BOOKS.

I have often been asked if I can acquire certain titles for customers, as a lot of very high quality, informative volumes are now out of print. Because of this, they can be hard to find ( as well as resulting in high prices - and in some cases, extremely high ! ) so I am now going to list books for sale as well.

I hope to be able to offer titles of interest to 'Knife Lovers' and Collectors alike, as and when I obtain them, to enjoy.

( I trust buyers to buy these books in the spirit intended and not simply treat it as a library to buy and then return after reading ! )

POCKET KNIVES by BERNARD LEVINE. Pub. 2002

An excellent book covering the whole spectrum of pocket knives, from the very beginning right up to the modern. Written by one of the Cutlery's World most respected writers, with all colour illustrations throughout.

This is the softback version of this volume. 8-1/2"x11-1/2".

Excellent, near mint condition. £15 plus p&p

The complete guide to HUNTING KNIVES by Durwood Hollis.

Printed in 2001, this is a very informative read for anyone interested in using knives outdoors, not only in a sporting context, but as general use. With chapters on steels, handle materials, sharpening and covering a multitude of factory made knives as well as custom. Even though it is now a few years out of date, a lot of the content is still very valid and Durwood is to be complimented on a most enjoyable read. 

Excellent, near mint condition. £10 plus p&p

SOLD HOW TO MAKE KNIVES by BARNEY & LOVELESS.

The classic book ( some might even say the Bible ! ) on how to make knives by the Legend himself, Bob Loveless. I don't think I need to describe this much, because if you are reading this then you know all about this book, which has been the starting point for many, many Knifemakers the world over. I believe that this book is now out of print, and even though it is still available to buy at various outlets - it is unlikely you will find one in such nice condition as this one.

Excellent, near mint condition. £30 plus UK p&p.

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STOP PRESS !

I will be having a table at the TARGET SHOOTING SHOW. See SHOW CALENDAR for details.

Looking forward to seeing some of you there ?

 

17/10/2021

Knives added in BUSHCRAFT, HUNTING & UTILITY.

10/10/2021

Knives added in BOWIES & BUSHCRAFT,

03/10/2021

Knives added in BUSHCRAFT, FOLDERS & HUNTING.

26/09/2021

Knives added in BOWIES, BUSHCRAFT & HIGH END KNIVES.

19/09/2021

Knives added in FOLDERS & UTILITY, with an interesting read in BUSHCRAFT.

12/09/2021

Knives added in BUSHCRAFT & HUNTING.

05/09/2021

New knives added in HUNTING and an Iconic knife in BUSHCRAFT. Enjoy.

29/08/2021

Knives added in FOLDERS,  BUSHCRAFT & HUNTING. Also magazines in LUXURY WATCHES.

22/08/2021

Knives added in HUNTING & FOLDERS.(price reduction of First Blood knife in HIGH END KNIVES ).

15/08/2021

Knives added in FOLDERS & BUSHCRAFT.

08/08/2021

Knives added in BOWIES & BUSHCRAFT.

01/08/2021

Knives added in BUSHCRAFT, HUNTING & FOLDERS.

25/07/2021

Knives added in HUNTING & FOLDERS.

( Rob Bayley S4 incoming - please email for more details).

18/07/2021

Knives added in BUSHCRAFT, HUNTING & FOLDERS.

11/07/2021

Two out of production knives added FOLDERS

04/07/2021

More knives added in HUNTING & FOLDERS.

27/06/2021

Two out of production knives added in HUNTING & FOLDERS.

20/06/2021

Knives added in BUSHCRAFT, a stunning Alan Wood in HUNTING and a superb R. Bayley added in HIGH END KNIVES.

14/06/2021

Knives added in HUNTING & BUSHCRAFT.

06/06/2021

Knives added in UTILITY, including a new model from Alan Wood.

30/05/2021

Knives added in BUSHCRAFT plus a superb Matching Set of Randall Made knives in UTILITY

23/05/2021

Alan Wood knives added in HUNTING & BUSHCRAFT, including a brand new model.

