This is the preeminent reference on antique English knives, written by one of Great Britain's most respected 20th century authorities on weaponry. The text contains much previously unknown historical information about cutlers and their art. Chapters and over 300 color photographs and hand-drawn illustrations cover the earliest history of Sheffield, England, a directory of 19th century cutlers' names, and many groups and types of knives, from the most humble penknife to magnificent exhibition pieces. The history of the famous American designed Bowie knife, manufactured extensively in Sheffield, is explained and amply illustrated. Discussions present multi-bladed sportsmen's pocket knives, farrier's, smoker's, quill knives, curiosities, and actual knives presented to King George IV in 1821. These appear along with a veritable kaliedoscope of craftsmanship. Quoting from the author's Acknowledgements, "Sheffield's legacy is not just in the tangible dust-covered records or faded photographs rescued from destruction, but in the living art form of their craft that endures and remains the symbol of what was the centre of the cutlery world for well over a hundred years."
Words can't do justice to how nice these knives are. They are genuinely all hand made and have all the extras. They are excellent users and would also make the perfect centre-piece to any knife collection. The Damascus steel is hand forged and is made from ball-bearing steel, bandsaw steel and two high carbon steels. Overall length is 8.5 inches. The blade length is about 4.5 inches and 4mm thick. It is all hand ground and holds a great edge. This knife will last for a lifetime with some love and care. It comes in a nice, hand made, heavy duty, leather sheath - with hand tooling. This is the kind of sheath that would cost $25-45 alone. The grit buffed and polished handle is made from 10,000 year old Mammoth bone - harvested from Alaskan beaches and the Baring Sea in the summer. Once you see this in the flesh you and your buddies will buy more. Strictly a limited edition. No more than 25 of these knives will ever be made.
These knives are very sharp. Only for sale to responsible individuals over 18 years of age. Mailing to the USA from the UK where we are based normally takes between 5-14 days but does vary. We ship using Royal Mail Signed for Service or Airsure, which enables you to track your package. The shipping cost is per package of up to three items - so if you buy more items you make a further saving. We try to mail next day from receipt of order - depending on the time of day in the UK when the order is received.
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!
This book provides an in-depth study of the many ornate military edged weapons of WWI, as well as civilan and government daggers and swords of the Imperial era. Also contains a complete chapter on the Imperial Hirschfanger and an intense study of WWI close combat and trench knives. Volume I is intended to be the introductory reference of a series similar to the highly successful Collecting the Edged Weapons of the Third Reich 8-volume set by LTC Thomas M. Johnson. Dust jacket, 12 page color section.
From Peri Wolfman and Charles Gold -- authors of the best-selling The Perfect Setting -- comes the book that showcases one of today's favorite collectibles, vintage Forks, Knives & Spoons.Part of the fun in collecting is the search for new and unusual pieces, and Peri and Charley have amassed delicate coin silver tea spoons, bone-handled knives with rusted steel blades, wood-handled forks with decorative rivets, and picnic ware with bright Bakelite handles. They share the history behind the countless unusual serving pieces -- baked-potato forks, bread knives, and olive spoons among them -that date to Victorian times, and they identify the 29 place setting pieces still in manufacture today. The resource section offers advice on the care, cleaning, and storage of silver, steel, Bakelite, bone, and more. There are also names and addresses of some of the best places to shop for old silver and tableware.Charley's photographs capture the matte beauty of old steel, the warm gleam of silver, the glow of bone, and they offer inspiration for table settings. But the book's biggest bonus is the more than 35 recipes that are tasty ideas for putting your old finds to new use.In Forks, Knives & Spoons, Peri Wolfman and Charles Gold have created a book that both collectors and cooks are bound to relish.
This is a really stunning, custom made folding Bowie knife. It is about as fancy as they come. It is a real heirloom piece! When open it is almost 12 inches long. When folded it is about 6.25 inches. The handles are made from beautiful hand buffed Mammoth bone - harvested from Alaska and Mother of Pearl. It sits beautifully in the hand. The bolsters and blade are hand forged, made from ball bearing steel, band saw steel and two high carbon steels - folded four times to create a dazzling and unique pattern of 416 layers. The blade will keep a good cutting edge and will be the envy of all your hunting buddies. It would grace any knife and gun collection too. Everyone you meet will try to buy it from you for more than you paid. Only a very small number of these are available. Don't miss them. Each knife and pouch is hand made. No two are identical. Precise materials and finish will vary a little between each one- that's what makes them so nice.
These knives are very sharp. Only for sale to responsible individuals over 18 years of age. Mailing to the USA from the UK where we are based normally takes between 5-14 days but does vary. We ship using Royal Mail Signed for Service or Airsure, which enables you to track your package. The shipping cost is per package of up to three items - so if you buy more items you make a further saving. We try to mail next day from receipt of order - depending on the time of day in the UK when the order is received
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