Pocket Knives: The New Compact Study Guide & Identifier

The pocket knife is a universal tool, a handy companion & an exquisite combination of craft & technology. This unique guide narrates the history & origins of the most famous & fancy-handled pocket knives. It describes & explains how they were made in the past & are collected & identified today. The guide also features a wealth of color illustrations of the major types of pocket knives -- from folding knives with solid gold fruit blades to whittlers & delicate lobster knives -- & includes key information on identifying & buying, as well as a useful reading list that will be of value to all pocket knife enthusiasts. Also lists museum collections, & how to identify counterfeits