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Books?
So,
can somebody recommend good book(s) of (vintage) switchblades?
For example "Switchblades of Italy" is sold for $100 in ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... %26otn%3D2
1/2 inch thick and I just only thouhgt...
...well, of course it's not just only the weight of the book or numer of pages, but anyway.
That book is sold out in many places, so it may increase it's value.
However, for example "Antique American Switchblades" is $34.99 only http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... %26otn%3D2
(And (maybe) as known, I've been collecting these knives for a some time, so I may say I'm no beginner.)
Thanks in advance!
can somebody recommend good book(s) of (vintage) switchblades?
For example "Switchblades of Italy" is sold for $100 in ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... %26otn%3D2
1/2 inch thick and I just only thouhgt...
...well, of course it's not just only the weight of the book or numer of pages, but anyway.
That book is sold out in many places, so it may increase it's value.
However, for example "Antique American Switchblades" is $34.99 only http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... %26otn%3D2
(And (maybe) as known, I've been collecting these knives for a some time, so I may say I'm no beginner.)
Thanks in advance!
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Antique American Switchblades and Switchblades of Italy are must haves. Copies of SOI are available on the SharperDeals auction site.
Foreign Spring Steel by Federico is a great picture book also.
Foreign Spring Steel by Federico is a great picture book also.
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Thanks, Bill.
I think I'll get SOI at first and AS (and FSS) later.
I think I'll get SOI at first and AS (and FSS) later.
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The Collector's Guide to Switchblade Knives by Richard Langston is pretty good, too. It's basically an overview of Langston's collection of American switchblades with black-and-white photos and some historical information.
Some folks call it a sling blade, I call it a Kaiser blade.
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Switchblades of Italy went out of print for almost 2 years. The publisher had only printed half of the original total that was contracted. During this time some copies showed up with some crazy prices. This situation has been rectified, and it is now back in print and available at www.turnerpublishing.com It will also be available again soon at Knife World Publications. It is a hardcover Smythe sewn binding full color book, and the price is $44.95Simeon wrote:So,
can somebody recommend good book(s) of (vintage) switchblades?
For example "Switchblades of Italy" is sold for $100 in ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... %26otn%3D2
1/2 inch thick and I just only thouhgt...
...well, of course it's not just only the weight of the book or numer of pages, but anyway.
That book is sold out in many places, so it may increase it's value.
However, for example "Antique American Switchblades" is $34.99 only http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... %26otn%3D2
(And (maybe) as known, I've been collecting these knives for a some time, so I may say I'm no beginner.)
Thanks in advance!
Re: Books?
Thanks, all, for the replies
RR: SOI seems to be sold out at Turnerpublishing just now, but I'm in no hurry...
RR: SOI seems to be sold out at Turnerpublishing just now, but I'm in no hurry...
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I went into the Turner website and loaded the book into my cart.. went to checkout.. and it didn't say anything about being sold out. At what point did you get that info?? I will call them in the morning, but it will be helpful to know when you got the sold out message. thanks.Simeon wrote:Thanks, all, for the replies
RR: SOI seems to be sold out at Turnerpublishing just now, but I'm in no hurry...
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Simeon,
You can also go to the sharperdeal auction site and buy it there. As previously stated, it is a must read.
Jim
You can also go to the sharperdeal auction site and buy it there. As previously stated, it is a must read.
Jim
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Well, don't know what I'm doing wrong, but: http://www.turnerpublishing.com/detail.aspx?ID=1004ragtime red wrote: it didn't say anything about being sold out. At what point did you get that info?? I will call them in the morning, but it will be helpful to know when you got the sold out message. thanks.
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Simeon... you weren't wrong at all. The website was not up to date. I just talked to them at Turner and they were going to change it right away. Give them a day or two to get it updated. Thanks for your interest.Simeon wrote:Well, don't know what I'm doing wrong, but: http://www.turnerpublishing.com/detail.aspx?ID=1004ragtime red wrote: it didn't say anything about being sold out. At what point did you get that info?? I will call them in the morning, but it will be helpful to know when you got the sold out message. thanks.
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Best and greatest book is without question "Sharp, stabby, clicky things living in my sock drawer". Probably available next year.
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It was allready updated Thank you very much!ragtime red wrote:Simeon... you weren't wrong at all. The website was not up to date. I just talked to them at Turner and they were going to change it right away. Give them a day or two to get it updated. Thanks for your interest.
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Can't even wait!Milu wrote:Best and greatest book is without question "Sharp, stabby, clicky things living in my sock drawer". Probably available next year.
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