••• KNIFE WORLD ONLINE NEWSLETTER #54 ••• • " KNIVES 2006 " -- PREPUBLICATION SPECIAL!! • " BLADE'S GUIDE TO MAKING KNIVES " -- NEW & IN STOCK!! • " THE CASE CUTLERY DYNASTY - TESTED XX " -- NEW & IN STOCK!! • " THE FIRST COMMANDO KNIVES " -- BACK IN STOCK! • " BRITISH & COMMONWEALTH MILITARY KNIVES " -- * POOF! * • OUT OF PRINT BOOK LIST UPDATED (BIG grouping just in!) • KNIFEWORLD.COM website updates • Highlights from the OCTOBER issue of "KNIFE WORLD" • A few miscellaneous ramblings ____________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ • " KNIVES 2006 " -- PREPUBLICATION SPECIAL!! ________________________________________________________ It's almost that time of year, folks... delivery of the annual source for photos, addresses, and information on your favorite custom and factory knives is slated for NOVEMBER, and as always we're offering a special price for orders received before November 30th. And to answer the question that's probably on your mind, YES the COLOR photos are returning this year. Order now and we'll ship your copy of "KNIVES 2006" for only $21.95, just as soon as they arrive from the publisher... http://www.knifeworld.com/knives2006.html We still have copies of "KNIVES 2005" at this time, but act fast... the publisher hasn't been "remaindering' extras like they did ten years ago, and when they are gone they really will be gone... http://www.knifeworld.com/knives2005.html ________________________________________________________ • " BLADE'S GUIDE TO MAKING KNIVES " - New and In Stock! ________________________________________________________ Combines the expertise of seven of the best knifemakers in the world with 250 striking full color illustrations, this book is a useful resource on all of the subjects it covers. Includes: * "It's High Time to Fashion a High-Tech Folder" by Allen Elishewitz * "Making the Everyday Working Knife" by Wayne Goddard * "His Forge Burns Hot for Mosaic Damascus" by Rick Dunkerley * "Dedicated to the Study of Sword Making" by Don Fogg * "Building the Bolsters of Alchemy" by John Lewis Jensen * "Methods of Tomahawk Making are Timeless" by Joe Szilaski * "The Art and Science of Blade Grinding" by R.J. Martin With 250 fine full color photos on glossy paper stock, this should prove a popular title. Softcover, 160 pp. $24.95 http://www.knifeworld.com/blguide2makingkn.html ________________________________________________________ • " THE CASE CUTLERY DYNASTY - TESTED XX " - New and In stock! ________________________________________________________ Written by Case descendant and award-winning author Brad Lockwood, this hardcover, 304 page book is a must-have for all Case knife fans and history buffs. This isn't a price or identification guide, but a book filled with innumerable interesting tales, vintage photographs, and plenty of historical facts about the Case family and the more than 30 cutlery companies their relations founded or otherwise contributed to. If the history of Case, Cattaraugus, Western, Platts etc. appeals to you, you'll love this book! Hardcover, 304 pp. $19.95 http://www.knifeworld.com/casecutlery.html ________________________________________________________ • " THE FIRST COMMANDO KNIVES" --- BACK IN STOCK ________________________________________________________ by Prof. Kelly Yeaton, LTC Samuel L. Yeaton and Col. Rex Applegate We used to sell this title some years back, and have picked it up again to see if it's still in demand. It covers the evolution of the Fairbairn-Sykes commando dagger from the first toolroom prototypes in Shanghai to the wartime F-S and USMC Raider knives and, ultimately, modern variations designed by Applegate (ties in nicely with the article in the September KNIFE WORLD). A nice little book with some information found nowhere else. Softcover, 115 pp. $12.95 http://www.knifeworld.com/knifeworld/firstcommando.html ________________________________________________________ • " BRITISH & COMMONWEALTH MILITARY KNIVES “ - WHAT HAPPENED??? ________________________________________________________ We've sold a TON of these superb books since their publication, especially since the price was lowered to $24.95 a few months ago. If you wanted one, I hope you didn't wait... because sometime after taking our last order, the publisher apparently went out of business without warning. I'm sorry folks, but as of right now, we can't get any more books! We've got our eyes peeled for a new source, but in the meantime I'm afraid you're just out of luck on "BRITISH & COMMONWEALTH MILITARY KNIVES". It's a shame too, as it's such a fine book that everyone with the slightest interest in military knives ought to have a copy for their bookshelf... ________________________________________________ • OUT OF PRINT BOOKS ________________________________________________ ** NEWS FLASH -- BIG COLLECTION JUST IN! ** If you're into knife books, you'll want to check the Out of Print Book List on our website as we've just added a large number of titles, from the ordinary to those much in demand. Among those listed: * MARBLE'S KNIVES & AXES * UNITED STATES MILITARY KNIVES 1941-1991 (by Silvey) * CASE, THE FIRST 100 YEARS * Knifemaker's Guild directories for 1977, 1981, and 1984 * THE ANTIQUE BOWIE KNIFE BOOK (yes, THAT one!) * LEVINE'S GUIDE editions I, II, and III in fine condition * both superb KNIFE DIGEST books, including some rare HARDCOVERS * ALL of the GUN DIGEST knife books * ALL of the SPORTING KNIVES books * NEARLY ALL of the KNIVES 81-2005 ANNUALS To view our complete list with prices, visit: http://www.knifeworld.com/outofprdabo.html ________________________________________________ • KNIFEWORLD.COM website additions ________________________________________________ The ADVERTISING INFO page of the KNIFE WORLD website has been updated with the new publishing schedule and such for 2006. If you've ever wondered about advertising as a means of increasing your knife or knife-related product sales, this page will give you a good idea of what's involved and how much it costs -- probably a lot less than you think (especially if you've checked with those other publications!) Have a look for yourself, and if you have any questions, we're just an email or phone call away... http://www.knifeworld.com/adin.html Oh, and these Newsletters (Knewsletters? Knewslettters?) are now available for viewing directly on our website; the address is http://www.knifeworld.com/joinouremlis1.