The Heritage of English Knives, 9780764326936
Hardcover
Uncover Sheffield’s legacy: A cutlery art form, knives of Kings.

The Heritage of English Knives

$281.06

  • Hardcover

    336 pages

  • Release Date

    7 November 2007

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Summary

Sheffield Steel: A Legacy of English Knives

This is the definitive guide to antique English knives, penned by a leading 20th-century authority on weaponry. Discover previously unreleased historical insights into cutlers and their craft.

Inside, you’ll find:

  • The early history of Sheffield, England
  • A directory of 19th-century cutlers
  • Over 300 color photographs and hand-drawn illustrations

Explore a wide array of knives, from simpl…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780764326936
ISBN-10:0764326937
Series:Schiffer Books
Author:David Hayden-Wright
Publisher:Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Imprint:Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:336
Release Date:7 November 2007
Weight:2.31kg
Dimensions:305mm x 229mm
About The Author

David Hayden-Wright

David Hayden-Wright had service with the elite 16/5th Queen’s Royal Lancers Cavalry Regiment and became a professional registered weapons dealer, passionate collector, and consultant. He cataloged the historical armories of several museums and advised many other collectors and investors in this specialized field. After retiring in 1979, he enthusiastically advanced his interest in aviation at the upper levels. He died in 2005.

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