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 A great deal has changed in the world of switchblade knives since Ragnar Benson wrote Switchblade: The Ace of Blades in 1989. This new edition of the book - thoroughly revised and updated by edged-weapons expert Michael D. Janich - provides fascinating insight and solid information on switchblades as they have evolved into the 21st century. Presenting new research and new photos throughout, Switchblade: The Ace of Blades brings automatic knife collectors, historians and users up to date on such topics as: - the revival of the switchblade market in the United States during the late 1980s and early 1990s
- the beginning of modern commercial U.S. production by Microtech, Paragon, Pro-Tech, Benchmade and other specialty manufacturers
- the evolution of brilliant new locking and release mechanisms
- the demise of once-popular switchblade kits
- interpretations of switchblade statutes today
- modern gravity, butterfly and one-handed-opening knives and their relationship to switchblade law
The mystique of the switchblade makes it one of the most interesting and collectible knives ever made. The value of a reliable one-handed knife has become increasingly recognized by professional military, police, medical and rescue personnel. Now anyone with an interest in these unique knives has a valuable reference on their history, mechanisms, maintenance and use.
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