••• KNIFE WORLD ONLINE NEWSLETTER #58 ••• • " IMAGES OF AMERICA - W.R. CASE & SONS CUTLERY COMPANY " A new historical book on Case! • " WAYNE GODDARD'S $50 KNIFE SHOP " - Now in COLOR! • " U.S. MILITARY KNIVES, BAYONETS, AND MACHETES PRICE GUIDE -- (FIFTH EDITION) • KNIFE BOOK NEWS (CLOSEOUTS, OUT OF PRINT, CHANGES ETC.) • OUT OF PRINT BOOKS (a BIG COLLECTION just in!) • WEBSITE UPDATES • Highlights from the JUNE issue of "KNIFE WORLD" • A few miscellaneous ramblings __________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ • " IMAGES OF AMERICA - W.R. CASE & SONS CUTLERY COMPANY " ________________________________________________________ Here's something neat! Following on the heels of Brad Lockwood's fine history of the Case family is this attractive book filled with vintage photographs of the Case knife factories, employees, family members, etc., from the late 1800s to the present day. Well done and reasonably priced, this is a enjoyable little book for the nightstand or your favorite easy chair. Softcover, 128 pp., $19.95 http://www.knifeworld.com/imagesofcase.html ________________________________________________________ • " WAYNE GODDARD'S $50 KNIFE SHOP " - now in COLOR! ________________________________________________________ This popular book on practical and inexpensive knifemaking techniques has just gotten even better, with most of the book's illustrations re-done in FULL COLOR. Best of all, the price hasn't changed! Who can argue with that??? Softcover, 160 pp., full color photos, $19.95 http://www.knifeworld.com/50knifeshop.html ________________________________________________________ • " U.S. MILITARY KNIVES, BAYONETS, AND MACHETES PRICE GUIDE " • (FIFTH EDITION) ________________________________________________________ NEW PRICES & NEW FORMAT !! We've changed the format of the new 5th edition M.P.G. to make it more portable (it'll fit your back pocket now!) Of course the values are as accurate as they can be, coming direct from the field's foremost authorities in Mike Silvey, Gary Boyd, and Frank Trzaska. We've also added three more knife books to those indexed, for a total of 12 of the best references on the subject -- many of which are probably already sitting on your bookshelf. Softcover, 72 pp. $9.95 http://www.knifeworld.com/militarypriceguide.html ________________________________________________________ • KNIFE BOOK NEWS ________________________________________________________ Still no Marble's book, or Bob Hunt's new Randall book. Soon, we hope. Sure wish these were in our hands and not somebody else's! "GOING...." RANDALL MADE KNIVES, A TIMELINE - the publisher tells me that we are getting down to the last of these very useful items. We have plenty as of right now, but if you want one I suggest you order in the next several weeks, before it's too late! Laminated, two-sided 12x25” Reference Sheet (folds to about 4" x 12"), $20.00 http://www.knifeworld.com/knifeworld/randalltimeline.html BEST OF KNIFE WORLD VOL. III - I count less than 30 left, so don't wait too long on this one either... Softcover, 310 pp., $13.95 http://www.knifeworld.com/knifeworld/besofknifwor.html "....GOING...." 100 LEGENDARY KNIVES - just two copies left, see the Out of Print list. SILVER FOLDING FRUIT KNIVES - just a few left - again, see the OP list. "GONE!" (or darn close to) COMBAT FIGHTING KNIVES by Smith - our LAST copy is on the OP list! KNIFE REPAIR & RESTORATION - our LAST copy is on the OP list! SCAGEL, THE MAN AND HIS KNIVES" - we were out, but just found 2 more... "CH-CH-CH-CH-CHANGES..." Publisher Paladin Press has transitioned a few of their knife titles from Hardcover to Softcover bindings. We have changed over to the new formats/prices on the knifeworld.com website, but if you want the "old" Hardcover editions you will need to act quickly as we have very few left. THE MASTER BLADESMITH - was Hardcover $49.95 now Softcover $45.95 THE PATTERN WELDED BLADE - was Hardcover $44.95 now Softcover $29.95 KNIFEMAKERS OF OLD SAN FRANCISCO - was Hardcover $39.95 now SC $29.95 If you want a Hardcover edition before they're all gone, call or email us soon and we'll hook you up. The Softcover editions can be ordered at http://www.knifeworld.com ________________________________________________ • OUT OF PRINT BOOKS ________________________________________________ We've just purchased another LARGE COLLECTION of knife books, as well as a desirable straggler or two, and have updated the Out of Print Book List with these additions. We're talking about some very desirable titles here, folks! A few examples: ...for pocket knife collectors: THE KNIFE MAKERS WHO WENT WEST THE OLD KNIFE BOOK KNIFE ALBUM MARBLE'S KNIVES & AXES NEW ENGLAND CUTLERY CASE - THE FIRST 100 YEARS CASE CLASSICS - BEST IN THE LONG HAUL and a BUNCH of classic price & identification guides by Sargent, Parker, Levine, Ferguson, Voyles et al... inexpensive, too! ...for you military knife buffs: M.H. COLE'S BOOK III M.H. COLE'S BOOK IV SILVEY'S U.S. MILITARY KNIVES 1941-1991 COMMANDO DAGGER by Thompson BRITISH & COMMONWEALTH MILITARY KNIVES ...for the bowie fans: THE ANTIQUE BOWIE KNIFE BOOK BOWIE KNIVES, ORIGIN & DEVELOPMENT THE KNIFE IN