Description: SWISS ARMY KNIVES - A COLLECTOR'S COMPANION by DEREK JACKSON Very Rare Collectible HARDCOVER BOOK with DUSTJACKET The Book is 5 inches wide by 8 1/2 inches tall There are 192 pages The Dustjacket is in excellent condition There are certain objects that rise above the norm and become icons -- instantly recognizable for their simplicity of design, striking appearance, and ease of operation; Victorinox's Original Swiss Army Knife is just such an icon. When advertising departments want to associate their product with reliability and functionality, they go for an image that's instantly recognizable -- and the symbol they choose most often is Victorinox's distinctively red, multi-bladed knife. Known the world over today, Victorinox's beginnings were more parochial. While Central Europe has always been famed for its metalworking, and latterly for its cutlery, the small Swiss village of Schwyz, nestling under the mountains, does not look like the birthplace of a tool of international renown. But it was here that Karl Elsener started his business, on the ground floor of his house; the predecessor to today's factory complex that produces cutlery, a variety of tools and, of course, the seemingly myriad versions of the Swiss Army Knife. The legend of the Swiss Army Knife makes fascinating and informative reading - The history and evolution of the original Swiss Army Knife, Advice for collectors on the variants, How the Swiss Army Knife is made and the many tools that are available, Surprising stories about the use of the knife CONTENTS: Introduction, 1. A History Of The Knife, 2. The Swiss Army 3. Karl Elsener and The First Swiss Army Knife, 4. Victorinox and Schwyz 5. How The Knives Are Made, 6. The Swiss Champ and The Classic 7. The Victorinox Family, 8. The Development of The Trademarks 9. Collecting Swiss Army Knives, 10. A Symbol of Quality in Advertising 11. Seeing The Funny Side, 12. The Legend of the Swiss Army Knife Index Check out my other items! Be sure to add me to your favorites list!
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Location: Cat Spring, Texas
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Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Book Title: Swiss Army Knives - A Collector's Companion
Author: Derek Jackson
Publisher: Compendium
Genre: Military
Topic: Knives
