Blades Guide to Knives

[silenthunterstudios]

I got a good deal on the book at a recent gun show. Let me preface this by stating that I know that it is not Bernards book anymore, and many values have been omitted.

The book is more of a history lesson than anything else IMHO. Quick concise but very informative history lessons. I am still reading the section on traditionals (feels like half the book). I didn't realize there were so many distinct variations. Some very informative sections on handmades, Randall, exotics etc. As with any market, prices are not set in stone.

While I buy to use, not collect, and can't afford the pricier ones (some very nice Remingtons in there!), I have a whole new wishlist coming up! I am very interested in those four blade stockmans, apparently, so is the rest of the collecting community!

 

[JD Mandrell]

If it's the newest one, it's actually good, it was the Levine's 5th edition that was roundly hated! I have the Blade's one, and the expanded Buck information done by Larry Oden is worth the book price alone!

 

[jay9398]

If you enjoy the history aspect of patterns (I do), try grabbing Bernard Levine's 3rd edition somewhere. It has most the content of the 4th edition and goes for a much lower price generally. It is much better than Blade's latest version in terms of the history of patterns.
Sincerely,
Jay