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. L Lenka Kuerkov Cool Knives La Forge Lame Film Props Knife Handles Y Yves Tactical Swords Blacksmithing Knives Bowie Knives 3,263,547, 4,662,315 The marking are very important. See the full list: Hotels near Worlds Largest Bowie Knife. But I believe I can give you some good advice. Original Price 2,610,345 This Knife is available for immediate purchase by using the Add To Cart button to the right and then by following the instructions. 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. Western Bowie 1984. We've sent you an email to confirm your subscription. This information will be very helpful in my search. 4,173,623, 8,347,245 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. Western started putting the year letter on their knives in 1977 with an "A". NOTHING MADE IN CHINA!!! by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:42 am, Post I guess I have been lucky over the past 35 years of collecting. Original Price 4,186,946 Large Bowies features excellent stag horn grip with brass pommel and English style brass cross guard. Check out our awesome collection now. While the official end of the Vietnam war is April 30 1975 The day the North Vietnamese entered the U.S. Embassy grounds. Original Price $121.00 Yea it is an old thread. Welcome and have a great stay lots to see and read around here. IMHO its hard to link gear made after 1972 to being In Country without being attached to some strong provenance. I just scored a copy of Harvey Platts' "The Knife Makers Who Went West" from 1978. Well used and somewhat pitted since I got them used. (70% off), Sale Price 2,500,000 Its generally excepted that the first two variations on this knife where blade marked (see pics below). Bottom line if you want a western Bowie that was actully used in Vietnam you need good provinence on the knife. I think the pre-Coleman ones - at least some of them - had real Cocobolo handles rather than laminated wood scales. This massive knife was used in early Vietnam era it measures 15" from tip to hilt. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. joe. Late 1800s antique British US Western style Bowie knife marked IXL. For Sale By: Sanders Knives (Sanders Knives), View all items for sale by Sanders Knives, Shipping & Handling to United States Addresses: $8.50. Western USA W49 Wood Bowie Fixed Blade Knife & Sheath c.1984 - Wood Handles - No Cracks - Brass Guard - Very Nice Unused Condition in the Original Leather Sheath - Approx. Youll see ad results based on factors like relevancy, and the amount sellers pay per click. Bid Now: Late 1800s antique British US Western style Bowie knife marked (60% off), Sale Price 4,173,623 The knife on the left is the 2nd variant of the W49 and is blade marked:WESTERN / BOWIE / USA. 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. (70% off), Sale Price 2,684,911 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. I have spent many hours cruising around here. 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. Description. (50% off), Sale Price 1,912,315 I don't consider it to be bad. Now I cleaned it up and sharpened it and it is my home office tactical letter opener. It holds a razor sharp edge and for a knife with a 9 inch blade does a wonderful job. 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. Damascus Steel: Is My Knife Real or Fake. 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. Western made at least two different stock numbered bowies during the Vietnam time period. by Colonel26 Wed May 02, 2018 10:54 am, Post If you can located a chromed one I would say there was a good possibility that it was used in Vietnam. western w49 bowie knife for sale | eBay here's a pic of the western along side an old trailmaster and recon. Average depth of cut with a full swing was about a quarter inch. A naive question, most probably - but, was this chroming ever done in-country? It may not display this or other websites correctly. 1,516,995, 2,758,374 Its something for me to shoot for. If you are not familiar with that wood, it is in the same class as white oak. The W49 is the most common found today. bowie vintage knife: Search Result | eBay Captcha failed to load. 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. Its also home to a whole host of one-of-a-kind items made with love and extraordinary care. Boy, I'll say! You never want to tell a Ranger he can't make a knife. $84.99, $169.99 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. The ones marked on the blade with "BOWIE" (Pictured) are definately Vietnam era. Also they produced the stock number (649) a bowie with a handle made of synthetic stag for the handle. Email with Questionsor Offers: sandersknives@gmail.com. By 1,708,876, 1,898,817 Check out our awesome collection now. We also created 2.6 million jobs in the U.S.enough to employ the entire city of Houston, TX! This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. by kootenay joe Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:03 pm, Post The bowie knife is a legend of the American frontier. Western started putting the year letter on their knives in 1977 with an "A". 4,256,897, 6,978,325 2023 Created by Jan Carter. I own one which is believed to be the 3rd variant of the Western W49 Bowie knife. 2,438,424, 4,876,847 Who has the knowledge for this situation? that was when i was riding with a club, i'm 6'2'' and 230 lbs (wish i still was ) and nobody messed with me, great trouble detorent lol. 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 Under Add your personalization, the text box will tell you what the seller needs to know. Western W49 - For Sale Classifieds Rare vintage knives - Old Pocket Knives Local Furniture Stores in Tramonti di Sopra - Houzz Choose the options youd like for the order. $21.96, $31.38 I had put together this table that I'm going to post but not sure how it'll show up. The cv recon/tm seem about twice as thick. It has been custom painted with knotwork. I have two of them. Consistently earned 5-star reviews, shipped orders on time, and replied quickly to messages, Looks like you already have an account! It was thrown in the dirt by a local maker. The side by side testing I mentioned was chopping through a five inch thick seasoned locust log. See the top reviewed local furniture stores and showrooms in Tramonti di Sopra, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy on Houzz. Youll see ad results based on factors like relevancy, and the amount sellers pay per click. Also they produced the stock number (649) a bowie with a handle made of synthetic stag for the handle. My biggest concern with their "chopping" ability is the very thin edge. $134.97, $149.97 W49, W47, W45 and the W43.