# Blade and Book Vault > Rare and Out of Print Military Reference Books and Artifacts ## Pages - [FAQ](https://bladeandbookvault.com/faq/): Q: What is your shipping policy? - [Checkout](https://bladeandbookvault.com/checkout/) - [Cart](https://bladeandbookvault.com/cart/) - [Shop](https://bladeandbookvault.com/shop/) - [Contact Page](https://bladeandbookvault.com/contact-page/): At Blade and Book Vault, we highly value your feedback and inquiries. - [My account](https://bladeandbookvault.com/my-account/) - [Home](https://bladeandbookvault.com/): At BLADE AND BOOK VAULT our mission is to connect collectors, researchers, and enthusiasts with swords, knives, and historical artifacts from the past. ## Products - [COLT BREVETE REVOLVERS](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/colt-brevete-revolvers/): This large book tells the story of how in the 1850s un Authorized copies of Colt's revolvers were being copied around the world.When lawsuits didn't work, Colt decided to offer offending gun makers a licensing agreement and on acceptance he would withdraw the lawsuits. - [COLLECTING THE CONFEDERACY](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/collecting-the-confederacy/): Collecting the Confederacy is a scholarly photographic study.Un one book, readers can explore the history behind more than 1,400 different artifacts, relics, weapons, and antiques, each of which played a unique role in the 1861-1865 War Between the States. - [CIVIL WAR CAVALRY & ARTILLERY SABERS: A STUDY OF UNITED STATES CAVAIRY AND ARTILLERY SABERS 1833-1865](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/civil-war-cavalry-artillery-sabers-a-study-of-united-states-cavairy-and-artillery-sabers-1833-1865/): The ultimate guide to sabers of the Civil War. - [CALIFORNIA GUNSMITHS 1846-1900](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/california-gunsmiths-1846-1900/): Explore the rich history of California Gunsmiths from 1846-1900 with this meticulously researched and beautifully illustrated book. - [BRITISH NAVAL SWORDS & SWORDMANSHIP](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/british-naval-swords-swordmanship/): This publication is intended to bring together a mass of research dealing with all aspects of British naval swords. - [BRITISH BASKET-HILTED SWORDS](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/british-basket-hilted-swords/): This reference is a detailed study of the various types of British basket hilted swords. - [BAYONETS OF JAPAN: A COMPPREHENSIVE REFERENCE ON JAPANESE BAYONETS](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/bayonets-of-japan-a-compprehensive-reference-on-japanese-bayonets/): This comprehensive reference is the "go to" guide for Japanese bayonet collectors. - [BAYONETS FROM JANZEN'S NOTEBOOK](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/bayonets-from-janzens-notebook/): As a reference on the bayonets of different countries, this book is hard to beat. Clear line drawings and good information. Author: Jerry L. - [AMERICAN SWORDS AND SWORDMAKERS](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/american-swords-and-swordmakers/): This book spans the history of American swords, sword makers and sword dealers from Colonial times to the present. - [AMERICAN MILITARY HEADGEAR INSIGNIA](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/american-military-headgear-insignia/): Study of early US and militia hat insignia, 1799-1865. - [U. S. MOUNTED ARTILLERY OFFICERS' SABER](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/u-s-mounted-artillery-officers-saber/): A type 1 artillery saber by Horstmann & Sons. - [U. S. MODEL 1902 SABER FOR ALL OFFICERS (GEORGIA STATE SEAL)](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/u-s-model-1902-saber-for-all-officers-georgia-state-seal/): This deluxe version of the M1902 saber has the state of Georgia?s seal as one of the decorations on the scabbard. - [U. S. MODEL 1879 STAFF & FOOT OFFICERS' SWORD (SPRINGFIELD AMORY)](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/u-s-model-1879-staff-foot-officers-sword-springfield-amory-2/): Authorized in 1878, the Model 1879 sword was first manufactured in 1879. - [U. S. MODEL 1879 STAFF & FOOT OFFICERS' SWORD ( SPRINGFIELD