••• KNIFE WORLD ONLINE NEWSLETTER #72 ••• (from your friends at http://www.knifeworld.com) ••• THE BIGGEST BATCH OF NEW KNIFE BOOKS EVER! ••• NEW -- KNIVES 2009 edited by Joe Kertzman NEW -- AMERICAN PREMIUM GUIDE TO KNIVES & RAZORS 7th ed. by Jim Sargent (...and a SALE on the 6th ed., the last to contain Remington) NEW -- THE LONDON KNIFE BOOK, AN A-Z GUIDE TO LONDON CUTLERS 1820-1945 by Ron Flook NEW -- POCKET FRUIT KNIVES, A SYNOPSIS OF THEIR HISTORY FROM THE UK, FRANCE, NORTHERN EUROPE AND THE USA by Simon Moore NEW -- THE UPDATED CONFEDERATE BOWIE KNIFE GUIDE by Lee Hadaway NEW -- CONFEDERATE BOWIE KNIVES OF THE GEORGIA STATE ARSENAL by Josh Phillips PRETTY NEW -- R.W. LOVELESS - THE BOOK by Luigi Peppini PRETTY NEW -- JAMES B. LILE, THE ARKANSAS KNIFESMITH by Jack Lucarelli and John Henry Hill Jr. ON SALE -- " MORAN 50 YRS ANNIVERSARY KNIVES " by Beaucant • OUT OF PRINT BOOKS • Highlights from the SEPTEMBER and OCTOBER issues of "KNIFE WORLD" __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ • " KNIVES 2009 " edited by Joe Kertzman __________________________________________________________________ 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 such as photographers and engravers. Over 1000 FULL COLOR photos! Softcover, full color, 312 pp. Regular price: $27.99 "Earlybird Special" SALE price (now through Oct. 31): $23.95! A list of this edition's articles can be found on our website. http://www.knifeworld.com/knives2009.html __________________________________________________________________ • "AMERICAN PREMIUM GUIDE TO KNIVES AND RAZORS 7th ed." by Jim Sargent __________________________________________________________________ With detail unmatched by any other book, this edition of the popular price guide focuses on CASE and QUEEN knives. A must for collectors of W.R. Case & Sons (now covering most "Lightning-S Dots") and nearly all related brands, as well as Queen, Queen City, and Schatt & Morgan. Razor collectors will be pleased to see the return of the Case family razor section. Remington collectors should note that Remington is NOT included in the 7th edition -- a casualty of the expanded sections. Softcover, 504 pp. (includes 32 pp. color section) $27.95 For more details on the new book's contents, click the link below http://www.knifeworld.com/ampremguide7th.html P.S. If you collect Remingtons and don't have a copy of the 6th edition, I HIGHLY suggest you buy one now, before existing stocks are gone! Softcover, 504 pp. $24.95 regular price -- SALE PRICE only $18.95 to order: http://www.knifeworld.com/ampremguidto.html __________________________________________________________________ • " THE LONDON KNIFE BOOK, AN A-Z GUIDE TO LONDON CUTLERS 1820-1945 " • by Ron Flook __________________________________________________________________ This unique new reference book provides collectors with high quality color photography of dozens of London made antique knives, and much previously unpublished information on the more than 1000 listed London cutlers and retailers who made them. Content-wise, it's like a "Goins Book" focusing entirely on London makers and retailers -- a great many of them never before documented. Appearance-wise, it's an attractive hardcover book with nearly 300 illustrations of some very rare knives, most in full color. --> With tipped-in author's signature, while they last! Hardcover, full color, 240 pp. $87.50 http://www.knifeworld.com/londonknife.html __________________________________________________________________ • " POCKET FRUIT KNIVES, A SYNOPSIS OF THEIR HISTORY • FROM THE UK, FRANCE, NORTHERN EUROPE AND THE USA by Simon Moore __________________________________________________________________ The first detailed study of folding fruit knives by the world's leading authority. Presents collectors with detailed information on their evolution as well as the means to identify examples using duty marks, hallmarks, and cutlers' marks. The intricacy of these vintage works of art should also provide plenty of inspiration to today's custom knifemakers. --> With tipped-in author's signature, while they last! Hardcover, 256 pp. with over 600 images, nearly all in color. $87.50. Extensive details and some sample images from the book at: http://www.knifeworld.com/pocketfruitknives.html __________________________________________________________________ • " THE UPDATED CONFEDERATE BOWIE KNIFE GUIDE " by Lee Hadaway __________________________________________________________________ A good introduction to the world of Confederate bowies, with over 150 photographs (some in color). This book will aid the collector in identifying known knife styles, desirable features, and things to watch for. Most importantly, it includes plenty of information on identifying fakes. If you have an interest in collecting Civil War knives, we recommend purchasing a copy of this book BEFORE you jump in feet-first. This is the revised and expanded edition, just released by the author. Softcover, 206 pp. $29.95 The table