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A Collecting Guide and Detailed Study of the history of Vintage Hand Forged U.S. Military Fighting Knives and Vintage Hand Forged Hunting Knives made by Robert Van Adestine, of Little Wolf, Wisconsin. Van Adestine is an unsung vintage knife maker who fabricated knives in a small blacksmith shop located on his farm in Little Wolf, Wisconsin. Many of his fighting knives found their way into the hands of U.S. soldiers during WWII either through direct purchase from Van Adestine or through the purchase by caring family members of the soldiers. Van Adestine's knife production spanned over 65 years from about 1895 until his death in 1959. Color Photographs show dozens of examples of his craftsmanship and details of the innovative construction methods he pioneered in the early 1900s. Much of the information contained herein is the result of direct interviews with still living friends of Robert Van Adestine located in the area and other descended family members.

About the Author:

Helmut W Sakschek was a close friend of Francis (Frank) Binder III, the grandson of Robert Van Adestine. Helmut has been an author / collector since about 1978 with articles appearing in Gun Digest, Handloader's Digest, Guns Illustrated, American Handgunner, Cartridges of the World, and others. His Van Adestine knife collection is the largest in the United States and this detailed study of their history and fabrication has brought the Van Adestine name to the forefront of Vintage Hand Forged Knife makers.

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order direct from author: Helmut W. Sakschek - PO Box 3 - Neenah, WI 54957-0003 - or telephone 920-450-0723 to order.

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