• * BRAND SPANKIN' NEW * - " REMINGTON KNIVES, PAST & PRESENT " • * NEW * - " BIG BOOK OF POCKET KNIVES, 2nd Edition " • * GONE! (almost) * - " THE RAZOR ANTHOLOGY " • " THE BOWIE KNIFE, UNSHEATHING AN AMERICAN LEGEND " (so good, I had to mention it just one more time...) • OUT OF PRINT BOOK LIST - SOME *RARE* ADDITIONS! • Highlights from the March, April and May issues of "KNIFE WORLD" • A few miscellaneous ramblings ____________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ • " REMINGTON KNIVES, PAST & PRESENT “ - New! ________________________________________________________ Ron Stewart busted his tail to get together all of the vintage Remington catalogs he could, sort out every single pattern listed, and put them in order, with illustrations. Then, he did the same with the second generation Remingtons that appeared starting in 1982. Then he did the same with the Remington year posters that knife fans often collect as accessories. The end result is "wow!" A VERY complete price and identification guide to Remington knives, and one that should prove useful to anyone with an interest. Best of all, it's cheap! Softcover, 304 pp. $16.95 http://www.knifeworld.com/knifeworld/remingtonknives.html ________________________________________________________ • " BIG BOOK OF POCKET KNIVES, SECOND EDITION “ - New! ________________________________________________________ The popular BIG BOOK OF POCKET KNIVES has been revised with updated pricing and 50 new pages of knives from the golden era, and the price remains at only $19.95 (an excellent buy). Whether or not you bought the first edition, the new book is certainly worth a look. Our review of the first edition is posted online - look for a review detailing the updates in the near future! Softcover, 396 pp. $19.95 http://www.knifeworld.com/knifeworld/bigbookofpoc.html ____________________________________________________________ • " THE RAZOR ANTHOLOGY " ____________________________________________________________ I neglected to mention before that our own book THE RAZOR ANTHOLOGY, a collection of articles from the pages of KNIFE WORLD, has gone out of print. Snuck up on me, it did. However, we did find just a few that we'd set aside for one reason or another (mostly light scuffs), and are offering them at $15.00 a pop. We have too few to offer these on the website, so if you want one please email me at the address below, or phone us at 1-800-828-7751. ____________________________________________________________ • " THE BOWIE KNIFE, UNSHEATHING AN AMERICAN LEGEND " ____________________________________________________________ In case you just came out of hibernation and haven't heard that the finest Bowie Knife book EVER has been released and is only $79.95 (with FREE shipping), well, that's precisely the case. If you have any interest in bowies, proceed with all due haste to our website and read the full review. We're not kidding, it's a zinger! http://www.knifeworld.com/knifeworld/flaydermanbowie.html ________________________________________________ • OUT OF PRINT BOOKS ________________________________________________ NEW THIS TIME AROUND: We've been prowling the spring knife shows and have come up with some real rarities for the Out of Print book list! -- a few samples: BEST OF KNIFE WORLD VOL. I BEST OF KNIFE WORLD VOL. II CASE: THE FIRST 100 YEARS (three super clean copies!) AN INTRODUCTION TO SWITCHBLADE KNIVES by MYERS (clean copy, and rare!) MARBLES KNIVES & AXES by SCHREIER (didja see that eBay copy that almost hit $200? Ours is $80!) THE RAZOR ANTHOLOGY (just a very few left before they're all gone) THE SKINNING KNIFE by M.H. COLE (we found just a few - won't last!) STRAIGHT RAZOR COLLECTING by DOYLE (still maybe the best razor book) ...and about a jillion others. These books are like collecting rare knives: you-snooze--you-lose, and if you miss one it might be a while before you see another. Consider yourself forewarned! To view the complete list with prices, visit: http://www.knifeworld.com/knifeworld/outofprdabo.html ________________________________________________ • 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 knife book, or know what info you want but not which book it's in, we can help. If you don't see the answer on our website, we're just an email or phone call away! OUR BOOK CATEGORIES: Collectible Knives (two pages' worth!) Collectible Razors Military/Fighting Knives Bowie Knives Custom Knives Knives '81 - Knives 2003 annuals Knifemaking & How-to Knife Throwing Scrimshaw Knife Sharpening & Use Out of Print Books ALL to be found at: http://www.knifeworld.com/knifeworld/featuredbooks.html ____________________________________________________________ • now in the mail - the MAY '05 issue of "KNIFE WORLD" ____________________________________________________________ It's been a crazy spring, folks, and I just haven't found time to send these email updates on a monthly basis. But the KNIFE WORLDs are still as constant as death and taxes, and thankfully more pleasant than both! May's KNIFE WORLD contains the following articles: ... "THE FORGOTTEN CUTLERIES OF ELDRED" by DAVID PIERCE David's second Platts-related contribution to KW is another classic, a superbly researched and written article that offers information and insight available nowhere else. If you are interested in the Cases, Platts, and the other cutleries and cutlery families of SW New York state and NW Pennsylvania, this is absolutely a must-read. **Special thanks to the readers who helped us locate some** **super-rare knives for the article. Thanks, guys!