Item Description
Original Item: Only One Available. This is a great example of the Western W49 Bowie knife, a rather scarce 2nd variation, this tang stamp was produced circa 1966-1968. Comes with the original sheath in a worn but serviceable state. A Bowie knife is a pattern of fixed-blade fighting knife created by Rezin Bowie in the early 19th century for Jim Bowie, who had become famous for his use of a large knife at a duel known as the Sandbar Fight.
Since the first incarnation, the Bowie knife has come to incorporate several recognizable and characteristic design features, although in common usage the term refers to any large sheath knife with a crossguard and a clip point. The knife pattern is still popular with collectors; in addition to various knife manufacturing companies there are hundreds of custom knife makers producing Bowie knives with different types of steel and variations.
This Bowie example was produced by “Western USA” and is believed to be the earlier 2nd model of this knife. The earlier Vietnam War era versions were stamped on the blade while the later post war ones were stamped on top of the crossguard. The knife is in good solid condition with signs of minor use and sharpening. The fittings and guard are made of brass with lovely rosewood colored stained wood grip scales, held on by 3 brass rivets through the tang of the blade.
The original and correct leather scabbard is in wonderful condition but as stated above it is quite worn but serviceable. All rivets, button snaps and stitching is still present and solid in construction. The attached belt swivel loop is present and free of damage.
Overall an excellent example of this knife, hard to upgrade from. Comes more than ready for further research and display.
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