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Ok Now that I answered another similar question and sent the answers to the wrong partys I have deleted my original answer which was in reference to the presidential series. This answer and the rotten pics that I took ( glare ) are included with this answer. I am quoting ( excerpts) from The Standard knife collectors guide by Ritchie and Stewart 3 rd edition.
This series of knives came about as a result of one of the most ambitous ventures undertaken by knife collectors for knife collectors. Jim Parker and Jim Frost collaborated to form Parker Frost Cutlery and contracted with Schrade to produce 42000 knives- 3000 sets of 14 knives - to commemorate Americas Bicentennial. Although 3,000 sets of knives were produced, the method of distribution resulted in several hundred sets which were never completed. The customer could reserve a number and then purchase a knife each month until the set was completed. These knives came
in an impressive display case ready for wall hanging. Handle materials included copper, silver, pewter, and stag. The knife for each state had artwork handles . The center piece was a grizzly patterned stag handled knife with the blade etched with a scene commemorating our nations birthdate.
This answer should be more applicable to your question. LT
This series of knives came about as a result of one of the most ambitous ventures undertaken by knife collectors for knife collectors. Jim Parker and Jim Frost collaborated to form Parker Frost Cutlery and contracted with Schrade to produce 42000 knives- 3000 sets of 14 knives - to commemorate Americas Bicentennial. Although 3,000 sets of knives were produced, the method of distribution resulted in several hundred sets which were never completed. The customer could reserve a number and then purchase a knife each month until the set was completed. These knives came
in an impressive display case ready for wall hanging. Handle materials included copper, silver, pewter, and stag. The knife for each state had artwork handles . The center piece was a grizzly patterned stag handled knife with the blade etched with a scene commemorating our nations birthdate.
This answer should be more applicable to your question. LT
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I realized your original post was a mistake, but it was interesting all the same, LT. I guess I am not the only one that bugs you for answers and can understand you're getting confused. Thanks for this and all other info you've given us.
Phil
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Lt's horn will go un-tooted if left up to him. So I'll jump in and answer that question for him. He has written one book that I am aware of, though IMHO it should have been the first of a series. I think you can order it from him directly. If not, he can direct you to the source. "The Collectors Guide to Switchblade Knives" can be reviewed here:bingo said:As always, there seems to be no bottom to your well of knowledge. Have you written any books to share with the rest of us?
Jerry
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