The Standard Knife Collector's Guide (3rd Edition)
Now in its 3rd edition, Ritchie & Stewart's identification and values collector's guide for pocket and sheath knives is the benchmark reference guide. An introduction to knife collecting and a chapter on "What Makes a Knife a Collector's Item" are both essential  reading for the beginning collector. Other topics include the knife shield, bone's use as handles, pocket knife patterns, appraisal knife values, major knife companies, custom made knives, commercial sheath and hunting knives, kitchen cutlery collectibles, straight razor collecting, managing a knife collection, knife sharpening, cutlery stories and mail order, knife books and periodicals, and special edition knives. A number of appendices are also provided for specialized price guides. The Standard Knife Collector's Guide is the reference guide for all serious knife collectors and dealers.  --Midwest Book Review