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Heritage of English Knives (Hardcover)
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Heritage of English Knives (Hardcover)
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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, quill
knives, curiosities, and actual knives presented to King George IV
in 1821. These appear along with a veritable kaliedoscope of
craftsmanship. Quoting from the author's Acknowledgements,
"Sheffield's legacy is not just in the tangible dust-covered
records or faded photographs rescued from destruction, but in the
living art form of their craft that endures and remains the symbol
of what was the centre of the cutlery world for well over a hundred
years."
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