historical knife reference

[atakach]

I am curious if anyone knows of a general reference guide/link, to good information on historical knives? I'm not looking for info on any specific time period, or geographical location, just basically a history of knives in general, from all over, and all time periods.

I did numerous searches, and did find some information, but not really what i was looking for. I have alot of ideas for new builds and with the weather finally breaking , i will be able to complete them. Just looking for a little historical inspiration.


thanks
andrew

 

[Ebbtide]

Here's some reading
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=147958&pp=20

 

[Kevin Jones]

Andrew, as far as books, the designs for some of the most outstanding Bowies of today were conceived by maker's research in "The Antique Bowie Knife Book". A invaluable book for the maker of fine Bowies. The only problem, a nice copy can run $700-$1000.

http://www.bookride.com/2007/01/antique-bowie-knife-book.html

 

[atakach]

Andrew, as far as books, the designs for some of the most outstanding Bowies of today were conceived by maker's research in "The Antique Bowie Knife Book". A invaluable book for the maker of fine Bowies. The only problem, a nice copy can run $700-$1000.

http://www.bookride.com/2007/01/antique-bowie-knife-book.html

thanks kevin, luckily for me im not at the fine bowie making status as of yet, or that would really hurt the pocket book.

 

[Russ Andrews]

"The Bowie Knife" by Flayderman is also good...about $85.
as of a year ago.

 

[atakach]

thanks, ill check that one out.......way closer to my price range.

thanks

 

[atakach]

This item: The Bowie Knife: Unsheathing an American Legend by Norm Flayderman
Bowies, Big Knives, And The Best Of Battle Blades by Bill Bagwell
Bowie and Big Knife Fighting System by Dwight McLemore


all 3 for $125, on amazon, is this a good buy?

anybody own either of the 2 other books

 

[Ed Fowler]

I like "Bowie Knives and Bayonets of the Ben Palmer Collection" by Palmer, Moran and Phillips. There are many find designes and a lot of knowledge in this text.

 

[JParanee]

This item: The Bowie Knife: Unsheathing an American Legend by Norm Flayderman
Bowies, Big Knives, And The Best Of Battle Blades by Bill Bagwell
Bowie and Big Knife Fighting System by Dwight McLemore


all 3 for $125, on amazon, is this a good buy?

anybody own either of the 2 other books

That's about the right price and all excellent reading

 

[atakach]

That's about the right price and all excellent reading

Are they picture heavy? Im looking for a book that is heavily illustrated, ....not that I cannot read.., just looking for ideas, to add to my own.

 

[JParanee]

The Bowie Knife: Unsheathing an American Legend by Norm Flayderman has alot of pictures if you are interested in bowie's.

Dwight's book has alot of drawings that are worth the price of admission. But deals with use not knves so much in general some historical info but mostly exercise's and drills for combat

Bagwell's book is a compulation of S.O.F. articles and there is alot of info there with pics of his knives ... Good read

All are

 

[atakach]

thanks jparanee, i get a couple more finished up, and i may just invest in that first book.

thanks again