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Heritage Of English Knives
David Hayden-Wright
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Description for Heritage Of English Knives
Hardback. Num Pages: 329 pages, 301 color + 20 b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; WCK; WSXS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 311 x 237 x 30. Weight in Grams: 2180.
This is the preeminent reference on antique English knives, written by one of Great Britain's most respected 20th century authorities on weaponry. The text contains much previously unknown historical information about cutlers and their art. Chapters and over 300 color photographs and hand-drawn illustrations cover the earliest history of Sheffield, England, a directory of 19th century cutlers' names, and many groups and types of knives, from the most humble penknife to magnificent exhibition pieces. The history of the famous American designed Bowie knife, manufactured extensively in Sheffield, is explained and amply illustrated. Discussions present multi-bladed sportsmen's pocket knives, farrier's, smoker's, ... Read more
This is the preeminent reference on antique English knives, written by one of Great Britain's most respected 20th century authorities on weaponry. The text contains much previously unknown historical information about cutlers and their art. Chapters and over 300 color photographs and hand-drawn illustrations cover the earliest history of Sheffield, England, a directory of 19th century cutlers' names, and many groups and types of knives, from the most humble penknife to magnificent exhibition pieces. The history of the famous American designed Bowie knife, manufactured extensively in Sheffield, is explained and amply illustrated. Discussions present multi-bladed sportsmen's pocket knives, farrier's, smoker's, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
329
Condition
New
Number of Pages
336
Place of Publication
Atglen, United States
ISBN
9780764326936
SKU
V9780764326936
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About David Hayden-Wright
David Hayden-Wright had service with the elite 16/5th Queen's Royal Lancers Cavalry Regiment and became a professional registered weapons dealer, passionate collector, and consultant. He cataloged the historical armories of several museums and advised many other collectors and investors in this specialized field. After retiring in 1979, he enthusiastically advanced his interest in aviation at the upper levels. He died ... Read more
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