Author: Joe Kertzman
Publisher: KRAUSE PUBLICATIONS/DBI BOOKS, Jun 2007
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 0-89689-470-3
Synopsis
Custom creations from the world's top knife makers. Includes highly engraved folders, engraved fixed blades, scrimshawed knives, heat-colored art knives, jewel-encrusted knives, fine gentleman's folders, art deco, gold-inlaid, wire-wrapped knives & others. 350 color photos; 8x11 inches, 256 pgs.
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Appeals to a passionate community of knifemakers and collectors who regularly read BLADE, Knife World, Knives Illustrated and Tactical Knives.
Delivers the ultimate gift for any and every knife enthusiast in this coffee table-sized book showcasing expertly-crafted knives from top smiths. The creativity and craftsmanship comes alive in 350 spectacular color photos of highly engraved folders, engraved fixed blades, scrimshawed knives, heat-colored art knives, jewel-encrusted knives, fine gentleman's folders, art deco, gold-inlaid, wire-wrapped knives and others. In addition to photos, each beautiful and valuableknife is accompanied by basic explanation of the materials and general techniques used to create it. A great gift ides for any knife enthusiast.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
JOE KERTZMAN is a familiar face among the community of knife-makers and collectors. He is the managing editor of BLADE magazine, the leading cutlery magazine, and he's edited the last 6 editions of Knives.
