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Jun 20, 2017 · One of my favorite knives of all time is the Western W49 Bowie Knife and its variations. This thread is started as an information repository for folks trying to identify/verify/date their Western Bowie knife.

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Nov 26, 2010 · Yes, that is one the first post-WW2 bowies made by Western. 1964 to late 1965/early 1966. Actually, at the time these were produced, the model was simply called the "Western Bowie Knife", with no model number assigned, at least in marketing literature.

Western Knives of Boulder Colorado made four models of the Bowie knife. W49, W47, W45 and the W43. The W49 is the most common found today. This massive knife was used in early Vietnam era it measures 15" from tip to hilt. The W47 measures 12" from tip to hilt, W45 measures 9" and the 43 or mini measures 6 1/2".

Here is a photo showing 3 of my Western W49 Bowie knives... This photo illustrates what I mean when I speak of larger pins versus smaller pins. The knife on the left is the 2nd variant of the W49 and is blade marked: WESTERN / BOWIE / USA

Aug 26, 2008 · As far as accuracy goes, the actual knife used by Jim Bowie in the duel that made him famous (Sandbar duel), was quoted as appearing like a large butcher's knife, and not at all like the clip point blade that has become common place.

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