Collecting
Published: 24/03/2008
Pocket knives are small and discreet and have saved thousands of people from all sorts of emergencies; small and large. They are handy to have around when in danger or you just need an extra sharp knife where a large knife won't do.
A pocket or folding knife has untold uses, from helping with...
Published: 24/03/2008
According to historians, the Bowie Knife has a long and rich history that began in the fall of 1827 at a duel on a Mississippi sandbar just above Natchez. The gentlemen involved were holding an 'interview' to settle an 'affair of honor' - what later became known as a duel. In the Old South,...
Published: 24/03/2008
The 2nd edition of "A Guide Book of Morgan Silver Dollars, A complete History and Price Guide" was released in paperback form on March 31, 2005.
The first chapter discussed the appeal and challenges of collecting Morgan Dollars and a few tidbits about the history of the Morgan Dollar. While...
Published: 24/03/2008
A tactical knife, mostly used by military personnel, is a combat ready knife; although, more and more non military people are buying these tactical knives for their own personal use and for the purpose of collecting.
Types of Tactical Knives
Whatever your need, tactical knives come in an...
Published: 24/03/2008
To keep your collection of collectible knives looking good and sharp, you must learn to sharpen your knives properly. The knife collector knows that value in a collection of knives is derived by the appearance of the knives and the sharpness of the blades.
Knife sharpening used to consist of...
Published: 21/03/2008
The Barbie doll is probably the most successful toy franchise in recent centuries. Every second, two Barbie dolls are being sold in over 150 nations around the world. It is currently a billion dollar industry, with interests not only in toys but also in computers, television and even movies. In...
Published: 21/03/2008
Barbie is a well known brand of dolls that have revolutionized the idea of the way little girls view and play will dolls. Barbie is a product of an American company called Mattel but interestingly enough, its inspiration came from Europe.
In times before Barbie came, little girls had dolls...
Published: 15/03/2008
With time, every aspect of our life has become more sophisticated and advanced toys for children is not away from the impact. Toys for children have witnessed a sudden burst of variety and overwhelming choices. Toys now have a revised definition though they are now not just sources of fun and...
Published: 15/03/2008
There is an interesting history about dolls, though now they are considered as a toy and plaything, there was a time when it had also a religious significance. Miniatures were made out of wood, shaped to look like human figures with hair made from straw and strings, and beads were used to make...
Published: 15/03/2008
Stamp collecting takes place all over the world. Indeed, there are likely few, if any, hobbies that are as widespread as stamp collecting. Stamp collectors come from all backgrounds, which is again reflected in the diversity of stamp collections, as each individual will find a particular type of...
