A History of Weapons by John O'Bryan

$34.99 NZD

Category: Guns & Knives

From butterfly swords to bo staffs, the only history of weapons you'll ever want. John O'Bryan hilariously explains weapons like the Bola, Atlatl, Khopesh, Aspis, Falx, Tomahawk, and Flaming Pigs (for real), while delivering real content about history, uses and badass potential. Stories about Attila the Hun, Genghis Khan, the 'peaceful' Shaolin monks and the ass-whipping Rajput's of India compliment fun sidebars like 'So You Want to Sieze a Fortified City.' Each entry features an illustration of the weapon, either on its own or in action. A smart package and a great price point complete a book that will elicit a nerdy gasp of appreciation from anyone who can still make good explosion noises. ...Show more

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Knives, Daggers and Bayonets: An Authoritative History and Visual Directory of Sharp-edged Weapons and Blades from Around the World by Tobias Capwell

$49.99 NZD

Category: Guns & Knives

This beautifully presented book traces the fascinating history of daggers, dirks and bayonets through to the 21st century. From the appearance of the earliest stabbing tools of the so-called Dagger Period of 15,000 BC, it describes the development of these short-edged weapons and their impact upon ancie nt civilizations such as the Etruscans, Egyptians and Romans. The significance of the dagger in the artistic culture of the Celtic peoples and the role of the scrimasax fighting knife as a Saxon weapon of conquest is also explored. The symbolism of the dagger as part of a knight's armory is covered, as is its importance as a civilian weapon during the medieval and Renaissance periods as well as in 19th-century America. The book looks at the part played by fighting blades in military combat, from the famous Highland dirk to 20th-century Commando knives, and traces the history of the transformation of the hand-held stabbing tool into the bayonets of World Wars I and II. This broad-ranging book examines the variety of short-edged weapons from around the world, from the Indian Katar to the Japanese Tanto. It looks at the technical and military accomplishments leading up to the present-day role of the short-edged blade as a military weapon, as well as its transformation into an object of modern art. With a comprehensive and fully illustrated weapons directory, this book will be an indispensable resource for the amateur enthusiast and professional collector alike, while the beautiful photographs of these extraordinary pieces of craftsmanship will fascinate anyone with an interest in the weapons that have shaped the world. ...Show more

America's Premier Gunmakers: Browning by K D Kirkland

$19.99 NZD

Category: Guns & Knives | Series: America's Premier Gunmakers

The Big Book of Knives - Everything about Mankind's Most Important Tool by Oliver LangGeffroy

$89.99 NZD

Category: Guns & Knives

The knife - a staple in every household and long considered one of mankind's most important tools. Despite our long history, in today's fast-paced world many no longer know how to recognise a good knife or the characteristics which define one. This book details the differences between types of knives, t he characteristics a capable knife must have, the different locking systems for folding knives, and more! A must-have reference for anyone who uses their knife on a daily basis. SELLING POINTS: * Discover the exciting world of mankind's most important tool, the knife * Learn what makes a good knife, how to handle it, and how to care for and sharpen it * Includes how different locking systems for folding knives work and how to properly sharpen a knife 210 colour and 31 b/w images ...Show more

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Rifles and Machine Guns: An Illustrated Historical Reference to Over 500 Military, Law Enforcement and Antique Firearms from Around the World by WILLIAM FOWLER

$24.99 NZD

Category: Guns & Knives

An illustrated historical reference to over 500 military, law enforcement and antique firearms from around the world. Includes a fascinating history of the origins of rifles from the 18th century, manual and automatic machine guns, a comprehensive directory of weapons, full technical specifications, and illustrated with more than 600 photographs. The world's most important arms from the flintlock musket to the Lee-Enfield Mark 1 and the Kalashnikov AK47 to the Barrett M82A1 anti-material rifle. ...Show more

A Short History of Nuclear Folly - Mad Scientists, Dithering Nazis, Lost Nukes, and Catastrophic Cover-Ups by Rudolph Herzog

$34.99 NZD

Category: Guns & Knives

In the spirit of Dr. Strangelove and The Atomic Cafe, Rudolph Herzog has here created a bleakly sardonic catalogue of atomic blunders and nuclear near-misses revealing the hushed-up and forgotten episodes in which the great powers have gambled with catastrophe. Rudolph Herzog is already well know as the historian behind the popular history title Dead Funny, which looked at humour in Nazi Germany. Now, he turns to the archives once again to produce an account that will raise important questions on international nuclear policy. ...Show more

The Gun: The Story of the AK-47 by C. J. Chivers

$30.00 NZD

Category: Guns & Knives

The AK-47, or 'Kalashnikov', is the most abundant and efficient firearm on earth. It is so light it can be used by children. This book tells an alternative history of the world as seen through these terrible weapons. It traces them back to their origins in the early experiments of Gatling and Maxim.

