Vintage Western fixed blade knives comparison

[@wizardofahhhs759]

The tang design is called bifurcated, it's like a 2 prong fork.

[@donavantew8278]

I love collecting vintage fixed blades from western knife company. Awesome video brother. Your channel rocks

[@peterbiltknifeguy]

Thank you sir. I do too

[@robertupchurch9639]

The double tang was patented by Western in 1931 and used on most of their fixed blade knives throygh 1990 when the company closed the doors for the last time in Longmont Colorado. The full payment # is 1,967,479. The patented stamp was used on the split tang knives until 1950. Your cross guard knife is a G46-6, called the shark, was made for the military during world war two.

[@dustinfreeman-lv1gx]

Trying to date an get model number

[@KevinLee-ei3fv]

I have an old western L36 from the 50s or early 60s a customer gave it to me I was shaping it I got it sharp but not crazy sharp it’s not in bad shape but if you restore them can I send it in I can pay cash

[@missourimongoose8858]

The one on the left looks kinda like the case 366 that they made in the 60s and happens to be my favorite skinner

[@bushleague3472]

I've got one of these that belonged to my grandfather. Mine has the upswept skinner style blade, and the handle is black and silver, I beleive they called them "Black Beauty's". As the original sheath is missing I'd like to get a sheath made for it with my grandfather's name, and the dates he lived. Hopefully a couple generations down the line whoever owns it will realise its something special and take good care of it.

[@peterbiltknifeguy]

Like this? kzbin.info_N3LAARs9xs?si=PospLpoJ4shKmmP5

[@charlesjonestherednecknerd]

A 2 prong tang how cool is that. A pair of really cool old knives. Look forward to seeing how they look and perform at the end of the rehab.

[@peterbiltknifeguy]

I’m not sure if that’s the technical term lol. But that’s what I call it. Should be a fun project

[@cw2a]

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[@anicekid]

Hello:)

[@peterbiltknifeguy]

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