of contents and more can be found at: http://www.knifeworld.com/csabowieguide.html __________________________________________________________________ • " CONFEDERATE BOWIE KNIVES OF THE GEORGIA STATE ARSENAL " • by Josh Phillips __________________________________________________________________ A superb, well illustrated study of the D-guard bowies made by the mechanics of Georgia in the summer of 1862. The author identifies six specific types of D-guard bowies produced for Georgia's troops, and documents the background of their identification and how these knives came to be. In our estimation, this is the best-researched book ever done on Confederate bowie knives, and a must for everyone interested in edged weapons of the Civil War. These books are from the corrected second printing, they are in transit now and we expect to have them in stock any day. Softcover, 118 pp. $24.95 The table of contents and more can be found at: http://www.knifeworld.com/csa-gaarsenal.html __________________________________________________________________ • " R.W. LOVELESS - THE BOOK " by Luigi Peppini __________________________________________________________________ Printed in an oversized 10x14” format on ultra heavy 200-gram paper, with hard slipcase and fold-out centerspread, and produced in a numbered, limited edition, this beautiful book features full page, full color photos of over 200 classic Loveless knives from 1955 to the present -- many never before published. A must for every Loveless fan. Hardcover, 152 pp. $99.95 http://www.knifeworld.com/lovelessthebook.html __________________________________________________________________ • " JAMES B. LILE: THE ARKANSAS KNIFESMITH " by Lucarelli & Hill __________________________________________________________________ James B. "Jimmy" Lile (1934-1991), "The Arkansas Knifesmith," was a true pioneer in the field of handmade knives. Jimmy's vast influence on the field is evident in his status as a member of both the Cutlery Hall of Fame and the Bladesmith Hall of Fame, as well as the degree to which his knives are sought after by today's collectors. For the past five years the authors have compiled Lile knife photos, technical data, anecdotes, personal photographs and info about Jimmy Lile with the assistance and approval of Jimmy's widow Marilyn Lile Miller. That effort has resulted in this massive new volume, with gorgeous knife photography, personal photos, historical clippings and detailed collector information such as production quantities. Hardcover, 536 pp. with 80 pages in full color. (Weighs over 6 pounds!) $129.95. Published and printed in the good old U.S.A. http://www.knifeworld.com/lilebook.html __________________________________________________________________ • ON SALE: " MORAN 50 YRS ANNIVERSARY KNIVES " by Beaucant __________________________________________________________________ This interesting book illustrates every single knife that Bill Moran made between his 50th and 60th years as a knifemaker. It's not a complete history like the "MASTER OF THE FORGE" book, but a nice sampling of a master's work after 50 years of evolution and refinement. Essential for all fans of Bill Moran and his designs. Softcover, 108 pp. $20.00 regular price -- SALE PRICE only $14.95 to order: http://www.knifeworld.com/mor50yearank.html ________________________________________________________ • OUT OF PRINT BOOK LIST - Just Updated! ________________________________________________________ Hard-to-find cutlery books keep coming in, while others are moving out -- as always! Check out the complete list online, there are dozens of titles available, and our prices are usually lower than the used-book dealers' prices! most older editions of KNIVES '81 - 2009 (what years are YOU missing?) MODERN CUSTOM KNIVES: THE GREAT COLLECTIONS by David Darom (one left) KNIFECRAFT by SID LATHAM (excellent, very scarce book on knifemaking) THE TACTICAL FOLDING KNIFE by TERZUOLA (rarely seen these days) THE U.S. M3 TRENCH KNIFE OF WORLD WAR II by Coniglio & Laden (have 2) BOWIE KNIVES (VHS tape produced for the 1992 Berryman/Schreiner auction) A SURE DEFENCE, THE BOWIE KNIFE BOOK by Ken Burton THE HISTORY OF THE JOHN RUSSELL CUTLERY CO. by Merriam et al (superb!) CASE, THE FIRST 100 YEARS by Giles To view our COMPLETE list (with prices), visit: http://www.knifeworld.com/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 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 of the above to be found at: http://www.knifeworld.com/featuredbooks.html ____________________________________________________________ • in the mail now - the OCTOBER 2008 issue of "KNIFE WORLD" ____________________________________________________________ OCTOBER'S KNIFE WORLD contains the following articles: ... "THE STOCKMAN" by JOE SEALE The longtime antique knife dealer and KW contributor offers his thoughts on another favorite pattern, the stock knife -- again accompanied by some great photography by Mark Nagle. (next up... the sunfish