No_outside_hosting.us/g/cblziwcgkkgrhqyokpme0un.jpg/. The only sure way to get one that was in Vietnam is from a vet that can document the knife. 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. Thanks to Tom Williams who had it in with some old Western documents. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Value for money . According to Western's 1986 catalog they started producing the W49 in 1964. Typically, orders of $35 USD or more (within the same shop) qualify for free standard shipping from participating Etsy sellers. At least I know the knife was made between 1977 and 1980, thanks for the help! Consistently earned 5-star reviews, shipped orders on time, and replied quickly to messages, Looks like you already have an account! 1,912,315, 2,249,754 1978 was "B" and so on. +C $35.71 shipping estimate. 4,617,980, 6,157,389 Heres mine with box and paper works as well as the original sales receipt from December of 68. Bottom line if you want a western Bowie that was actully used in Vietnam you need good provinence on the knife.