Big Book of Pocket Knives : Identification & Values (Big Book of Pocket Knives)

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.
ASIN: 1574323962
VSKU: BVV.1574323962.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Ron Stewart
Binding: Paperback
Note: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.
Condition Notes: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.