Art and Design in Modern
Custom Fixed-Blade Knives
by David Darom
This book presents custom fixed-blade knives in
their artistic glory with some of the most stunning photography in the
cutlery industry. It has an outstanding collection of articles that
introduces the reader to the techniques of handcrafting and embellishing knives.
2005 Edition. Hardcover, 276 Pages.
$65
#022-954
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The Art of Modern Custom Knifemaking
by David Darom and Dennis Greenbaum
Learn about custom knifemaking and embellishment
in the detail that this work deserves. Travel through workshops of
hundreds of knifemakers, engravers and scrimshaw artists. Step-by-step methods
are illustrated that they use bring their artistry to life. It gives the knife
aficionado a chance to see what few see in a lifetime in the custom knife industry. Hardcover, 252 pages.
$65
#022-857
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The Best of Holland & Holland, England’s Premier Gunmaker
by Michael McIntosh and Jan Roosenburg
Never before have so many magnificent guns from Holland & Holland been displayed in one book. Many of the photos are from private collections not available to the public. Many interesting details and a general history are also provided. Hardcover, 298 pages.
$69.95
#022-958
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British Gun Engraving
by Douglas Tate
This book features the most opulent
examples of British gun engraving to be found anywhere.
These handsome guns are from the greatest private collections
in Europe and the USA and are rarely seen by the public. Tate’s
book traces the traditions of British gun engraving from the
end of the eighteenth century to today. Hardcover, 300 pages.
$64.95
#022-955
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The Churchill-Eaton Colt .45
– Limited Edition
by Charles Fergus
Featuring over
82 pages of beautiful color images, this book explores what Sam Alfano says,
“might be Winston’s finest work to date.” Don't miss your opportunity to own this gold-gilded, high-quality
signed limited edition
Hardcover, 82 pages.
$275.00
#024-029
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F.lli Piotti, Italian Fine Gun Maker
by Marco E. Nobili
This book is a fine biography of the Piotti family
and one of today’s best guns.Nobili’s writing combines excellent
photography with informative narrative to reflect the technical and
artistic masterpiece that is a Piotti gun.
Italian and English. Hardcover, 221 pages.
$99.95
#022-846
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Fine European Gunmakers
by Marco E. Nobili
Marvel at the best engraved guns ever made in Europe,
and note how the engravings of game birds, hunting dogs, big game, and even
erotica are masterly crafted in amazing detail. Hardcover, 301 Pages.
$69.95
#022-956
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Firearms Engraving Theory and Design
by George Sherwood
This book strives to help you draw proper,
flowing designs for any firearm by understanding good designs. Paperback, 38 pages.
$8.50
#022-198
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Gun Engraving
by Christopher Austyn
This is a well-illustrated book on fine English
and European gun engravers. It is filled with fascinating archival
material on old-time "engraving greats" like Harry Kell and Jack
Summer, as well as modern artists like Ken Hunt, Geoffrey Casbard,
and Malcolm Appleby. Hardcover, 122 pages.
$50
#022-957
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Gunstock Carving
by Bill Janney
The most complete guide to carving and engraving
gunstocks. This book shows you step-by-step carving demonstrations
so you can learn to carve many patterns and scenes. Plus, there’s a
special 20-page section of wildlife and ornamental patterns that you can use. Paperback, 96 pages.
$19.95
#022-529
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IL Grande Libro Delle Incisioni
Modern Engravings Real Book
by Marco E. Nobili
Compared to previous editions, this fourth
edition printing brings a variety of updates, including an additional
two hundred unpublished photographs. This update gives much needed space
for recent works done by the Italian engravers, as well as for the historical
engravings that distinguished the major manufacturers of fine English guns.
Now complete, this edition proposes the best existing expressions of engravings
on guns, knives, jewelry and other items. Italian and English. Hardcover, 587 pages.
$80
#022-845
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Steel Canvas,
The Art of American Arms
by R.L. Wilson
This beautiful book gives you complete instruction
in the art of engraving. Written for beginners and experienced engravers,
it contains 1,378 examples of design, layout, photography, and engraving. Hardcover, 196 pages.
$54.95
#022-280
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The Unique Work of Creative Art
by Marco E. Nobili
This book concentrates on engravings of fine sporting
and collectors’ firearms produced by the engraving guild Creative Art.
Traditional engraving patterns such as ornate and English scroll are
compared with modern patterns like game scenes, or “fantasy” compositions. Hardcover, 236 pages.
$99.95
#022-959
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