Fowler Willowbow-Yearling

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James Falor

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Ed Fowler Willowbow (that's the name I bought it under but it looks like a Yearling to me) Blade is just over 3.5" long from boslter to tip. Overall length is 8.25". Forged 52100 steel. I have used this blade to open a couple deer (and it does this MAGNIFICENTLY) and the blade does show some BARELY discernable teeny-tiny, pin-point staining which, after talking with Mr. Fowler, he said he'd be happy to remove at any time if it was bothering me. It doesn't bother me since I think knives like this are intended to be used not sit in a safe. From a foot away the knife looks dead-on mint. You have to look very closely under a bright light to see the stains. Comes with Ed's signature double-thick waxed harness leather pouch-style sheath which looks brand new. --SOLD--pending funds-- Ed's waiting-list is now over 9 years for a newly built blade. Partial-trades a possibility but ONLY a possibility. Will try and post a few more pics ASAP. Price includes shipping via USPS Priority Mail, fully insured, with delivery confirmation. MO's or Paypal prefferd (please add 2%, I'll eat the other 2%) Thanks for looking. Jim SEMPER FI
 
James Falor said:
Ed Fowler Willowbow (that's the name I bought it under but it looks like a Yearling to me)
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What's the different BTW WillowBow - Yearling and pronghorn? Blade shape?
Really nice knife, I wish I could afford one, . . . soon.
Thx! :D
 
Going by old Blade Magazine ads, Ed used the names "Willow Bow" knife, and "Beaver Rim Special" in the late 80's before the current names. If made today, this knife probably be called a Yearling. Interesting tidbit, I've seen this knife previously listed as "Beaver Rim" (on another website). If true, that would date it to sometime around 1988, or 87. I'll have to do a little research..
Santi,
(The blade shape of this knife is in classic Ed Fowler style, some of the newer knives have a recurve in the cutting edge, but it's not related to the name. It's more of a size difference. "Fawns" are a bit smaller blade, and "Pronghorns" are just larger.)
David
 
Hey, thanks for the info on the Willowbow vs Yearling debate. I had no idea truthfully. I had a Pronghorn at one time and I loved it too, but I've found that I can do everything I could do with it's 4.75" blade with this one's 3.5" blade. Sorry for the glare on the one shot--I'm trying to show the fact that the "staining" can hardly be seen even under a bright light with a flash! I think the flash was a bit much though. Never was much of a photographer. Thanks again for the history lesson! Best Regards--Jim USMC
 
This one is back-up with a MUCH lower price. If you've ever dreamed of owning a genuine Fowler, now's your chance. I guarantee you won't find one NEARLY this cheap ANYWHERE!! Jim SEMPER FI
 
Recent "misfortunes" have forced me to put this baby back-up. Please, if you buy this, do NOT leave it on the front seat of your car--even for a few seconds!! (If you have NO idea what I'm taling about, see my post in the GB&U) Thanks--Jim SEMPER FI
 
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