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Collector's Guide to Switchblade Knives: An Illustrated Historical and Price Reference | 
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| Authors: Richard V. Langston, Richard Langston
Publisher: Paladin Press
Category: Book
List Price: $39.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 863307
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 224
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.6
ISBN: 1581602839
Dewey Decimal Number: 621.932
EAN: 9781581602838
ASIN: 1581602839
Publication Date: November 2001
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Product Description
It has been more than 20 years since a major work on switchblades has been published, and never has one showcased as many different types as Rich Langstons welcome new book. The Collectors Guide to Switchblade Knives contains a history of the early cutlery industry in America; a detailed examination of the evolution of switchblades; and a user-friendly, up-to-the-minute, illustrated reference section that helps collectors and novices alike identify all kinds of knives from museum-quality antiques to Granddads old folder thats been hidden in the attic for decades. Langston, a life-long knife lover and collector, provides an honest appraisal of more than 160 autos based on maker, condition, markings, materials, functioning and availability. This handsome hardcover is for collectors, enthusiasts, historians or anyone even considering buying or selling a switchblade
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 great for american switchblades only July 21, 2007
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.
the collectors guide to switchblade knifes February 24, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Some pictures and grading info, has a wide array of types and years of knifes. "Antique American Switchblades" is ten times a better source.
 Excellent Reference November 3, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The most comprehensive book on collectible early switchblades on the market
Well layed out easy to understand, very good book.
Four 'blades up' for this book July 27, 2006
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
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.
The Love of Subject January 23, 2002
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
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.
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