BOOK ONE And BOOK TWO " US & ALLIED MILITARY KNIVES ", 873 Pages By Bill Walters
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Now the two-book series of U.S. and Allied Military knife books by Bill Walters is available in one package...Book One US & Allied WW2 Knives M3's and M4's and the just published Book Two US & Allied WW2 Knives. Book One US & Allied WW2 Knives M3's and M4's. There are almost 200 pages, with 140 full page, color photos. This book includes all the known M3 trench knife, M6 sheath and M4 knife-bayonet variations. It also includes descriptions of the k...nives and sheaths.
Written by Bill Walters with input from Vince Coniglio. This book was proudly printed in the U.S.A.
Whether you are a collector or dealer, this is a must-have book.The following is a review of the book that was written by Military Trader editor, John Adams-Graf. If you thought you were close to finishing your M3 and M4 collection, take a moment to reconsider. Bill Walters worked with input from Vince Coniglio to produce the most comprehensive book on M3 and M4 knives. It includes all the known variants of the M3 trench knife, M6 sheath, and M4 knife-bayonet variations. It also includes descriptions of the knives and scabbards. Whether you are a beginner or advanced collector, the life-like, detailed photos and info-filled captions will provide you with the knowledge to participate in this field of collecting. For example, the first “chapter” (nearly three quarters of the book) covers all of the known variants of the M3, the scabbards used with the knife, examples of (issued) boxed knives, fakes, as well as post-WWII production and commemorative knives. A collector will be better armed after careful study of the photographs in this section as well as studying the many original factory documents and drawings that accompany the text. Each of the known variants is given a rarity rating from 1-5. Each rating is clearly delineated and explained, with a “1” indicating commonly available M3s and “5” being reserved for “samples, prototypes, and one-of-a-kind M3s.” The second section of the book is dedicated to the M4. Walters encourages collectors in this arena, remarking, “M4s represent an excellent area for collecting. Mint and boxed M4s are still available at very reasonable prices. All of the variants he has observed since acquiring his first knife in 1972 are included. To teach the reader all of the nuances, he has included photos that show pommel and guard stampings in addition to great, full-length images of knives and M8 and M8A1 scabbards. Like the previous section, he has assigned rarity ratings to the M4s, this time ranging from 1 to 3. This book is a fantastic, stand-alone guide to collecting the M3 and M4. Self-published and printed in the USA, numbers of copies are limited. So, whether a dedicated knife collector or just wanting to stay on top of the most current research, don’t hesitate to add this to your library. For the price of a single knife, this book will help you avoid costly collecting mistakes. – JAG
Book Two US & Allied WW2 Knives is now available. 676 pages. The book quality is outstanding, with full page, color photos ofthe knives and sheaths.
It is a monster in size! Book two at 676 pages is about 2 ¼? thick. Thebook quality is outstanding. The full page, color photos of the knivesand sheaths are excellent. It was printed by Josten?s in Clarksville, TN., home of the 101st Airborne and Fort Campbell. If you are a collector of US, British, Australian and NewZealand knives, Books One and Two books are the only books that you will need. Book One is also for sale on Ebay. Attached are selected pages from the book.Below is the table of contents.TABLE OF CONTENTS INTROCOLLECTOR PHOTOSKNIFE LISTSWORLDWAR 1 ERA KNIVESCUSTOMKNIVESPRIVATE PURCHASEPACIFIC WAR KNIVES BRITISH & COMMONWEALTH KNIVES CHINDIT KNIVESUSN MARK 1FIGHTING UTILITY KNIVES USN MARK 2 FIGHTING UTILITY KNIVES USMC FIGHTING UTILITY KNIVES WESTERN KNIVES CASE KNIVES6 INCHFIGHTING-UTILITY KNIVES ARMY AIR CORP?AAC? KNIVESUS V44 KNIVESOSS KNIVESMARINE RAIDERKNIVESCASE 1982 AUCTIONCAMILLUS FACTORYKNIVESNILO MIORI?SCAMILLUS KNIFE COLLECTIONOTHER FIGHTINGKNIVESEARLYVIETNAM ERA KNIVES_____Book ReviewsI got my copies of Bill Walters? newbook ?U.S. AND ALLIED MILITARY KNIVES WORLD WAR II? last week. After spendinghours going through this book I have nothing but good things to say about it. Iwas most impressed with the quality of the photographs, they are just amazing.The photographs