AMORY )](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/u-s-model-1879-staff-foot-officers-sword-springfield-amory/): The Model 1879 sword was authorized in 1878 and produced by the Springfield Amory from 1879 through 1903. - [U. S. MODEL 1861 BAYONET](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/u-s-model-1861-bayonet/): During the Civil War the supply of Model 1836 bayonets ran low. A replacement bayonet, the Model 1861. was manufactured. - [U. S. MODEL 1850 STAFF & FIELD OFFICERS' SWORD](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/u-s-model-1850-staff-field-officers-sword/): A regulation pattern, these swords were intended for the rank of major and above. - [U. S. MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICER'S SWORD (IMPORTED VARIANT)](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/u-s-model-1850-foot-officers-sword-imported-variant/): This sword is one of the many imports from Solingen,Germany during the American Civil War. - [U. S. MODEL 1840 NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER'S SWORD](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/u-s-model-1840-non-commissioned-officers-sword/): Made by the Ames Manufacturing Company, of Chicopee, Mass., this NCO sword has an unusual modified scabbard. - [U. S. MODEL 1840 ENLISTED ARTILLERY SABER (2ND TYPE)](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/u-s-model-1840-enlisted-artillery-saber-2nd-type/): During the Civil War it was faster and cheaper to put a throat on the scabbard then to mill a recess into the guard of these sabers for the scabbard to fit into, as had been done earlier. - [U. S. CIVIL WAR CAVALRY OFFICERS' SABER (PRESENTATION TO W. E. BRIGGS)](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/u-s-civil-war-cavalry-officers-saber-presentation-to-w-e-briggs/): This ornate Cavalry Saber was manufactured by the Peter D. - [U. S. CIVIL WAR CAVALRY OFFICERS' SABER](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/u-s-civil-war-cavalry-officers-saber/): This sword is one of the many imported by the Union during the American Civil War from the swordmakers of Solingen, Germany. - [SOLD--- U. S. MODEL 1840 ENLISTED CAVALRY SABER (TIFFANY)](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/sold-u-s-model-1840-enlisted-cavalry-saber-tiffany/): SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD This saber was manufactured by Peter D. - [J. H. Lambert Sword](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/j-h-lambert-sword/): This sword's obverse ricasso is etched J.H. LAMBERT, while the reverse is etched PHILADELPHIA. - [EARLY U. S. MODEL 1840 NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER'S SWORD](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/early-u-s-model-1840-non-commissioned-officers-sword/): Manufactured by Ames of Cabotville, Ma. and dated 1846, this early NCO sword is more robust with a slightly wider and thicker blade than later swords. - [CAVALRY SABER (FIRST TROOP OF PHILADELPHIA)](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/cavalry-saber-first-troop-of-philadelphia/): The First Troop of Philadelphia or City Troop as it was commonly called, is the oldest military organization in the United States, having formed on Nov. - [U. S. CIVIL WAR CAVALRY OFFICERS' SABER ( F. A. R. & Co. )](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/u-s-civil-war-cavalry-officers-saber-f-a-r-co/): Little is known about this scarce saber stamped F.A.R. & C. - [U. S. CENTE GARDE Cavalry saber (Civil War)](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/u-s-cente-garde-cavalry-saber-civil-war/): U. S. CENTE GARDE Cavalry saber (Civil War). The Federal Government bought two of these sabers for evaluation and did not pursue things further. - [UNITED STATES MODEL 1836 BAYONET](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/united-states-model-1836-bayonet/): This bayonet is for the U. S. Model 1836 flintlock and Model 1842 percussion muskets. - [THE VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY OF ARMS](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/the-virginia-manufactory-of-arms/): This is not only a detailed study of the history of the Virginia Manufactory of Arms