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Knife collectors are a clever, experienced bunch who know how to store their collections in like-new condition. They use much the same techniques as world museums such as the Smithsonian...

Schrade has produced knives, hand tools, novelty blades and commemorative pieces since 1904. The company was started by the four Schrade brothers and went through ownership changes until finally...

W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co. has produced many types of folding and fixed-blade knives since 1889. They are highly collectible---the Case Collectors Club has about 18,000 members, who collect...

Automatic knives respond quickly with the touch of a button that is usually located on the side of the knife. A few examples are stiletto knives and switchblades. These knives are highly...

A knife collection can quickly grow large, especially for avid collectors. Keeping track of your knives and finding a way to distinguish their particular characteristics requires you to catalogue...

Made popular during the James Dean era of films, the switchblade knife carries a mystique that can be alluring. Unfortunately, owning a switchblade can land you in hot water with the authorities,...

Whether or not to clean a vintage knife is of hot debate in the knife collecting community. While some knives benefit from minor cleaning, any dirt or rust that will involve large-scale...

The bezel is the ring that surrounds the face of a watch. The face is the portion of the watch that contains the hands and numbers. The bezel is separate from the crystal that covers the face....

Rough Rider knives are a U.S. brand of pocket knives sold worldwide. The name "Rough Riders" evokes the heroism and drive of U.S. forces in the Spanish-American War and future president Theodore...

After you have put in the time and effort to put together a nice collection of knives, you may find yourself needing a good way to organize them. Proper organization will allow both you as the...

The Hitler Youth was an organization that indoctrinated boys and girls in Nazi propaganda. Boys who completed certain examinations received the Hitler Youth Knife as an award, and other boys could...

Just as the name implies, pocket knives are small knives that will fit inside your pocket if you so desire. The knife folds so the blade does not stick out and pose a safety hazard. Blades are...

Military knives are prized collectibles for both display and use because of their durability and solid construction, which prevents blade damage or nicks. As more knife collectors enter the...

Case knives are very collectible, and are also fairly easy to identify and date. The W.R. Case & Sons knife company began in 1889, when William Russell, Jean, John and Andrew Case decided to...

The Bowie knife was designed, used and made famous by Jim Bowie in 1827. The knife gained popularity when Bowie actually used the knife to defeat his enemies at the Sandbar Fight. Since then it...

For those interested in custom knife making, it's extremely important to make sure that you have high-quality, appropriate supplies for it. This is very helpful in order to construct a blade that...

Do you have an obsession for vintage and antique buttons but don't know what to do with your treasures? This article provides the basics for mounting and displaying your button collection.

Making knives at home is an art form for the serious collector and a hobby for others. People who enjoy the challenge of pairing a unique design with a functioning knife appreciate the techniques...

Custom folding knives are precision instruments, made with the finest materials. They are also works of art with handles hand carved out of the most expensive woods, inlaid with gems or hand...

A gravity knife was developed prior to the creation of a reliable and cheap switchblade knife. It was invented in World War II and issued to paratroopers in case they had to cut themselves out of...

Some people collect marbles, baseball cards or stamps. Collecting knives is a whole different kind of hobby. The options for knife collecting are many. Al Mar knives are quite desirable for most...

Writing about knives certainly was out of the ordinary for me, but it was necessary since I had recently purchased a vintage Italian Stiletto. My great find was in need of a Leaf Spring. There...

This article is about replacing the leaf spring of 'out of the side' switchblade knife, that is a switchblade knife which has its blade coming through the side. So read on....

The hunting knife has been part of civilization for centuries and is still an indispensable tool in the field. One of the most famous types of knives, the Bowie knife, is an American invention....

Many knife collectors look for a specific era, type, design or manufacturer, while others purchase only limited editions or knives with a particular theme or history. Perhaps you would enjoy...

All knife collectors have purchased a fake or counterfeit knife - it comes with the territory. Unfortunately, most fakes are bought by novice or beginning collectors who, lacking knowledge and...

"Value is in the eye of the beholder" is never more true than when buying collectibles. Follow these suggestions to assist you when attempting to place a true or fair market value on a knife you...

Pocket knives are tools made in all conceivable shapes and sizes dictated by the job they are designed to perform. Variations of standard patterns number into the hundreds, but folding knifes can...

Attending a knife show is educational and fun and can be profitable. You can enhance the experience by knowing how to properly interact with dealers and other collectors. Follow these rules to get...