Gun Digest 2016 by Jerry Lee

$75.00 NZD

Category: Guns & Knives

THE 70TH EDITION OF THE WORLD'S GREATEST GUN BOOK! Firearm enthusiasts and shooting sportsmen everywhere recognize Gun Digest as the leading source for information on the latest guns and related gear. Entertaining articles by some of the top names in gun and outdoor writing cover all categories of rifl es, handguns and shotguns. You'll find historical profiles of great guns of the past, hunting stories about the best gun for the game, reports on the year's new models, and how-to articles for the do-it-yourself gunsmith. Feature topics include the state of the AR, favorite auto pistols, shotguns for women, value-priced rifles, the ultimate single-action, handloading tools, cartridges for elk, guidelines for the use of deadly force, and many more. It's the most comprehensive collection of firearms information in print today! The 70th Edition of Gun Digest for 2016! IT'S ALL HERE! * Rifles, Handguns, Shotguns* Catalog & Buyer's Guide* Ballistics Tables* Ammo and Optics* Gallery of Fine Custom Guns* Industry Web Directory ...Show more

Ultimate Handguns

$34.99 NZD

Category: Guns & Knives

Ultimate Rifles & Shotguns

$29.99 NZD

$34.99 (14% off)

Category: Guns & Knives

American Gun: A History of the U.S. in Ten Firearms by Chris Kyle

$26.99 NZD

Category: Guns & Knives

Chris Kyle--fallen hero and #1 bestselling author of American Sniper--reveals how ten legendary guns forever changed U.S. history.At the time of his tragic death in February 2013, former Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, the top sniper in U.S. military history, was finishing one of the most exciting missions of his life: a remarkable book that retold American history through the lens of a hand-selected list of firearms. Kyle masterfully shows how guns have played a fascinating, indispensable, and often underappreciated role in our national story."Perhaps more than any other nation in the world," Kyle writes, "the history of the United States has been shaped by the gun. Firearms secured the first Europeans' hold on the continent, opened the frontier, helped win our independence, settled the West, kept law and order, and defeated tyranny across the world."Drawing on his unmatched firearms knowledge and combat experience, Kyle carefully chose ten guns to help tell his story: the American long rifle, Spencer repeater, Colt .45 revolver, Winchester rifle, Springfield 1903 rifle, Thompson sub-machine gun, 1911 pistol, M1 Garand, .38 Special police revolver, and the M-16 rifle platform Kyle himself used as a SEAL. Through them, he revisits thrilling turning points in American history, including the single sniper shot that turned the tide of the Revolutionary War, the firearms designs that proved decisive at Gettysburg, the "gun that won the West," and the weapons that gave U.S. soldiers an edge in the world wars and beyond. This is also the story of how firearms innovation, creativity, and industrial genius has constantly pushed American history--and power--forward.Filled with an unforgettable cast of characters, Chris Kyle's American Gun is a sweeping epic of bravery, adventure, invention, and sacrifice. ...Show more

The Luger by Neil Grant; Alan Gilliland (Illustrator); Johnny Shumate (Illustrator)

$34.99 NZD

Category: Guns & Knives | Series: Weapon Ser.

Patented in 1898 and produced from 1900, Georg Luger's iconic semi-automatic pistol became synonymous with Germany's armed forces throughout both world wars. Initially chambered for the 7.65×21mm round, from 1902 the Luger was designed for DWM's 9×19mm round, which even today remains the most popular mi litary handgun cartridge. It was adopted by the Imperial German Navy in 1904, followed by the German Army in 1908, receiving the name Pistole 08. Despite being supplanted by the Walther P38, the Luger remained in widespread service with all arms of Nazi Germany's armed forces throughout World War II, and even equipped East Germany's Volkpolizei in the years after 1945.Featuring full-colour artwork, expert analysis and archive and present-day photographs, this engaging study tells the story of the Luger, the distinctive and deadly semi-automatic pistol that has come to symbolize Germany's armed forces in the 20th century. ...Show more