Luftwaffe Gravity Knife: A History and Analysis of the Flyer's and Paratrooper's Utility Knife (Schiffer Military History Book)
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| Rating | : | 4.19 (684 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0764324195 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 268 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-09-13 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Valuable resource book for gravity knife collectors White Feather I agree with the previous review and would expect the author (or other collector/authors) to write a supplemental volume 2 and/or expand on the subject. This is alway the case and every author who initially publishes a book that generates a great deal of i. "great" according to Rich Eisenberg. This book was just like it was advertised. Very complete,informative, full of details and photos. Who knew this knife had such a history?. Great book. Very informative and just what I was looking for as a collector and knife enthusiast. This is a "must have".Thanks a lot.
The FKm is, undeniably, a state-of-the-art knife from its time.. Innovative, ergonomic, and of the highest quality, it truly stands far above its contemporaries. To this end the book presents the reader an historical context with which to view the knife and imparts an appreciation for the gravity knife's development and use. This book provides fellow collectors with a detailed reference on the famed World War II Luftwaffe gravity knife (Flieger-Kappmesser). The book dispels many common misconceptions about the gravity knife's origin, purpose, evolution and history while thoroughly familiarising the reader with every facet of the gravity knife. As well, through the provision of a general historical backdrop, by briefly intro