Download or read book The Collector s Guide To Switchblade Knives written by Richard V. Langston and published by Paladin Press. This book was released on 2001-11-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It has been more than 20 years since a major work on switchblades has been published, and never has one showcased as many different types as Rich Langston's welcome new book. The Collector's Guide to Switchblade Knives contains a history of the early cutlery industry in America; a detailed examination of the evolution of switchblades; and a user-friendly, up-to-the-minute, illustrated reference section that helps collectors and novices alike identify all kinds of knives from museum-quality antiques to Granddad's old folder that's been hidden in the attic for decades. Langston, a life-long knife lover and collector, provides an honest appraisal of more than 160 autos based on maker, condition, markings, materials, functioning and availability. This handsome hardcover is for collectors, enthusiasts, historians or anyone even considering buying or selling a switchblade
Download or read book Switchblades written by Terry Shuler and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 2010-04-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive presentation of American switchblade knives is perfect for the knife enthusiast who is tired of the "switchblade shy" attitude in the world of cutlery collecting. Banned by congress in 1958, the American switchblade has a storied pastdemonized for its lightening fast deployment by gang members and outlaws in early American television and movies. But throughout the switchblade's 70 years of legal production in the United States, great American companies produced an elegant and practical tool that was used my many hardworking Americans on a daily basis. They were available for purchase at the local hardware store and even through mail order. 811 color images focus on the not-so-evil nature of the switchblade, documenting an exquisite variety of antique spring knives made by companies such as Schrade, Case, Remington Camillus, Colonial, Union, and Korn. Complete with the latest pricing, this is a must-have for any knife enthusiast
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 Standard Knife Collector s Guide written by Roy Ritchie and published by . This book was released on 1992-01-01 with total page 688 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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 American Knives written by Harold Leslie Peterson and published by New York, Scribner. This book was released on 1958 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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 American Knives written by Harold Leslie Peterson and published by . This book was released on 1958 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Antique American Switchblades written by Mark B. Erickson and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents an identification and price guide to antique switchblade knives.
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 The Official Price Guide to Collector Knives written by C. Houston Price and published by House of Collectibles. This book was released on 1996 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE SHARPEST GUIDE ON THE MARKET FOR KNIFE COLLECTORS! 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, and Ka-Bar--plus the most extensive listings of specialty and custom knifemakers. [ ] REVISED AND EXPANDED. Brand-new listings cover military knives, Remington sheath knives, and Marble's knives--plus an added section on knife brands of the world with information on dates of manufacturers, common trademarks, and value ranges on more than 1,500 models. [ ] 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, including a dazzling eight-page color insert . HOUSE OF COLLECTIBLES Serving collectors for more than thirty years
Download or read book The G I Collector s Guide written by Henri-Paul Enjames and published by Casemate. This book was released on 2022-09-21 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In World War II, the U.S. Army not only supplied its soldiers with the most modern equipment and uniforms, suitable for any combat situation, but went as far as providing them with their favorite drinks or candy bars, and seemingly anything else they might require. This comprehensive reference book brings together all the equipment issued to American soldiers in the European Theater of Operations, 1943–45. Each item is presented with its catalog numbers, described in detail and fully depicted in photographs, including close-ups of the labels to aid identification of items. Graphics and diagrams offer additional information and context. There are chapters on everything from uniform, insignia, and small arms issued to the individual, through crew-served weapons, rations, tents, to sports and recreation equipment. There is full coverage of the specialist items issued to Airborne, Armored, and Mountain troops, engineers, signallers, Military Police, medics, chaplains and female personnel. From the chewing gum included in K rations through to artillery-laying equipment, mess trays to portable altars and field harmoniums, this photographic reference gives a unique insight into the world of the U.S. Army in World War II. As a complete catalog with high-quality photographs, this book is invaluable to both family historians researching grandpa's kit found in the attic and to collectors in their quest to find authentic items among the reproductions that flood the modern market.
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 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 Switchblades of Italy written by Tim Zinser and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2004-01-15 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book starts the reader on a journey through time, with a short history of folding knives, leading to the evolution of the first switchblade. Progressing through time, wonderful photos illustrate the descriptions of switchblades. Throughout the book, highlighted sections showcase specific details that will be most helpful to collectors. Also included are facts about knifemakers styles, patterns, tang stamps, and a complete illustrated glossary. Contents Include: The first ever comprehensive publication about Italian switchblade knives, featuring knives and history from the late 1700s to the 1970s. Pictured within this hardbound book are nearly 200 beautiful photos and ephemera of the most unique and rarest Italian switchblades. Actual-size photos span more than two centuries of knifemaking history. Also pictured are catalog pages and advertisements, as well as historical photos. Extensive research has gone into this book to present never-before-published information which clears up and dispells many myths. Entire sections are dedicated to the most sought-after knifemaking companies, such as: Latama Coricama Mauro Mario Details about the knifemakers and businessmen involved behind the knives reveal who the major players shaping the switchblade industry and who made knives for other companies.
Download or read book The G I Collector s Guide U S Army Service Forces Catalog European Theater of Operations written by Henri-Paul Enjames and published by Casemate. This book was released on 2022-09-21 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In World War II, the U.S. Army not only supplied its soldiers with the most modern equipment and uniforms, suitable for any combat situation, but went as far as providing them with their favorite drinks or candy bars, and seemingly anything else they might require. This comprehensive reference book brings together all the equipment issued to American soldiers in the European Theater of Operations, 1943–45. Each item is presented with its catalog numbers, described in detail and fully depicted in photographs, including close-ups of the labels to aid identification of items. Graphics and diagrams offer additional information and context. This second volume of the G.I. Collector's Guide is fully revised with the addition of sections including personal equipment, trophies and souvenirs, the wartime draft and Stateside training, and the life of POWs in German camps. More than one thousand new artifacts with detailed captions are featured in this completely revised new work. Expert Henri-Paul Enjames describes all variations of uniform, insignia, badges, weapons, and equipment in detail. As a complete catalog with high-quality photographs, this book is invaluable to both family historians researching grandpa's kit found in the attic and to collectors in their quest to find authentic items among the reproductions that flood the modern market.
