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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 produces highly collectible handcrafted knives, in hundreds of variations. Its classification system resembles a zoological taxonomy of classes, species and subspecies.

Case knives are manufactured by the W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company, based in Bradford, Pennsylvania. Case knives are handmade and collectible, distinguished by high-quality steel and mostly...

The W. R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co. has produced folding and fixed-blade knives since 1889. Case knives are highly-sought collectibles, and enthusiasts collect them by model (or pattern), by...

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...

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...

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...

Collectible knives come in all kinds of makes and designs, from antique blades to decorative pocketknives. There is an infinite number of knives to chose from when you are a collector. The problem...

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...

Old Timer Knives were a line of knives produced by the Imperial Schrade Corporation. Beginning as Schrade Cutlery in 1904, the Old Timers consisted of traditional jackknives, fixed-bladed knives,...

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...

Collecting pocket knives involves learning about the hobby, which knives are the best to collect, the quality of the knives and the popular brands to collect. There is an active market for...

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...

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...

Building a display case, to show off your collection of knives, is relatively easy, if you know how. It is true, collecting knives may seem like an out of-the ordinary hobby to some, but to those...

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...

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...