THE SHARPEST GUIDE ON THE MARKET FOR KNIFE COLLECTORS! MORE THAN 13,000 PRICES LISTED! Knives have been around for thousands of years, and collecting them has become a profitable pursuit. From exotic Samurai swords to common pocketknives to the hottest fighting knives, The Official Price Guide to Collector Knives is a resource on the cutting edge of this ever-growing hobby. [ ] COMPREHENSIVE. Completely updated, this essential sourcebook lists knives from all major manufacturers, including Bowie, Case, Winchester, and Ka-Bar--plus an extensive listing of specialty and custom knifemakers. [ ] REVISED AND EXPANDED. Categories cover military knives, Remington sheath knives, and Marble's knives--plus an expanded section on knife brands of the world, with information on dates of manufacturers, common trademarks, and value ranges on more than 1,500 models. [ ] WRITTEN BY AN EXPERT. C. Houston Price has been the publisher and editor of Knife World magazine since 1979. He is also a lifetime member of the Cutlery Hall of Fame. [ ] INVALUABLE ADVICE. Vital information on grading, buying, selling, age determination, and how to spot fakes--plus a handy glossary of key terms and a market report that will take you inside the latest trends in knife collecting. [ ] FULLY ILLUSTRATED with more than 500 photographs, including a dazzling eight-page color insert .