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97 MILITARY JEWELRY • EDGED WEAPONRY Fraternally Yours: Identify Fraternal Groups and Their Emblems Peter Swift Seibert. A look at the rich and diverse heritage of American fraternal societies from the late-1800s through present times. Focusing upon larger organizations of the golden age, this book covers the basic symbols and emblems of groups as diverse as the Freemasons, Odd Fellows, Redmen, Knights of Columbus, Elks, Knights of Pythias, and even the Ku Klux Klan. Size:6"x9"•163colorphotos•128pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-4060-4•hard•$19.99 EDGED WEAPONRY Defense with a Knife: Techniques, Training, Tactics Florian Lahner. The book extensively covers the use of a knife in self-defense. The technique and tactics described in this book involve using the knife in such a way as to disable the attacker by creating only minor injuries, if possible. Size: 6"x9" • 430 color photos • 208pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5677-3 • soft cover • $24.99 Paracord Knife Handle Wraps: The Complete Guide, from Tactical to Asian Styles Jan Dox. This clear,photo-by-photo guide teaches everything you need to know, including selecting appropriate paracord and weaving the correct wrap styles for underlays, tactical uses,skeleton handles,and more.Over 16 styles and approaches are covered, from basic handle wraps to standard military or looped, to paradox, to artistic Japanese tsukamaki wraps. Size: 6"x9" • 564 color images • 160pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5425-0 • soft cover wire o • $24.99 Liner Lock Knives Peter Fronteddu and Stefan Steigerwald. With 181 detailed color photos and clear, step-by-step guidance from a top-tier knifemaker, this workshop-proven method guides intermediate to ad- vanced level knifemakers to success in crafting a folding knife. It covers the construction of both general kinds of liner locks: the classic liner lock and the nested liner. Size: 6"x9" • 181 color images • 128pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5240-9 • soft cover wire o • $24.99 SOG Knives and More from America’s War in Southeast Asia Michael W. Silvey. The eighth in Silvey’s series of books on knives of the US military covers knives associated with the fascinating area of clandestine and covert warfare (over 165 knives in all) that took place in secret throughout Southeast Asia during the VietnamWar. Size: 8.5"x11" • 195 color and b/w photos 128pp. • ISBN: 978-0-7643-5198-3 hard cover • $34.99 Italian Partisan Weapons in WWII Gianluigi Usai and Ralph Riccio. This book covers all classes and types of small arms, from pistols to heavy machine guns, used by the Italian partisans in WWII. Complete and extensive coverage is provided for each individual type of weapon known to have been used, including specifications, supported by photographs showing the weapons in use by the partisans. Size: 6"x9" • 374 color and b/w photos • 288pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5210-2 • hard cover • $39.99 Dagger Fighting Clemens Nimscholz & Ralf Schoetzau. This modern textbook provides an extensive depiction of more than 75 dagger fencing techniques according to 15th-century dagger Master Hans Talhoffer’s manuscripts, among other fencing luminaries. Size:7”x10”•485color&bwphotos•192pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-4878-5•hard•$39.99 Sword Fighting: An Introduction to han- dling a Long Sword Herbert Schmidt. A comprehensive introduction to the subject of swordfighting explaining the fundamentals of fighting with the long sword, the guards, cuts andMaster Cuts, as well as advanced techniques and tactics for practical fighting. These also include wrestling at the sword. Size:8.5"x11"•603b/wphotos•192pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-4792-4•hard•$34.99 Sword Fighting 2: An Introduction to the Single-Handed Sword and Buckler Herbert Schmidt. In the sequel to the first volume Herbert Schmidt explains single-handed sword fighting techniques with a buckler, or small shield. "Sin- gle-handed sword" refers to the sword wielded in one hand, as used throughout the Middle Ages. This book analyzes historical evidence, takenmainly from the thirteenth-centuryGerman combat manual Manuscript I:33. Size:8.5"x11"•934colorphotos•240pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-4826-6•hard•$39.99 The Sword: Myth & Reality: Technology, History, Fighting, Forging, Movie Swords Thomas Laible. The history, manufacture, and ancient and modern uses of swords in Europe from the fifth century to today can be found here in one convenient source. Join the authors and countless other featured sword masters and experts on a fact-based and fun-filled adventure from the Middle Ages to modern Europe. Size:8.5"x11"•526colorphotos•240pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-4877-8•hard•$50.00 Guide to Knife & Ax Throwing Dieter Führer. Knife and axe throwing are becoming increasingly popular athletic