but also that of the muskets, rifles, bayonets, swords, pistols, and cannons produced by the Munufactory. - [U. S. MILITARY HOLSTERS AND PISTOL CARTRIDGE BOXES](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/u-s-military-holsters-and-pistol-cartridge-boxes/): An indepth study, this book covers holsters and cartridge boxes of the various branches of the military. - [RIFLES AND BLADES OF THE GERMAN AMERICAN MILITIA AND THE CIVIL WAR](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/rifles-and-blades-of-the-german-american-militia-and-the-civil-war/): Good book on a neglected subject. Turner history, weapons, and regalia during the American Civil War period. Author: Thomas R. - [TRADE GUNS OF THE HUDSON?S BAY COMPANY 1670 ? 1970](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/trade-guns-of-the-hudsons-bay-company-1670-1970/): Trade guns manufactured for the HBC from 1670 when the Company was established until well into the 19th century, were specially designed for the Indian trade. - [SPENCER REPEATING FIREARMS](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/spencer-repeating-firearms/): A comprehensive study, based on primary source documents and precise historical data, covering Spencer Repeating Rifles and Carbines 1858 1868, Roper Repeating Rifles and Shotguns, 1866 1876, Spencer Slide Action Shotguns 1871 1907, and all related ammunition and accoutrements. - [.577 SNIDER ENFIELD RIFLES AND CARBINES: BRITISH SERVICE LONG ARMS 1866 C.1880](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/577-snider-enfield-rifles-and-carbines-british-service-long-arms-1866-c-1880/): The .577 Snider Enfield Rifles and Carbines: British Service Long Arms 1866 C.1880 is a comprehensive guide to the iconic firearms used by the British military during the late 19th century. - [SILVER MOUNTED SWORDS THE LATIMER FAMILY COLLECTION FEATURING SILVER HILT THROUGH THE GOLDEN AGE](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/silver-mounted-swords-the-latimer-family-collection-featuring-silver-hilt-through-the-golden-age/): This book is primarily concerned with silver mounted edged weapons from the eighteenth and early nineteenth century in the collection of Dr. John Lattimer. - [KNIFEMAKERS OF OLD SAN FRANCISCO](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/knifemakers-of-old-san-francisco/): This is a blend of San Francisco history in the 2nd half of the 1800s, the celebrated knifemakers, and the knives and many other products they made. - [SEITENGEWEHR; HISTORY OF THE GERMAN BAYONET 1919 1945](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/seitengewehr-history-of-the-german-bayonet-1919-1945/): A "go to" reference on German Bayonets. This comprehensive book covers the evolution and significance of these iconic weapons. Author: George T. - [EDGED WEAPONS IN THE COLLECTION OF THE RUSSIAN MUSEUM OF ETHNOGRAPHY](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/edged-weapons-in-the-collection-of-the-russian-museum-of-ethnography/): This title is an examination of the edged weapons in the collection of the Russian Museum of Ethnography. - [THE RIMFIRE CARTRIDGE IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA: AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF ITS MANUFACTURERS 1857 TO 1984](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/the-rimfire-cartridge-in-the-united-states-and-canada-an-illustrated-history-of-its-manufacturers-1857-to-1984/): Rimfire cartridges and the histories of the companies who produced them. - [C. S. ARMORY RICHMOND](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/c-s-armory-richmond/): Exhaustive research on the Confederate Richmond armory and its arms. - [BAYONETS OF THE REMINGTON CARTRIDGE PERIOD](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/bayonets-of-the-remington-cartridge-period/): This is a detailed study of the numerous types of bayonets for the Remington firearms of the cartridge period. Both U. S. - [REMINGTON .22 RIMFIRE RIFLES; THE COMPLETE BOOK ON REMINGON .22 RIFLES](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/remington-22-rimfire-rifles-the-complete-book-on-remingon-22-rifles/): After a sixteen year study, noted .22 collector John Gyde and Remington Historian