[PDF] Knives Daggers And Hand Combat Tools eBook

Author : David Soud
Publisher : Hinkler Books (AU)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 12,78 MB
Release : 2014-08
Category : Daggers
ISBN : 9781743630594

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Discover the history of knives and daggers through the ages. Features stunning photography, fascinating biographical information, and stunning photographs.

Author : Harold L. Peterson
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 30,17 MB
Release : 2001-03-27
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9780486417431

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Provides an historical analysis of the range of weapons used in hand-to-hand combat from prehistoric flint knives to eared daggers of the mid-sixteenth century, to nineteenth-century British and American naval dirks.

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 33,88 MB
Release : 2010-03-15
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 075666330X

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Knives and Swords is a highly visual gift book for anyone with an interest in the history of swords and other edged weapons. Split into five main chapters arranged by type, the book showcases more than 300 different weapons including swords, knives, daggers, bayonets, axes, and staff weapons in a catalog-style format. But the book offers far more than this. To help place the weapons in their historical context, the book includes special features on key warriors, from crusader knights to US Marines, and their signature weapons. Spotlight spreads provide an in-depth analysis of a selection of the most historically significant bladed weapons, such as the Renaissance stiletto or the Native American tomahawk. And in addition to chapters covering conventional weapons of war, there are also sections devoted to ceremonial weapons, from sacrificial knives to presentation daggers, and blades developed for specialist roles, such as hunting knives and firearm combination blades.

Author : Tobias Capwell
Publisher : JG Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 18,77 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781572156289

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A comprehensive history and visual directory to more than 500 sharp-edged weapons and blades from around the world, with over 600 stunning colour photographs

Author : Tobias Capwell
Publisher : Southwater
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 25,54 MB
Release : 2014-10-14
Category : Bayonets
ISBN : 9781780193939

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This volume presents the history of sharp-edged weapons with a directory of over 350 examples from Medieval rondels to the knives of World War II.

Author : Tobias Capwell
Publisher : Southwater Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,82 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781844769995

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Since the first sharpened tools used by early man over a million years ago, edged weapons have developed and evolved into many forms. They are now valued the world over as collectable antiques, admired for the intricate skill and workmanship that lie behind the lavish and often beautifully coloured decoration on the blade and hilt. This comprehensive illustrated chronology takes you on a visual tour of sharp weapons throughout history: from the hand-held flints of the Stone Age, through to the parrying daggers of the Renaissance, the original Bayonne bayonets of the 17th century, the survival weapons of the two world wars and finally the civilian knives of modern times. There are also intriguing blades from Africa, the Middle East and Asia, including the Japanese tanto and aikuchi, the Persian peshkabz, Sudanese throwing knives and Indian Katars. Presented in an accessible and easy-to-follow format there are specially-commissioned photographs of each item, clearly labelled with the blade's defining features as well as at-a-glance specification boxes detailing date, country of origin and length. Written by a leading arms and armoury expert and featuring over 350 pieces shown in more than 530 stunning pictures, this book is an indispensable resource for both the serious collector and amateur enthusiast, and will be a fascinating and engaging read for anybody with an interest in historical weaponry.

Author : Stephen N. Fliegel
Publisher : Harry N. Abrams
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 29,59 MB
Release : 1999-03-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780810963764

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Lavishly illustrated and loaded with stellar examples of helmets, shields, swords, crossbows, firearms, and more from the magnificent collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art, this volume traces the history of European arms and armor from antiquity through the 18th century. Published to celebrate the recent refurbishment of the museum's popular Armor Court, Arms & Armor explores such themes as medieval warfare, tournaments, the process of making and decorating armor, and the Renaissance culture of arms. It also provides a discussion of various forms of weapons. The museum's finest works -- all newly restored -- were specially photographed for the book's large colorplates and searching details. In addition, paintings, tapestries, and engravings show how the objects were used and worn.