Type of bind: Paperback
EAN num: 9781581604351
ISBN number: 1581604351
Label: Paladin Press
Manufacturer: Paladin Press
Page Count: 104
Printing Date: 2004-03
Publishing house: Paladin Press
Sale Popularity Level: 1430853
Studio: Paladin Press
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A great deal has changed in the world of switchblades since this book was very first published in 1989. This thoroughly revised and updated edition provides insight and info on switchblades as they have evolved today. Learn about the revival of the switchblade market in the U.S. during the late 80s and early 90s, brilliant new locking and release mechanisms, the demise of once-popular kits, interpretations of current switchblade law and more.
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Originally published in 1989, and now revised and updated by edged-weapons expert Michael D. Janich, Switchblade: The Ace Of Blades is a solid history of switchblades and their marketing for automatic knife collectors, historians, and users. From the evolution of new locking and release mechanisms, to the differences between modern gravity, butterfly, and one-handed opening knives, switchblade law. A sprinkling of black-and-white diagrams and photographs enhance this superlative reference and resource.
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Don't bother with this one. The illustrations are poor and there should have been more photographs of interesting knives. The material is very general and sketchy. A book that goes into a great amount of detail on any particular part of the subject would be more interesting and useful. I think most people would prefer a book showing in detail the mechanics of switchblades and some of the pattent drawings. A book about collectable button knives and their values might be popular too. I would like to read more about the Estes Kefauver and the motivations of other people in office that write and pass stupid laws regulating pocket knives.
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My seven year old nephew could have done a better editing job. If the text weren't such a compilation of useless nonsense, I'd say the Paladin editor (if there actually is one)owes Mr. Benson an apology. This book was so horribly put together (misplaced paragraphs, missing words, sentence fragments, etc.) I almost want to believe that this was a vanity printing. If so, I hope the author didn't pay too much.
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This book explains the history, legal, and mechanical aspects of switchblades. I found it to be interesting to the point where I read it in one sitting. Some parts weren't as good as others; however, I do not regret adding a copy to my library.
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One of the few times I have felt that I have truely wasted my money -- I learned more about switchblades by looking at the ones I have. Drawings are minimal, with essential information left to the imagination. Sad that it is not more informative in detail.
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