The Swiss Army Knife - Owner's Manual

[felinevet]

Finally! A definitive book on the Swiss Army Knife! Just published, this book is 223 pages crammed with history and current information on the "little red knife". I highly recommend this book written by Michael M. Young.


Order here: http://www.edcsource.com/auction_details.php?auction_id=109503

[Sazabi]

I picked up a copy.  I see Chako beat me by a couple seconds, though.

[Chako]

PM inbound.

[gadgetman7]

I just bought one as well.

[felinevet]

Great guys, thanks. Looks like I will be ordering more soon. 

[tattoosteve99]

Well crap just when I'm low on Paypal. Oh well overtime this week will definite help "the cause" lol

[ColoSwiss]

Just ordered one out. Looking forward to it.

Karl

[Grant Lamontagne]

Its actually very good- perhaps the best SAK book out there. Its certainly the best one I've read.

Def

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[Singh]

I just ordered one, sight unseen, which is something I NEVER do... but I trust you guys. *crosses fingers*

Could we hear a little more about the book?     

[J-sews]

I hope this isn't a naive question, but who is Michael M. Young? One of us perhaps?

[felinevet]

I hope this isn't a naive question, but who is Michael M. Young? One of us perhaps?

[Grant Lamontagne]

I hope this isn't a naive question, but who is Michael M. Young? One of us perhaps?

He's a long time SOSAK member who goes by the name Marduk.

Def

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[Syph007]

Looks intriguing.  Forgive a newb question, but is this a real book published by a company or a self made self published type of thing?  I've never seen this anywhere else.

Thanks

[Sazabi]

Looks intriguing.  Forgive a newb question, but is this a real book published by a company or a self made self published type of thing?  I've never seen this anywhere else.

Thanks

Not all self published books are bad; just look at Jacob Lund Fisker's Early Retirement Extreme book.

[felinevet]

It was just published last month. It is a first class book.

[APS]

Hmm, that website sure is a pain to get registered in.

* Finally got registered and picked one book up.  I have the Kathryn Kane (sp?) book which is nice in it's own rite but I hope this new one is better.

[felinevet]

Hmm, that website sure is a pain to get registered in.

* Finally got registered and picked one book up.  I have the Kathryn Kane (sp?) book which is nice in it's own rite but I hope this new one is better.

It is like War and Peace compared to Kaane's Jack and Jill!

[Grant Lamontagne]

Hmm, that website sure is a pain to get registered in.

* Finally got registered and picked one book up.  I have the Kathryn Kane (sp?) book which is nice in it's own rite but I hope this new one is better.

Gee thanks- that site keeps this one free for members to use.  If you have issues feel free to send me a message privately and I'll see what I can do to help.

Def

[Sazabi]

I guess it's a bit too late to ask now, but how does it compare to "The Knife and Its History" and Rick Wall's "Swiss Army Knife Companion"?

[stressmaster5000]

Does anyone know who the publisher is?

[ColoSwiss]

Received the book earlier today, and just spent several hours browsing through it. A tremendous amount of information on the evolution of tools, handles, markings, etc. Also a lot of information on dates, including the best dating info for Wengers that I've seen. Also lots of handy tips on  unconventional uses of various tools. One point - the book is not an identification guide to various models, but what it does do it does very well. My main complaint (common to many current books, particularly users manuals) is it needs a good index. Definitely worth the price. 

Karl

[stressmaster5000]

Who is the publisher?

[felinevet]

Who is the publisher?

Published by the author.

[ICanFixThat]

Sounds very interesting.  Does anyone have a review?  Any really new information?

[felinevet]

Sounds very interesting.  Does anyone have a review?  Any really new information?

See Karl's post above.

[Pacu]

a book about knives?  how boring!

 

jk...i neeeeed that book too 

come on payday

[Chako]

Sounds a lot better than this...which I was disappointed in content wise.




This was a better book than the top one imho.

[Sazabi]

Sounds a lot better than this...which I was disappointed in content wise.

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I still can't believe the lack of proofreading for that "book."  o.O 

[Edit:  I still have to wait a day or two for my copy of the Owner's Manual to arrive.  ]

[ICanFixThat]

Received the book earlier today, and just spent several hours browsing through it. A tremendous amount of information on the evolution of tools, handles, markings, etc. Also a lot of information on dates, including the best dating info for Wengers that I've seen. Also lots of handy tips on  unconventional uses of various tools. One point - the book is not an identification guide to various models, but what it does do it does very well. My main complaint (common to many current books, particularly users manuals) is it needs a good index. Definitely worth the price. 

Karl

Sounds very interesting.  Does anyone have a review?  Any really new information?

See Karl's post above.

Thanks!!  I missed this the first time some how.  Sounds good so I ordered a couple so I could use a highlighter on one copy.  If that synopsis listed on EDC forums is from the actual book jacket, introduction or preface, it might indicate the book needs an editor's review. 

Even though the market is rather small, I hope he finds a publisher.  Looks like it would be a good book to have on my Kindle.  I hope that happens one day.  Any ebook or PDF version would be great.  I can't wait to take a look at it.

[ColoSwiss]

Received the book earlier today, and just spent several hours browsing through it. A tremendous amount of information on the evolution of tools, handles, markings, etc. Also a lot of information on dates, including the best dating info for Wengers that I've seen. Also lots of handy tips on  unconventional uses of various tools. One point - the book is not an identification guide to various models, but what it does do it does very well. My main complaint (common to many current books, particularly users manuals) is it needs a good index. Definitely worth the price. 

Karl

Sounds very interesting.  Does anyone have a review?  Any really new information?

See Karl's post above.

Thanks!!  I missed this the first time some how.  Sounds good so I ordered a couple so I could use a highlighter on one copy.  If that synopsis listed on EDC forums is from the actual book jacket, introduction or preface, it might indicate the book needs an editor's review. 

Even though the market is rather small, I hope he finds a publisher.  Looks like it would be a good book to have on my Kindle.  I hope that happens one day.  Any ebook or PDF version would be great.  I can't wait to take a look at it.

Definitely true. Digging out the info is often time-consuming, but there's more info there than anyplace else. I'm still waiting for a good identification guide.

Karl