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It has been more than 20 years since a major work on switchblades has been published, and never has one showcased as many different types as Rich Langston's welcome new book. The Collector's Guide to Switchblade Knives contains a history of the early cutlery industry in America; a detailed examination of the evolution of switchblades; and a user-friendly, up-to-the-minute, illustrated reference section that helps collectors and novices alike identify all kinds of knives from museum-quality antiques to Granddad's old folder that's been hidden in the attic for decades. Langston, a life-long knife lover and collector, provides an honest appraisal of more than 160 autos based on maker, condition, markings, materials, functioning and availability. This handsome hardcover is for collectors, enthusiasts, historians or anyone even considering buying or selling a switchblade
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It has been over 20 years since a major work on switchblades has been published, and never has one showcased as many different types as this book. The book contains a history of the early cutlery industry in America; a detailed examination of the evolution of switchblades; and a user-friendly, up-to-the-minute, illustrated reference section that helps collectors and novices alike identify all kinds of knives, from museum-quality antiques to old folders that have been hidden in the attic for decades. Langston, a life-long knife lover and collector, provides an honest appraisal of over 160 autos based on maker, condition, markings, materials, functioning and availability. Perfect for collectors, enthusiasts, historians or anyone even considering buying or selling a switchblade.
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- PublisherPartners Publishing Group
- Publication date2001
- ISBN 10 1581602839
- ISBN 13 9781581602838
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages224
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Book Description Hardcover (Printed Boards). Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Hardcover (Printed Boards). 207 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Paladin Press, USA, 2001. *** CONDITION: This book is in near fine condition. More specifically: Corners of boards are lightly bumped. Pages are clean and unmarked and in excellent condition. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: The Collector's Guide to Switchblade Knives contains a history of the early cutlery industry in America; a detailed examination of the evolution of switchblades; and a user-friendly, up-to-the-minute, illustrated reference section that helps collectors and novices alike identify all kinds of knives from museum-quality antiques to Granddad's old folder that's been hidden in the attic for decades. Langston, a life-long knife lover and collector, provides an honest appraisal of more than 160 autos based on maker, condition, markings, materials, functioning and availability. This handsome hardcover is for collectors, enthusiasts, historians or anyone even considering buying or selling a switchblade. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Antiques & Collectibles; ISBN: 1581602839. ISBN/EAN: 9781581602838. Inventory No: 22090050. Seller Inventory # 22090050
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