16/05/2021

Knives added in  BUSHCRAFT, UTILTY - and a famous Movie knife in  HIGH END KNIVES. 09/05/2021

Knives added in HIGH END FOLDERS & UTILITY.

(Beauty & the Beast ! )

02/05/2021

Knives added in HUNTING & UTILITY.

30/04/2021

Middleton Bros. added in  BOWIES.

25/04/2021

H. HITCHMOUGH added in HIGH END FOLDERS

18/04/2021

Knives added in FOLDERS and HUNTING.

11/04/2021

Superb knives added in HIGH END FOLDERS & UTILITY + BUSHCRAFT.

04/04/2021

Knives added in HIGH END KNIVES & HIGH END FOLDERS, including a wonderful H. Hitchmough.

28/03/2021

Knives added in UTILITY & HIGH END KNIVES, including a rare Randall Miniature.

21/03/2021

Wessex Blades added in BUSHCRAFT

14/03/2021

Rare knives added in BUSHCRAFT & FOLDERS.

07/03/2021

Knives added in HIGH END FOLDERS & FOLDERS. Also BOOKS.

28/02/2021

Knives added in BUSHCRAFT & HUNTING.

21/02/2021

Interesting reading material in BUSHCRAFT & HUNTING.

19/02/2021

Alan Wood knife added in  HUNTING

14/02/2021

Yay! Back in business. :) Knives added in HUNTING and a couple of nice books in BOOKS to aleviate the Lockdown boredom !

07/02/2021

Sorry to have to say that 'gremlins' have got into my computer, which is now refusing to upload any new photos !

Hoping to have it fixed asap. Contact by email is still okay ( so far...... ! )

31/01/2021

Knives addded in HUNTING, BOWIES & FOLDERS

24 /01/2020

Knives added in BOWIES & HUNTING.

17/01/2021

Superb 'EDC' added in FOLDERS.

10/01/2021

Rare BAYLEY RAVEN added in  BUSHCRAFT.

06/01/2021

More SALE items added in HUNTING & BUSHCRAFT.

03/01/2021

SALE ITEMS added in  HIGH END FOLDERS, FOLDERS,

HUNTING & BUSHCRAFT.

Good luck !

 

Wishing everyone a healthy and Happy New Year.

I look forward to (hopefully) meeting some of you at a Show this year.

 

May I wish all my customers, old and new, a very Happy (& safe) Christmas.

Thank you for your custom and support throughout this most challenging year !

 

27/12/2020

ALAN WOOD added in HUNTING.

17/12/2020

Woodlore added in BUSHCRAFT and lovely A. Thorburn in FOLDERS.

13/12/2020

Two folders added in HUNTING.

06/12/2020

Knives added in FOLDERS & BUSHCRAFT.

29/11/2020

Knives added in BUSHCRAFT & HUNTING.

23/Nov/2020

So sad to hear that Knifemaking Legend TONY BOSE passed away yesterday.

The word legend is often used but in Tony's case it was entirely justified. More than anyone, he rekindled interest in the 'slipjoint' genre and was generous with his time and knowledge to other makers of this type of folder, including his work with W.R. Case.

I am proud to say I knew him and met him and the Knifemaking World will be a lesser place without him.

RIP 

22/11/2020

Super knives added in HIGH END FOLDERS, BUSHCRAFT & FOLDERS. Enjoy,

15/11/2020

SINN 104 added in LUXURY WATCHES

Semi-skinner added in HUNTING.

09/11/2020

Knives added in UTILITY, HUNTING, BUSHCRAFT AND HIGH END KNIVES.

08/11/2020

Wonderful Scrimshaw knife in FOLDERS.

(More knives added tomorrow).

01/11/2020

Knives added in HUNTING & BUSHCRAFT.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

          In Memoriam

23/11/2020

TONY BOSE. USA.

A true Legend. I am proud to have known and met him. The Knifemaking world is a lesser place without him.

15/12/2016

STEPHEN WADE COX - A terrific knifemaker and a really nice guy. I shall miss him greatly.

                  RIP