No comments about The Gun Digest Book of Exploded Handgun Drawings.

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1 comments about Pocket Knives: The New Compact Study Guide and Identifier (Identifying Guide Series).

1. The book offers a lot of useful info such as the origin of pocketknives, how to identifiy some of them and how to identify some counterfeit knives. At 80 pages it's a good start but not a compete index. My particular favorite parts of the book are Mr Levine's insets that offer some interesting info. For example I did not know that WWII ear Nazi knives did not include pocket knives, only fix blade daggers but the many pocket knives sold at knife and gun shows are well done fakes that were made in the US. I think this book would complement any knife collectors library. Some of the examples of the knives discussed are rare and the photos are excellent.

5 comments about Collector's Guide to Switchblade Knives: An Illustrated Historical and Price Reference.

1. This book has great information on American switchblade history. There is very little information on italian switchblades. All pictures are black and white. If your into American switchblades, this is your book. If your looking for information on Italian switchblades, pass on this book.



2. Some pictures and grading info, has a wide array of types and years of knifes. "Antique American Switchblades" is ten times a better source.



3. The most comprehensive book on collectible early switchblades on the market
   Well layed out easy to understand, very good book.



4. Richard Langston is an acknowledged expert in this field and a well known avid collector of automatic knives. He does not disappoint in the "Collector's Guide to Switchblade Knives" . While the book is a little heavily oriented to towards the early twentieth century companies of Pressbutton, Schrade Walden, and their derivatives, this is in keeping with the spirit of the hobby as these are generally the most sought after knives. His insights on the histories of these companies is invaluable from the standpoint of determining age of these products. On the down side, I would have liked to have seen a little more historical and dating information about other companies products and imported knives, but you can only get so much in one book.



5. Richard Langston's book is best summed up by the title of this review. His historical and informational references are effused
   with his personality and wit. I enjoyed reading the beginning of this book so much, it left me wanting for more. The early days
   of the cutlery industry in the United States, and Upstate New York in particular, were a fascinating time. To read about this
   history from the perspective of someone who has been an enthusiastic student for most of his life, is a gift not often discovered.

No comments about The Complete Guide to Hunting Knives.

5 comments about Standard Catalog Of Military Firearms: The Collector's Price & Reference Guide.

1. This book goes hand-in-hand with the Standard Catalog of Firearms: 2007. While not quite as complete as that book, Military Firearms is absolutely necessary for the military firearm collector or historian. In fact, Standard references this book when indexing any military gun, as they catalog only commercial versions. The only gripe I have is the organization of the two books. It is quite obvious they were meant to supplement one another, yet they use different methods to catalog the various firearms. Standard goes in alphabetical order by manufacturer name, while Military is by country of origin and sub-catogarized by manufacturer--this can be tough if one is looking for a specific manufacturer, but don't know the country of origin. For this reason, I had to deduct a star, however, I would highly recommend this book and its companion, the Standard Catalog of Firearms: 2007.



2. This book contains a lot of good information. It covers many variants and subclasses that are not covered in detail in generic price guides. I have added a lot to my firearms knowledge by reading this book.



3. I found this to be a good reference. I especially liked the way the firearms are sorted into chapter by county of origin. Of course considering the material, if you want more in-depth information on any particular piece you need to look elsewhere.



4. I have a very consistent library on weapons.
   This particular book was of interest to me especially for the information it contains on the life of most of the models dealt with, first of all the year of introduction and the year in which every single model has been discontinued by the manufacturer.



5. I was looking for a comprehensive guide specific to Military Firearms in order to identify and appraise weaponry. I found that unlike other price guides this one offered a higher degree of credibility due to it's titles and composition. I felt it was a great value for the price.

4 comments about Spyderco Story: The New Shape of Sharp.

1. I bought this book for my knife collecting husband who not only loves Spyderco, but is an avid reader. He immediately read the book from cover to cover and refers to it on what seems to be a daily basis. He routinely reads passages to me when we're discussing his knives and why he prefers Spyderco over all others. If you know someone who likes folding knives at all, BUY THIS BOOK!



2. If you are looking for the perfect gift for a knife collector/user or anyone interested in knives, THIS IS THE PERFECT GIFT.

   As one who has none of these characteristics, I found the book fascinating- an intriguing look at a world I knew nothing about. The final chapter is an unexpected gold mine of ideas and insights into a company, Spyderco, whose philosophy is guided by integrity ... "being good even if no one is watching".

   You'll buy this book because it's the definitive book about a great knife company and its products. When you read it, you will get a lot more...you will learn about the company they call "the mouse with a megaphone" and it's no Mickey Mouse either!




3. I am fascinated by the book's descriptions of the design-rationale behind each of Spyderco's many knives.

   Also, the book describes the management philosophy and practice at the Spyderco company. Fascinating insight into what makes Spyderco knives so good!

   A nice feature of the book is that it can be read in bits and pieces. It has lots of glossy photos. It reminds me of reading National Geographic magazine. Parts are nice for casual browsing, other parts have in-depth description.

   If I have my pants on, I'm carrying a Spyderco knife! If your Spyderco knife is indispensible, I'm confident you'll like this book!




4. I am fascinated by the book's descriptions of the design-rationale behind each of Spyderco's many knives.

   Also, the book describes the management philosophy and practice at the Spyderco company. Fascinating insight into what makes Spyderco knives so good!

   A nice feature of the book is that it can be read in bits and pieces. It has lots of glossy photos. It reminds me of reading National Geographic magazine. Parts are nice for casual browsing, other parts have in-depth description.

   If I have my pants on, I'm carrying a Spyderco knife! If your Spyderco knife is indispensible, I'm confident you'll like this book!

1 comments about American Sword, 1775 to 1945.

1. This is a 1977 reprint of a survey of swords worn by U.S. uniformed forces. plus the rare "American Silver Mounted Swords", (1700-1815). 286 pages, plus 60 pages of illustrations. It is still the best book ever written on this subject to date.

2 comments about Colt Blackpowder Reproductions & Replicas: A Collector's & Shooter's Guide.

1. I found this book to be very helpful in area of Colt 2nd & 3rd Generation revolvers. It did not cover other replicas as I had hoped it would. I found some information to be inaccurate and incomplete. The section on Blue Book Values is worthless. It list distributors of the same manufacturer giving different values. Where do these values come from?? It does not cover the real collectability of these replica revolvers nor the various markings of revolvers that have not been available for years. These are the real collectable pieces. Additional comments 7/1/02: After reading and reviewing this book more thourghly, I would make the following suggestions to the author and publisher. The photography work is excellent but the organization is poor. It is more like a "coffee table book" than a treatise on the collecting of black powder replica revolvers. Colt coverage is good but the bulk of the collecting of the majority of replica revolvers is totally missing. Also, the overabundance of pictures of the author in his cowboy suits and his continual reference to himself has little value to the collector seeking information. Maybe a subtitle of this book should be "Dennis Adler's Brag Book".



2. Having fallen in love with blackpowder cap and ball shooting this year I also fell in love with Dennis Adler's book. Loaded with beautiful photographs of all of Colt's black powder revolvers Adler also gives you a good understanding of the mechanics of black powder shooting. His comprehensive guide to what's available in cap and ball is perfect for the entry level hobbyist in search of information.

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