••• KNIFE WORLD ONLINE NEWSLETTER #73 ••• THE NEW KNIFE BOOKS OF 2008 (boy, have there been a bunch of them!) (--on Antique & Collectible Knives--) • THE LONDON KNIFE BOOK, A-Z Guide to London Cutlers 1820-1945 by Flook • POCKET FRUIT KNIVES by Simon Moore • THE HERITAGE OF ENGLISH KNIVES by David Hayden-Wright • THE UPDATED CONFEDERATE BOWIE KNIFE GUIDE by Lee Hadaway • CONFEDERATE BOWIE KNIVES OF THE GEORGIA STATE ARSENAL by Josh Phillips • THE OFFICIAL PRICE GUIDE TO COLLECTOR KNIVES 15th Ed. by Price/Zalesky • AMERICAN PREMIUM GUIDE TO KNIVES & RAZORS, 7th Ed. by Jim Sargent (--on Custom Knives and Knifemaking--) • KNIVES 2009, edited by Joe Kertzman • HANDLES AND GUARDS by Joe Keeslar • R.W. LOVELESS - THE BOOK by Luigi Peppini • JAMES B. LILE, THE ARKANSAS KNIFESMITH by Lucarelli and Hill (--SALE BOOKS -- just in time for Christmas!--) • AMERICAN PREMIUM GUIDE TO KNIVES AND RAZORS 6th Edition • MORAN 50 YRS ANNIVERSARY KNIVES by Beaucant • THE KEEN EDGE OF PERFECTION: A HISTORY OF THE MORSETH KNIFE by Beall • OUT OF PRINT BOOKS • Additions to the Knife World Website • Highlights from recent issues of "KNIFE WORLD" __________________________________________________________________ With all of these new books, I'm going to dispense with the descriptions this time and just tell you that if you click on the links below each listing, you'll be whisked away to a page where you can see a photo of the book, read a detailed description, and in most cases read the complete book review that was published in KNIFE WORLD magazine. And don't forget... if you have questions about any book we sell, just call or email us and we'll be glad to answer them. We've been "the knife book people" for 30 years now, and in this business you don't stick around long without customer service! so, without further ado... (--2008's New Books on Antique & Collectible Knives--) • THE LONDON KNIFE BOOK, An A-Z Guide to London Cutlers by Ron Flook Hardcover, 240 pp., 260 color images plus 32 additional b&w. $87.50 http://www.knifeworld.com/londonknife.html • POCKET FRUIT KNIVES by Simon Moore http://www.knifeworld.com/pocketfruitknives.html Hardcover, 296 pp., 574 color images plus 55 additional b&w. $87.50 • THE HERITAGE OF ENGLISH KNIVES by David Hayden-Wright Hardcover, 336 pp., full color photos. $95.00 http://www.knifeworld.com/heritageenglish.html • THE UPDATED CONFEDERATE BOWIE KNIFE GUIDE by Lee Hadaway Softcover, 206 pp. $29.95 http://www.knifeworld.com/csabowieguide.html • CONFEDERATE BOWIE KNIVES OF THE GEORGIA STATE ARSENAL by Josh Phillips Softcover, 118 pp. $24.95 http://www.knifeworld.com/csa-gaarsenal.html • THE OFFICIAL PRICE GUIDE TO COLLECTOR KNIVES 15th Ed.by Price/Zalesky Softcover, 560 pp., $21.95 http://www.knifeworld.com/ofpricguidto.html • AMERICAN PREMIUM GUIDE TO KNIVES & RAZORS, 7th Ed. by Jim Sargent --> includes a DVD of the entire book in PDF format, fully searchable! Softcover, 504 pp. (w/ 32 pp. color) $27.95 http://www.knifeworld.com/ampremguide7th.html (note: REMINGTON collectors, see our sale on the 6th edition below) (--2008's New Books on Custom Knives and Knifemaking--) • KNIVES 2009, edited by Joe Kertzman Softcover, full color, 312 pp. $27.95 http://www.knifeworld.com/knives2009.html • JAMES B. LILE, THE ARKANSAS KNIFESMITH by Lucarelli and Hill Hardcover, 536 pp., 80 full color pages. Weighs over 6 pounds! $129.95. http://www.knifeworld.com/lilebook.html • HANDLES AND GUARDS by Joe Keeslar [on temporary backorder] Spiral bound, 128 pp. $30.00 (Superb how-to book by ABS mastersmith) http://www.knifeworld.com/handles-guards.html • R.W. LOVELESS - THE BOOK by Luigi Peppini [on temporary backorder] Hardcover, 152 pp. $99.95 (Beautiful!) http://www.knifeworld.com/lovelessthebook.html ON SALE titles, Just in time for Christmas: THE KEEN EDGE OF PERFECTION: A HISTORY OF THE MORSETH KNIFE by Beall SALE PRICE: $50.00 (Regular price: $64.95) to order: http://www.knifeworld.com/morseth.html MORAN, 50 YRS ANNIVERSARY KNIVES by Beaucant SALE PRICE: $14.95 (Regular price: $20.00) to order: http://www.knifeworld.com/mor50yearank.html AMERICAN PREMIUM GUIDE TO KNIVES AND RAZORS 6th Edition by Sargent -->Note: the new 7th ed. does not include Remingtons, but this one does! SALE PRICE: $18.95 (Regular price: $24.95) to order: http://www.knifeworld.com/ampremguidto.html ________________________________________________________ • OUT OF PRINT BOOK LIST - Just Updated! ________________________________________________________ Two nice groups of out-of-print books have just come in, including some titles that fit into the "rare" category. Get 'em while they're hot! Check out our COMPLETE list online at the link below... The WILLIAMSON BOWIE AUCTION catalog from 1997 (H/C & S/C, w/prices) THE SHEFFIELD BOWIE AND POCKET KNIFE MAKERS 1825-1925 by Washer THE M3 TRENCH KNIFE OF WORLD WAR II by Coniglio & Laden THE KNIFE GUIDE by Bernard Levine KNIFE ALBUM by Robert Mayes THE HISTORY OF THE JOHN RUSSELL CUTLERY CO. by Merriam et al. ROMANCE OF COLLECTING CATTARAUGUS, ROBESON, RUSSELL & QUEEN CASE, THE FIRST 100 YEARS by Giles CASE POCKET PRICE GUIDES Vol's I & II by Sargent & Schleyer STRAIGHT RAZOR COLLECTING by Doyle THE RAZOR ANTHOLOGY by the contributors to KNIFE WORLD BEST OF KNIFE WORLD volumes I and III by the contributors to KNIFE WORLD most older editions of KNIVES '81 - 2008 HOW TO MAKE MULTIBLADE FOLDING KNIVES by Shadley & Davis THE TACTICAL FOLDING KNIFE by TERZUOLA JOHN NELSON COOPER - COOPER KNIVES by Martin & Basch THE SCRIMSHAW CONNECTION 1982 by Engnath THE CUSTOM KNIFE II by Bates & Schippers (folders only, from 1974!!) 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). 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 ____________________________________________________________ • ADDITIONS TO THE KNIFE WORLD WEBSITE ____________________________________________________________ KNIFE WORLD's annual article index for 2008 is now on our website. This can be accessed from the "indexes" page, or directly at: http://www.knifeworld.com/knife-world-index---2008.html We have also updated the KNIFE WORLD indexes for knifemaker profiles through 2008. Furthermore, we have updated our article index to the "Knives" annuals, which now covers "Knives '81" through "Knives 2009". Both of these can be reached through the "indexes" page of our website: http://www.knifeworld.com/thisandthat1.html I don't know about any of you, but I use these indexes ALL THE TIME in conjunction with the site's search engine. They are absolutely the fastest and easiest way to locate an article you've read before, or to find articles on something you're trying to research. Often, people call here with a question on this or that subject, and I answer it by using the same FREE resource available to them... these indexes! ____________________________________________________________ • in the mail now - the JANUARY 2009 issue of "KNIFE WORLD" ____________________________________________________________ 2008 sure has been a crazy year here at KNIFE WORLD, and once again I've fallen behind on the contents of recent issues. So, in order to get caught up in a hurry, here's a quick list of the feature articles from the last three editions of KNIFE WORLD magazine: January 2009 Ruler Knives by Richard D. White From Bytes to Blades (James Saviano) by B.R. Hughes Two Unusual Little Empires by Doug Growitz The CRKT Anubis by Bob Campbell An ABS School on the East Coast by Doc Wacholz The First Club Knife by Michael S. Black My Discreet "Pal" by Neal Punchard Coffee and Pocketknives by Scott King Kevin Hoffman's Stealth 3 by M. Willson Offutt December 2008 The Sunfish by Joe Seale Knifemaker Mike Zscherny by Mike Robuck Ken Warner Knives by Wm. Hovey Smith Stacked Leather Handles by Richard D. White Display with Imagination by Larry Oden November 2008 Clay Cutlery & A.J. Jordan by C. David Pierce James Rodebaugh - Master Smith by B.R. Hughes John Weiss & Son by Ron Flook Buck Collectors Celebrate 20th by Russ Donoghue Gossman Knives are Plenty Tough by Bob Campbell Oriental Bronze Blades by Wm. Hovey Smith Mosier Small Fighter by M. Willson Offutt ... there's been lots to report in "KNIFE NEWS" (have you heard that the Swiss have a new "Swiss Army Knife"?), "ARTISTRY IN KNIVES" has been featuring the best in handmade knives, and of course BERNARD LEVINE's WHUT IZZIT, IRONS IN THE FIRE, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, the CLASSIFIEDS, CLUB CORNER, and EVENTS CALENDAR are all still here... but if you get KNIFE WORLD every month, you already know that! 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 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! Yes, really!! 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