You are invited to join us on the adventure of 
Automatic Knife Collecting!
 

This Association and publication is all about automatic knives — Mechanical knives, spring knives, ballistic knives, press button knives, pushbutton knives, springers, stilettos, OTF knives — a.k.a. switchblades.

We are in our 6th year and proud to present a quarterly publication to switchblade aficionados - with articles on every aspect of automatica written by experts in the field of automatic knife collecting - American and foreign manufactured knives, antique and modern - the full spectrum of this fascinating hobby. Our regular contributing writers include:

We aim to dispel the myths by providing facts, information, history and humor to the art of collecting automatic knives, American and foreign - old and new. 


 

Here's a little preview of our publication.
It's  pure eye candy and jam-packed with GREAT articles.

 

We couldn't do it without our great writers!

Richard V. Langston - Schrade authority, museum curator and the author of The Collectors Guide to Switchblade Knives and The Langston Switchblade Collection CD.

Tim Zinser a.k.a. "Ragtime Red" - switchblade historian and knifemaker - is the author of a variety of works including "Switchblades of Italy" (along with Neal Punchard and Dan Fuller).

Dan Fuller, University Professor and a very popular writer for THE NEWSLETTER (The Automatic Knife Resource Guide and Newsletter - now out of print). He is known and loved for his knowledge of automatic knives and his folksy and personal writing style and is co-author of Switchblades of Italy.

Mark Erickson - author of the stunning new book Antique American Switchblades - Identification and Value Guide.

But that’s not all. We have many other important writers. We'll inform you on legislative news as it relates to bladed weapons and current laws, introduce new products and provide historical informative articles s that we can all learn more about the fascinating history of automatic knives. We are in touch with our subscribers. Share your interests whether you are a beginner or an advanced collector. We strive to provide the type of articles you want to read and see and invite you to contribute your expertise as well!

Subscribers receive a quarterly  newsletter publication (4 issues)

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The current issue will be mailed immediately upon receiving your subscription payment. (You may order back issues too!)



 

Thanks goes to Robert T. of Tulsa  who wrote:

You do an absolutely stunning job producing this newsletter!!! Its design and layout, clarity of print, paper stock, research, articles, the color photographs, et cetera are positively first class all the way!!!


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The Langston Collection 
Switchblade CD

We are honored to have Richard V. Langston, Author of The Collectors Guide to Switchblade Knives as a regular contributing writer!

Read:  Museum Road to Bureaucracy, U.S.A.
For information Richard's Book or CD
click here!
 

 


Order
SWITCHBLADES Of Italy
by authors Tim Zinser, Dan Fuller and Neal Punchard. To obtain a copy of this landmark book, contact:

 

Turner Publishing Company
Phone: (800) 788-3350
Email:
service@turnerpublishing.com
ISBN: 1-56311-933-1
 

Or mail orders to:
 

Switchblades of Italy
Turner Publishing Company
P.O. Box 3101
Paducah, Kentucky
42002-3101
 

 


Antique American Switchblades Identification and Value Guide by Mark B. Erickson
- An excellent new book on switchblades like Schrade, Presto, Case, Ka-Bar, Remington, Edgemaster, Shursnap and countless others.

This comprehensive book offers detailed information on manufacturers and models, grading and pricing, with color photographs, detailed descriptions, and accurate prices — and an honest appraisal of nearly 400 knives.
e-mail Mark at shursnap@mwt.net

 

Softcover, 160 pp. $24.95 • Knife World Publications • Knoxville, TN

Call Toll Free to Order: 866-270-0136

 

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