Daggers and Fighting Knives of the Western World
Daggers and Fighting Knives of the Western World

Author: Harold L. Peterson

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2001-03-27

Total Pages: 134

ISBN-13: 9780486417431

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Provides an historical analysis of the range of weapons used in hand-to-hand combat from prehistoric flint knives to eared daggers of the mid-sixteenth century, to nineteenth-century British and American naval dirks.

The Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife
The Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife

Author: Wolfgang Peter-Michel

Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Limited

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780764337635

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The Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife stands symbolic for daring secret operations that Britain ran during World War II. This book provides an insight in the development of 20th century's most influential military fighting knife and its historical background. Also the biographical background of its inventors, William Ewart Fairbairn and Eric Anthony Sykes, is embedded in this story and unburdened of all the myths and legends that have been woven around these two innovative men. It covers not only the basic variations of the F-S knife but also numerous other examples the collector may encounter. The problematic topic of fakes is discussed as well as the question as to how to narrow the focus of one's collection. Thus, prospective buyers of Fairbairn-Sykes knives will find this book a useful guide through the jungle of variants and fakes.

Knife Laws of the U.S.
Knife Laws of the U.S.

Author: Evan F. Nappen

Publisher: F+W Media, Inc.

Published: 2015-11-11

Total Pages: 501

ISBN-13: 1440244979

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Do you carry a knife? You need this book! Knife Laws of the U.S.: Loopholes, Pitfalls & Secrets is the first and most comprehensive book ever published on federal and state knife laws. Nationally-known knife rights attorney Evan F. Nappen explains, in easy-to-understand terms, everything you need to know about the knife laws where you live. What knives are legal to own and carry in each state, and what knives aren't. Switchblades, ballistic, gravity, and other knives explained. What to do if you're arrested, and what not to do. Your rights as a knife owner. Tips to avoid legal problems. Avoid potential jail time and a criminal record with Knife Laws of the U.S.: Loopholes, Pitfalls & Secrets. It is THE indispensable guide to knife laws for knife owners, carriers, collectors, dealers, writers, manufacturers, attorneys, and law enforcement.

Combat Knives
Combat Knives

Author: Leroy Thompson

Publisher: Greenhill Books

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781853676147

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This compact and thorough guide contains descriptions, technical specifications and illustrations of fighting knives and bayonets developed and used in countries around the world including France, Belgium, Germany Britain, the US, Australia, China and Central America. Accompanied by fascinating, detailed historical background, it explores the development of these wide ranging and adaptable weapons from the earliest effective fixed blade copper combat knives, bronze daggers and short swords used in ancient warfare; the rondel, baselard, and quillion steel daggers of middle ages; to the bayonets and trench knives of WWI; clandestine edged weapons developed for the SOE and OSS during WWII and beyond; and the various combat knives used by Contra rebels in the Central American jungle.

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Knives, Daggers & Bayonets
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Knives, Daggers & Bayonets

Author: Tobias Capwell

Publisher:

Published: 2019

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13:

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This is an authoritative history and visual directory of sharp-edged weapons and blades from around the world, with more than 700 stunning photographs. It features a directory of more than 350 weapons, with details of their origin, date of manufacture and length. It describes all the most famous and fascinating weapons, including the medieval rondel, the American Bowie knife, the Highland dirk, and the bayonets of World War II. It explores the development of daggers, fighting knives and bayonets, from their origins in the Stone Age through to the latest utilitarian and creative designs. Since sharpened tools emerged almost 1 million years ago, edged weapons have played an incredible role in the shaping of human history. This beautifully presented volume traces the history of daggers, knives and bayonets through to the 21st century. The directory features more than 350 examples, from ancient Egyptian flint knives to the rondel and ballock daggers of medieval Europe, and from 17th-century plug bayonets to the classic commando knives of World War II. With over 700 photographs, the book is an indispensable resource for the serious collector and amateur enthusiast, and will fascinate anyone with an interest in historical weapons.