American Swords and Sword Makers

- Hardcover
- Copyright 1994 First Edition
- 627 pages
- Data, data, data, and pages of detailed photos
- Book Size: 8 3/4 x 11 1/4 inches

If you collect American swords, then this is the Holy Grail – 539 pages of raw data followed by 88 pages of glorious black & white photos for a total of 627 pages of pure information to help one identify an American sword. Oh – if only there was such a book on everything I collected!

American Swords and Sword Makers is a comprehensive reference book detailing the history of American swords, sword makers, and dealers from the Colonial era to the present. It provides extensive information on makers, companies, and government facilities, including data on makers of related bladed weapons like dirks, pikes, and bayonets. The book is known for being a definitive guide for collectors and historians due to its extensive research, detailed information, and over 200 photos of rare and important swords.

Key features:

• Details: The book contains extensive research, a complete bibliography, and over 200 photos of important cavalry, infantry, and naval swords. Some editions also include information on bowie knives, tomahawks, guns, and silversmiths who mounted swords.
• Scope: The book covers the full history of American swords, from Colonial times to the present day.
• Content: It includes information on the men and companies that made swords, as well as government facilities and makers of other bladed weapons like dirks, pikes, tomahawks, and bayonets.
• Target audience: It is a definitive resource for collectors and historians of American swords.