••• KNIFE WORLD ONLINE NEWSLETTER #64 ••• (WOW, what a month for new books!!!) • NEW! " KNIVES 2008 " (Yep, it's early this year! Order now and SAVE over $4.00!) • NEW! " RANDALL KNIVES: A REFERENCE BOOK " (absolutely THE BOOK for Randall collectors) • NEW! " TIDIOUTE: A TOWN WITH AN EDGE " (a new history of the cutlery firms of Tidioute, PA) • " STANDARD GUIDE TO RAZORS 3rd Edition" (the ONLY current book on razors) • OTHER KNIFE BOOK NEWS • Highlights from the September issue of "KNIFE WORLD" __________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ • New! " KNIVES 2008 " ________________________________________________________ COMING SOON! We are expecting these in ANY DAY NOW. Order today and we'll ship your copy out as soon as they arrive!! The annual source for photos, addresses, and information on your favorite custom and factory knives, as well as a selection of articles from the best writers in the business. Includes a complete directory of custom knifemakers, supply houses, knife manufacturers and importers, and other knife related businesses. Returning this year: over 1000 FULL COLOR photos! Softcover, 312 pp. Retail $27.99 SPECIAL: SALE PRICE $23.95 http://www.knifeworld.com/knives2008.html ________________________________________________________ • New! " RANDALL KNIVES: A REFERENCE BOOK " ________________________________________________________ From Sheldon & Edna Wickersham, the team that brought you the popular Randall Knife Timelines, comes what we can only call the first "complete" collector’s guide to Randall Made Knives! This new book is full of just the sort of information that collectors need to know. In addition to Randall basics like the company’s history and knife models, there’s a wealth of information on dating Randalls, obscure variations, and rarities. It’s also LOADED with quality full color illustrations, including some of the rarest Randalls on the planet (like the very first Randall knife, on the cover!). A must-have for every Randall fan!! Hardcover, 252 pp. $64.95 http://www.knifeworld.com/randallreference.html ________________________________________________________ • New! " TIDIOUTE: A TOWN WITH AN EDGE " ________________________________________________________ The story of Tidioute, PA and the many cutlery companies who set up shop in this little town, including Union Razor Co., Union Cutlery Co., Baldwin Cutlery Co., Penn Cutlery Co., and of course both firms that operated under the name Tidioute Cutlery Company. A great little history, with illustrations of many rare knives. Softcover, 125 pp. $13.95 http://www.knifeworld.com/tidioute.html ________________________________________________________ • New! " STANDARD GUIDE TO RAZORS, 3rd Edition " ________________________________________________________ By Ron Stewart and Roy Ritchie The only in-print book on straight razor collecting, this new edition has been expanded to include much new information and many additional photographs -- including lots of COLOR. A great reference to have handy, and a great value for the money. Softcover, 256 pp., $12.95 http://www.knifeworld.com/stanguidtora.html ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ • OTHER KNIFE BOOK NEWS ________________________________________________________ A new "coffee table" book called ART OF THE KNIFE should be here very soon. It was put together by Joe Kertzman, editor of the KNIVES annuals, and we expect it to be a nice book at a very reasonable price. There is also a new book coming on antique English knives, which promises to be both a useful reference and an attractive "art book." We'll let you know all about it just as soon as it's published. KNIVES OF THE U.S. MILITARY IN VIETNAM by Mike Silvey: Not many copies left of this superb book, and no more will be printed. If you have been putting off the purchase of this title, consider yourself forewarned! http://www.knifeworld.com/knivofusmili.html KNIFE DESIGNS CD-ROM: Has gone OUT OF PRINT. OFFICIAL SCOUT BLADES: Still waiting for the latest revision from author Ed Holbrook. We'll let you know as soon as it's out. ________________________________________________ • 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 2008 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 SEPTEMBER 2007 issue of "KNIFE WORLD" ____________________________________________________________ SEPTEMBER'S KNIFE WORLD contains the best looking COLOR pages yet, as well as the following articles: ... "MONTANA BLADESMITH – DON BELL" by STEPHEN GARGER Another superb profile from Mr. Garger, this time on award-winning Montana bladesmith Don Bell (not to be confused with the Don Bell from Nova Scotia, who turns out equally attractive knives). [Yes, I know we just ran a story on Michael Bell, the Oregon swordsmith. I promise you that I do not presently have a story in the works on any other "Bells"!!] ... "KNIFE PURSES" by RICHARD WHITE Call them purses or pouches or whatever, the very finest knives of yesteryear were often protected by a leather case designed to protect the knife whenever it wasn't in use. Here's the scoop. ... "THE A.B.S. IN 2007" by B.R. HUGHES Cutlery hall-of-famer Hughes' annual report on the American Bladesmith Society, with lists of all the new Master and Journeyman 'Smiths as well as the award-winners from the Blade Show. ... "THE TRUE TEST OF A BLADE" by WM. HOVEY SMITH A modern Buck Bowie tests its metal on a trophy alligator hunt -- interesting stuff! ... "CARLSON'S GUNG-HO KNIFE" by B.K. BROOKS Mr. Brooks returns to our pages with another article that unravels the mysteries surrounding one of the U.S. military's most legendary knives – the Carlson's Raider bowie. Here's the story on the "V-44", the "Army Air Corps Machete", and the "Gung-Ho Bowie Knife", and how you can tell one from another, when possible (hint: the V-44 is easy!) Book Reviews of: ... "STANDARD GUIDE TO RAZORS, THIRD EDITION" by Stewart and Ritchie ... "TOMAHAWKS: TRADITIONAL TO TACTICAL" by David Grant As always, BERNARD LEVINE's WHUT IZZIT contains a varied mix of items to evaluate and discuss, and a story or two as part of the package. This month: Sevillian (?) navajas, unusual German stampings, and a perplexing fixed blade - blade only! And what about ARTISTRY IN KNIVES, our handmade knife centerspread? [Sure looks great in COLOR this month, doesn't it???] September's issue features: BARRY GALLAGHER, REESE BOSE, KEVIN CASHEN, DAN BURKE, OWEN WOOD, JEFF HALL, RICHARD SEXSTONE, BUTCH BALL, BILL DUFF, and last but not least H.H. FRANK, who's been pushing the "art knife" window for about the last 35 years or so. Beautiful work, and beautiful photos from Jim "Sharp by Coop" Cooper, Chuck Ward, and the folks at PointSeven. And let's not forget LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, the CLASSIFIEDS, the only current listing of local, regional and national knife clubs anywhere in CLUB CORNER, and the largest EVENTS CALENDAR anywhere -- we wouldn't want you to miss a nearby knife show, hammer-in, or other event, they're too much fun! Oh, yeah -- and there's IRONS IN THE FIRE, this editor's monthly soapbox for whatever strikes my fancy. This month, I'm celebrating the start of KNIFE WORLD's 31st year in the present format and under the present ownership. KNIFE WORLD truly 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 Mark D. Zalesky Editor, KNIFE WORLD knifepub@knifeworld.com ** Questions or comments? Letters to the KNIFE WORLD editor? ** Send them along to "knifepub@knifeworld.com". We'd love to hear from you! 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