Look inside for links to knife manufacturers, custom knife makers, swords, magazines, knife. Levines guide to knives and their values by bernard levine official price guide to collector knives by houston price pocket knife traders price guide by jim parker. It covers the career of the famous custom knife maker r w bob loveless. The only fullcolor price guide devoted solely to case pocket knives, this book features nearly 1,000 photos, current values for hundreds of pocket knives from 1920 to today, and detailed information about methods for creating knives, quirks of the pattern numbering systems, tang stamps, types of blade steels, and knife shields. They went on to publish the bestselling standard knife collectors guide, then others like big book of pocket knives, cattaraugus cutlery company, and standard guide to razors. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Its good to have a set of knife books, if you want to be a serious pocket knife collector. The pocket knife is a piece of allpurpose cutlery that is designed to be carried about in your pocket or clipped to ones belt or to the outside edge of a pocket and used for a variety of purposes from cutting rope and paper to opening boxes, stripping wire and even cleaning fish caught in the wild. Product title kershaw filter pocket knife, blackwash, assisted opening 6bw average rating. How to make your own hunting knife, stub tang knife. A pocket knife can be one of the most convenient tools in your everyday carry also known as edc kit. The product is made of a variety of materials, and the handle and blade can easily distinguish a case pocket knife. This is a very nice 9 14 by 8 34 hard cover book by al williams. I know very little about pocket knives other then haveing one or two in my life.
New listing chevrolet pocket knife multitool for chevy corvette nova sbc bbc v8. Each of our folding knives is a timeless piece of functional jewelry destined to enrich their owners living legacy. Levines guide to knives and their values by bernard levine official price guide to collector knives by. Others focus on a specialized area of interest, perhaps bayonets, knives from a particular. Just curioushow many collectors out there have the older bookssay by authors likecharles frazier, pryse robinson, revis c ferguson, dewey p ferguson and others.
Knife magazine publisher mark zalesky on the knife junkie podcast. Although case has had some stumbles near the end of the century, they are still the most collected knife brand in traditional pocket knives. In the world of collectible knives, case offers a range of quality folding knives. Maserin cutlery plow sodbuster d2 drop point blade. The standard knife collectors guide book by roy ritchie. I would like to post pics of these but they are buried in my basement in a. Look for a local or regional knife club near you and go there to find other collectors who will reinforce these ideas.
This book includes virtually all knife manufacturers, both old and new. Buy pocket knives online at overstock our best knives. Big book of pocket knives by ron stewart, paperback. Product title case 77 folding pocket knife, 212 in l clip, 4.
Just curioushow many collectors out there have the older books say by authors likecharles frazier, pryse robinson, revis c ferguson, dewey p ferguson and others. Case knives have been the most collected and appreciated traditional knife since the early 1900s. Companies and brands represented include belknap, case, winchester, remington, robeson, northfield, imperial, john primble, russell, shapleigh diamond edge, schrade, and marble. The use of folding pocket knives can be traced all the way back to syrian damascus in the 1500s. I came across these knives and a few others at a sale,they were in a small box and got them for next to nothing. It is also known as a jackknife jack knife or a penknife, though a penknife may also be a specific kind of pocketknife. It has a dark red rosewood handle with 420 stai white bone handle 2 blade barlow knife 203286.
The official price guide to collector knives is designed for all collectors, from novice to expert, and presents information about the hobby, its history, and value identifications. This group if dedicated for the knife userscollectors that prefer carbon steel to the newer super steels and stainless steels that are used. But folding knives predate the blades made by either of these venerable companies. Bernard levines book pocket knives is a complete piece of trash and a undoubtedly a waste of time and money. A pocketknife is a foldable knife with one or more blades that fit inside the handle that can still fit in a pocket. Saws, toothpicks, tweezers, can openers, nail files, scissors, corkscrews and magnifying glasses are all common features of swiss army knives and other multitools, which are the most multidimensional pocket knives on the market. Whether you consider yourself a presentday macgyver who can defuse any situation with a multitool or youre just looking to have access to a useful piece of gear when the circumstance presents itself, we have assembled a selection of the best pocket knives that run the gamut of price and. Sep 15, 2018 no pocket knife collection is complete without the inclusion of these 10 edc everyday carry pocket knives. White says he asks a series of questions, such as, does the book accurately document a brand history, its years of production, and have enough sidebar histories, distinctive specimens and interesting stories. Big book of pocket knives enables collectors to examine knife and cutlery products from more than 20 cutlery companies. Forums like iknife collector of course, all about pocket knives, or any of the other forums, should have some knives for sale, but even better they have people. Buy a cheap copy of the standard knife collectors guide book by roy ritchie.
Rare kershaw wade officer 4400st kai japan folding collector pocket knife knives. White ranked his favorite price and information guides to collectible knives. Great prices pocket knives made in japan, folders, lock blade pocket knives, limited editions, and knife sharpeners. 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. No info about knives just an accumulation of opinions and noted facts that are widely recognized and understood even by a first grader. Get low prices on queen cutlery stockman pocket knives, fixed blades, and folding pocket knives from queen. The knife web guide provides an extensive guide of links, resources and information to online knife, sword and cutleryrelated web sites organized by category and search.
