Download or read book A Collectors Guide to Vintage Wenger Knives written by Dave Arnold and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-18 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this long overdue book, Dave Arnold shares the rarest knives ever produced in Delemont, and unravels the uncertainties of the evolution of Wenger knives. Fully illustrated with photographs of the rarest Wenger knives from around the world, he has assembled the most complete reference tool for Coutellerie Suisse and Wenger knives from 1900 to the 1960s that has ever been compiled.With seven chapters about officer knives, along with individual chapters on Wenger soldier, farmer, fixed blade, and gentleman knives, plus chapters other Swiss, Solingen, and commonly mistaken as Wenger, knifemakers, A Collectors Guide to Vintage Wenger Knives is a resource that no Swiss Army knife collector should be without.
Download or read book Swiss Army Knives written by Derek Jackson and published by Chartwell Books. This book was released on 2018-10-23 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Swiss Army Knives is the comprehensive guide for Swiss Army Knives no collector should live without. This fascinating, colorfully illustrated book is a celebration of one of the great icons of Swiss culture. Swiss Army Knives catalogs each gadget, beginning with the simple Soldier’s knife, later developed into the Student Knife, the Cadet Knife, and Farmer’s Knife. Each model is accompanied with a narrative. For example, the Soldier’s knife was heavy, which led developers to create the lighter Officer’s knife, with an added second blade and a corkscrew. The book includes hundreds of illustrated examples of Swiss Army Knives and anecdotes from military personnel and other owners and a comprehensive model identification system, for the dedicated collectors. This fascinating, colorfully illustrated celebration of one of the great icons of Swiss culture—in France it’s the Couteau Swiss, in Germany the Schweizer Messer, and to the English-speaking world it’s the Victorinox Swiss Army Knife—used by military programs the world over and given away as gifts to guests by the White House (Lyndon Johnson did it first). Switzerland is not a country we associate with war. Nor is it a major steel-producing country. Yet the Swiss Army Knife, originally produced by a Swiss master cutler for the Swiss armed forces, is now recognized throughout the world. Like the Rolls-Royce or the Zippo lighter, it has become part of mythology, an icon that represents a standard of quality and versatility which has carried through from the nineteenth into the twenty-first century. The basic design of the knife has changed little since Karl Elsener patented the first Swiss Officer’s Knife in 1897, but the context within which the knives are now used would have astonished him. Elsener’s knives have been used at the top of Mount Everest and on coral reefs; astronauts carry them in the Space Shuttle; and they have saved lives on the ocean, in the air and in the desert. Charles Elsener, the fourth son of a hat-maker, decided not to enter the family business but to become a cutler. After serving his apprenticeship in south Germany, he opened his own business near Schwyz in Switzerland. Soon after, in 1891, he formed the Swiss Cutlery Guild with the main aim of producing soldiers’ knives for the Swiss Army, which had to date been bought from German sources. By the end of the year, the first batch had been delivered and Elsener’s plan proved a success—the first knife, known by name rather than type number—the Soldier’s knife—had a blade, awl, can opener, and screwdriver. Then the development started: as well as the simple Soldier’s knife he quickly developed the Student Knife, the Cadet Knife and Farmer’s Knife. Because the Soldier’s knife was heavy, Elsener developed the lighter Officer’s knife, with an added second blade and a corkscrew. On 26 April 2005 Victorinox acquired Wenger, its historic rival and the other official supplier of the Swiss Army knife. It also started expanding its product range to include fragrances, travel gear, and watches. Victorinox has since licensed the Swiss Army brand and shield logo to companies producing watches, writing tools, luggage and clothing. Victorinox produces some 34,000 Swiss Army knives, 38,000 multi-tools, and 30,000 household, kitchen, and knives per workday. Approximately 90 percent of its production is exported to more than 100 countries. With a wide reach and diverse product development, it's no wonder their knives are so popular.