pattern!) ... "J.D. BARTH – HONING THE GIFT" by STEPHEN GARGER This talented stock removal maker from Montana produces some very clean fixed blades and folders, and has a shelf full of awards to prove it! Yet another profile of western talent from Mr. Garger, and we intend to keep them coming... ... "SHARP AND LOCKED OPEN PART 5" by MICHAEL BLACK A followup on Mr. Black's four-part series from last year, covering the wide variety of locking mechanisms that are currently in production (and how they work). Like the previous installments, this is required reading for anyone with an interest in the folding knife as mechanical gizmo... gee, isn't that most of us? ... "THE NAVY-HANDLED ROBESON USMC" by IVAN DUBLIN HAFLEY The first contribution from Mr. Hafley, detailing the discovery of an unusual and very rare variation of WWII's USMC fighting/utility knife, as produced by Robeson Cutlery Co. ... "JAPANESE vs. WESTERN BLADEMAKING" by WM. HOVEY SMITH A comparison of traditional Japanese knifemaking techniques with western ones, based on the author's experiences with Oregonian Murray Carter -- whose experience with Japanese techniques is likely unparalleled. ... "CINCH JEANS ON THE CUTTING EDGE" by ABE ELIAS Boker's partnership with Cinch Jeans and the company's association with rodeo sports provides new marketing opportunities for both -- and potentially, the chance to attract new knife enthusiasts into our fold. Mr. Elias offers his thoughts on this particular partnership, and the potential of similar partnerships in general. ... "KNIFE NEWS" contains the following reports: "WRANGLER KNIVES ANNOUNCES NEW DAVID YELLOWHORSE SERIES" "A.G. RUSSELL REINTRODUCES HUNTER'S SCALPEL" ... plus there is a full-page review of the beautiful new hardcover volume entitled "R.W. LOVELESS - THE BOOK" by Luigi Peppini. And what about ARTISTRY IN KNIVES, our full color centerspread dedicated to handmade knives? The latest issue features STEVEN OLSZEWSKI, TOM FERRY, RICARDO VELARDE, LARRY NEWTON, CRAIG CAMERER, JOHN WHITE, RICK HANEY, JOHN DAVIS, and BRUCE BUMP (a gorgeous ivory-handled percussion knife pistol -- wow!) As always, between the covers you'll find: BERNARD LEVINE's WHUT IZZIT (our question-and-answer section) IRONS IN THE FIRE (the editor's monthly soapbox) LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS (wanted, for sale, and miscellaneous) CLUB CORNER (the ONLY current & complete list of knife clubs in print) EVENTS CALENDAR (covering all knife shows, hammer-ins, & other events) I can't begin to tell you how busy it's been around here... little time to do some important things, like send out these newsletters! But in case you missed it, SEPTEMBER'S KNIFE WORLD contained the following: ... "THE EAGLE PENCIL KNIFE" by BK BROOKS and myself A detailed study of the history behind those cute little antique gravity knives that no one seems to know much about. Hint: your "Berol" pencils have some knife-related history in them! ... "VAN ADESTINE KNIVES" by HELMUT SAKSCHEK A pioneering knifemaker from Scagel's time, Robert Van Adestine is the subject of a recent book by Mr. Sakschek. This article provides an introduction to the largely unrecognized maker. ... "THE GEARMEISTER: KNIVES THAT MAKE THE CUT" by STEVEN MASELLO A survey of the author's favorite knives for outdoor use, covering a variety of needs and solutions. ... "FUAD ACCAWI -- FU WHO?" by DOC WACHOLZ This East Tennessee bladesmith of Lebanese descent just received his ABS Journeyman stamp this year, collecting the distinguished George Peck award in the process. With an unique style and approach to knifemaking, we expect to hear much more from him in the future! ... "HELLE JUBILEUM KNIVES" by MICHAEL BLACK A look at Helle's Norweigian-made knives in general, and two recent anniversary models in particular. ... "SPYDERCO AQUA SALT" by M. WILLSON OFFUTT This Field Trial puts Spyderco's non-rusting -- seriously -- FB23 fixed blade to the test. How did it do? if you don't already subscribe, we do have back issues available... "KNIFE NEWS" reports on: "UTICA CUTLERY INTRODUCES UTK SUPREME POCKET KNIVES" "KA-BAR CELEBRATES 110 YEARS WITH NEW RELEASES" ...new-traditonal folders from two American companies with a deep history in the genre, but today rarely associated with it. "ARTISTRY IN KNIVES" presented the work of BUTCH BALL, JOHN KUBASEK, WALTER BREND, KYLE ROYER, STAN FUJISAKA, DARYLE HUGHES, JENS ANSO, STEVE HOEL / CJ CAI, and two of the "Montana Mafia" -- RICK DUNKERLEY and JOSH SMITH. ... plus there is a full-page review of the another fabulous hardcover knife book, this one on "JAMES B. LILE, THE ARKANSAS KNIFESMITH" by Jack Lucarelli and John Henry Hill Jr. KNIFE WORLD truly is the ONLY publication covering the WORLD of KNIVES. We're so sure you'll love it that we offer a free trial, so you can see what all the fuss is about: http://www.knifeworld.com/knifwormag.htm That's all, folks... at least for this installment! Mark D. 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