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Antique American Switchblades: Identification & Value Guide
by Mark Erickson
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Krause Publications (2004-04)
ISBN: 0873497538
EAN: 9780873497534
Binding/Media: Paperback - 160 pages
SKU: M 34
Condition: Very Good
Comments: 2004, 8.5 x 11, 160 pages, Paperback, Book is in Very Good Condition. Book is completely intact with inside pages in Very Good condition with no tears and with no notations (no pencil marks, no underlining, no highlighting, etc.) ( « if ( document.getElementById ) { document.writeln('less'); } )
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Product Description
Glorified as the weapon of choice among gang members and other tough guys from earlier generations, automatic knives have developed a certain mystique among enthusiasts. Mark B. Erickson succeeds in sharing his enthusiastic appreciation and knowledge of automatic knives--also known as switchblades--with collectors, dealers, historians, and owners, offering a reliable history on how they were developed and profiling the companies that manufactured them. Readers will master how to realistically grade and price switchblades and learn inside information on the hobby, including slang and jargon specific to this field. This is a comprehensive reference offering detailed listings--manufacturer/model section, color photographs, detailed descriptions, and accurate prices--with an honest appraisal of more than 250 individual models.
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