Marbles Knife Encyclopedia
Marbles gladstone knife if i m reading my marbles encyclopedia correctly both of your knives pre date ww1 and the sheaths were plain no embossing into the 30 s.
Marbles knife encyclopedia. The encyclopedia of marble s knives sporting collectibles hardcover january 1 2005 by arni dunathan author 4 2 out of 5 stars 3 ratings see all formats and editions. The encyclopedia of marbles knives and sporting collectibles by ann m. It has a seven groove leather handle with a jet pilots pommel. Martin file id 4660ce freemium media library a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers all about the encyclopedia of marbles knives and sporting.
The encyclopedia of marble s knives sporting collectibles. History identification and values of marble s outing equipment since 1982. Marble loved the outdoors and the vast upper peninsula offered innumerable opportunities to hunt fish camp and explore the environment. Placing this knife next to a typical mark 2 one immediately notices the striking similarity.
Another recently discovered knife is a 7 marbles ideal. Marble arms manufacturing company of gladstone michigan began in 1892 with the invention and manufacture of the marble universal rifle sight by webster l. Hardcoverillustratedyear 2005 only 5000 printedthis superb book on marble and m s a. Prototype with a knife are regularly used in the old is out of date needs to collecting guide for marbles knife and several tools were used without.
The blade is marked marbles gladstone mich u s a and the full cross guard is made of brass. Knives axes and related items is presented in beautiful full color and includes a wealth of information on the famous michigan company and its products as well as a price guide. Iron according to dunathan in the encyclopedia of marbles the left facing serif cross line of the a means this knife was made between 1911 1930 and briefly in the 70s but i m sure yours is older than the later it s a fifth. Marbles book the encyclopedia of marble s knives sporting collectibles by arni dunathan this superb book on marble and m s a.
An inventor by nature he was continually seeking to create useful tools and equipment that would be both practical and durable in the outdoors.