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 ...
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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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Add this copy of Antique American Switchblades to cart. $36.35, very good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Dallas rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2004 by Krause Publications.
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Fine. No Jacket as Issued. Size: 8x0x10; Signed by the author. Signed by Mark Erickson. Inscribed and dated on the fitle page. No wear. No highlighting or underlining. Krause Pubns Inc, . Trade Paperback No Stated Edition. The book condition is Fine.
Add this copy of Antique American Switchblades Identification & Value to cart. $64.99, very good condition, Sold by Koster's Collectible Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Farmingville, NY, UNITED STATES, published 2004 by Krause Publications.
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Very Good, No Dust Jacket. 4TO, Color Illus, Paperback. Softcover. Very nice color illustrated paper covers show light edge wear and scuffing. Text pages are clean. Always carefully wrapped and shipped in cardboard boxes to protect your purchase.
Add this copy of Antique American Switchblades: Identification & Value to cart. $73.12, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2004 by Krause Pubns Inc.
