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The online community of knife collectors, a knife family forged in steel. There are knife collectors that search for certain patterns such as trappers, whittlers, canoes, muskrats, peanuts, folding hunters, etc. Case knives have been the most collected and appreciated traditional knife since the early 1900s. If a pocket knife style is still as popular now, as it was 400 years ago, that would make it the winner.
It is beautifully written with great humour and a succinct, even poetic style by a dedicated collector of pocket knives, and he distinguishes what a gentlemans pocket knife should be, and was historically. Big book of pocket knives identification and values by ron stewart. Knife collecting is an extremely rewarding experience for knife enthusiasts. Case cutlery 4 18 amber bone ss hobo fork spoon pocket knife 052. Case knives built with integrity for people of integrity. Look inside for links to knife manufacturers, custom knife makers, swords, magazines, knife collecting, knife making supplies, related sites.
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The craftsmanship of early american, english, and german cutlers have withstood the test of time. We all remember our first folding knife or pocket knife, whether it was a swiss army multipurpose monster, complete with toothpick and tweezers, or a slender singleblade antlerhandled case. Romance of knife collecting ferguson fourth edition. Carry all knife case 22 inch black 2handles holds 22 knives storage bag 128. Search over 3 million price reports spanning art, antiques, coins, collectibles, memorabilia, and other tangible assets of value. Personalizedmarines laser engraved black anodized handle pocket knife military knife, marines pocket knife sunshinenwhiskeylife. After a couple weeks you knew whether the knife was going to suit you or not. Some collectors are generalists, accumulating an assortment of different knives.
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We attend most of the major knife shows across the country. White says he asks a series of questions, such as, does the book accurately document a brand history, its years of production, and have enough sidebar histories, distinctive specimens and interesting stories. Price guide to collector knives pocketknife guide case. How to start and build a case knife collection knife depot. They went on to publish the bestselling standard knife collectors guide, then others like big book of pocket knives, cattaraugus cutlery company, and standard guide to razors. Basic information on knife collecting and recommended reading list of books. The case knife price guide lists prices for utility knives made from 1920 to 2005, and the case classic knife price guide lists prices for collectors models produced from 1990 to 2005. Some great sources for these lost treasures are the weekend yard sales, flea markets and estate sales. The company shut down in 1998, but was back into production under the colonial cutlery international corporation in 2001. All gold scarface tony montana my little friend blade godfather pocket knife. Sarco pocket knives specializes in antique knives and collectible knives.
Knife collecting a beginning recommended reading on knives. The swiss army collectors companion 1 7004 is a hardcover book with plenty of colorful photos and illustrations. Bulldog brand knife collectors guide all about pocket. Its also a fantastic resource if you seek info about this brand. The collector s guide to identifying, buying, and enjoying vintage pocketknives. I finally got around to do some reading in that book i posted the picture of 2 posts above.
Knife appraisals or evaluations are free to our customers. Wr case xx knife price guide all about pocket knives. We have been buying and collecting knives for almost three decades, so if you need assistance regarding one knife or a lifetime collection, we may be able to help you. Identification and value guide, is well known to avid knife collectors. He and coauthor roy ritchie published one of the earliest manuals for collectors, the kentucky knife traders manual. If you are a regular seller of knives, you definitely need to check out our knife specific retail platform. The jack knife, a derivation of an antique knife invented by a. Although case has had some stumbles near the end of the century, they are still the most collected knife brand in traditional pocket. Others focus on a specialized area of interest, perhaps bayonets, knives from a particular. All about pocket knives features a price guide on its website for old case pocket knives. Active during ww ii cornelison was an alabama maker who had some products in coles book. Our founder, jim sargent, is one of the most respected authorities on antique knives in the nation. Feb, 2014 bestseller books online collecting case knives.
For large collections, we will come to you, inquire. The photography is first rate and mostly by the author. Save montana pocket knife to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. The official price guide to collector knives is designed for all collectors, from novice to expert, and presents information about the hobby, its history, and value identifications. Look inside for links to knife manufacturers, custom knife makers, swords, magazines, knife collecting, knife making supplies, related sites and more.
White ranked his favorite price and information guides to collectible knives. Published may 15th 2000 by collector books first published may 2000. The product is made of a variety of materials, and the handle and blade can easily distinguish a case pocket knife. Beginning the the early part of the last century, case knives were the yardstick all other cutlery was measured. Case and sons, or case tested to the modern case xx and case xx usa eras, the collectors guide attempts to provide as much data as possible on every case brand folding knife available, including knives made after 1969. This site provides information on over 18000 case xx pocket knives for collectors and continues to be updated daily. Outdoor edge razorlite replaceable blade tactical hunting edc folding pocket knife.
Many increase or hold their value throughout the years, making collecting knives something to pass on to the next generation of knife collectors. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. In fact, its the standard that most collectors use for proper id and valuation of their pocket knife collections. Chartered in 1981, the case collectors club is a premier association for case knife collectors and enthusiasts worldwide. Collectors guide for case xx pocket knives facebook. Rare, vintage al mar osprey folding pocket knife ivory micarta. Remember the day when you sharpened your knife, shaved a few arm hairs, then put it work. The case knife price guide lists prices for utility knives made from 1920 to 2005, and the case classic knife price guide lists prices for collectors. For everyday use in a variety of situations, youre unlikely to find anything better that will perform as reliably as this. Searchable appraisal guide to current market values for pocket knives. If theres rust on the knife, we wrote a nice blog post about how to remove the rust from your blade by using rust remover like wd40 or white vinegar. Safer than karambit knives and more convenient than a spyderco knife, the kershaw blur knife is our best choice of folding and pocket knives youll currently find on the market. Collecting case knives and knives in general is a fun and rewarding hobby, but.
Collectors are drawn to antique knives primarily due to their quality and appearance. But folding knives predate the blades made by either of these venerable companies. Hello, offers an appraisal, evaluation, rating, valuation, estimate, history, general information, approximate value or assessment service of your knife or knife collection for either personal use or your insurance company. There are some remarkable details in this wonderful book. Case xx black velvet hinged hard box for pocket knife knives.
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