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Western USA W49 Wood Bowie Fixed Blade Knife & Sheath c.1984 4,256,897, 6,978,325 But theres always the chance that more documents are yet to surface that will clear things up. And you are spot-on when you allude to "gray areas." 203 pages of Case and Western Cutlery history from the time they were in the east through the move west to Boulder Colorado and after. 1,516,995, 2,758,374 Yes, that is one the first post-WW2 bowies made by Western. Original Price $400.00 Here is the best that I can find as far as their tang stamping is concerned That's about all I know. This information will be very helpful in my search. (70% off), Sale Price 3,263,547 Original Price 3,448,276 Top Rated Seller. Used one for years for yardwork, camping, etc till I discovered machetes. TSHA | Bowie Knife - Handbook of Texas Timber Rattler Western Outlaw Bowie Knife 29.99 This Timber Rattler Outlaw bowie knife is one powerful full-tang beast that every manly man needs. (See picture) Without taking the grips off there is no way to tell if it was a factory job or post purchase. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_Knife_Company. According to Western's 1986 catalog they started producing the W49 in 1964. It is a V-44 pattern made for the US military by multiple manufacturers. The chrome plated ones were in really nice shape other then some chipping to the chrome and handle wear and maybe minor pitting. The most common by far is the bowie with the wooden handle the (W49). Original Price 4,740,933 SHINY CRAFTS | Large Bowie Knife With Sheath 18 Inch Mirror Polished D2 Stainless Steel Crocodile Dundee Knife - Razor Sharp Custom Bowie Knife For Men, Outdoor, Hunting Knife .