Rare, limited edition collector series knives also available. Older knife collecting books all about pocket knives. It is also known as a jackknife jackknife or a penknife, though a penknife may also be a specific kind of pocketknife. 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. Many increase or hold their value throughout the years, making collecting knives something to pass on to the next generation of knife collectors. 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. 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. See more ideas about knife display case, case knives and display case. The stockman folding pocket knife has 3 blades and is 3. It can start you on your way to be an appraiser of collectable knives. Case knives have been the most collected and appreciated traditional knife since the early 1900s.
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. No pocket knife collection is complete without the inclusion of these 10 edc everyday carry pocket knives. He and coauthor roy ritchie published one of the earliest manuals for collectors, the kentucky knife traders manual. Some collectors are generalists, accumulating an assortment of different knives. Here are some of my library of knife related books. Both the serious and curious can look directly at the way manufacturers described and promoted their products. The standard knife collectors guide book by roy ritchie. I know very little about pocket knives other then haveing one or two in my life.
Big book of pocket knives enables collectors to examine knife and cutlery products from more than 20 cutlery companies. 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. Look inside for links to knife manufacturers, custom knife makers, swords, magazines, knife. Chicago cutlery, holley, belknap, eagle, remington, e. It has lots of photos and shows the various types of knives he made including the early delaware maid knives. Just curioushow many collectors out there have the older bookssay by authors likecharles frazier, pryse robinson, revis c ferguson, dewey p ferguson and others. All these books are in stock at the publisher, and will be shipped directly to you. A typical blade length is 5 to 15 centimetres 2 to 6 in. Offering fine pocket knives, whittlers knives, classic folding knives and collectors knives.
Unfollow used pocket knives to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The collector s guide to identifying, buying, and enjoying vintage pocketknives levine, bernard r. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Pocket knives have been the goto knife for hunters, fishermen, campers, and boy scouts for decades. 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. The product is made of a variety of materials, and the handle and blade can easily distinguish a case pocket knife.
Sometimes you need a pocket knife with more than just blades. Clearance lots 2nds natural wood glass top lid black or red pad display case for pins, medals, militaria knives jewelry. Vintage pocket knives and folding knives collectors weekly. White ranked his favorite price and information guides to collectible knives. The use of folding pocket knives can be traced all the way back to syrian damascus in the 1500s. Levines guide to knives and their values by bernard levine official price guide to collector knives by.
The rarer a vintage pocket knife is, the more valuable it generally is. Low prices on case limited edition knives such as fixed blade knives and folding pocket knives. Lion steel bolus clip jack ebony wood handles m390 steel ck0212eb. New listing chevrolet pocket knife multitool for chevy corvette nova sbc bbc v8. 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. Add 556s30v mini griptilian fineedge knife to compare. William henrys exclusive collection of folding knives elevates the archetype of all human instruments to a superb personality statement. 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. The older a folding pocket knife is, the rarer it will be. How to make your own hunting knife, stub tang knife. Feast your eyes on the craftsmanship and quality that is synonymous with case pocket knives with this oneofakind guide. Look for a local or regional knife club near you and go there to find other collectors who will reinforce these ideas.
Buy a cheap copy of the standard knife collectors guide book by roy ritchie. Pocketknives are versatile tools, and may be used for anything from opening an envelope, to cutting. Beginning the the early part of the last century, case knives were the yardstick all other cutlery was measured. Knife magazine publisher mark zalesky on the knife junkie podcast. A pocketknife is a foldable knife with one or more blades that fit inside the handle that can still fit in a pocket. Product title hogue x5 folding knife, aluminum black, 4 in, average rating. Mar 29, 2019 the books in my library which i use the most are levines guide to knives 3rd ed. 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.
Knives 2019, 39th edition the worlds greatest knife book. Check out the case limited edition knives listed below. 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. This book includes virtually all knife manufacturers, both old and new. No info about knives just an accumulation of opinions and noted facts that are widely recognized and understood even by a first grader. Big book of pocket knives by ron stewart, paperback. Its good to have a set of knife books, if you want to be a serious pocket knife collector. Get low prices on queen cutlery stockman pocket knives, fixed blades, and folding pocket knives from queen.
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. Living on the edge r w bob loveless custom knife book bowie hunting dagger. 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. Case limited edition knives pocket knives fixed blade. New listing chevrolet pocket knife multitool for chevy corvette nova sbc bbc v8 v6 impala cleaning out our shop. 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.
The fourth edition of big books of pocket knives continues a tradition of excellence. The only fullcolor book focused solely on the work of w. It has a dark red rosewood handle with 420 stai white bone handle 2 blade barlow knife 203286. Look inside for links to knife manufacturers, custom knife makers, swords, magazines, knife collecting, knife making supplies, related sites and more. I would like to post pics of these but they are buried in my basement in a.
Although case has had some stumbles near the end of the century, they are still the most collected knife brand in traditional pocket. It enables collectors to examine knife and cutlery products as they were originally advertised and promoted. No matter what the model, this brand of knife represents both heritage and tradition. It covers the career of the famous custom knife maker r w bob loveless. The 15th edition includes fullyupdated prices, 50 pages of new listings, 100 new blackandwhite photographs, and for the first time, an eightpage fullcolor insert. May 03, 2011 why should you carry a traditional pocket knife. But folding knives predate the blades made by either of these venerable companies. Knife collecting a beginning recommended reading on knives. Great eastern cutlery allegheny large coke bottle northfield smooth yellow bone 971119. Both the serious and curious can look directly at the way. Product title kershaw filter pocket knife, blackwash, assisted opening 6bw average rating. Top 10 knife collection best pocket knives youtube. Knife collecting is an extremely rewarding experience for knife enthusiasts.
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. For the first several years only the smaller retailers sold gec knives. Bernard levines book pocket knives is a complete piece of trash and a undoubtedly a waste of time and money. In the world of collectible knives, case offers a range of quality folding knives. Buy pocket knives online at overstock our best knives. The story behind the buck 110 auto and its siblings by h. Companies and brands represented include belknap, case, winchester, remington, robeson, northfield, imperial, john primble, russell, shapleigh diamond edge, schrade, and marble. Rare kershaw wade officer 4400st kai japan folding collector pocket knife knives. Case knives barlow caribbean sawcut bone trusharp 25595. 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. A pocket knife can be one of the most convenient tools in your everyday carry also known as edc kit. Others focus on a specialized area of interest, perhaps bayonets, knives from a particular factory, bowie knives, pocketknives, or handmade custom knives. The jack knife, a derivation of an antique knife invented by a.
Unfollow dale earnhardt pocket knife to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The collectors guide to identifying, buying, and enjoying vintage pocketknives. It is also known as a jackknife jack knife or a penknife, though a penknife may also be a specific kind of pocketknife. Others focus on a specialized area of interest, perhaps bayonets, knives from a particular. 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. Product title case 77 folding pocket knife, 212 in l clip, 4. Great prices pocket knives made in japan, folders, lock blade pocket knives, limited editions, and knife sharpeners. Each of our folding knives is a timeless piece of functional jewelry destined to enrich their owners living legacy. 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. I have a half dozen others that i use so infrequently i can no longer name wo digging them up. Sep 15, 2018 no pocket knife collection is complete without the inclusion of these 10 edc everyday carry pocket knives. Maserin cutlery plow sodbuster d2 drop point blade. The collectors guide to identifying, buying, and enjoying vintage pocketknives levine, bernard r. 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.