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. And if you don't see the answer on our website, just email (knifepub@knifeworld.com) or call (865-397-1955) us... 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 OCTOBER 2005 issue of "KNIFE WORLD" ____________________________________________________________ October's KNIFE WORLD contains the following articles: ... "WHITTLING & THE WHITT-L-KRAFT" by DENNIS ELLINGSEN Another outstanding contribution by our Oregon correspondent, this one covering whittling kits in general and Cattaraugus' famous Official Boy Scout whittling knife in particular -- plus variations and related items that are probably as new to you as they were to us! ... "JOHN PERRY: THREE TIMES A WINNER" by B.R. HUGHES It takes a pretty special knifemaker to find success in both stock removal and bladesmithing, and a fellow that wins three different ABS awards at a single Blade Show need say no more. Meet one of the newest master smiths in this friendly Arkansan. ... "HOW TO CLEAN A KNIFE" by JOHN BREWSTER Have you ever wondered how a pro restores a battered antique knife to nearly new condition? Here's how one man does it, with no "secrets" left untold! ... "R.S. ELLIOTT ARMS FIGHTING KNIFE" by E.W. STONE, JR. Bill Stone reveals the details of yet another unmarked and previously unidentified World War Two private purchase knife -- another potential bargain for you military knife collectors to seek out. With the help of our contributors, we may just uncover them all!! ... "LOCKNIFE, INC" by HARVEY REISBERG This unusual Missouri-based sheath knife of the 1960s is just the sort of thing that collectors can get enthusiastic about, if enough information is available. Mr. Reisberg offers us a start, and wonders if anyone else can help fill in the blanks. (M'self, I wonder if there's some inspiration here for today's knifemakers...) ... "H & K's TACTICAL KNIVES" by BOB CAMPBELL A quick look at the new knives offered by firearms maker Heckler & Koch, produced by Oregon's Benchmade Knife Co. ... "TOMES MODEL 17" by M. WILLSON OFFUTT Our Field Trial man tries out a Scagel-inspired handmade by P.J. Tomes. How did it fare??? I'm going to make you wait until your issue arrives... :) ... "ABS RAFFLE SUPPORTS 2006 EXPO in RENO" How to get an original MORAN or KEESLAR for just $10 - or, if not, how to support the world's only all-forged blade knife show. ... "WILKINSON CLOSES SWORD FACTORY" Another closing in the knife world -- London's famed sword maker abandons knives and swords for more profitable lines. Make no mistake, it's a tough business these days... As always, BERNARD LEVINE's WHUT IZZIT features another interesting assortment of oddities to perplex and delight... but my fingers are too tired to relate all the details. Be sure to have a look when your issue arrives! IRONS IN THE FIRE continues the whittling theme with the suggestion that we could all use some whittling time, while ARTISTRY IN KNIVES features the handcrafted creations of WILLIAM ELLIS, DAVID SCHLUETER, JERRY GRICE, CHARLES SAUER, LARRY LUNN, ED VAN HOY, PAT CRAWFORD, JEROME ANDERS, BILL(ybob) SOWELL, and STEVE HILL (call up Steve and order a knife if you would, he's been waiting a long while to get this photo in KNIFE WORLD). Of course there's also 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). KNIFE WORLD really is the ONLY publication covering the WORLD of KNIVES. We even offer a free trial so you can see for yourself! http://www.knifeworld.com/knifwormag.htm ________________________________________________ • MISCELLANEOUS RAMBLINGS ________________________________________________ ATTENTION: FLORIDA. WISCONSIN. MARYLAND. GEORGIA. TENNESSEE. MONTANA. WASHINGTON. NORTH CAROLINA. KENTUCKY. OKLAHOMA. CONNECTICUT. NEVADA. ARKANSAS. If your state is listed above, or if you live near one of the above states -- for pete's sake, get out to one of the knife events listed in KNIFE WORLD's Events Calendar for the month of October. Really, I don't understand how some folks can sit comfortably at home, armed with the knowledge that there's a knife event going on across town. Have these people no concept of "fun" ??? ;) I'll see you at the Moran Hammer-In next weeekend, or Ron Claiborne's Hammer-In the following weekend, or at the NKCA Shepherdsville, KY knife show the weekend after that. Stop by and say "Hello"! SUBSCRIBERS ONLY: I just got another call from a reader asking when his subscription will expire -- so here's the "secret" way to tell from your mailing label: in the line of numbers above your name, the FIRST FOUR DIGITS are the month and year of expiration; i.e. 1005 is the code for a subscription that expires with the October 2005 issue. [ If your code really is 1005 and you don't want to miss an issue, go directly here and don't delay, you haven't much time: http://www.knifeworld.com/knifwormag.htm ] (And no, this info isn't a secret, we're just not sure where to fit it into each jam-packed issue!) 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