Knives of the Hudson Valley: 160 Years of American Cutlery History BOOK

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Knives of the Hudson Valley: 160 Years of American Cutlery History by: Richard Langston
Book Title:
Knives of the Hudson Valley: 160 Years of American Cutlery History
Author:
Richard Langston
Binding:
Soft Cover
Copyright:
2018
Pages:
46
Size:
8.5 x 11 in.
Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry.
A look at the knives produced in New York's Hudson River Valley from approximately 1840 to 2015. By the co-founder of the the Wawarsing Historical and Knife Museum, and author of The Collector's Guide To Switchblade Knives. 46 full color pages.
Knives of the Hudson Valley is a definitive work that covers the evolution of the cutlery industry inside a historic 40-mile perimeter in the rural foothills of the Catskill Mountains; less than 100 miles from New York City.
This small area, at one point in time, produced seventy percent of all cutlery items sold annually within the entire United States. Some of the brands that were crafted in the location include New York Knife, Walden Knife, Schrade, Grahamsville, Napanoch, Honk Falls, Kipsi Kut, Nagle, and Ulster.
Readers will discover how and why the early U.S. cutlery industry progressed as it did. Insights into the brave people who lived the history are provided with in-depth explanations of those who were the biggest players in making it all happen.
An abundance of high-quality pictures of knives and tang stamps have been included as supporting material. Many of the examples shown are very rare and seldom, if ever, seen in print.
The narrative is told with the humor and rare understanding of Rich Langston, who has lived in the Hudson Valley area and researched the region's vast cutlery related history for over sixty years. Rich has known seven generations of those who were a living part of the great heritage. Knives of the Hudson Valley is a must read for anyone who treasures a truly unique American history. It is sure to become a classic reference for those who love history and cutlery.
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