Look inside for links to knife manufacturers, custom knife makers, swords, magazines, knife collecting, knife making supplies, related sites and more. May 03, 2011 why should you carry a traditional pocket knife. For the first several years only the smaller retailers sold gec knives. Living on the edge r w bob loveless custom knife book bowie hunting dagger. Great prices pocket knives made in japan, folders, lock blade pocket knives, limited editions, and knife sharpeners. Case knives have been the most collected and appreciated traditional knife since the early 1900s. Chicago cutlery, holley, belknap, eagle, remington, e. I would like to post pics of these but they are buried in my basement in a. The 15th edition includes fullyupdated prices, 50 pages of new listings, 100 new blackandwhite photographs, and for the first time, an eightpage fullcolor insert. The older a folding pocket knife is, the rarer it will be. I have a half dozen others that i use so infrequently i can no longer name wo digging them up. No matter what the model, this brand of knife represents both heritage and tradition. Levines guide to knives and their values by bernard levine official price guide to collector knives by. Mar 29, 2019 the books in my library which i use the most are levines guide to knives 3rd ed.
Many increase or hold their value throughout the years, making collecting knives something to pass on to the next generation of knife collectors. See more ideas about knife display case, case knives and display case. Product title kershaw filter pocket knife, blackwash, assisted opening 6bw average rating. It enables collectors to examine knife and cutlery products as they were originally advertised and promoted. Companies and brands represented include belknap, case, winchester, remington, robeson, northfield, imperial, john primble, russell, shapleigh diamond edge, schrade, and marble. Top 10 knife collection best pocket knives youtube. Here are some of my library of knife related books. New listing chevrolet pocket knife multitool for chevy corvette nova sbc bbc v8 v6 impala cleaning out our shop. Buy pocket knives online at overstock our best knives. Knife collecting is an extremely rewarding experience for knife enthusiasts. Unfollow dale earnhardt pocket knife to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Case limited edition knives pocket knives fixed blade. The story behind the buck 110 auto and its siblings by h. A pocket knife can be one of the most convenient tools in your everyday carry also known as edc kit. Feast your eyes on the craftsmanship and quality that is synonymous with case pocket knives with this oneofakind guide. But folding knives predate the blades made by either of these venerable companies. This group if dedicated for the knife userscollectors that prefer carbon steel to the newer super steels and stainless steels that are used. This is a very nice 9 14 by 8 34 hard cover book by al williams.
It covers the career of the famous custom knife maker r w bob loveless. A typical blade length is 5 to 15 centimetres 2 to 6 in. Sep 15, 2018 no pocket knife collection is complete without the inclusion of these 10 edc everyday carry pocket knives. The jack knife, a derivation of an antique knife invented by a. William henrys exclusive collection of folding knives elevates the archetype of all human instruments to a superb personality statement.
It has lots of photos and shows the various types of knives he made including the early delaware maid knives. Great eastern cutlery allegheny large coke bottle northfield smooth yellow bone 971119. Both the serious and curious can look directly at the way. 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. Just curioushow many collectors out there have the older bookssay by authors likecharles frazier, pryse robinson, revis c ferguson, dewey p ferguson and others. Some collectors are generalists, accumulating an assortment of different knives. 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. No info about knives just an accumulation of opinions and noted facts that are widely recognized and understood even by a first grader. 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. 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. Get low prices on queen cutlery stockman pocket knives, fixed blades, and folding pocket knives from queen.
The product is made of a variety of materials, and the handle and blade can easily distinguish a case pocket knife. Older knife collecting books all about pocket knives. 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. The collectors guide to identifying, buying, and enjoying vintage pocketknives levine, bernard r. 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. Look inside for links to knife manufacturers, custom knife makers, swords, magazines, knife. 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. A pocketknife is a foldable knife with one or more blades that fit inside the handle that can still fit in a pocket.
In the world of collectible knives, case offers a range of quality folding knives. No pocket knife collection is complete without the inclusion of these 10 edc everyday carry pocket knives. 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. Although case has had some stumbles near the end of the century, they are still the most collected knife brand in traditional pocket. The standard knife collectors guide book by roy ritchie.
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Others focus on a specialized area of interest, perhaps bayonets, knives from a particular factory, bowie knives, pocketknives, or handmade custom knives. Low prices on case limited edition knives such as fixed blade knives and folding pocket knives. The stockman folding pocket knife has 3 blades and is 3. Knives 2019, 39th edition the worlds greatest knife book. 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. Lion steel bolus clip jack ebony wood handles m390 steel ck0212eb. Bernard levines book pocket knives is a complete piece of trash and a undoubtedly a waste of time and money. 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. Check out the case limited edition knives listed below. 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.
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. Pocketknives are versatile tools, and may be used for anything from opening an envelope, to cutting. Big book of pocket knives enables collectors to examine knife and cutlery products from more than 20 cutlery companies. The rarer a vintage pocket knife is, the more valuable it generally is.
Others focus on a specialized area of interest, perhaps bayonets, knives from a particular. The only fullcolor book focused solely on the work of w. 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. Rare, limited edition collector series knives also available. White ranked his favorite price and information guides to collectible knives. Both the serious and curious can look directly at the way manufacturers described and promoted their products. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The use of folding pocket knives can be traced all the way back to syrian damascus in the 1500s. It is also known as a jackknife jack knife or a penknife, though a penknife may also be a specific kind of pocketknife. Case knives barlow caribbean sawcut bone trusharp 25595. I know very little about pocket knives other then haveing one or two in my life. Vintage pocket knives and folding knives collectors weekly.
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Big book of pocket knives by ron stewart, paperback. The collectors guide to identifying, buying, and enjoying vintage pocketknives. Knife collecting a beginning recommended reading on knives. 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. Pocket knives have been the goto knife for hunters, fishermen, campers, and boy scouts for decades. Add 556s30v mini griptilian fineedge knife to compare. He and coauthor 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. Although case has had some stumbles near the end of the century, they are still the most collected knife brand in traditional pocket knives. Knife collecting is a hobby which includes seeking, locating, acquiring, organizing, cataloging, displaying, storing, and maintaining knives. 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. Over the last several years, great eastern cutlery has become quite popular.
Product title case 77 folding pocket knife, 212 in l clip, 4. The fourth edition of big books of pocket knives continues a tradition of excellence. Rare kershaw wade officer 4400st kai japan folding collector pocket knife knives. Sometimes you need a pocket knife with more than just blades. Knife magazine publisher mark zalesky on the knife junkie podcast. Thought if someone out there might tell me where they were made and how old they may be. It is also known as a jackknife jackknife 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. Each of our folding knives is a timeless piece of functional jewelry destined to enrich their owners living legacy. The collector s guide to identifying, buying, and enjoying vintage pocketknives levine, bernard r. All these books are in stock at the publisher, and will be shipped directly to you. 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.
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