** ... "BOWIES ON A BUDGET?" by yours truly Antique bowies are my greatest love, but they are expensive and require that you devote some time to educating yourself before jumping in with both feet. What if you like the styles and the historical connection, but can't make that sort of commitment? Here are some darned fine options, most of them under $200 a pop! ... "U.S.N. MARK 3 MOD 0" by FRANK TRZASKA Why is it that this nifty Ontario knife has received so little press over the years? Never mind that, Mr. Trzaska has the situation well in hand -- this article covers what has to be everything that you'd want to know: all the background info, variations, closeup photos, the original drawings, and more! ... "FISH KNIVES" by DAVID STEELE Longtime correspondent Steele offers his thoughts on all sorts of knives for fish filleting, marine use, and even those for divers. Options abound. ... "REMINGTON RH72P B.S.A. PRESENTATION KNIFE" by JIM PITBLADO The story of a one of a kind Remington Official Boy Scout hunting knife, obtained from the family of a former Remington employee. Wow! ... "GRECO'S PROBUS" by BOB CAMPBELL Custom maker John Greco turns out some nifty knives at bargain prices, and our Carolinia contributor decided to try one out. He likes it! He likes it! plus ... REPORTS on both the ABS and the KMG... The AMERICAN BLADESMITH SOCIETY's annual meeting will be held at the Blade Show in Atlanta (June 3-5). We present a quick preview of related activities, and detailed information about the special handmade knives in the annual ABS Auction. Some beauties here; check the photos. You can even bid online! This year's KNIFEMAKERS GUILD show will be August 5-7 in Orlando, FL. We preview the show and all of its many events in "Knife News", including the Thursday night Knifemakers' Gala. (KNIFE WORLD will be there with issues and books, so stop and say hi!) BERNARD LEVINE's WHUT IZZIT addresses the usual collection of interesting oddities; ARTISTRY IN KNIVES features BUSTER WARENSKI, JOHN WHITE, SIMON LYTTON (engraver), JERRY FISK AND ZAZA REVISHVILI, STEVE SCHWARTZER, CURT ERICKSON and JOHN STAHL (engraver), "Pete" MOON, RICHARD WRIGHT, DAN PETERSEN, and JIM DROUILLARD; and IRONS IN THE FIRE has a bone to pick (so to speak). ... and of course there's LETTERS TO THE EDITOR. our exclusive CLUB CORNER (free listings for all nonprofit knife collecting and knifemaking organizations), the CLASSIFIEDS, and the biggest knife related EVENTS CALENDAR anywhere and we do mean ANYWHERE. While we're at it, how about a quickie listing of articles from the MARCH and APRIL KNIFE WORLDS? Sure, why not.... MARCH's KNIFE WORLD contained the following feature articles: ... "THEY STAND ALONE" by all-around good guy HANK HANSEN Who knew that flat-ended pruners could be so beautiful? ... "THE SEA-GOING BLADESMITH" by B.R. HUGHES Profile of California-based ABS Journeyman Smith CHUCK RICHARDS. ... "DON'T ABUSE YOUR KNIFE" by BOB CAMPBELL And, of course, why you shouldn't... ... "MUSLIM KNIVES OF THE PHILIPPINES" by EILER R. COOK Excellent piece by the author of the book TRAVELS FOR DAGGERS. ... "THE TACTICAL FOLDER" by DAVID STEELE A closer look by a fellow with a lot of experience in police work. ... "RECOGNIZE RECENT REPRODUCTIONS" by FRANK TRZASKA Read this, before you buy any "WW II era" Mark IIs or M3s!! ...plus the usual columns & etc. (see above) APRIL's KNIFE WORLD contained the following feature articles: ... "TOMAHAWKS" by MIKE SILVEY (yes, the military knife author) A superb introduction to the subject. It doesn't all have to be about knives, does it? ... "THIS 'COOK' IS A REAL MASTER" by B.R. HUGHES A profile of ABS Master Smith JAMES RAY COOK of Oklahoma. ... "R. MURPHY KNIVES" by HARVEY REISBERG The old Massachusetts firm is still going at it, and they've made some neat things over the years! ... "THE MADDENING RECORDS OF KNIFE COLLECTING" by JANANN GILES One collector's perspectives on collecting frustrations(!) ... "KNIFE COLLECTIONS FOR DISPLAY" by SHELDON & EDNA WICKERSHAM This friendly couple just won a top display award at the best display show in the country (the OKCA's Oregon Knife Show). If you're thinking about a knife display, take heed! ... "CAMILLUS FISH KNIVES" by FRANK TRZASKA Another one of those military knives that has somehow been overlooked over the years. Frank T. comes to the rescue once again, with the complete scoop. (Frank, you da man!) ... "FIELD TRIAL: NORTHWOODS WILLOW LEAF" by M. WILLSON OFFUTT Woody's popular Field Trial series selects a slick little American made design, and pronounces it good! ...plus the usual columns & etc. You know them by now, right? If so, you probably also know that KNIFE WORLD really is the ONLY publication covering the WORLD of KNIVES. If not, give us a try! http://www.knifeworld.com/knifeworld/knifwormag.htm ________________________________________________ • MISCELLANEOUS RAMBLINGS ________________________________________________ FIFTY E-NEWSLETTERS? How the heck did that happen? Time flies when you're having fun, I guess... My fingers are tired, so no extended rambling this time around. There are a bunch of great shows on the schedule, and several interesting knife books that should be released in the near future. Keep your eyes on this e-newsletter for more info. ** Questions or comments? Letters to the KNIFE WORLD editor? ** Send them along to "knifepub@knifeworld.com". We'd love to hear from you! Mark D. 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