Captcha failed to load. by kootenay joe Wed May 02, 2018 4:05 pm, Return to Western Cutlery Collector's Forum, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited. Yes! It holds a razor sharp edge and for a knife with a 9 inch blade does a wonderful job. by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:42 am, Post Western Knives of Boulder Colorado made four models of the Bowie knife. If it is legible and anyone can fill in any blanks or dispute any of the data, I am receptive to discussion. This traditionally 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. NOTHING MADE IN CHINA!!! The next 3 versions of the Western Bowie are identical in material and construction. $75.30, $188.24 Original Price 2,997,044 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 I have spent many hours cruising around here. This Auction is for an Authentic Western Boulder U.S.A W49 "M" Bowie Knife w/Wooden Plaque - Circa 1840.1977 was the first year that Western knives started using the alphabet, starting with the letter "A", to date code their knives. 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 $400.00 Inspect in Game. But once you mod 'em they lose all collector's value. I regret not getting one when they were still being made. (45% off), Keep collections to yourself or inspire other shoppers! For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. ** I "BUY" KNIVES ** - Any Size Collection!!! 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. All About Pocket Knives is a knife related resource center for buying, selling, researching, and discussing all things knives, Post Youll see ad results based on factors like relevancy, and the amount sellers pay per click. (See picture) Without taking the grips off there is no way to tell if it was a factory job or post purchase. Original Price 2,610,345 AH, I was unaware of this point. Check out our awesome collection now. I took it, the aforementioned W49 and a Case Alamo Bowie out in the yard and started chopping on a old log of locust wood I'd had laying around for a couple of years. Ridge Runner Whitetail Ridge Bowie Knife $26.99 $9.98! 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. This massive knife was used in early Vietnam era it measures 15" from tip to hilt. Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. Original Price 1,206,897 i have one i bought late 80's i think 60 bucks otd, got it cuase a buddy had one and he loved it. Mine is a coleman with a k stamp on it. I've got several W49 bowies, the oldest dating to around the mid 60s. Covert Knife. In 1978 the company moved to Longmont, CO. Click Buy it now or Add to cart and proceed to checkout. (30% off), Sale Price 2,093,350 The ONLY differences between versions #2, #3 and #4 are in stamp location(s). "Western" and "Coleman" are both brand names; which is it? You could buy it for its charming looks alone, but it performs nearly as well. #7. Check out our awesome collection now. Its also home to a whole host of one-of-a-kind items made with love and extraordinary care. It appears that much was lost during the periods that Western changed hands. As you can see it also has the small pins in the handle. The second problem is defining the Vietnam time period for these knives and other equipment. 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. Vintage Western folding pocket knife # 51 Made in the USA!!! Late 1800s antique British US Western style Bowie knife marked IXL. Is it possible that the ones you think are chrome plated are STAINLESS STEEL and the ones you think are not chromed are regular "carbon steel"??? (60% off), Sale Price $86.70 1,097,291, 1,995,074 I had put together this table that I'm going to post but not sure how it'll show up. Value for money . Original Price $185.00 W49, W47, W45 and the W43. by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:43 am, Post In fact in 20 years of service, was never given a Vietnam carried knife. 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. joe. I've mentioned my love for my old w49 several times here. $22.40, $28.00 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. This post is reserved to hold future oddballs/commemorative/special editions as they pop up in the future. Because it still seems like an amazing knife. Copyright 2004-2023 allaboutpocketknives.com. The 4th variant also has larger pins. All of the W49s Ive seen from Western Cutlery are high carbon steel and most of them show some sign of aging after 30 plus years. It could have been a special order as there were Western Bowies ordered by 5th Special Forces with blade inscriptions. Obviously, 1977 on is easy. Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. That was interesting. Early productions blades were made of carbon steel, later productions are constructed of a high polished stainless. 91/4"LONG BLADE,TOTAL KNIFE LENGTH IS 14 1/2", BLADE WIDTH IS 2" & WEIGHS 1# 14 OZ IN SHETH. 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. L Lenka Kuerkov Cool Knives La Forge Lame Film Props Knife Handles Y Yves Tactical Swords Blacksmithing Knives Bowie Knives To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. If there is a letter on the blade under the Western name it is post 1977. 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. Original Price 3,029,557 (45% off), Sale Price 2,438,424 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." Boy, I'll say! Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:48 am, Post I carry it with me on all my excursions. Its story begins in the 1820's when James Bowie was able to defend himself by using a large knife at the Sandbar Fight in Louisiana. Many of the examples of Vietnam War vintage Bowies do not appear to have traveled any further west than the California shoreline . . $110. 2,733,744, 4,205,911 Camillus closed it doors for the last time in April of 2007. 3,338,731, 4,173,456 Engraved on brass guard CON EVANS and on the other side of guard CHICO. The sheath for this knife is also unique in my opinion. But theres always the chance that more documents are yet to surface that will clear things up. The real surprise to me was the Case Bowie chopping all the way through in fifteen minutes. 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. 1964 to late 1965/early 1966. zzyzzogeton, thanks so much for your reply. Camillus produced the W49 until 2006. Original Price 1,243,264 Used one for years for yardwork, camping, etc till I discovered machetes. Pics would help to identify the knife. As far as a real chopper goes, my W49 out performed my Spyderco/Hossum Forester in side by side testing. While the official end of the Vietnam war is April 30 1975 The day the North Vietnamese entered the U.S. Embassy grounds. By Vintage Western folding pocket knife # 51 Made in the USA!!! Also they produced the stock number (649) a bowie with a handle made of synthetic stag for the handle. RARE Vintage Western 2 Blade #691 TRAPPER BONE Handle NICE ! It differs from the W49 by the stainless steel used in the blade and the synthetic stag material they used for the handle. That makes it a pretty serious chopper in my book. The ones marked on the blade with "BOWIE" (Pictured) are definately Vietnam era. A classic made in the USA bowie that vanished once camillus went bust. Jul 5, 2013. Is that a bad thing that it is not a Western Knife but a Coleman instead? 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. Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. (45% off), Sale Price 2,422,280

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