The Knife And Its History: Written On The 100th Anniversary Of Victorinox RARE
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:47024505 | Subject: History |
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Extremely rare & collectible: The Knife And Its History: Written On the Occasion of the 100th anniversary of VICTORINOX Hardcover – Illustrated, January 1, 1984Condition is excellent.
The Victorinox company in Switzerland is the maker of the original Swiss Army Knives. They produced this book in 1984 for the 100th anniversary of the founding of Victorinox. It covers the history of cutting implements from the Stone Age through the Machine Age -- good drawings of old tools,... photographs of modern knives and machines in the factory, sensible text. Describes the development of the cutlery industry in several European countries and elswhere in the world. Treats the U.S. quite briefly but gives a good history of the development of Elsener/Victoria/Victorinox. An essential resource for the collector of Swiss Army knives.
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The Victorinox company in Switzerland is the maker of the original Swiss Army Knives. They produced this book in 1984 for the 100th anniversary of the founding of Victorinox. It covers the history of cutting implements from the Stone Age through the Machine Age -- good drawings of old tools,... photographs of modern knives and machines in the factory, sensible text. Describes the development of the cutlery industry in several European countries and elswhere in the world. Treats the U.S. quite briefly but gives a good history of the development of Elsener/Victoria/Victorinox. An essential resource for the collector of Swiss Army knives.
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