disciplines. Dieter, a successful competitive pitcher and your personal guide, has tested more than a hundred different throwing objects, and offers plenty of tips from his own experience. Now, you will learn everything you need to know about throwing all forms, from deceptively simple steel throwing knives to hatchets and tomahawks. Size:6"x9"•119colorphotos•104pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-4779-5•hard•$24.99 Weapons of Warriors: Famous Antique Swords of the Near East Diehl/Hampe. The most renowned, pres- tigious, and historical Arabic and Turkish swords from the 12th through the 19th century. Every sword is professionally photographed in the highest resolution and presented in multiple angles, many in life size across four pages to provide the reader with the most detailed Vview. Size:11.5"x9"•300colorphotos•352pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-4116-8•hard•$99.99 Antique Swords & Daggers Mircea Velea- nu. This comprehensive book features edged weapons dating from the Neolithic period to the early 20th century. These fascinating antiques come from all over the globe, including Europe, America, the Middle East, Asia, Japan, and Africa. Among the items showcased are tribal, ceremonial, and presentation edged weapons, Indonesian krises, and Borneo “headhunter" swords. Size:8.5"x11"•890colorphotos•288pp. ISBN:0-7643-2506-X•hard•$79.95 The Heritage of English Knives David Hayden-Wright. The preeminent reference on antique English knives, written by one of Great Britain’s most respected 20th century authorities on weaponry. The text contains much previously unknown historical information about cutlers and their art. Chapters cover the earliest his- tory of Sheffield, England, a directory of 19th century cutlers’ names, and many groups and types of knives. Size:9"x12"•300color/bwphotos•336pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-2693-6•hard•$95.00 Officer Swords of the German Navy 1806- 1945 Stefanski & Stefanski. This book details the swords worn by German naval officers and NCOs from 1806-1945. The authors provide new info on the legendary Fürstenberg Swords, on the various models, and also provide a list of the wearers of honorary swords from the days of the Imperial Navy, the Reichs- and Kriegsmarine. Size:8.5"x11"•250color/bwphotos•176pp. ISBN:0-7643-1674-5•hard•$59.95 Luftwaffe Gravity Knife: A History and Analysis of the Flyer’s and Paratrooper’s Utility Knife Mack Pattarozzi. This book provides fellow collectors with a detailed reference on the famed WWII Luftwaffe gravity knife and dispels many common misconceptions about the gravity knife’s origin, purpose, evolution and history while thoroughly familiarizing the reader with every facet of the gravity knife. Size:6"x9"•220color/bwphotos•272pp. ISBN:0-7643-2419-5•hard•$49.95 Bayonets of the First World War Claude Bera and Bernard Aubry. This detailed, concise look at WWI bayonets presents their development and use by all combatant countries. Images show full views of bayonets and accessories, and a clear look at hilts, connection points, blades, and a wide variety of manufacturer’s markings. Size:9"x12"•273colorphotos•80pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-4459-6•hard•$29.99 The Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife: Collecting Britain’s Most Iconic Dagger Wolfgang Peter-Michel. This book provides an insight in the development of 20th century’s most influential military fighting knife and its historical background. It covers not only the basic variations of the F-S knife but also numerous other examples the collector may encounter. Size:6"x9"•150color/bwphotos•160pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-3763-5•hard•$59.99 Theater MadeMilitary Knives of WWII Wright & Wright. This is one of the fastest growing fields of collecting in America today. These knives are very historical. They were individually handmade by people who wanted to contribute to the war effort, as well as the service men who used them. Most of these knives differ in style and have very colorful handles. Size:8.5"x11"•420colorphotos•264pp. ISBN:0-7643-1390-8•hard•$59.95 The Complete Book of U.S. Military Pocket Knives: From the Revolutionary War to the Present Michael W. Silvey. A color celebration and chronology of the historical pocket knives of the United States military. Some 200 plus pages with nearly 400 color photographs including up-close details. Size:7"x10"•389color images•224pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-4827-3•hard•$39.99 Keen Kutter Pocket Knives AlvinSellens.Acomplete listing for every Keen Kutter pocket knife shown in Simmons Hardware Company catalogs since 1905. Over 1100 original Keen Kutter Catalog images including Outing, Scouting and Cigar Cutter pocket knives; New England Whalers, California Budding knives, Kattle, Electrician, and Karpenter knives plus many more. Catalog number, size, materials, & years of production. Size:6"x9"•1163bw images•224pp. ISBN:0-7643-1894-2•soft•$19.95