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Book Synopsis The Ultimate Illustrated Guide to Knives, Swords, Daggers and Blades by : Harvey J. S. Withers
Download or read book The Ultimate Illustrated Guide to Knives, Swords, Daggers and Blades written by Harvey J. S. Withers and published by Lorenz Books. This book was released on 2012-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive boxed set offers two authoritative encyclopedias on sharp-edged weapons through history and around the world. The first section of each book is a fascinating overview of edged weapons, from the pole arms and ballock daggers of medieval Europe, and the cavalry sabers of the 17th century to the swords of the Russian Empire and classic commando knives of World War II. The second sections offer complete visual directories, featuring each weapon's capabilities and individual specification.With over 1500 illustrations, this is essential reading for everybody interested in the history of military conflicts and sharp weapons.
Download or read book Knives and Swords written by Chris McNab and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This comprehensive guide to the world's most important edged weapons features profiles of every significant type, make, and use from the last 5,000 years."--Page 4 of cover.
Download or read book Knives and Swords written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-03-15 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knives and Swords is a highly visual gift book for anyone with an interest in the history of swords and other edged weapons. Split into five main chapters arranged by type, the book showcases more than 300 different weapons including swords, knives, daggers, bayonets, axes, and staff weapons in a catalog-style format. But the book offers far more than this. To help place the weapons in their historical context, the book includes special features on key warriors, from crusader knights to US Marines, and their signature weapons. Spotlight spreads provide an in-depth analysis of a selection of the most historically significant bladed weapons, such as the Renaissance stiletto or the Native American tomahawk. And in addition to chapters covering conventional weapons of war, there are also sections devoted to ceremonial weapons, from sacrificial knives to presentation daggers, and blades developed for specialist roles, such as hunting knives and firearm combination blades.
Book Synopsis Hank Reinhardt's Book of Knives by : Hank Reinhardt
Download or read book Hank Reinhardt's Book of Knives written by Hank Reinhardt and published by Baen Publishing Enterprises. This book was released on 2012-06-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Definitive and compulsively readable¾an illustrated guide to the use in knifefighting and beyond of contemporary knives by long-time Blade columnist and master weaponsmith, Hank Reinhardt. Deadlier than the club, more ubiquitous than the sword, the knife is the universal edged weapon of all humankind. As our society has grown more advanced, and more reliant on technology, there has been an increased interest in the weapons of the past, and this sharp-edged guide to the use of the knife will whet the appetite of expert and layman alike. At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management).
Book Synopsis The Complete Illustrated History of Knives, Swords, Spears & Daggers by : Harvey J. S. Withers
Download or read book The Complete Illustrated History of Knives, Swords, Spears & Daggers written by Harvey J. S. Withers and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Swords & Blades of the American Revolution by : George C. Neumann
Download or read book Swords & Blades of the American Revolution written by George C. Neumann and published by . This book was released on 1976* with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Steel Metallurgy for the Non-Metallurgist by : John D. Verhoeven
Download or read book Steel Metallurgy for the Non-Metallurgist written by John D. Verhoeven and published by ASM International. This book was released on 2007 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explains the metallurgy of steel and its heat treatment for non-metallurgists. It starts from simple concepts--beginning at the level of high-school chemistry classes--and building to more complex concepts involved in heat treatment of most all types of steel as well as cast iron. It was inspired by the author when working with practicing bladesmiths for more than 15 years. Most chapters in the book contain a summary at the end. These summaries provide a short review of the contents of each chapter. This book is THE practical primer on steel metallurgy for those who heat, forge, or machine steel.
Book Synopsis Knives and Scabbards by : Jane Cowgill
Download or read book Knives and Scabbards written by Jane Cowgill and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Knives, Swords, and Daggers by : Gerald Weland
Download or read book Knives, Swords, and Daggers written by Gerald Weland and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WITH CHARTS HIGHLIGHTING THE DEFINING FEATURES OF EACH HANDLE, BLAND, HILT AND SHEATH, AND COMPREHENSIVE TECHNICAL AND HISTORICAL INFORMATION, A WORLD OF KNIVES, DAGGERS, AND SWORDS IS HERE, FROM THE INDIAN NATIONAL KHANDA SWORD TO THE QUINTESSENTIAL AMERICAN BOWIE KNIFE.
Download or read book Swords written by Ben Boos and published by Candlewick Press. This book was released on 2008-09-09 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the details of design and history of swords.
Book Synopsis German Knife and Sword Makers by : J. Anthony Carter
Download or read book German Knife and Sword Makers written by J. Anthony Carter and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive directory of makers and marks from 1850 to 1945 by J. Anthony Carter, with John Walter and Henning Ritter. Hardback, hardcover laminated ‘wipe clean¿ printed case; 10 x 7.5in, 656 pages, 2300 illustrations. ISBN 978-0-9960731-0-3.This is the true German Knife Collector's Bible! Anthony Carter's "The Sword and Knife Makers of Germany 1850-2000". The first volume was published in 2001, and in the following year, the British author, Anthony Carter, died before he was able to finish the second volume. Carter was also the owner of the publishing house, so the whole project was in danger of never being finished. Thankfully, due to the foresight and dedication of Christian Cranmer, who's son Alexander was Anthony Carter's godson, this project is finally complete.We have assembled with the tremendous help and contributions of both John Walter and Henning Ritter the complete set which includes the previous Volume One- Makers A through L (now greatly expanded) and the finished Volume Two- makers M through Z all in one massive 656 text with over 2300 illustrations.Exclusively printed by The Tharston Press, an imprint of International Military Antiques, Inc.This book is mandatory for any German edged weapons collector.