are very large and fill the page from top to bottom. The textis on separate pages as not to clutter the pages with the photographs. Billcovers all types of WWII knives along with some 50?s, 60?s, and WWIknives. Bill also covers the knife sheaths showing the different variations for eachtype of knife and an explanation of each one. I have never seen sheaths coveredin this depth in any other knife reference book. The treatment of the WWII Mark 1 and Mark 2 knives is extensive with 39 pageson Mark 1 knives and 75 pages on Mark 2 knives. The book was printed in the U.S. and the quality is topnotch. It is a huge bookwith 676 pages, weighing 8 1/2 lbs and 2 ¼? thick. Bill did an amazing job on this book. If you are a WWII knife collector thisbook is a must have. Don L.-----Hi Bill . I wasjust thumbing through the new book and although you already showed methe rough draft at SOS , I gotta say I am very Impressed ! First thing Idid was go to the Western section as they are my favorites and just like the M3book I was blown away by all the sub variants I was not aware of. I love the way you cover the differentsheath variations for many knife groups, something I have not seen done beforeand has always been a burning question In my mind, although I know we havediscussed some of them. Well done sir! Regards , Craig H._____ Hi Bill, I got the book, boy is it nice! I was up until 3 a.m. going through it. Wonderful pictures, alot of knives you rarely see. I like the Western section, with all thevariations of the L76-77 stilettos, I don?t think any other book has all thedetails on those like this. All the Aussie variations are neat too. It is afirst class reference my friend, you can be very proud of it! I don?t thinkthere is another book out there with all information yours has in it. And, in aformat showing each one pictured. Very nice! All the best, Rick S. ____ Hi Bill, I receivedthe books in perfect condition and still I am reading volume I about M3 knives.You can be proud cause from my point of view, those ones are the best booksever written about military knives. Plenty of good quality images and full ofserious text. Congratulations for your "must have" publication. Miguel Carrillo D._____Appearing in the Australian Blade Forum. Mr Bill Walters, a muchrespected American knife collector and historian, has just released his secondbook titled U.S and Allied Military Knives (WW2). This book is a monster at a whopping 676 pages! i thought I would take the opportunity to give a quick review of it for fellowmembers and I must say that I?m impressed on many levels with this elegantand sophisticated book. Like the tales that many of these war time knives could tell if they were ableto do so their story simply jumps off the page at you. The quality of the knives pictured in bothfull colour and high resolution at near 1:1 ratio showcases them in a way thatother books on this topic have not done before. For collectors who like tostudy knives in the minutest of detail and rely less on descriptions to fill inthe blanks this book does so in a spectacular fashion.
It is visually stunning like a coffee tablebook but just as informative and instructive as those that have gone before it.This marriage of detailed content and imagery gives the reader the perceptionthat he could literally pick up the knives off the page and hold them in hisown two hands. The section on Australian fighting knives isexpertly researched by our own John ?Dutchy? Kroezen. This section is 84 pagesin length with some stunning examples of knives and sheaths, many of which havebeen published for the very first time. For many of us we may never have the opportunityto possess many of these rare and desirable knives but this book allows us togain a familiarity with their unique characteristics like never before. This book metaphorically put these knivesinto the hands of all collectors to examine, study and enjoy and that is agreat gift! Regards, Lobby____Good Afternoon Bill, hope you?re doing well; First, I have to say that I couldn't wait to receive yourBook 2, I was so excited when it arrived, when I unwrapped it, I was blown awayby the massive size of it, it dwarfs all other reference books I have. Also, can't stop looking at it on my wallunit, it's like having an elephant in a small room, the photography, andInformation is Awesome. Thanks again for putting your Creation out there forCollectors. I give it 6 stars. Best Regards, John C. Foreign buyers must use Ebay's Global shipping program only.