Roy Marcot completed their long awaited book. - [REMINGTON ARMY AND NAVY REVOLVERS 1861 1888](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/remington-army-and-navy-revolvers-1861-1888/): This is a detailed study of these firearms. Numerous pictures, charts, etc. Author: Donald L. - [ROUND BALL TO RIMFIRE PART THREE: FEDERAL PISTOLS, REVOLVERS & MISCELLANEOUS ESSAYS](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/round-ball-to-rimfire-part-three-federal-pistols-revolvers-miscellaneous-essays/): This serious study of the various ammunition for Civil War era pistolos and revolvers also looks at the ammunition for the Billinghurst & Requa battery guns, Gatling gun, Dimick rifles, pinfire arms, and other types. - [ROUND BALL TO RIMFIRE PART TWO: FEDERAL BREECHLOADING CARBINES & RIFLES](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/round-ball-to-rimfire-part-two-federal-breechloading-carbines-rifles/): Part Two of the multi volume encyclopedia of Civil War bullets and cartridges. This book fully covers Federal carbine and rifle ammunition. - [ROUND BALL TO RIMFIRE PART ONE: A HISTORY OF CIVIL WAR SMALL ARMS AMMUNITION](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/round-ball-to-rimfire-part-one-a-history-of-civil-war-small-arms-ammunition/): This book contains: Systems of firearms and forms of projectiles for them, American trials of the 1850s that led to the adoption of elongated expanding bullets by the U. - [RANDALL KNIVES: A REFERENCE BOOK](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/randall-knives-a-reference-book/): This is a complete collector's guide to Randall Made Knives. - [RANDALL MADE KNIVES: THE HISTORY OF THE MAN AND THE BLADES](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/randall-made-knives-the-history-of-the-man-and-the-blades/): This Authorized history of Bo Randall and his blades was compiled through meticulous research that included correspondence, original sketches, personal interviews and rare photos including Randall's first knife. - [AMERICAN PRIMITIVE KNIVES 1770 1870](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/american-primitive-knives-1770-1870/): This book introduces the reader to the knives used in early America. - [THE PLUG BAYONET, AN IDENTIFICATION GUIDE FOR COLLECTORS](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/the-plug-bayonet-an-identification-guide-for-collectors/): Originating in the 16th Century the plug bayonet has been in virtually continuous production until modern times longer then any other type of bayonet. - [MUSKETS OF THE REVOLUTION AND THE FRENCH AND INDIAN WARS](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/muskets-of-the-revolution-and-the-french-and-indian-wars/): This is a study of the muskets used in America from the French and Indian War through the Revolution. Detailed text with extensive illustrations. - [THE AMERICAN MILITARY SADDLE, 1776 1945, INCLUDING: SADDLEBAGS AND POMMEL POCKETS, GIRTHS AND SURCINGLES, SADDLE TREES, SADDLE CLOTHS, STIRRUPS, BRIDLE BITS](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/the-american-military-saddle-1776-1945-including-saddlebags-and-pommel-pockets-girths-and-surcingles-saddle-trees-saddle-cloths-stirrups-bridle-bits/): This book is a comprehensive coverage of the history of the American Military Saddle. - [THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MARBLES KNIVES & SPORTING COLLECTIBLES](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/the-encyclopedia-of-marbles-knives-sporting-collectibles/): This is the "go to" on antique Marbles products. Knives, axes, match safes, sporting gear, etc. Excellent color photos and identification. - [U. S. MODEL 1872 STAFF & FOOT OFFICERS' SWORD (SPRINGFIELD AMORY)](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/u-s-model-1872-staff-foot-officers-sword-springfield-amory/): Differing little from the Model 1860 Staff Officers' sword, this Armory product was authorized in 1872. 