Worlds Largest Knife Book Collection?

I'm a long time accumulator of vintage knives but only recently recognized the fact that I have a hobby. It actually happened when I picked up a Kabar knife that I wanted some information about. So I sent an email to info at Kabar. They replied but also suggested I contact Bernard Levine and they gave me his email address. I exchanged several emails with Mr. Levine and he told me which book to buy. . . wink, wink (it was actually a very good purchase!). Then I started digging around on Google and found Blade Forums and AAPK. Dang it, now I'm hooked. . .

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That is so cool! I’m always on the lookout for knife books at used bookstores but so far only have around 10.
 
I am a knife collector who also loves knife books. I have about 45 knife books, less than 1/10 of your collection M mikesknives . I looked through your photos and there are a few I have that I didn't see in your collection:
Levin's Guide to Knives and Their Values - by Bernard Levine
Tweedales's Guide to Sheffield Cutlrty Manufacturers - by Geoffrey Tweedale
Counterfeiting Antique Cutlery - by Gerald Witcher
Goins' Encyclopedia of Cutlery Markings - by John Goins
American Premium Guide to Knives and Razors - by Jim Sargent there were 7 editions
The Art of the Switchblade - by Neal Punchard and Dan Fuller

I also have been subscribing to Knife Magazine (formerly Knife World) since 2011 and still have every copy.

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danno50 said:
I am a knife collector who also loves knife books. I have about 45 knife books, less than 1/10 of your collection M mikesknives . I looked through your photos and there are a few I have that I didn't see in your collection:
Levin's Guide to Knives and Their Values - by Bernard Levine
Tweedales's Guide to Sheffield Cutlrty Manufacturers - by Geoffrey Tweedale
Counterfeiting Antique Cutlery - by Gerald Witcher
Goins' Encyclopedia of Cutlery Markings - by John Goins
American Premium Guide to Knives and Razors - by Jim Sargent there were 7 editions
The Art of the Switchblade - by Neal Punchard and Dan Fuller

I also have been subscribing to Knife Magazine (formerly Knife World) since 2011 and still have every copy.

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Nice, I have quite a few magazines as well, I managed to pick up the first 20 Amercan Blade magazines a few years ago which then went on to become Blade magazine.

I do have all those titles.....
 
Can I borrow a book ? 😁 I think you have the title. I love books. I don't collect them but I get carried away. I'm always buying them from Goodwill or yard sales. I realized they clutter every thing and there hard to get rid of. I never get back as much as I spend on them. So this year I've been visiting my local library more. I can find anything I want and if not they can get it.
 
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