I have a half dozen others that i use so infrequently i can no longer name wo digging them up. Pocket knives have been the goto knife for hunters, fishermen, campers, and boy scouts for decades. Mar 29, 2019 the books in my library which i use the most are levines guide to knives 3rd ed. New listing chevrolet pocket knife multitool for chevy corvette nova sbc bbc v8 v6 impala cleaning out our shop. The 15th edition includes fullyupdated prices, 50 pages of new listings, 100 new blackandwhite photographs, and for the first time, an eightpage fullcolor insert. Unfollow dale earnhardt pocket knife to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Beginning the the early part of the last century, case knives were the yardstick all other cutlery was measured. Feast your eyes on the craftsmanship and quality that is synonymous with case pocket knives with this oneofakind guide. It enables collectors to examine knife and cutlery products as they were originally advertised and promoted.
Rare, limited edition collector series knives also available. Look inside for links to knife manufacturers, custom knife makers, swords, magazines, knife collecting, knife making supplies, related sites and more. William henrys exclusive collection of folding knives elevates the archetype of all human instruments to a superb personality statement. Chicago cutlery, holley, belknap, eagle, remington, e. Knife collecting a beginning recommended reading on knives.
The stockman folding pocket knife has 3 blades and is 3. Case limited edition knives pocket knives fixed blade. Top 10 knife collection best pocket knives youtube. No matter what the model, this brand of knife represents both heritage and tradition. Sometimes you need a pocket knife with more than just blades. Unfollow used pocket knives to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Vintage pocket knives and folding knives collectors weekly. Living on the edge r w bob loveless custom knife book bowie hunting dagger. Check out the case limited edition knives listed below. Knife collecting is a hobby which includes seeking, locating, acquiring, organizing, cataloging, displaying, storing, and maintaining knives. The fourth edition of big books of pocket knives continues a tradition of excellence.
Offering fine pocket knives, whittlers knives, classic folding knives and collectors knives. Both the serious and curious can look directly at the way manufacturers described and promoted their products. Some collectors are generalists, accumulating an assortment of different knives. All these books are in stock at the publisher, and will be shipped directly to you. Pocket knives are known for their portability and packability, as well as their convenience when it comes to things like cutting rope, cleaning fish, and whittling. Knives 2019, 39th edition the worlds greatest knife book. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Pocketknives are versatile tools, and may be used for anything from opening an envelope, to cutting. Clearance lots 2nds natural wood glass top lid black or red pad display case for pins, medals, militaria knives jewelry. The jack knife, a derivation of an antique knife invented by a. The collectors guide to identifying, buying, and enjoying vintage pocketknives levine, bernard r. The collectors guide to identifying, buying, and enjoying vintage pocketknives.
Although case has had some stumbles near the end of the century, they are still the most collected knife brand in traditional pocket. It has lots of photos and shows the various types of knives he made including the early delaware maid knives. Many increase or hold their value throughout the years, making collecting knives something to pass on to the next generation of knife collectors. Here are some of my library of knife related books. The rarer a vintage pocket knife is, the more valuable it generally is. Both the serious and curious can look directly at the way.
For the first several years only the smaller retailers sold gec knives. Product title hogue x5 folding knife, aluminum black, 4 in, average rating. Add 556s30v mini griptilian fineedge knife to compare. Lion steel bolus clip jack ebony wood handles m390 steel ck0212eb. I have found knife collectors and enthusiasts to be among the finest people on earth and am honored to be a part of the industry. It can start you on your way to be an appraiser of collectable knives. He and coauthor roy ritchie published one of the earliest manuals for collectors, the kentucky knife traders manual. Thought if someone out there might tell me where they were made and how old they may be. Older knife collecting books all about pocket knives. The collector s guide to identifying, buying, and enjoying vintage pocketknives levine, bernard r. Low prices on case limited edition knives such as fixed blade knives and folding pocket knives. We all remember our first folding knife or pocket knife, whether it was a swiss army multipurpose monster, complete with toothpick and tweezers, or a slender singleblade antlerhandled case. Over the last several years, great eastern cutlery has become quite popular.
The only fullcolor book focused solely on the work of w. Others focus on a specialized area of interest, perhaps bayonets, knives from a particular factory, bowie knives, pocketknives, or handmade custom knives. May 03, 2011 why should you carry a traditional pocket knife. Case knives barlow caribbean sawcut bone trusharp 25595. No pocket knife collection is complete without the inclusion of these 10 edc everyday carry pocket knives. Great eastern cutlery allegheny large coke bottle northfield smooth yellow bone 971119. It is also known as a jackknife jackknife or a penknife, though a penknife may also be a specific kind of pocketknife.
The older a folding pocket knife is, the rarer it will be. See more ideas about knife display case, case knives and display case. The story behind the buck 110 auto and its siblings by h. Knife collecting is an extremely rewarding experience for knife enthusiasts.
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