We are an authorized, direct-from-the-publisher retailer of NEW books. Our titles are ON HAND and available for immediate shipping. Table of Contents OUR NOTES: Every collector and dealer of vintage and collectible knives needs an up-to-date price and identification guide for daily use. This guide covers both major & minor names, such as Buck Creek, Case, Cattaraugus, Remington Arms, Robeson, Taylor, Winchester, Schrade & many others. Military knives, custom made knives and their makers, commemorative & other limited edition knives are covered, as well as related fields, such as straight razors. There are special sections on Knife Clubs; knife sharpening, care and use are covered. Includes close up color photos of handle materials. This book is one of our best sellers; it was last updated in 2003. --- John Kincaid, Collector Bookstore PUBLISHER'S DESCRIPTION: 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 in the RBR scales are highlights of this fifth edition. The Standard Knife Collector's Guide is once again a cut above the rest!
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