THE ULTIMATE KNIFE COLLECTOR'S GUIDE!Knives have played an indispensable role in our lives for thousands of years. From their humble beginnings as simple tools and weapons to times when they were symbols of rank and success, knives have been crafted for function as well as for show. Collecting these items has become not only a serious hobby but also a profitable buisiness. Whether you are just starting a collection or you are already an experienced collector, this book will offer everything you need to know about buildting your collection and becoming an informed buyer and seller.• COMPLETE: With updated price information for over 13,000 listings, this essential sourcebook offers reliable information on knives from all major manufacturers including Remington, Case, Winchester, and more• DIFFERENT CATEGORIES: From wooden-handled military knives to silver folding fruit knives to old-fashioned pocket knives, this book covers over 1,500 models of collectible knives• EXPERT ADVICE: C. Houston Price is the former publisher and editor of Knife World Magazine since 1979. He is also a lifetime member of the Cultery Hall of Fame• VALUABLE INFORMATION: Knife nomenclature, how to spot fakes, factors affecting value, and knife brands of the world• RESOURCES: Collector Clubs and Recommended Reading
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.
Includes information on where to buy knives, Grading the Condition of Knives- How Condition Effects Value
This book enables collectors to examine knife and cutlery products from more than 20 cutlery companies. More than 2,500 illustrations allow the serious and curious collector to look directly at the original company materials used to advertise and promote the knives of past manufacturers. A brief history is included for each of the featured companies. Readers are offered insight into the direction the company was headed, what its market targets were, and the variety of its product designs. Each illustrated knife has a collector value listed. Companies and brands represented include Belknap, Case, Winchester, Remington, Shapleigh, Scharde, Russell, Northfield, Robeson, Cattaraugus, Marbles, Christy, Novelty, Kabar, Union, and others. 2005 values. AUTHORBIO: Ron Stewart is a noted expert on knives, and provides certified appraisals of knives and collections, as well as assists insurance companies with appraisals and adjustment evaluations. He and co-author Roy Ritchie published one of the earliest manuals for collectors, the Kentucky Knife Traders Manual. They went on to publish the bestselling Standard Knife Collector's Guide, then others like Big Book of Pocket Knives, Cattaraugus Cutlery Company, and Standard Guide to Razors. AUTHORBIO: Roy Ritchie is a noted expert on knives, and provides certified appraisals of knives and collections, as well as assists insurance companies with appraisals and adjustment evaluations. He and co-author Ron Stewart published one of the earliest books for collectors, the Kentucky Knife Traders Manual. They went on to publish the bestselling Standard Knife Collector's Guide, and later books followed: Big Book of Pocket Knives, Cattaraugus Cutlery Company, and Standard Guide to Razors. REVIEW: This book will have collectors racing to the bookstores. It is an all-new revised edition, this time organized alphabetically by model name and description for ease in identification. Well over 1,000 photographs are included.
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