Download or read book Pocket knives written by Bernard Levine and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Gun Trader s Guide to Collectible Knives written by Mike Robuck and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-08-05 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Gun Trader’s Guide is the standard reference for collectors, curators, dealers, shooters, and gun enthusiasts, and now is extending their influence to collectible knives. Focusing mainly on old and out of production knives, the Gun Trader’s Guide to Collectible Knives is the ideal gift for any knife enthusiast looking to start a collecting of their own. Parts of the guide will focus on the following: • How and where to start your collection • The value of knives and how to determine their value • How to work knife shows • How to care for older knives Each knife featured will have its own short description and will be divided by grade (very good, good, fine, etc.). Fitting in with the Gun Trader’s Guide series, this guide will be updated every few years to accommodate the changing market. Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for hunters and firearms enthusiasts. We publish books about shotguns, rifles, handguns, target shooting, gun collecting, self-defense, archery, ammunition, knives, gunsmithing, gun repair, and wilderness survival. We publish books on deer hunting, big game hunting, small game hunting, wing shooting, turkey hunting, deer stands, duck blinds, bowhunting, wing shooting, hunting dogs, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
Download or read book Official Price Guide to Collector Knives written by C. Houston Price and published by House of Collectibles. This book was released on 2008-04-08 with total page 570 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides descriptions and prices for collectible knives, along with information about collecting the item, different types and brands, main components, and factors that can affect its value.
Download or read book Pocket knives written by Bernard R. Levine and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Standard Knife Collector s Guide written by Ron Stewart and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book lists literally hundreds of manufacturers of cutlery from all over the world. Old as well as new brands are included. The easy-to-use format allows the collector to become an expert in evaluating or appraising knives by using the RBR evaluation scales. There are overviews describing the histories of major knife companies, a section on commemoratives and limited editions, clubs and organizations, numbering systems, and a section on identifying knife patterns. The handle materials section contains full-color photographs showcasing the variety of handle materials used in the manufacture of knives. This book is a must for the experienced as well as the new knife collector. A thorough pricing update and an expansion of the RBR scales are highlights of this sixth edition. 2009 values.
Download or read book The International Blade Collectors Association Price Guide to Antique Knives written by J. Bruce Voyles and published by Gower Publishing Company, Limited. This book was released on 1995 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get updated prices on 40,000 knives, in six grades of condition, inside this complete guide to collecting pocketknives from 1800-1970. Grading, trends and history of more than 35 manufacturers included.
Download or read book Old Knives Xx and More written by Tom McCandless and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2019-04-15 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knife collecting has grown tremendously in the last thirty years, and the most collected brand by far is Case. The long history of Case knives dates to 1896, when brothers John, Jean, and Andrew Case began producing knives with their stampings. Author Tom McCandless, a longtime knife collector, explores the history of Case knives from their beginning to 1920 in Old Knives, XX, and More. He also chronicles his own experiences as a collector in building knowledge, networking with dealers and vendors, and finding answers to questions of value and authentication. Early Case knives, current-production knives, or knives from any period between are all collectible. Some collectors focus on patterns such as whittlers, stockman, or trappers. Other collections are based on handle materials such as stag, bone, pearl, greenbone, and redbone. If you want to know more about collecting knives—including pattern numbers, handle materials, grading conditions, and pricing—this book is an essential resource.
Download or read book American Scissors and Shears written by Philip R. Pankiewicz and published by Universal-Publishers. This book was released on 2013 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: American Scissors and Shears provides an historical overview of more than 100 companies and individuals involved in producing scissors and shears in the United States from the mid-1800s to approximately 1930. Accompanying and enhancing the text are hundreds of photographs, advertisements, and patents of the many varieties of antique and vintage scissors produced during this time period. The book will prove invaluable to tool collectors, cutlery collectors (including knives and scissors), sewing enthusiasts, history buffs in general, and to those interested in early American industries. Some books have provided broad overviews of the history of scissors; others have investigated sewing implements, including scissors. None to date have provided the in-depth survey of American-made scissors presented in American Scissors and Shears.
