Good video! Don't see very many about these blades...😢 Mine is from 1974, with its original dangler sheath....In agreement, they are all you say they are & more...thanks!😊
I saw one of these at a garage sale the other day not nearly as nice as yours but still very nice. Some guy got there right before me and bought it. I am 100% buying one on ebay. It was love at first sight!! This was like 3 days ago and I have been thinking about it everyday since lol
The J on your Bowie is a date code. Starting in 1977 with A, Western stamped all but the West Mark series with a letter indicating what year the knife was built. Your Bowie was made in 1986.
I recently found my passion for knives again and never thought I would own any Bowie knives. The first one I bought is the Coldsteel 1917 Frontier Bowie. I liked it so much I ordered another one then followed by the Wild West Bowie. I actually prefer that blade shape the most and I really like the Western 49 that it’s modeled after.
What a beaut. There aren't many I've seen in that condition. As a pup I remember seeing that knife in the Western Display case and being in awe of it. I've added a good many Westerns to the collection since. None draw as much attention as a W49. Classic.
I do love that knife. I passed by that W49 many times before I got my hands on it. Simpler times. Would love to see your Westerns. As always, thank you brother!
It's good to have two have two W49 Bowie's i have a Coleman-Western K W49 in mint that goes no where and a M W49 i take on camps. The Coleman-Western W49 my father bought that in 1987 and never used it so i grabbed it before my brother inlaw got his hands on it hahah.
I’m wishing I hadn’t gotten rid of the other one I had. Sometimes I think things will never change. Life always seems to prove me wrong. Thanks for sharing.
i just bought this exact western bowie at a gun and knife show last weekend it has the same j stamp too. an absolute beauty, but some jackwagon put a super steep edge angle on it. so i have to reprofile the edge.
Very nice 49. Mine is an "M". Bought off eBay several years ago, it was extremely neglected but not used & abused. Blade was almost all corroded black with peppered streaks of mirror, brass was green & red oxidized, rosewood scales looked nice though. After extensive stage sanding & polishing it is restored nearly 100%, some traces of spotting just too deep, but it's hardly noticeable. I've even used my Western w49 for splitting firewood, even though I have a lot of knives, Bowies particularly. I had to try it out to see & it's awesome, went through those logs easily with almost no edge sharpness lost. Only problem is the scratches to the blade mirroring, but I'm used to that from my other Bowies I've mirrored & it's just more polishing again. I have a Timber Rattler Western Outlaw I customized & mirror polished that generally gets those brutal jobs, it's a bulletproof 2+pound beast that does not give a f#@k! Lol Thx for showing your favorite it's a beautiful classic.
Good video! Don't see very many about these blades...😢 Mine is from 1974, with its original dangler sheath....In agreement, they are all you say they are & more...thanks!😊
Thank you brother. Much appreciated.
@@WSTS238 you are most welcome!
I saw one of these at a garage sale the other day not nearly as nice as yours but still very nice. Some guy got there right before me and bought it. I am 100% buying one on ebay. It was love at first sight!! This was like 3 days ago and I have been thinking about it everyday since lol
I’m with you 100% brother. Thanks for stopping by.
Nice! I have a Western Bowie too. Searched ebay for a long time until one came by at the right price. I know how you feel about it.
The J on your Bowie is a date code. Starting in 1977 with A, Western stamped all but the West Mark series with a letter indicating what year the knife was built. Your Bowie was made in 1986.
Thank you brother. Take care.
I recently found my passion for knives again and never thought I would own any Bowie knives. The first one I bought is the Coldsteel 1917 Frontier Bowie. I liked it so much I ordered another one then followed by the Wild West Bowie. I actually prefer that blade shape the most and I really like the Western 49 that it’s modeled after.
I hear you brother. The Bowie is a fever that’s easy to catch and hard to get rid off.😂 Thanks for stopping by.
Funny I've been carrying a Spyderco dlc coated fully serrated police since 89. I love my western 49 from the early 70's also. Nice pics, 🗡️👍🔪
What a beaut. There aren't many I've seen in that condition. As a pup I remember seeing that knife in the Western Display case and being in awe of it. I've added a good many Westerns to the collection since. None draw as much attention as a W49. Classic.
I do love that knife. I passed by that W49 many times before I got my hands on it. Simpler times. Would love to see your Westerns. As always, thank you brother!
Bear & Sons Cutlery still produces the knife , I bought one last year .
I like the Bear and Son knife. Looking to get one in the future. Thanks for stopping by.
Fantastic i have two of them the Western W49 sure is iconic. Great video
I had two as well. I gave one to my son. Very iconic to me too. Thank you for stopping by. Take care brother.
It's good to have two have two W49 Bowie's i have a Coleman-Western K W49 in mint that goes no where and a M W49 i take on camps. The Coleman-Western W49 my father bought that in 1987 and never used it so i grabbed it before my brother inlaw got his hands on it hahah.
@@JungleventurefrogZKF7 keep it in the family for sure.
I love your videos
Thank you for stopping by. Take care.
I wish I had bought a W49 when they were still available.
I’m wishing I hadn’t gotten rid of the other one I had. Sometimes I think things will never change. Life always seems to prove me wrong. Thanks for sharing.
i just bought this exact western bowie at a gun and knife show last weekend it has the same j stamp too. an absolute beauty, but some jackwagon put a super steep edge angle on it. so i have to reprofile the edge.
@@Cloth_Gloves It will take time to put a good edge back on it. But well worth the time. Thanks for stopping by.
All 3 great blades
I don’t think I could pick a absolute favorite. I have so many I really like, some sentimental, etc.
It is hard to pick a favorite child.😆
You had me at Spyderco…where can we buy the Western W49?
Wish I had a couple more W49’s . I personally have not seen one up for adoption in years.
Btw, they’re all over EBay ..all eras..
@@Foxrock321 Nice. Unfortunately I see a lot of counterfeit’s on the web. Not saying all are.
Great choice. All 3 would do to ride the river.
Awesome! Three very different knives. All with real meaning. The Western is outstanding! Do you know what year that was produced? Thanks for sharing.
"J" would mean 1986 if I'm not mistaken. "A" was 77.
Yes sir , it was 1986. Thank you brother.
Very nice 49. Mine is an "M". Bought off eBay several years ago, it was extremely neglected but not used & abused. Blade was almost all corroded black with peppered streaks of mirror, brass was green & red oxidized, rosewood scales looked nice though. After extensive stage sanding & polishing it is restored nearly 100%, some traces of spotting just too deep, but it's hardly noticeable. I've even used my Western w49 for splitting firewood, even though I have a lot of knives, Bowies particularly. I had to try it out to see & it's awesome, went through those logs easily with almost no edge sharpness lost. Only problem is the scratches to the blade mirroring, but I'm used to that from my other Bowies I've mirrored & it's just more polishing again. I have a Timber Rattler Western Outlaw I customized & mirror polished that generally gets those brutal jobs, it's a bulletproof 2+pound beast that does not give a f#@k! Lol Thx for showing your favorite it's a beautiful classic.
@@trentklair9979 thank you brother. Would love to see the timber wolf! Can’t beat a bowie for the tough jobs.
Cool!
Suitable for camping work.
Never thought I'd say this but im envious of your 14 inches!!
😂 when you got it, you got it.
I have 3 of them
I have 10 now
Now that’s what I call a collection! Thanks for stopping by.