Written by Bill Walters with input from Vince Coniglio. This book was proudly printed in the U.S.A.
Whether you are a collector or dealer, this is a must-have book.The following is a review of the book that was written by Military Trader editor, John Adams-Graf. If you thought you were close to finishing your M3 and M4 collection, take a moment to reconsider. Bill Walters worked with input from Vince Coniglio to produce the most comprehensive book on M3 and M4 knives. It includes all the known variants of the M3 trench knife, M6 sheath, and M4 knife-bayonet variations. It also includes descriptions of the knives and scabbards. Whether you are a beginner or advanced collector, the life-like, detailed photos and info-filled captions will provide you with the knowledge to participate in this field of collecting. For example, the first “chapter” (nearly three quarters of the book) covers all of the known variants of the M3, the scabbards used with the knife, examples of (issued) boxed knives, fakes, as well as post-WWII production and commemorative knives. A collector will be better armed after careful study of the photographs in this section as well as studying the many original factory documents and drawings that accompany the text. Each of the known variants is given a rarity rating from 1-5. Each rating is clearly delineated and explained, with a “1” indicating commonly available M3s and “5” being reserved for “samples, prototypes, and one-of-a-kind M3s.” The second section of the book is dedicated to the M4. Walters encourages collectors in this arena, remarking, “M4s represent an excellent area for collecting. Mint and boxed M4s are still available at very reasonable prices. All of the variants he has observed since acquiring his first knife in 1972 are included. To teach the reader all of the nuances, he has included photos that show pommel and guard stampings in addition to great, full-length images of knives and M8 and M8A1 scabbards. Like the previous section, he has assigned rarity ratings to the M4s, this time ranging from 1 to 3. This book is a fantastic, stand-alone guide to collecting the M3 and M4. Self-published and printed in the USA, numbers of copies are limited. So, whether a dedicated knife collector or just wanting to stay on top of the most current research, don’t hesitate to add this to your library. For the price of a single knife, this book will help you avoid costly collecting mistakes. – JAG
Book Two US & Allied WW2 Knives is now available. 676 pages. The book quality is outstanding, with full page, color photos ofthe knives and sheaths.
It is a monster in size! Book two at 676 pages is about 2 ¼? thick. Thebook quality is outstanding. The full page, color photos of the knivesand sheaths are excellent. It was printed by Josten?s in Clarksville, TN., home of the 101st Airborne and Fort Campbell. If you are a collector of US, British, Australian and NewZealand knives, Books One and Two books are the only books that you will need. Book One is also for sale on Ebay. Attached are selected pages from the book.Below is the table of contents.TABLE OF CONTENTS INTROCOLLECTOR PHOTOSKNIFE LISTSWORLDWAR 1 ERA KNIVESCUSTOMKNIVESPRIVATE PURCHASEPACIFIC WAR KNIVES BRITISH & COMMONWEALTH KNIVES CHINDIT KNIVESUSN MARK 1FIGHTING UTILITY KNIVES USN MARK 2 FIGHTING UTILITY KNIVES USMC FIGHTING UTILITY KNIVES WESTERN KNIVES CASE KNIVES6 INCHFIGHTING-UTILITY KNIVES ARMY AIR CORP?AAC? KNIVESUS V44 KNIVESOSS KNIVESMARINE RAIDERKNIVESCASE 1982 AUCTIONCAMILLUS FACTORYKNIVESNILO MIORI?SCAMILLUS KNIFE COLLECTIONOTHER FIGHTINGKNIVESEARLYVIETNAM ERA KNIVES_____Book ReviewsI got my copies of Bill Walters? newbook ?U.S. AND ALLIED MILITARY KNIVES WORLD WAR II? last week. After spendinghours going through this book I have nothing but good things to say about it. Iwas most impressed with the quality of the photographs, they are just amazing.The photographs are very large and fill the page from top to bottom. The textis on separate pages as not to clutter the pages with the photographs. Billcovers all types of WWII knives along with some 50?s, 60?s, and WWIknives. Bill also covers the knife sheaths showing the different variations for eachtype of knife and an explanation of each one. I have never seen sheaths coveredin this depth in any other knife reference book. The treatment of the WWII Mark 1 and Mark 2 knives is extensive with 39 pageson Mark 1 knives and 75 pages on Mark 2 knives. The book was printed in the U.S. and the quality is topnotch. It is a huge bookwith 676 pages, weighing 8 1/2 lbs and 2 ¼? thick. Bill did an amazing job on this book. If you are a WWII knife collector thisbook is a must have. Don L.