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Knives 2023, 43rd Edition

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Knives 2023, 43rd Edition is the ultimate compendium for knife enthusiasts, showcasing over 900 vibrant images and detailed profiles of the finest knives and their makers worldwide. This edition explores diverse blade styles, material trends, and includes captivating historical insights on topics such as sub-hilt use, New England knifemaking, and the lost art of Guilloche. Featuring a comprehensive Custom Knifemaker Directory, it serves as an indispensable guide to the dynamic world of custom blades.
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Knives 2023 is ideal for collectors, craftsmen, historians, and anyone passionate about the art, culture, and utility of knives. Its blend of technical detail and striking photography appeals to both professionals in the blade industry and aficionados eager to explore the nuances of knifemaking.

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The World's Greatest Knife Book Returns!

From unique art pieces to hardened tools of war and industry, every knife has its own allure, utility and even soul. This complex and fascinating nature defines a particular knife and is the driving force behind today's growing and thriving custom knifemaking culture. The pages of Knives 2023, 43rd Edition present the best of the best knives and knifemakers the world of blades has to offer.

Knives 2023 spotlights every class and style of blade with more than 900 striking full-colour images, with complete descriptions of the craftsmen who created them. In this edition, you'll find fascinating and in-depth feature articles on a wide variety of knife styles and designs, trends in materials, patterns, and much, much more. Furthermore, you'll discover in its pages unparalleled industry resources, including an updated Custom Knifemaker Directory, the perfect way to find the creator of your next favourite blade.

  • Captivating historical features on sub-hilt use and New England knifemaking, the lost art of Guilloche, sword making, celluloid knife handles and more.
  • Trends section with the hottest designs for flippers, daggers, chef knives, fighters and nearly every conceivable style you can imagine.
  • State of the Art chapter parades carved, sculpted, damascus, engraved, san mai steel and artisan knives from some of the world's most skilled craftsmen.

Knives 2023 is your go-to resource for all things knives, blades and edges. Dive into the World's Greatest Knife Book and discover the intriguing universe of custom blades.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781951115746

Publisher: Krause Publications

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 December 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Gun Digest Books

Edition: 43rd New edition

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Edited by Joe Kertzman

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 208.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 312

About the Author

Joe Kertzman served as managing editor ofBLADE Magazinefor 20 years.KNIVES 2023marks his 23rdedition as editor. Kertzman also editedArt of the Knife, BLADE's Guide to Making Knivesand four editions ofSporting Knives. He lives in Wisconsin, where in addition to knives, you may find him kicking up his heels, clog dancing to the rhythm of his favorite bluegrass tune.

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