1,499 were produced in 1873 and 2 in 1875. - [LANDERS, FRARY & CLARK BOWIE KNIFE](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/landers-frary-clark-bowie-knife/): Landers, Frary & Clark was in business from about 1865 to 1965. This knife probably dates from the 1940s. - [SYSTEME LEFAUCHEUX: CONTINUING THE STUDY OF PINFIRE CARTRIDGE ARMS INCLUDING THEIR ROLE IN THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/systeme-lefaucheux-continuing-the-study-of-pinfire-cartridge-arms-including-their-role-in-the-american-civil-war/): French arquebusier Casimire Lefaucheux' invention, in 1833, of the pinfire ignition system opened the door on the concept of modern, self contained firearms ammunition.The arrival of the pinfire system coincided with the coming of great industrial revolutions on both sides of the Atlantic, and with them political and social revolutions, as well. - [KNIVES OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY IN VIETNAM](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/knives-of-the-united-states-military-in-vietnam/): Excellent color photos of knives with descriptions. Knives pictured with other memorabilia such as patches, etc. Sog, Randall, Gerber, Eck and others. - [KNIVES OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY WORLD WAR II](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/knives-of-the-united-states-military-world-war-ii/): Excellent color photos and descriptions of knives used by the United States Military during World War II. - [MASTER OF THE FORGE](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/master-of-the-forge/): Long out of print, this book details the history of Bill Moran. It includes a survey of his knives and has information on Moran's knifemaking. - [JAMES B. LILE THE ARKANSAS KNIFESMITH](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/james-b-lile-the-arkansas-knifesmith/): This massive book is an excellent history of Jimmy Lile and his knifemaking. - [THE KEEN EDGE OF PERFECTION: A HISTORY OF THE MORSETH KNIFE](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/the-keen-edge-of-perfection-a-history-of-the-morseth-knife/): An excellent history of the Morseth family and their knife making. Illustrations include many family photos and fine color pictures of their knives. - [JAPANESE BAYONETS: The Definitive Work on Japanese Bayonets 1870 to the Present](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/japanese-bayonets-the-definitive-work-on-japanese-bayonets-1870-to-the-present/): Excellent book on these bayonets. Good photos and drawings with detailed text. Also has post war bayonets as of 1988. - [EXHIBITION KNIVES JOSEPH RODGERS & SONS, THE SAMUEL SETIAN COLLECTION](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/exhibition-knives-joseph-rodgers-sons-the-samuel-setian-collection/): During the Golden Age of the Sheffield Cutlery trade, from the middle of the 19th century, until the first quarter of the 20th, the famous British firm "Joseph rogers & Sons" produced the finest examples of knives and other cutlery in the world. - [MILITARY SWORDS OF JAPAN 1868 1945](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/military-swords-of-japan-1868-1945/): There is a lot cramed into this excellent little book. Chapters: 1. Rebellion Swords, 2.Army & Air Force Swords, 3. Naval Swords, 4. Civil Swords, 5. Dirks, 6. - [JAPANESE MILITARY AND CIVIL SWORDS AND DIRKS](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/japanese-military-and-civil-swords-and-dirks/): This excellent book is a through study of Japanese military, civil service, and colonial service swords and dirks from 1868 to the end of WW II. - [IMPERIAL LUGERS AND THEIR ACCESSORIES: The Pistols of Germany and Her Allies in Two World Wars Volume IV](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/imperial-lugers-and-their-accessories/): This is Jan Still's definitive work on Germany's Imperial lugers. The book is well organized with excellent text and outstanding illustrations. - [DR. EDWARD MAYNARD: LETTERS FROM THE LAND OF THE TSAR 1845 1846? AMERICA?S PIONEERING DENTAL SURGEON TURNED CIVIL WAR GUN INVENTOR](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/dr-edward-maynard-letters-from-the-land-of-the-tsar-1845-1846-americas-pioneering-dental-surgeon-turned-civil-war-gun-inventor/): In the spring of 1845, Dr. - [GUNMAKERS OF LONDON SUPPLEMENT 1350 1850](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/gunmakers-of-london-supplement-1350-1850/): GUNMAKERS OF