[PDF] The Gentlemans Pocket Knife eBook

Author : Stefan Schmalhaus
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 48,23 MB
Release : 2018-04-28
Category : Pocketknives
ISBN : 9780764354984

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As elegant as they are practical, pocket knives have long been considered essential equipment for a gentleman. No cleverly programmed app is able to open blister packages, peel a pear, or cut off a thread hanging from a seam. Revealed are the most beautiful pocket knives from old standards of past generations such as Boker, Puma, Forge de Laguiole, Saladini, Case, Great Eastern Cutlery, and Queen Cutlery to the more modern Claude Dozorme, Neptunia, Fantoni, and Rockstead. Interesting facts about the history and technology of pocket knives add to an assortment of stylish and striking pocket knives that anyone can cut into.

Author : K. J. Parker
Publisher : Orbit
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 46,57 MB
Release : 2010-02-22
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0316072109

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A new stand-alone novel from the acclaimed author of the Engineer Trilogy and The Company. Basso the Magnificent. Basso the Great. Basso the Wise. The First Citizen of the Vesani Republic is an extraordinary man. He is ruthless, cunning, and above all, lucky. He brings wealth, power and prestige to his people. But with power comes unwanted attention, and Basso must defend his nation and himself from threats foreign and domestic. In a lifetime of crucial decisions, he's only ever made one mistake. One mistake, though, can be enough.

Author : Alvin Sellens
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 13,26 MB
Release : 2003-10-09
Category : Knives
ISBN : 9780764318948

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This comprehensive book contains a complete listing for every Keen Kutter pocket knife shown in Simmons Hardware Company catalogs since 1905. Outing, Scouting and Cigar Cutter pocket knives; New England Whalers, California Budding knives, Kattle, Electrician, Physicians, and Karpenter knives plus many more. Illustrated with over 1100 original Keen Kutter Catalog illustrations, this volume is destined to become the pocket knife collectors bible. In addition, this volume contains all the information collectors need, including catalog number, size, materials, years of production, and current values.

Author : Ron Stewart
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 39,60 MB
Release : 2004-11-15
Category : Pocketknives
ISBN : 9781574324273

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The authors of our bestselling Standard Knife Collector's Guide, Cattaraugus Cutlery, The Big Book of Pocket Knives, and The Standard Guide to Razors are at it again. This time they have produced a book on Remington knives. Well known for their manufacture of quality firearms, Remington Arms Company also produced a complete line of quality cutlery from 1922 to 1940. There were literally hundreds of patterns and a variety of handle materials utilized on their knives. Today, these knives are collected internationally. This book provides knife collectors with an easy to use, reliable identification guide for Remington patterns, handle materials, and values. There are hundreds of pictures and descriptions throughout the book. Additionally, there is a history of Remington cutlery, blade design illustrations, a sampling of company cutlery advertisements, and a section on the current line of limited edition Remington knives. This book will find its place both on the reference shelves and in the pockets of serious and curious collectors of quality cutlery. 2005 values.

Author : Michael W. Silvey
Publisher : Schiffer Military History
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 20,20 MB
Release : 2015
Category : Pocketknives
ISBN : 9780764348273

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This book is a color celebration of the pocket knives of the United States military, and features both U.S. and foreign-made models. It is a historical chronology beginning with the first folders of the early 1800s and ending with the high-tech knives of the twenty-first century. There are nearly 400 color photographs showing hundreds of different issue pocket knives--single-blade, multi-blade, and multi-tool--including many that have never been shown in a publication before. Clear, up-close images present manufacturers' marks in great detail. This is a book that will be opened time and again just for the pleasure of viewing. It is a book that has something for the beginner as well as the advanced collector and others interested in the cutlery history of the United States military.

Author : Mike Yarbrough
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 34,28 MB
Release : 2017-10-15
Category : Reference
ISBN : 1612437524

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PACKED WITH OVER 50 POCKET KNIFE TRICKS, IDEAS, AND ACTIVITIES, FROM FUN GAMES AND PROJECTS TO BADASS FIGHTING MOVES AND SURVIVAL TIPS.You should never be without a trusty pocket knife, nor should you lack the skills to wield it properly and with purpose. The Guy’s Guide to Pocket Knives is sure to sharpen your skills and hone your appreciation for the pocket knife with nostalgic, humorous and informative sections on:• History and Evolution• Blade Types and Uses• Sharpening Guides• Games and Pastimes• Whittling Projects• Outdoor Survival Skills• Throwing Techniques

Author : Joe Kertzman
Publisher : Gun Digest Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 29,77 MB
Release : 2019
Category : Knives
ISBN : 9781946267559

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"Comprehensive directory of custom makers -- Latest trends in designs & materials -- State-of-the-art embellisments" -- cover.

Author : Oliver Lang
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 27,87 MB
Release : 2019-06-28
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780764357398

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The knife--a staple in every household and long considered one of mankind's most important tools. Despite our long history, in today's fast-paced world many no longer know how to recognize a good knife or the characteristics that define one. This book details the differences between types of knives, the characteristics a capable knife must have, the different locking systems for folding knives, and more! A must-have reference for anyone who uses their knife on a daily basis.

Author : John McCarthy
Publisher : duopress
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 16,71 MB
Release : 2019-11-12
Category : Reference
ISBN : 1947458884

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A compact volume that introduces modern gentlemen to some of the greatest pleasures in life, from the very best spirits to the most complex hot sauces to the suavest of accessories. The book is targeted to aspiring bon vivants, modern metrosexuals, millennials, and hipsters eager to become the new gentleman. Content not only includes quick guides to great drinks, foods, and cigars, but also makes the case for why every real gentleman needs a great flask, a classic pen, and a watch that may not be “smart” but will make you look and feel like 007. Features short essays on each subject, with classic illustrations accompanying each, all in a handsome package that will evoke thoughts of a trusted old leather-bound book.