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KNIFE WORLD EDITORIAL About May of 197S, it seamed a food idea to finally in Arlington, even if Bill Overall says that it is only across Published monthly by KNIFE WORLD. Inc. art the that I had dreamed about since seeing P.O. Box 36007. St. Louts. Mo. 63136 the pasture, because the airport there at Dallas alone is on the picture, "The Iron Mistress," starring Alan Ladd as 17,000 acres. It only took me four hours to hoof it, at Jernee Giganti, Publisher Jim Bowie .. While searching for Bowie Knives and least that is what Bill still believes. There are always good Subscription: $6.00 par yeai makers, I discovered a complete new hobby and craft times had in a hobbyist type atmosphere, because every- CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING RATES blossoming as guns did a few yean aga. one has something in common. It suddenly occurred to me that the only magazine Kansas City Guild Show.,. 10 Point Bold Fact - 20* par word available in my research was The American Blade. I im- Thanks to Ted Dowell, representing the Knife Guild,I 11 Point Bold Face - 25*" par word mediately ordered all the back issues plus a subscription. was able to have a table for my paper. My son and I Minimum 25 words But being a gun and automobile collector of sorts, it sur- attended with our mouths open in amazement at the ADVERTISING RATES & INFORMATION prised me that there was no Shotgun News or Hammings craftsmanship displayed. Another thanks to Mri William DEADLINE: Ad copy and payment must be in our hands on or before the 25th Motor News to guide ma as to prices or market values Moran who helped us find our table and get comfortable. of the month, for the issue dated the following month. nationwide. As hick would have it, om table was next ta R W. MAILING DATE: Each issue is mailed approximately two weeks affair ad copy Now, what is the next thing to do in order to begin a Loveless and for the entire show, we ware surrounded dead line. publication devoted to buying, selling, and trading with people who had come to pay homage and spend MECHANICALS: One column is 2" x 16", five columns par page or 10" x IS". sad Edged Weapons?? The answer is very easy... I con- dollars. The show was sheer beauty in steal, and I am at a All diepley ads must be in camere ready form, which means that your entire ad tacted one of the best specialists in the field who has loss for words to describe the feeling and enjoyment de- must be typeset and ready to be reproduced as Is. Whan you order "repeat" of an literally fathered the Knife business for thr past eight or rived from seeing the products of the finest craftsmen in ad you are asking for an axect reproduction. nine years, A. G. RusselL In proposing Knife World to A. the country. GENERAL INFORMATION: Full payment must accompany your ads. The G., I made known the fact that this was nat a new glossy Knife World would lite te fill the gap as far as a new payment In advance is In no way a reflection on your credit. It simply eliminates magazine, but rather a tabloid type that would be a classi- bookkeeping on our part, which keeps your ed costs down. KNIFE WORLD publication is concerned. It is to be a service not only to reserves the right to wait for checks to clear before running ads. Your cancelled fied media for the knife oriented people to do their the buyers and sellers, but a direct help to all the new check is your receipt. buying and swapping through. At the same time, they can clubs which have been formed to gather the collectors of All advertising artwork submitted to KNIFE WORLD will not be returned by keep abreast of the constantly fluctuating prices, which knives and edged weapons together. We are planning a

the publisher, unless the advertiser sends self addressed, stamped envelope. KNIFE have risen with the fastest growing hobby in the U.S. Club News section, so let us hear from The N.K.C&D.A., -.' WORLD does not assume responsibility tor the condition of returned ad On to the Knife Shows... The Chatahoochee Pocket Knife Club, The Japanese artwork. My first was a Pocket Knife Show in Atlanta, Georgia, Society of The United States, the newly formed Send all correspondence to: KNIFE WORLD given by The Chatohochee Pocket Knife Club, comprised Bowie Club, Knife Throwers Alliance, and any other club P.O. Box 26007. St. Louis. Mo. 63136 of about one hundred plus tables, and loads of good down including Fencing, which is growing rapidly ia the States. Closing date: the 25th of the month to earth people. Incidentally, in my humble estimation, Our sincere thanks for their help in sending our pro- pocket knives comprise 75% of the knife business, as far motional flyers across the country to... FOR SALE is sales and swapping. Knife World intends to devote serious effort and space to further their aims and needs, A G. Russell - Ark. Bob Renkin - Texas Wood Mk-8 Stag 440S, high KNIVES FOR SALE so help me Jimmie Parker. Bill Head, Jim Frost, Ben Jim Parker - Tenn. A. J.Carroll-I nd. polished blada. Serial No. 8-194. Kelley, Bill Adams, and Jim Small wan just some of the Tim Brrtton - NX. Harry McEvoy-Mich. Will trada for Mk-3 154CM Case kind gentlemen that made me feel at home at my first Isaacs & Son- Alaska Lloyd Hale-Ark. Micarta or stag, satin finish blade. Browning show. We all shared the same feelings as to the need of a In Summary... Knife World needs the help from Robert Meats, RR4, Mt. Starling, Buck classified publication to supplement the existing mega everyone who makes or collects knives and blades. En- III. 62353. S&W fine. At this time, I began to solicit ads and names far Olson subscriptions to Knife World. All the men that I en- thusiasts are needed to place our unique publication on Collectors Knives Case. Reming- Gerber countered expressed their desire that a classified type the market Wa will, in turn, help to send the information ton, Winchester, Stag, XX. 10 Bowen paper would best suit their needs for pocket knives. across the nation and overseas, which indirectly will help Dot, Bulldog, Remington Bullet, Arlington, Texas Show... the hobby grow. All suggestions are needed and appre- Etc. All Guaranteed. SASE for CHARLES NASSAU There were about 75 [this tables of pocket knives with ciated. Wr hope that you will enjoy the paper and look list. Hugh Bryan, 1330 Laskey 7007 Page Ava. a few custom knife people presided over by Bill Overall forward to seeing everyone at the shows,.. Rd., Toledo, Ohio 43612. St. Louis, Mo. 63133 and Company. James Giganti Don't ever try to walk from the airport to Cibola Inn Publisher If you think gun collecting is a lot of fun, DISPLAY ADVERTISING RATES wait until you get into ! NOW—here's how you save over $76—end ] Cost per Issue get off to e greet start in this feecineting Display One Three or —and potentially profitable—hobby A O Ruaeell. ftrst member oi tsve Knit* Oroatr CUTLERY MALL OF F»M€—on* of the found- No. Col. Inches Issue More Issui ers of the Kntfemekers' Guild— and Piekdent O< the Kn.te Coiiacton Club—otters you en oppor- tunity lo eteoovor mo MM»»I (ma maybe own tho profrtebtittyi) of SMfo collecting M a hobby (N you era eeeedy a cuHery anttwaiaM. you can sen tana eeiatesea of ava eaer lo ac- quire no of mo moordot megnrhcenl folding 1 $ 4.20 $ 3.80 ol other uaalm and valuable aidi lor mo H irar ef a lyejalariMX ewrint; FtrU. you'll raceiva the, richly ornament* PUMA COMMttv»0»UTlV€ . truly a 2 7.50 6.70 «M o« me word Juat I.TM of meee lopqoeirty tow.ng knave* ware i

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