LONDON SUPPLEMENT 1350 1850 Howard L. - [GETTYSBURG BATTLEFIELD RELICS & SOUVENIRS](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/gettysburg-battlefield-relics-souvenirs/): Everything connected to the battlefield at Gettysburg. Profusely illustrated. - [EXPLORING THE DRESS DAGGERS OF THE GERMAN NAVY](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/exploring-the-dress-daggers-of-the-german-navy/): There are more than 700 professional photographs with over 100 printed in full color. - [FIGHTING AND UTILITY KNIVES](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/fighting-and-utility-knives/): This is sort of a show and tell book with excellent color photos and good identification. Has many Russian and other eastern knives not often seen in the U. S. - [CARTRIDGE HEADSTAMP GUIDE](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/cartridge-headstamp-guide/): This book has illustrations and discriptions of 1,936 different cartridge headstamps world wide. - [THE CIVIL WAR UNIFORMS OF THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS: THE REGULATIONS OF 1859](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/the-civil-war-uniforms-of-the-united-states-marine-corps-the-regulations-of-1859/): This book is a deep dive into the U. S. Marine Corps under the regulations of 1859. The book begins with rosters of the various barracks, ship yards and ships. - [CIVIL WAR PROJECTILES II: SMALL ARMS & FIELD ARTILLERY WITH SUPPLEMENT](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/civil-war-projectiles-ii-small-arms-field-artillery-with-supplement/): Excellent book on Civil War bullets, cartridges, cannon tubes, shells and sabots, hand grenades, rockets, fuses, and cannon primers. - [CONFEDERATE RIFLES & MUSKETS](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/confederate-rifles-muskets/): A history and examination of the infantry small arms manufactured by and for the Confederacy between 1861 and 1865. - [COLT'S POCKET '49: IT'S EVOLUTION INCLUDING THE BABY DRAGOON & WELLS FARGO](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/colts-pocket-49-its-evolution-including-the-baby-dragoon-wells-fargo/): This title is the definitive study on Colt?s 1849 pocket revolvers. In addition, the color photos of the guns and gun parts are outstanding. Chapters: 1.) - [A STUDY OF COLT'S NEW ARMY AND NAVY PATTERN DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVERS 1889 TO 1908](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/a-study-of-colts-new-army-and-navy-pattern-double-action-revolvers-1889-to-1908/): A detailed look into Colts development and production of Double Action Swing Out Cylinder New Army and Navy series revolvers. - [THE HISTORY AND IDENTIFICATION OF COLT ACCOUTREMENTS 1834-1911; PATERSON TO AUTOMATIC](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/the-history-and-identification-of-colt-accoutrements-1834-1911-paterson-to-automatic/): This revised and expanded edition covers Colt flasks, standard casings, molds,primers, cleaning rods, magazine oil bottles, tools, shoulder stocks, and more. - [THE HISTORY AND IDENTIFICATION OF COLT ACCOUTREMENTS 1834-1911; PATERSON TO AUTOMATIC](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/the-history-and-identification-of-colt-accoutrements-1834-1911/): This revised and expanded edition covers Colt flasks, standard casings, molds,primers, cleaning rods, magazine oil bottles, tools, shoulder stocks, and more. - [COLLINS MACHETES AND BOWIES 1845 1965](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/collins-machetes-and-bowies-1845-1965/): Chapters: 1. History, 2. Machetes general information, 3. Tool register, sample boards,catalogs, 4. Blades, labels, 5. Handles, rivets, guards, 6. - [U. S. MILITARY KNIVES, BAYONETS, & MACHETES Book IV](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/u-s-military-knives-bayonets-machetes-book-iv/): This book features detailed line drawings and descriptions of many U.S. Military knives, bayonets, & machetes. - [U. S. ARMY & MILITIA CANTEENS 1775 ? 1910](https://bladeandbookvault.com/product/u-s-army-militia-canteens-1775-1910/): This is the third edition of Mike O'Donnell's canteen book. 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