A Collector's Book Series
The Stories Behind
the Blades
Deep-dive collector's companions for the iconic knives that shaped American outdoor culture — their history, their variants, and what makes them worth owning.
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A Collector's Book Series
Deep-dive collector's companions for the iconic knives that shaped American outdoor culture — their history, their variants, and what makes them worth owning.
Book One · Now Available
by Dr. Patrick Jones
Since 1964, the Buck 110 has been the pocket knife every serious outdoorsman knows by feel. This companion guide goes beyond the blade — tracing the 110's full production history, decoding its many variants and special editions, and giving collectors the knowledge to identify, authenticate, and appreciate every generation of this American icon.
Whether you've carried one for decades or just started your collection, this is the reference you've been looking for.
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What We're About
The Legends in Steel series is built for the collectors, the carriers, and the curious — anyone who believes a great knife has a story worth knowing.
Deep History
Each volume traces a knife's complete production timeline — year by year changes, factory transitions, and the decisions that shaped every generation of the blade.
Collector Intelligence
Identify variants, date your knife by its markings, spot counterfeits, and understand what makes certain editions rare. Real information for serious collectors.
Written for Outdoors People
No jargon, no fluff. These books are written by a lifelong enthusiast for the folks who carry these knives into the field and want to understand what they're holding.
The Series Continues
The Legends in Steel library is growing. Future volumes will cover more of the iconic American blades every collector and outdoorsman knows.