Western Fixed Blade Knife Question

[winchester73]

What is the difference between the 39 and 40 model fixed blades? They look the same to me. Maybe a slight difference in blade shape?

 

[MerryMadMonk]

I don't have a side-by-side shot, but hope this helps.

F39 Black Beauty 9 1/4 inches OAL (top) and F40 Black Beauty 8 1/2 inches OAL (bottom)

EDIT: I don't have a side-by-side shot Well, I sorta do. Forgot I had these shots.

In both photos below 39 is first on Left and 40 is third from Left.

 

[afishhunter]

MerryMadMonk
Very impressive collection of Black Beauties.

What is the second from left?
The blade shape looks the same as the L66.

 

[MerryMadMonk]

MerryMadMonk
Very impressive collection of Black Beauties.

What is the second from left?
The blade shape looks the same as the L66.

Thank you! It's indeed a 66 (F66... "F" for Fiber, i.e. the black fiber discs)

 

[Hickory n steel]

I don't have a side-by-side shot, but hope this helps.

F39 Black Beauty 9 1/4 inches OAL (top) and F40 Black Beauty 8 1/2 inches OAL (bottom)

EDIT: I don't have a side-by-side shot Well, I sorta do. Forgot I had these shots.

In both photos below 39 is first on Left and 40 is third from Left.

Awesome collection, I really love that f48b and that f48a which looks a little nicer than mine.

 

[winchester73]

Van someone tell me what the 949 designation meant? Did the 9 mean Delrin handle?

 

[MerryMadMonk]

Van someone tell me what the 949 designation meant? Did the 9 mean Delrin handle?

Could you give us a little context? Pictures maybe?

The 49 pattern was their big Bowie knife, usually designated W49 ("W" for wood handles).

There was a 900 series which were fillet knives.

A "6" preceding a model number was to designate Delrin... at least by the late '70s.

I'm not even sure which knife you're referring to. Pictures would help.

 

[MerryMadMonk]

Awesome collection, I really love that f48b and that f48a which looks a little nicer than mine.

Thank you! The 48A is one of my favorites.

 

[winchester73]

Sorry I meant to say it looks like a 939 stamp but it could be 639 meaning I guess Delrin handle.

 

[Hickory n steel]

Thank you! The 48A is one of my favorites.

Mine is a late 60's guard stamped f48a that's been sharpened down a bit.


Btw that 48a you've got there is a beautiful example in wonderful shape.
They had a nice crisp and refined sabre grind at that era which just plain looks better, the ffg mine came with would probably not look bad but overall it seems like it was made on a Friday.

 

[edbeau]

For more information on Westerns there is catalogs at http://www.collectors-of-camillus.us/Western/Western.htm Some are my catalogs, enjoy.

 

[Camillus]

I took a look at these on Ebay a while back thinking a Western skinner would be cheap and interesting to try out - wrong! I couldn't believe the number for auction and the number of bidders. Seems a might popular range of knives that doesn't get much discussion on these forums.

 

[leghog]

Western f

I took a look at these on Ebay a while back thinking a Western skinner would be cheap and interesting to try out - wrong! I couldn't believe the number for auction and the number of bidders. Seems a might popular range of knives that doesn't get much discussion on these forums.

Western sheath knives are very popular, almost always sell, and sell at very good prices for the seller.

 

[edbeau]

If you go to the link I posted, you can find pictures of my Western collection of wooden handled knives.

 

[black mamba]

Does anyone know the manufacturing dates for the F66, from when to when?

 

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[mitch4ging]

Love my H40, will look for a 39 now, thanks to MMMonk!

 

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