Collectible Knives 10ed, Offici

By C. Houston Price

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0876378122
• ISBN13: 9780876378120
• Release Date: April 1991
• Publisher: House of Collectibles
• Length: 544 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 5.3" x 8.0"