Feast your eyes on the craftsmanship and quality that is synonymous with Case pocket knives with this one-of-a-kind guide. The only full-color book focused solely on the work of W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co., this book delves into Cases 120-year history and provides you with the defining details for hundreds upon hundreds of knives. In this historically rich guide, you'll discover 800 full-color photos, current values for hundreds of pocket knives considered the most popular among collector, and a potpourri of information about methods for creating knives, quirks of the pattern numbering systems, tang samplings, types of blade steels and knife shields, as well as: Identifying and pricing details for prized knives including Pattern 20 Peanut, highly popular 54 Pattern Trapper, Pattern 72 Bulldog and Buffalo, and Pattern 97 Shark Tooth A showcase of the different types of natural and synthetic handle materials used to create Case knives, including bone, stag, pearl, wood, family and colorful celluloid, plastic and metal Whether you received your Case knife as a gift, inherited if from a family member or simply chose to purchase your own, you will enjoy the depth of details, exquisite photographs, and intriguing historical information contained in this, the only full-color book devoted to the legendary W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co.

The only full-color 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.

Provides descriptions and prices for collectible knives, along with information about collecting the item, different types and brands, main components, and factors that can affect its value.

With hundreds of manufacturers of cutlery listed, this easy-to-use format allows the collector to become an expert in evaluating or appraising knives by using the RBR evaluation scales. (Antiques & Collectibles)

In 1905, John Russell "Russ" Case brought the fledgling W. R. Case & Sons Company to Bradford, and it dominated the knife industry for the next century. From kitchen, hunting, and pocket knives to the V-42 Stiletto carried by U.S. Army soldiers in World War II, Case knives have been not only a tool but also a trusted companion for generations. Still handcrafted in Bradford, Case knives are the most collected knives in the world. W. R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company contains photographs of Russ Case and his family, the factory, special knives, Case collector events, and even the Case car. Rare finds from the Case archives, employees, and family members help chronicle the company's incredible history.

The authors of our bestselling Standard Knife Collector's Guide, Cattaraugus Cutlery, The Big Book of Pocket Knives, and The Standard Guide to Razors are at it again. This time they have produced a book on Remington knives. Well known for their manufacture of quality firearms, Remington Arms Company also produced a complete line of quality cutlery from 1922 to 1940. There were literally hundreds of patterns and a variety of handle materials utilized on their knives. Today, these knives are collected internationally. This book provides knife collectors with an easy to use, reliable identification guide for Remington patterns, handle materials, and values. There are hundreds of pictures and descriptions throughout the book. Additionally, there is a history of Remington cutlery, blade design illustrations, a sampling of company cutlery advertisements, and a section on the current line of limited edition Remington knives. This book will find its place both on the reference shelves and in the pockets of serious and curious collectors of quality cutlery. 2005 values.

Simply, the definitive identification and price guide for collectible cutlery from around the world! Book jacket.

As elegant as they are practical, pocket knives have long been considered essential equipment for a gentleman. No cleverly programmed app is able to open blister packages, peel a pear, or cut off a thread hanging from a seam. Revealed are the most beautiful pocket knives from old standards of past generations such as Boker, Puma, Forge de Laguiole, Saladini, Case, Great Eastern Cutlery, and Queen Cutlery to the more modern Claude Dozorme, Neptunia, Fantoni, and Rockstead. Interesting facts about the history and technology of pocket knives add to an assortment of stylish and striking pocket knives that anyone can cut into.

The fourth edition of Big Books of Pocket Knives continues a tradition of excellence. It enables collectors to examine knife and cutlery products as they were originally advertised and promoted. Both the serious and curious can look directly at the way manufacturers described and promoted their products. Target markets can often be found in the descriptions of the 2,000 illustrated knives and knife products. Companies and brands include collectibles such as Case, Remington, Russell, Cattaraugus, Winchester, Robeson, as well as less studied brands such as Aerial, Holley, Golden Rule, Mahrer & Grosh, Marbles, Miller Brothers, Pal, Napanoch, Shapleigh, Schrade, Camillus, and Western. There are more than 50 brands in this edition with each illustrated knife having a 2010 collector value listed. This book is a must have for collectors who are interested in studying antique cutlery collectibles as they were described to merchants and customers. 2010 values.

Woodsman Felix Immler reveals how to build a comfortable camp in the wilderness using nothing more than a pocket knife. Simple natural materials are used for making a waterproof roof, a chair, a bed, a table, a fridge, and an oven, as well as for carving spoons, knifes, and bowls. You can even grill a chicken on a self-made, water-driven skewer. The Swiss Army Knife Book is full of ideas for exciting activities, suitable for families and teens as well as adult explorers.