The History of the John Russell Cutlery Company, 1833-1936
Hardcover
1976 · Greenfield, Mass
by Merriam, Robert L.;Deerfield Academy, Deerfield, Mass
Greenfield, Mass: Bete Press, 1976. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 120p. Profusely illustrated this work shows the knives used from the fur traders in the Old West to the knives designed for those with only one arm during and following the Civil War. From trapper Joe Meek to the growth of knives in American popular culture and history, this work is essential for a clear understanding of how superior blades enabled a company to survive its competition. (Inventory #: 015035)