HOMESPUN AMERICA BOWIE KNIVES OF THE BEN PALMER COLLECTION (1st & 2nd eds) ...for custom knife nuts & knifemakers: *most* of the KNIVES 81-2006 series KNIVES, POINTS OF INTEREST set of vol. I-IV THE CUSTOM KNIFE II (rare, from 1974!) HOW KNIVES ARE MADE (great knifemaking book by Blackie Collins) KNIVES & KNIFEMAKERS by Sid Latham LEATHERCRAFT by Sid Latham ...plus another 100 or so (we ARE the knife book people, after all!) remember, ONLY ONE COPY of most of these, so act fast! To view our complete list (with prices), visit: http://www.knifeworld.com/outofprdabo.html ________________________________________________ • WEBSITE UPDATES ________________________________________________ Pretty minor updates this month. Removed titles from the website that it doesn't look like we'll be able to obtain anymore: GEORGE SCHRADE & HIS ACCOMPLISHMENTS, KNIFE ALBUM, and the 1977 ROMANCE OF KNIFE COLLECTING PRICE GUIDE. Cross referenced our U.S. MILITARY KNIVES (etc) PRICE GUIDE to the various books indexed in it. Shifted some titles around on the COLLECTIBLE KNIVES pages. That's about it... ________________________________________________ • KNIFE WORLD BOOKS ________________________________________________ KNIFE WORLD BOOKS has existed since 1977 simply because we have the best selection and service around. We know our knife books! If you're seeking out an elusive volume, or know what info you want but not which book it's in, we can help. And if you don't see the answer on our website, just email (knifepub@knifeworld.com) or call (865-397-1955). We're here to help! OUR BOOK CATEGORIES: Collectible Knives (two pages' worth!) Collectible Razors Military/Fighting Knives Bowie Knives Custom Knives Knives '81 - Knives 2006 annuals Knifemaking & How-to Knife Throwing Scrimshaw Knife Sharpening & Use Out of Print Books ALL to be found at: http://www.knifeworld.com/featuredbooks.html ____________________________________________________________ • now in the mail - the JUNE 2006 issue of "KNIFE WORLD" ____________________________________________________________ June's KNIFE WORLD contains the following articles: ... "THE OLD ELEPHANT TOENAIL" by SCOTT KING A superb study of the 'sunfish' pattern by one of its biggest fans in Mr. King, who heads up http://www.elephanttoenails.com when he's not working, or writing informative articles like this one. Not to be missed! ... "BLADESMITH SHAWN ELLIS" by DOC WACHOLZ Profile of another young, talented Arkansas 'smith in his second go'round with knifemaking. ... "A SOLDIER'S KNIFE" by JIM WILLIAMSON Thoughts on practical choices for soldiers bound for duty, from the longtime KW correspondent. (Jim's advice has worked out well for his son, who's spent more than his share of time in Iraq.) ... "RAZOR BLADE FOLDING KNIVES" by MICHAEL BLACK Often forgotten, slip-joint knives with "razor" blades have long offered their owners the benefits of one handed opening. Author Black presents three modern examples, and evaluates their performance. ... "ANDERSON KNIFE CO." by FRANK TRZASKA Frank does it again! Another inside scoop from the master of military knife research - the story of the Anderson Knife Co., their failed attempt at a government contract, the newly discovered knife "cache" and how to tell the difference between a WWII-finished Anderson and one recently completed. (Articles like this make me wonder how some collectors can afford NOT to subscribe to KW...) ... "FIELD TRIAL: KALASHNIKOV BY BOKER" by M. WILLSON OFFUTT Boker's new tactical folder design, approved by Mikhail Kalashnikov of AK47 fame, gets the workout from our Field Trial man. Detailed BOOK REVIEWS of: IMAGES OF AMERICA - W.R. CASE & SONS ART IN STEEL 2006/2007 (a nicely done directory of the DMG = German Knifemakers Guild) ... KNIFE NEWS features Thomas Lofvenmark's versatile EDGEPAL Sharpening System, and a new version of an old classic in the form of CANAL STEET CUTLERY's Ring Opener penknife. BERNARD LEVINE's WHUT IZZIT brings us another assortment of unusual knives, including more on a fake HSB/OVB (look out for those strange etches!), an interesting Aussie sheath knife, more on DITTERT multiblades, and a wierd American folder with a clever locking mechanism, dating from the 1950s. And what about ARTISTRY IN KNIVES, our handmade knife centerspread? This month features ART TYCER, JOHN BARTLOW, STEPHEN MACKRILL, DAVE LARSEN, "PETE" MOON, MICHAEL TYRE, CHARLIE & HARRY MATHEWS, MIKE & JANDY KILEY, STEVE MYERS, and a great looking dagger from the equally lovely AUDRA DRAPER. IRONS IN THE FIRE contemplates the evidence that the famed cutlers of yesteryear had their share of bad days too, while LETTERS TO THE EDITOR revisits Ek knives and dealers leaving shows early, and provides a healthy pat on the back to all of the great people in Chicago's AECA Club. You can see our exclusive CLUB CORNER for how to join AECA and the other knife clubs across this country (plus a couple of foreign clubs for good measure). And don't forget the CLASSIFIEDS and the biggest knife related EVENTS CALENDAR in print. KNIFE WORLD really is the ONLY publication covering the WORLD of KNIVES. 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