Download or read book The American Blade Collectors Association Price Guide to Antique Knives written by J. Bruce Voyles and published by Blade Books. This book was released on 1990 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focuses on knives made from 1800-1970.
Download or read book Collecting Case Knives written by Steve Pfeiffer and published by Krause Publications Incorporated. This book was released on 2015 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only full-color price guide devoted solely to Case pocket knives, this book features nearly 1,000 photos, current values for hundreds of pocket knives from 1920 to today, and detailed information about methods for creating knives, quirks of the pattern numbering systems, tang stamps, types of blade steels, and knife shields.
Download or read book American Knives written by Harold Leslie Peterson and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The American Blade Collectors Association Price Guide to Antique Knives written by J. Bruce Voyles and published by Krause Publications Incorporated. This book was released on 1995-06 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Official Price Guide to Collector Knives written by C. Houston Price and published by House of Collectibles. This book was released on 2000-12-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE KNIFE COLLECTORS' BIBLE, WITH MORE THAN 13,000 PRICES LISTED! Knives have been around for thousands of years, and collecting them has become a profitable pursuit. From exotic samurai swords to common pocketknives to the hottest fighting knives, "The Official Price Guide to Collector Knives is a resource on the cutting edge of this ever-growing hobby. COMPREHENSIVE. Completely updated, this essential sourcebook lists knives from all major manufacturers, including Bowie, Case, Winchester, and Ka-Bar--plus an extensive listing of specialty and custom knife makers. REVISED AND EXPANDED. Categories cover military knives, Remington sheath knives, and Marble knives--plus an expanded section on knife brands of the world, with information on dates of manufacture, common trademarks, and value ranges on more than 1,500 models. WRITTEN BY AN EXPERT. C. Houston Price has been the publisher and editor of Knife World magazine since 1979. He is also a lifetime member of the Cutlery Hall of Fame. INVALUABLE ADVICE. Vital information on grading, buying, selling, age determination, and how to spot fakes--plus a handy glossary of key terms and a market report that will take you inside the latest trends in knife collecting. FULLY ILLUSTRATED with more than 500 photographs.
Download or read book Big Book of Pocket Knives written by Ron Stewart and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Big Book of Pocket Knives enables collectors to examine knife and cutlery products from more than 20 cutlery companies. Hundreds of illustrations are included. Companies and brands represented include Belknap, Case, Winchester, Remington, Robeson, Northfield, Imperial, John Primble, Russell, Shapleigh Diamond Edge, Schrade, and Marble. A brief history is included for most of the companies. Readers are offered a grasp of the direction the company was headed, what its market targets were, and the variety of its product designs. 2000 values.
Download or read book Collecting Case Knives written by Steve Pfeiffer and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-09-17 with total page 634 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Feast your eyes on the craftsmanship and quality that is synonymous with Case pocket knives with this one-of-a-kind guide. The only full-color book focused solely on the work of W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co., this book delves into Cases 120-year history and provides you with the defining details for hundreds upon hundreds of knives. In this historically rich guide, you'll discover 800 full-color photos, current values for hundreds of pocket knives considered the most popular among collector, and a potpourri of information about methods for creating knives, quirks of the pattern numbering systems, tang samplings, types of blade steels and knife shields, as well as: • Identifying and pricing details for prized knives including Pattern 20 Peanut, highly popular 54 Pattern Trapper, Pattern 72 Bulldog and Buffalo, and Pattern 97 Shark Tooth • A showcase of the different types of natural and synthetic handle materials used to create Case knives, including bone, stag, pearl...wood, family and colorful celluloid, plastic and metal Whether you received your Case knife as a gift, inherited if from a family member or simply chose to purchase your own, you will enjoy the depth of details, exquisite photographs, and intriguing historical information contained in this, the only full-color book devoted to the legendary W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co.