-----Hi Bill . I wasjust thumbing through the new book and although you already showed methe rough draft at SOS , I gotta say I am very Impressed ! First thing Idid was go to the Western section as they are my favorites and just like the M3book I was blown away by all the sub variants I was not aware of. I love the way you cover the differentsheath variations for many knife groups, something I have not seen done beforeand has always been a burning question In my mind, although I know we havediscussed some of them. Well done sir! Regards , Craig H._____ Hi Bill, I got the book, boy is it nice! I was up until 3 a.m. going through it. Wonderful pictures, alot of knives you rarely see. I like the Western section, with all thevariations of the L76-77 stilettos, I don?t think any other book has all thedetails on those like this. All the Aussie variations are neat too. It is afirst class reference my friend, you can be very proud of it! I don?t thinkthere is another book out there with all information yours has in it. And, in aformat showing each one pictured. Very nice! All the best, Rick S. ____ Hi Bill, I receivedthe books in perfect condition and still I am reading volume I about M3 knives.You can be proud cause from my point of view, those ones are the best booksever written about military knives. Plenty of good quality images and full ofserious text. Congratulations for your "must have" publication. Miguel Carrillo D._____Appearing in the Australian Blade Forum. Mr Bill Walters, a muchrespected American knife collector and historian, has just released his secondbook titled U.S and Allied Military Knives (WW2). This book is a monster at a whopping 676 pages! i thought I would take the opportunity to give a quick review of it for fellowmembers and I must say that I?m impressed on many levels with this elegantand sophisticated book. Like the tales that many of these war time knives could tell if they were ableto do so their story simply jumps off the page at you. The quality of the knives pictured in bothfull colour and high resolution at near 1:1 ratio showcases them in a way thatother books on this topic have not done before. For collectors who like tostudy knives in the minutest of detail and rely less on descriptions to fill inthe blanks this book does so in a spectacular fashion.
It is visually stunning like a coffee tablebook but just as informative and instructive as those that have gone before it.This marriage of detailed content and imagery gives the reader the perceptionthat he could literally pick up the knives off the page and hold them in hisown two hands. The section on Australian fighting knives isexpertly researched by our own John ?Dutchy? Kroezen. This section is 84 pagesin length with some stunning examples of knives and sheaths, many of which havebeen published for the very first time. For many of us we may never have the opportunityto possess many of these rare and desirable knives but this book allows us togain a familiarity with their unique characteristics like never before. This book metaphorically put these knivesinto the hands of all collectors to examine, study and enjoy and that is agreat gift! Regards, Lobby____Good Afternoon Bill, hope you?re doing well; First, I have to say that I couldn't wait to receive yourBook 2, I was so excited when it arrived, when I unwrapped it, I was blown awayby the massive size of it, it dwarfs all other reference books I have. Also, can't stop looking at it on my wallunit, it's like having an elephant in a small room, the photography, andInformation is Awesome. Thanks again for putting your Creation out there forCollectors. I give it 6 stars. Best Regards, John C. Foreign buyers must use Ebay's Global shipping program only.
