Western Knife Co. (1911–1984)

Various knives were contracted by the United States in WW2.

In WWII Western American Co. was contracted for the big bowie known as "V-44", also the same as the Collins #18.

Now for Vietnam...

Western American Co. for Vietnam had updated this bowie knife. This the Western Knife Co. in the 1960s, became Soldiers/Marines using the private purchase knife for Vietnam.

This can be seen with the small brass pins on the beautiful rosewood handles as from the Vietnam era.

1967-1968. All solid, nothing loose. Rosewood handles are excellent plus. No rust or anything broken. Western's Vietnam bowie is handle's longer and the blade heavier than the WWII "V-44"/Collins 18.

13" total

Original leather American Knife Co, leather sheath is in good plus condition. No rot or torn.

This particular knife appeared that a Soldier/Marine changed the reflecting mirror to a satin finish except for the end of the blade from the brass guide as a mirror name-see pictures.

$175, Great Falls/Fairfax
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