WHAT CAN YOU TELL ME ABOUT VOOS (ARROW) KNIVES?
I HAVE A BAREHEAD VOOS ARROW SWELL END JACK LISTED. IT'S VERY OLD, BUT I DON'T KNOW MUCH ABOUT IT.
IT MAY BE FROM THE 1930'S. I'VE HAD IT FOR OVER 20 YEARS.
VOOS KNIVES
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Re: VOOS KNIVES
Voos USA c.1919-1981. "An arrow through the name. A trademark used by New Haven Hardware Specialty Company".
FYI: Ernest Voos c 1879-1919. Ernest Voos was an immigrant from Germany. He opened a shop in New Haven, Connecticut making scissors, shears, knives, and razors. They eventually grew to be quite an enterprise, becoming the New Haven Hardware Specialty Company in 1919.
Also: Voos Stainless c 1924-1981. This marking was the trademark of the New Haven Hardware Specialty Company, 161-165 Porter Street, New Haven Connecticut. They were originated in 1879 when Ernest Voos opened a shop in New Haven and began making pocket knives.
The New Haven Hardware Company was incorporated in 1919 and took over Voos' business. On November 5, 1925, they suffered a $12,000 loss when a fire broke out in their plant. They were well insured and continued business as usual.
(All information from Goins).
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Mike
FYI: Ernest Voos c 1879-1919. Ernest Voos was an immigrant from Germany. He opened a shop in New Haven, Connecticut making scissors, shears, knives, and razors. They eventually grew to be quite an enterprise, becoming the New Haven Hardware Specialty Company in 1919.
Also: Voos Stainless c 1924-1981. This marking was the trademark of the New Haven Hardware Specialty Company, 161-165 Porter Street, New Haven Connecticut. They were originated in 1879 when Ernest Voos opened a shop in New Haven and began making pocket knives.
The New Haven Hardware Company was incorporated in 1919 and took over Voos' business. On November 5, 1925, they suffered a $12,000 loss when a fire broke out in their plant. They were well insured and continued business as usual.
(All information from Goins).
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Mike
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Re: VOOS KNIVES
If you could post a picture of your knife, casejene, that would be very helpful and enjoyable to see.
Here is a Voos hawkbill I have. 3 15/16" closed. Steel liners, pins, and bolsters.
A strong and well made knife.
Here is a Voos hawkbill I have. 3 15/16" closed. Steel liners, pins, and bolsters.
A strong and well made knife.
Joe
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Re: VOOS KNIVES
I'm fairly certain this is it.https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/ca ... order=DESCFRJ wrote:If you could post a picture of your knife, casejene, that would be very helpful and enjoyable to see.
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Mike
"If there are no Dogs in Heaven, then when I die, I want to go where they went". Will Rogers
I work hard so my Dog can have a better life...
I work hard so my Dog can have a better life...