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Emil Voos "Original Bowie" Classic hunting knife ~ Vintage
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Emil Voos "Original Bowie" Classic hunting knife ~ Vintage
The Emil Voos "Original Bowie" is a classic hunting knife manufactured in Solingen, Germany, featuring a genuine stag horn (antler) handle and a clip-point blade made of high-quality carbon or stainless steel. Made in the late 1940`s to 1950`s
Characteristics & Specifications
While variations exist based on the production era, common features of the original stag-handled Bowie by Emil Voos include:
- Blade Design: Features a traditional clip-point profile, often stamped with "Original Bowie Knife" on the blade surface or near the tang.
- Handle Material: Genuine stag/antler horn is the primary material for this specific model.
- Markings: The ricasso is typically stamped with the Emil Voos Solingen maker's mark. Older or military-era versions may feature the "Serpent-and-Stump" logo. This knife has the "Serpent-and-Stump" logo.
- Dimensions: "Large Bowie" measures approximately 13" in total with a 7 1/4" blade.
- Fittings: Usually equipped with a brass or nickel-silver crossguard (sometimes bent/curved for finger protection) and an aluminum pommel.
Historical Context
Founded in 1925, Emil Voos Waffenfabrik was a major manufacturer of edged weapons in Solingen. While famously known for producing military daggers during the Third Reich (RZM code M7/2), the company also exported a vast number of sporting and hunting knives, including the "Original Bowie" line, to the U.S. and other markets after WWII until operations ceased.
- Does not appear to be sharpened much
- No box or sheath
- Condition is excellent to near mint, blade shows some age / storage marks, it is over 75 years old. See all photos
NKCA Grading system
MINT: A factory fresh knife, absolutely original as it came from the manufacturer, not carried or sharpened, a perfect knife.
NEAR MINT: A new knife that has seen sometimes, show some slight carry or shop wear, blades snap perfectly, handles show no cracks.
EXCELLENT: Shows no more than 10% blade wear, handles are sound, no cracks, blades snap good.
VERY GOOD: About 25% blade wear, slight cracks in handles, may have one lazy blade, stamping clearly visible to the naked eye, no blades changed or repaired.
FAIR: 50% blade wear, blades lazy, cracks and chips in handles, handles replaced with same type, blades repaired, stampings faint but readable with a glass.
POOR: Blades very worn, handles bad or missing, blades have been replaced with the same type, reading of the stamp is almost impossible, even with a glass, good mostly only for parts.
