Heritage of English Knives

The book is a comprehensive reference on antique English knives, written by a respected 20th century authority on weaponry. It covers the history of Sheffield, England, cutlers' names, and various types of knives, including the Bowie knife. It also discusses multi-bladed sportsmen's pocket knives, farrier's knives, smoker's knives, quill knives, curiosities, and knives presented to King George IV in 1821. Sheffield's legacy is not just in its tangible records but in the living art form of its craft, which endures as the symbol of the cutlery world.

Format: Hardback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 01 March 2023
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd

The text is a comprehensive and authoritative reference on antique English knives, written by one of Great Britain's most respected 20th century authorities on weaponry. It contains previously unknown historical information about cutlers and their art, covering the earliest history of Sheffield, England, a directory of 19th century cutlers' names, and many groups and types of knives, from the most humble penknife to magnificent exhibition pieces. The history of the famous American designed Bowie knife, manufactured extensively in Sheffield, is explained and amply illustrated. Discussions present multi-bladed sportsmen's pocket knives, farrier's knives, smoker's knives, quill knives, curiosities, and actual knives presented to King George IV in 1821. Sheffield's legacy is not just in the tangible dust-covered records or faded photographs rescued from destruction, but in the living art form of their craft that endures and remains the symbol of what was the centre of the cutlery world for well over a hundred years.

Weight: 2180g
Dimension: 311 x 237 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780764326936