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At a gun show, over 40 years ago, I bought a large Bowie knife. It had no sheath and it was said to have been rescued from a burning or burned house. There was no observable fire damage. This was at least a few years old and had been used somewhat.
The knife is approx. 15" long (5" handle; 10" blade). Widest part of blade is 1 3/4", and hand guard (brass) is 3 1/4". Handle appears to be genuine stag horn. Right side of blade near the hilt shows "Soligen" (obviously Soligen steel) above "447". Left side of blade "C. CO" above "Germany". The "G" appears to have been partially buffed off, and there may have been another letter before the first "C". Also the "O" in "CO" is distorted and may be another letter or symbol. The blade has the appearance of stainless steel, except it has become slightly tarnished. The blade is very sharp, both on the edge and the tip.
I have two requests:
1. Can anyone identify the brand, model, etc. of the knife, and
2. What can I use to restore the blade to its original bright color, without damaging the metal?
I can't do pics. Wish I could.
Thanks.
The knife is approx. 15" long (5" handle; 10" blade). Widest part of blade is 1 3/4", and hand guard (brass) is 3 1/4". Handle appears to be genuine stag horn. Right side of blade near the hilt shows "Soligen" (obviously Soligen steel) above "447". Left side of blade "C. CO" above "Germany". The "G" appears to have been partially buffed off, and there may have been another letter before the first "C". Also the "O" in "CO" is distorted and may be another letter or symbol. The blade has the appearance of stainless steel, except it has become slightly tarnished. The blade is very sharp, both on the edge and the tip.
I have two requests:
1. Can anyone identify the brand, model, etc. of the knife, and
2. What can I use to restore the blade to its original bright color, without damaging the metal?
I can't do pics. Wish I could.
Thanks.