Knives were vital to medieval man for a whole range of uses, from the domestic to the wider social context: Anglo-Saxon pre-Christian burials bear silent witness to this dependence in the many cases where knives are found among the grave-goods. Forged and hafted with great skill, sometimes with elaborately decorated scabbards, knives are of intrins[Read More]

Whether you are a seasoned collector or may have discovered Granddad's old pocket knife and want to know if it is of any value, this book is for you. This identification and price guide updates current values for thousands of the most popular and collectible knives and razors, uncovers trends in pricing and features a new section on commemorative k[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,[Read More]