Long regarded as the bible for knife collectors, this new, expanded edition provides everything one needs to know to successfully collect knives. Knife collecting is a rapidly growing international activity where "finds" are still plentiful. The author is regarded by many as the leading full-time writer on knives and cutlery. He has refined and corrected information -- as appropriate -- on brands, models and overall cutlery history -- while providing fully updated prices. Organization of the book is clear and logical, making the subject accessible to novice and advanced collectors. There is detailed coverage of the important aspects of knife collecting, followed by major sections on popular collectible folding knives and fixed blade knives. Each section goes into great detail about companies, brands and models. A comprehensive appendix provides useful reference. -- More than 1,500 knife values, fully updated -- New edition, expanded with 32 new pages -- Added chapters on modern folding knives and plier/tool knives
Haines Hunting Knife The Haines Model Hunting Knife was designed by Ashley A. Haines as a skinning, hunting, and camping knife. A full lang design, the knife has slag handle scales and was made with and without guard.
This is Gary Barnes ' Wizard knife — the gold - plated wizard with ivory robes is touching the blade to turn it into Damascus . It's concrete unreality . ( Porterfield photo ) This is Earl Black's slightly other - world knife , as you ...
German Military Fighting Knives, 1914-45
Fighting Knives: An Illustrated Guide to Fighting Knives and Military Survival Weapons of the World
The knife resulted from a deal that Sam brokered for another importer, and, since U.S. Customs demanded a name, provided that too. As noted, Sam was an English Literature major in college, and the name comes from Edith Wharton's grim ...
Covers hand and power tools, kit knives, forging, handles, sheaths and pouches, polishing, sharpening, and knife care
This volume showcases blades of every class and style with more than 800 images along with descriptions of the makers who created them.
A comprehensive book on the care, making, choosing, and types of knives.
Knives, 1986
Internationally known knifemaker Bo Bergman takes readers through every step of knifemaking, from blade selection and sharpening, through crafting handles to creating and decorating sheaths of leather, bone, even wood.