Iron Indian trade axes during the fur trade era have long been a sparsely written about subject in books and those that are written are often intended to sell books with pictures of them instead of actual...
The purpose of this guide is to help sellers of pocket knives get more money for their knives.When writing an ebay listing, using the proper terminology identifies key features of your knife to potential...
Many e-bayers buy antique axes on e-bay for the "collector" value of the axe/head. Highly sought after axes include Mann, Kelly, Collins, Plumb, Wm Frankfurth, and others. For these collectors, the markings on...
FUR PELT HANDLING and HISTORY ( for fashion, collecting, and taxidermy) Red Fox Fur Pelt Fur Pelts have been a worldwide trade for many years. The Native Americans taught the white trapper in the 1800's....
Greetings; since I first posted this guide I've learned some new information so am posting this update on April 23, 2008--see "Type 3" below. This guide will illustrate some of the things I've discussed in my...
As every Boy Scout knows, being prepared is being safe. So, when you take to the highway, Uncle Wentworth says "Be ready." OK, ready for what? Number one is still a flat tire. Do you know how to change...
There are so many choices out there for a knife handle. How do you know which will work best in a certain situation? Do you go with form over function? Do you really need to spend the extra money for that...
This guide is an attempt to turn you on to some really good rock and roll, or to reacquaint you with some forgotton bands and records. I have listened to rock and roll mainstream as well as underground rock...
Ruby Short McKim may be best known for her book, 101 Patchwork Patterns, originally published in 1931. This innovative book, one of the earliest quilt pattern collections, is still considered a classic. This...
Prohibition was any of several periods during which the manufacture, transportation, import, export, and sale of alcoholic beverages were restricted or illegal. In the United States, Prohibition was...