No More "Collecting Case Knives"
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knifeaholic
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No More "Collecting Case Knives"
I found out today that the publisher of my book(s), Collecting Case Knives - Identification ans Price Guide - filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
I found this out by opening a piece of mail that I thought would be my spring royalty check, to find a bankruptcy notification instead.
Amazon still may have some copies (for now) if anyone wants one, now is the time to act.
I found this out by opening a piece of mail that I thought would be my spring royalty check, to find a bankruptcy notification instead.
Amazon still may have some copies (for now) if anyone wants one, now is the time to act.
Steve Pfeiffer, author of Collecting Case Knives: Identification and Price Guide published by Krause Publications.
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Steve, Sorry, that a bummer

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Happiness is looking for XX Case Red Stag Knives
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AWFUL , SO SORRY TO HEAR THE BAD NEWS .
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Well that's not good. Do you have any plans to write more books in the future?
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That's a shame Steve. Can you get the publishing rights and find another publisher?
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I just looked on Amazon and the 2nd addition of Steve's book is listed at over $200 or am I reading it wrong?
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Sorry to hear that news, Steve.
I hope another venue comes your way so you can share your knowledge of knives and be profitable as well.
I hope another venue comes your way so you can share your knowledge of knives and be profitable as well.
Joe
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No you read it right one was $211.00 and I saw another one for $233.00treefarmer wrote:I just looked on Amazon and the 2nd addition of Steve's book is listed at over $200 or am I reading it wrong?
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Sorry to hear. Hope all works out for you and you can find another publisher.
I have your 2nd edition. A fantastic addition to any knife collector's library.
I have your 2nd edition. A fantastic addition to any knife collector's library.
Take care and God bless,
Steve
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What a shame. Steve I hope you can find another publisher, or someone buys Krause out of the bankruptcy and keeps it going. They published many other knife related books also.
For those interested, here’s a link to some info about the situation http://coinsblog.ws/2019/03/parent-of-k ... ssets.html
Ken
For those interested, here’s a link to some info about the situation http://coinsblog.ws/2019/03/parent-of-k ... ssets.html
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Well , that sucks. 
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So sorry to hear that bud.....sucks actually.
Have you considered self/on-demand publishing? Like with Kindle? Or searching out other options. I have a friend who
is now an author....Has written 2 books and earns money when they sell.
Have you considered self/on-demand publishing? Like with Kindle? Or searching out other options. I have a friend who
is now an author....Has written 2 books and earns money when they sell.
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Re: No More "Collecting Case Knives"
Steve, your book and your posts here on AAPK have guided us in making better decisions for our knife collecting passions. We all appreciate your wisdom and your willingness to share it.
Perhaps the AAPK community as a whole can do something to help you continue to help us. Please keep us posted. Steve B.
Perhaps the AAPK community as a whole can do something to help you continue to help us. Please keep us posted. Steve B.
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Keep your edge sharp, otherwise you just can't cut it.
Looking for Carrier Cutlery and early Robeson with Elmira tang stamps.
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My son has written two books. He said they are self published or as needed and not expensive. Like small lots not huge minimums. I can ask for details. available from him or Amazon. But they may not print pictures? Bob
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I emailed Knife Magazine and asked about ordering one of Steve's books from them. This is their response and also may explain a bit of the trouble Krause experienced?
Too late — we discontinued it about a month ago. After years of putting up with their policies, I finally decided to go ahead and drop all of the books published by Krause (or Gun Digest, or whoever owns those books now.) You can buy one copy from them at nearly our cost when we buy 50 at a time, that’s just one of my grievances.
Too late — we discontinued it about a month ago. After years of putting up with their policies, I finally decided to go ahead and drop all of the books published by Krause (or Gun Digest, or whoever owns those books now.) You can buy one copy from them at nearly our cost when we buy 50 at a time, that’s just one of my grievances.
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Sorry to hear this Steve. Just an FYI for anyone looking, I bought a copy of the second edition (to supplement my first edition) at a local Books-A-Million bookstore back in January, some of their stores may still have a copy or two on the shelf. OH
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That is the down side of the information super highway. So much information on line book company’s can’t compete. You cannot even find a map book anymore.
I’m sorry to hear how it is effecting you directly. Hope you find another publisher.
I’m sorry to hear how it is effecting you directly. Hope you find another publisher.
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already have one-better get one..if you like case knives...I think I got mine from knife world publications,not sure...
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BY THE WAY....me and a buddy of mine went to local sears store in cinti. ohio about 8 to 10 years ago-looking for catalog they had in front of store-he owns a machine shop...and wanted to order several files..not in stock ....he asked a guy at the register...OH WE DONT HAVE THOSE ANYMORE...you can look them up online..I don't have a computer, he replied-go to the library the boy answered- ..now sears is going down...