U.S. Military Knives Bayonets & Machetes Book by cole III or IV

[gerry]

Thinking of purchasing one of Coles books and wondering if book IV is a continuation of book III or an updated version of book III? Would prefer to buy just 1.
Thanks in advance,
Gerry

[SKIPH]

Gerry- I bought book III in 1981, still love it. Never got book IV. But, did buy the Best of US Military Knives by Cole. I love it. It's a compilation of III & IV. I'm sure others may have different opinions. SKIP

[JimF4M1s]

I have the Cole's books. I like them alot.

Of those two, book #3 is the one you want. More items in it. Book #4 has some new stuff and continues some stuff.

But for about the cost of one original Cole's book you can get:

The Best of U.S. Military Knives, Bayonets & Machetes by M. H. Cole edited by Michael Silvey it runs about $60.

It combines all the Cole books. I have it also. I would rather use it then damage my original Cole books. Saw one on ebay:

U.S. Military Knives, Bayonets & Machetes by M. H. C... - eBay (item 170427490867 end time Jan-10-10 08:40:16 PST) (http://cgi.ebay.com/U-S-Military-Knives-Bayonets-Machetes-by-M-H-C_W0QQitemZ170427490867QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Nonfi ction_Book?hash=item27ae452233)

Good luck,

Jim