BookstoreBookstoreIn cooperation with KnifeWorld Books, the ABS is pleased to offer the following books on the subject of knives and knifemaking.
The
Official Price Guide to Collector Knives 13th Edition
The most popular book on collectable knives is back with a new 13th
edition. A handy, portable resource on pocket, hunting, bowie, commemorative,
fruit and military knives, this is a book that no collector should be without.
Softcover, 560 pp. $17.95
Levine's
Guide to Knives and Their Values, 4th Ed.The last AUTHENTIC edition of
Levine's Guide, the complete handbook for identifying, valuing, and collecting
all types of folding and fixed blade knives - antique, modern, and handmade.
Softcover, 512 pages. $27.95
Joseph Rodgers
- The Samuel Setian Collection Showcasing the magnificent Setian collection of
Rodgers' finest exhibition and luxury knives, bowies, folding knives, and creole
knives, Rodgers' worldwide reputation for 'only the best' is fully matched by
this book's glorious photography. Hardcover, 300 pp. $139.95
The
Sheffield Knife Book The definitive book on Sheffield knives and
knifemakers, superbly written and illustrated with many color photographs. The
first half of this book is a history of knifemaking in Sheffield, while the
second half gives histories of the city's prominent cutlery firms. Hardcover,
320 pp. On Sale $20.00
Knives
Digest 1The former editors of Knives '81-2000 and Blade magazine are back
with a complete knife directory, yellow pages, and over 900 photographs of
custom and factory knives - plus articles by Bernard Levine, B.R. Hughes, Mark
Zalesky, Chuck Karwan, and others. Knives 2001, look out! $19.95
Knives 2002This popular annual covers the state of the art in knives today and the
trends of tomorrow. Ten articles plus hundreds of photos and descriptions of new
custom and factory knives accompany articles on a variety of topics, making this
a must-have book for those on the cutting edge. 318 pp. $22.95
How
to Make Knives Co-written by a world-famous knifemaker, this is far and away
the most popular book ever written on the art of knife-craft. A frequent choice
of first-time makers and those 'just interested,' this book covers all aspects
of making sheath knives and is perfect for beginners and veterans alike.
Softcover, 182 pages. $13.95
The
Hand Forged Knife Subtitled "An Introduction to the Working of Modern Tool
Steels," this book covers much more than that, it's really a complete
introduction to the practical construction of hand-forged knives. Over 160
photos accompany the well-written text, instructing the reader on every step of
the process. Softcover, 136 pages. $12.95
The
$50 Knife Shop Want to make knives on a shoestring budget? This book will
show you how to build your own forge, heat treat oven, and other equipment 'on
the cheap.' Great info, whether you have $50 to spend or $5000. Softcover, 160
pp. $19.95
On
Damascus Steel This book covers the historical, technical, and artistic
aspects of both Oriental (wootz) and Mechanical (pattern-welded) Damascus, and
illustrates with examples of many extraordinary Persian and Indian edged
weapons, as well as some incredible gun barrels. Hardcover, 145 pp. $35.00
James
Bowie and the Sandbar Fight A scholarly, entertaining study of the event
that brought James Bowie to national prominence and established the bowie knife
as the chosen weapon of gentlemen and ruffians alike. Fascinating reading for
historians and knife fans. Softcover, 88 pages. $10.00
These are but a few of the fine books offered by Knife World. By clicking through to their site, you will be helping to support the ABS and we appreciate it. Thank you.
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