Switchblades of Italy by Neal Punchard, Dan Fuller and Tim Zinser

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PublisherTurner Publishing Company

ISBN-101563119331

ISBN-139781563119330

eBay Product ID (ePID)30872852

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LanguageEnglish

TopicHouse & Home, Antiques & Collectibles, Power Tools, Military

AuthorNeal Punchard, Dan Fuller, Tim Zinser

IllustratorYes

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Item Height0.5 In.

Item Length11.2 In.

Item Weight0 Oz

Item Width8.8 In.

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Publication Year2004

FormatHardcover

Book TitleSwitchblades of Italy

Photographed bySaltzman, Ben

Intended AudienceTrade

SynopsisThis book starts the reader on a journey through time, with a short history of folding knives, leading to the evolution of the first switchblade. Progressing through time, wonderful photos illustrate the descriptions of switchblades. Throughout the book, highlighted sections showcase specific details that will be most helpful to collectors. Also included are facts about knifemakers styles, patterns, tang stamps, and a complete illustrated glossary. Contents Include: The first ever comprehensive publication about Italian switchblade knives, featuring knives and history from the late 1700s to the 1970s. Pictured within this hardbound book are nearly 200 beautiful photos and ephemera of the most unique and rarest Italian switchblades. Actual-size photos span more than two centuries of knifemaking history. Also pictured are catalog pages and advertisements, as well as historical photos. Extensive research has gone into this book to present never-before-published information which clears up and dispells many myths. Entire sections are dedicated to the most sought-after knifemaking companies, such as: Latama Coricama Mauro Mario Details about the knifemakers and businessmen involved behind the knives reveal who the major players shaping the switchblade industry and who made knives for other companies.

Number of Pages128 pages

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by coldan1946
02 Jul, 2020
A LOVELY HARD COVER BOOK, EASY TO READ AND VERY FACTUALLY CORRECT.
BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED, WELL WRITTEN AND FACTUALLY ACCURATE.
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