This 1st book in English on centuries-old techniques is a must-have for sword collectors, knife makers, & weapons enthusiasts. 150 B&W photos & line drawings; 7x10 inches, 192 pgs.
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Contains many of the most renowned, prestigious, & historical Arabic & Turkish swords from the 12th through the 19th century. Produced for everyone who loves the lore & lure of edged weapons. 300+ color photos; 9x12 inches, 352 pgs.
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A complete overview of the fighting arts of German chivalric dueling, on horse and on foot, during the late Middle Ages & early Renaissance. Illus; 8.5x11 inches, 254 pgs.
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This guide provides novice blacksmiths and bladesmiths with a practical and budget-conscious approach to forging their own Damascus steel knives. Complete with tips for sharpening Damascus steel blades and insights on the metallurgy behind this special st
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The collection of arms & armor at the Wallace Collection is widely recognized as being one of the largest & most important in the world. Here is the European portion. 7,000 illus; Boxed Set on USB Drive & book; 10x11 inches, 192 pgs.
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The collection of arms & armor at the Wallace Collection is widely recognized as being one of the largest & most important in the world. Here is the European portion. 180 illus; 10x11 inches, 192 pgs.
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Covering all periods - especially rich in presentation weapons of the Civil War. 7x10 inches, 127 pgs.
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600+ swords w/ illus., each one of them unique & interesting. All areas of American sword collecting are covered - Colonial, Revolutionary, Federal, Civil War, Eagle Pommels, Confederate, U.S. Regulation Swords, Presentation Swords, Marine Corps Swords, I
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CD version. Now in full color! Outfitting a knifemaking shop doesn't have to cost a fortune. Shows hobbyists, veteran & novice, how to do it on a budget. 250 color photos.
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A collection of articles originally published in the Bulletin of the A.S.A.C. Includea: American, Confederate, British, Japanese & Scottish Swords, Rapiers, Knives, Daggers, Tomahawks, Hatchets, Axes, Bayonets, Dirks, & Polearms.
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A thorough guide to cutting wood with hand tools. The author explains how to use various types of axes, hatchets, mauls, saws & wedges to take down trees & prepare firewood. In addition he shows every aspect of dealing with wood from the forest right to t
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During Desert Shield, Saudi Arabian troops laughed at their G.I. counterparts because every American soldier conspicuously carried a big fighting knife, yet none had ever been given formal training on how to use them correctly. Spear has filled this train
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Features 26 world class knifemakers - each with their own individual look & feel. Includes comprehensive background texts, detailed descriptions of all the knives & an insight into the "behind the scenes" of custom knifemaking. Illus; 9x11 inches, 26 pgs.
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A pioneering work in the study of human psychology under stress & a fascinating manual on the traditional combat duel, "a meeting whose outcome is without appeal." Illus; 6x9 inches, 318 pgs.
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Swords & Hilt Weapons is an illustrated guide to these remarkable tools. From the simple stone knives manufactured during ancient times to todays albion swords, it offers a complete visual history for experienced swordsmen or anyone fascinated by
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Weapons have always been vitally important in the Islamic world, integral to the defense of the owner's life, his family & his community. This superbly illustrated book is the most comprehensive survey ever published of the weapons & accessories used in I
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Presents an accessible & highly visual chronicle of that role from the 17th through the 20th centuries. 1200+ full color photos; 8.5x11 inches, 252 pgs.
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An exhaustively researched & comprehensive history of America's foremost sword manufacturer & arms supplier during the Civil War. Color section; 8.5x11 inches, 255 pgs.
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A Study of US Army Swords from 1832 through 1865. Covers all swords carried by officers or enlisted men in the US army from the 1830s until the end of the Civil War. 100s of handy tables list measurements & features you need to know. 2,000+ photos; 8.5x11
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A Guide to the Imported Bayonets of the Union and Confederacy, Including American-Made Bayonets for Foreign Arms. 100s Ilus; 8.5x11, 216 pgs.
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All about carrying a knife as a deadly weapon &, when the need for deadly force arises, knowing how to use it. It is about a fighting knife, how to carry it, how to draw it & how to engage it in a kill-or-be-killed situation. Photos; 6x9 inches, 120 pgs.
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Whether your interest is enlisted sabers, officers' sabers, militia purchases or exquisite presentation pieces, it's all in here. Every maker, importer, foreign manufacturer, assembler, model & variation - including unmarked examples! 50+ color photos, 13
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Includes original descriptive price list, valuable research info on custom upgrades such as fancy shabbards, ivory grips, deluxe scabbard variations, materials & finishes, sword lengths, extra parts & repair services & prices on the entire WKC line of dag
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A crash course in knife throwing techniques suitable for actual combat. For academic study only. Illus; 5.5x8.5 inches, 111 pgs.
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A highly illustrated, accessible introduction to samurai warfare for both the military enthusiast & general reader. 150 full color illus & photos & 150 line drawings: 7x11 inches, 224 pgs.
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The finest quality reprint of the prestigious "Kundendienst" - identical to the fold out photos of engraved blade designs & the same orange loose-leaf binder. Entire line is reproduced in its entirety, with model numbers & descriptions. Photos, drawings.
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Master bladesmith draws on his decades of experience to answer questions of knifemakers at all levels. More than 11 years of new answers to questions from the readers of BLADE magazine. 200 color photos; 8x11 inches, 160 pgs.
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The progression of knives from traditional pocketknives to custom bowies, autos, dirks, daggers and fast-opening, one-hand folders. Treasured by knife collectors, enthusiasts, knifemakers and dealers, the Knives book is broken into a proven formula of sec
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Covers the Imperial, Weimar & 3rd Reich periods. The most comprehensive reference ever produced on the sword, dagger & bayonet knots of Germany. 108 color plates & 125 B&W illus & period photos; 160 pgs.
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Drawing from sources written from 14091600, uses step-by-step photos & historic illus to demonstrate the deadly & effective techniques of European dagger fighting. Photos & illus; 8.5x11 inches, 234 pgs.
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