The Standard Knife Collector's Guide

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Ritchie, Roy

STEWART, RON

Antiques & Collectibles

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Discusses the history of shaving equipment and provides lists of manufacturers of straight razors and the value of their products as collectibles

The Standard Guide to Razors

Ron Stewart and Roy Ritchie, authors of our bestselling Standard Knife Collector's Guide, have put together an amazing original Cattaraugus Company catalog reprint from the early years of this century, showcasing pocket knives, razors, whittlers, fishing knives, hunting knives, scissors, tableware, and even shaving brushes. The authors have provided as many pattern variations as possible per code number. Readers can learn what each number of the code refers to: blade, pattern, handle, etc. In addition to the complete catalog reprint, the authors have added an interesting historical overview of this classic American company. 2000 values.

Cattaragus Cutlery Co Catalog Reprint

This book includes virtually all knife manufacturers, both old and new: Chicago Cutlery, Holley, Belknap, Eagle, Remington, E.C. Simmons, Shapleigh, Winchester, Aerial, and Imperial, to name just a few. The guide presents a common sense system for 'total appraisal' using the RBR scales; overviews of all the major knife companies; notes on commemoratives, reproductions, and limited editions; knife clubs and organizations; numbering systems used by companies; and current collector values. More than 800 line drawings and an expanded full color photo gallery showcasing the various handle materials -- celluloid, wood, bone, abalone, ivory, metal, plastic, and more. 2002 values. AUTHORBIO: Roy Ritchie is a noted expert on knives, and provides certified appraisals of knives and collections, as well as assists insurance companies with appraisals and adjustment evaluations. He and co-author Ron Stewart published one of the earliest books for collectors, the Kentucky Knife Traders Manual. They went on to publish the bestselling Standard Knife Collector's Guide, and later books followed: Big Book of Pocket Knives, Cattaraugus Cutlery Company, and Standard Guide to Razors. AUTHORBIO: Ron Stewart is a noted expert on knives, and provides certified appraisals of knives and collections, as well as assists insurance companies with appraisals and adjustment evaluations. He and co-author Roy Ritchie published one of the earliest manuals for collectors, the Kentucky Knife Traders Manual. They went on to publish the bestselling Standard Knife Collector's Guide, then others like Big Book of Pocket Knives, Cattaraugus Cutlery Company, and Standard Guide to Razors. REVIEW: Standard Knife Collector's Guide: big, wide-ranging, and inexpensive. These factors have made this title one of the three or four most popular books in the knife business. With almost a hundred pages added to this edition, the new page count comes to nearly 800. The heart of this book is the extensive listing of major knife companies and brands, which provides many illustrated examples that apply the authors "RBR" system for determining a value of almost any brand of folding knife. -Knife World

The Standard Knife Collector's Guide : Identification & Values (Standard Knife Collector's Guide)

This book lists literally hundreds of manufacturers of cutlery from all over the world. Old as well as new brands are included. The easy-to-use format allows the collector to become an expert in evaluating or appraising knives by using the RBR evaluation scales. There are overviews describing the histories of major knife companies, a section on commemoratives and limited editions, clubs and organizations, numbering systems, and a section on identifying knife patterns. The handle materials section contains full-color photographs showcasing the variety of handle materials used in the manufacture of knives. This book is a must for the experienced as well as the new knife collector. A thorough pricing update and an expansion in the RBR scales are highlights of this fifth edition. The Standard Knife Collector's Guide is once again a cut above the rest!

The Stewart-Ritchie team has updated its comprehensive Big Book of Pocket Knives, which enables collectors to examine knife and cutlery products from more than 50 cutlery companies. More than 2,000 illustrations allow the serious and curious collector to look directly at original company materials used to advertise and promote the knives of past manufacturers. Readers are offered insight into the direction a company was headed, what its market targets were, and the variety of its product designs. Each illustrated knife has a collector value listed. Companies and brands represented include Belknap, Case, Winchester, Remington, Shapleigh, Schrade, Russell, Northfield, Robeson, Cattaraugus, Marbles, Christy, Novelty, Kabar, Union, and others. There is even a new section on Australian knives. This book is a must for collectors who are interested in studying cutlery collectibles as they were originally described to merchants and customers. 2007 values.

Big Book of Pocket Knives

Often made of very precious materials and embellished with the finest artwork of their time, razors are found in elaborate displays at knife shows, antique shops, and flea markets. The authors have broadly revised and expanded their detailed price guide, updating all values. This new third edition delivers a discussion of factors that determine collector value, an appraisal chart of razors, notes on extended appraisals, and listings of companies and base values, making this the best scale available to determine a comparative collector value for every razor. Over 200 companies, new pictures and illustrations, a chapter to help in identifying handle materials, and a chapter to aid in determining razors' ages have all been added to this value guide. 2007 values.

Standard Guide to Razors: Identification and Values, 3rd Edition

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The Standard Knife Collector's Guide

The Standard Guide to Razors

Cattaragus Cutlery Co Catalog Reprint

The Standard Knife Collector's Guide : Identification & Values (Standard Knife Collector's Guide)

The Standard Knife Collector's Guide

Big Book of Pocket Knives

Standard Guide to Razors: Identification and Values, 3rd Edition