Book Synopsis Knives, Swords, and Bayonets by : Martina Sprague
Download or read book Knives, Swords, and Bayonets written by Martina Sprague and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-06-09 with total page 538 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the history of edged weapons in Europe, Asia, Africa, the Americas, and the Middle East and surrounding areas before gunpowder increased the distance between combatants. It takes a critical look at the relationship between the soldier, his weapon, and the social and political mores of the times; examines the historical background and metallurgic science of the knife, sword, or bayonet respectively; and explores the handling characteristics and combat applications of each weapon. The book is written for those with an interest in exploring the historical beginnings of edged weaponry, how edged weapons have been used in war in different parts of the world, and the value the soldier attached to his weapon. Military, social, and political history is discussed. Although more than one-hundred photos and illustrations are represented, arms collectors or others with detailed interest in the finer points of weaponsmithing may want to look for books that are more heavily illustrated. The book comprises the full series of ten previously published shorter book on specialized edged weapons and regions, each of which can also be purchased separately: 1. Kukris and Gurkhas: Nepalese Kukri Combat Knives and the Men Who Wield Them 2. Machete, Kris, and Throwing Iron: Edged Weapons of Latin America, Indonesia, and Africa 3. Cold Steel: The Knife in Army, Navy, and Special Forces Operations 4. Japanese Swords: The Katana and Gunto in Medieval and Modern Japanese Warfare 5. Chinese Swords: The Evolution and Use of the Jian and Dao 6. Yatagan, Khanda, and Jamdhar: Swords and Sabers of Persia and India 7. Sickle Sword and Battle Axe: Edged Weapons of Ancient Egypt 8. Gladius and Spatha: Swords and Warfare in the Classical World 9. Longsword and Saber: Swords and Swordsmen of Medieval and Modern Europe 10. Pike, Halberd, and Bayonet: Sharp Weapons in Near Modern and Modern Warfare
Book Synopsis A Collector's Guide to Swords, Daggers & Cutlasses by : Gerald Weland
Download or read book A Collector's Guide to Swords, Daggers & Cutlasses written by Gerald Weland and published by Grange Books. This book was released on 1995 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Blankvåben, sværd, huggerter og dolke.
Book Synopsis Bowie Knife Fights, Fighters and Fighting Techniques by : Paul Kirchner
Download or read book Bowie Knife Fights, Fighters and Fighting Techniques written by Paul Kirchner and published by Paladin Press. This book was released on 2010-11-01 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1827, James Bowie carved his way into American history at the Sandbar Fight, and soon every fighting man of the South and West had to have a knife like his. The bowie knife could cut like a razor, chop like a cleaver, and stab like a sword, and many considered it deadlier than a pistol at close range. So great was the dread it inspired that by 1838 it was banned in several states—a ban that did little to stanch the flow of blood. Bowie's story is well known, but what of the other cutters and stabbers of his day? Gunfighters have long been celebrated, but those who fought with the bowie knife have been largely ignored—until now. Unearthing accounts from memoirs, court records, regional histories, and newspaper archives, Paul Kirchner, author of the Paladin bestsellers The Deadliest Men and More of the Deadliest Men Who Ever Lived , presents their stories for the first time in Bowie Knife Fights, Fighters, and Fighting Techniques. Kirchner identifies and profiles the four greatest bowie knife fighters of history, as well as numerous other wielders of the blade. He details the weapon's use in the Texas War of Independence, the Mormon exodus, the Mexican War, the slave system, the Gold Rush, Bleeding Kansas, the Civil War, the Lincoln assassination, the Indian Wars, and the Western frontier. The book describes bowie knife fighting tricks and techniques and provides numerous accounts of knife-against-knife and knife-against-gun encounters. Its final chapter surveys the continued use of the bowie and other fighting knives in modern warfare.
Download or read book Weapon written by and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2016-05-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the origin, design, range, and function of arms including stone axes, swords, machine-guns, and sniper rifles, and meet the warriors who wielded them. An epic, 4,000-year illustrated volume, Weapon: A Visual History of Arms and Armor traces the evolution of the entire spectrum of weaponry through stunning photography and authoritative coverage. All the major arms through the ages including edged weapons, clubs, projectiles, and firearms can be found in the guide. This comprehensive book covers ancient Egyptian axes, bows, and spears of early societies in Africa, Oceania, and the Americas, and guns and missiles of modern infantry forces. Richly detailed catalogs showcase many weapons at their actual size, outlining the timeframe, weight, size, and country of origin to create comprehensive fact files. Also profiled are the world’s top fighting forces, from the ancient Greek hoplites to today's US Navy Seals. Created in association with the Smithsonian Institution, this weapon encyclopedia presents in vivid detail the tools that have been at the cutting edge of history, helping determine the rise of kingdoms and the fall of empires.
Book Synopsis Drawing Weapons of the World by : Nicholas Tomihama
Download or read book Drawing Weapons of the World written by Nicholas Tomihama and published by . This book was released on 2021-02-18 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I'm Nick and I've been making knives, swords, bows, and all sorts of other weapons and tools for over 15 years. I've been sketching and drawing them since I was young, just ask any of my math teachers. I've picked some of my favorite weapons from cultures around the world to draw with you. Some of these are weapons I own and handle often. Some are ones I've handled or viewed through glass. And others, like the flint and blacksmith knives here are ones I built myself.My hope is that this book will help you get a feel for the innate grace and deadly beauty of the world's tools of war and peace.
Book Synopsis Sword and Knife Makers of Germany by : Anthony Carter
Download or read book Sword and Knife Makers of Germany written by Anthony Carter and published by . This book was released on 200? with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
