Born from fire and steel, custom knives, which have emerged into works of art and working tools, are featured by the hundreds in this updated edition. Top custom knifemakers show off the lavish result of their labour, as well as provide contact information for collectors to purchase their knives. A new colour section depicts the "best of the best" from custom knifemakers. Enthusiasts will see current custom knife designs and style trends of their favourite knives. Feature articles discuss how to assemble kit knives, antique collectible pocket-knives, how to obtain the strongest knife blades, samurai steel, Roman swords, gent's tactical folders, safari steel, and bullet-proof handle materials. Directories of custom knifemakers, suppliers, knife services, and sporting, importers, and foreign cutlers are all updated, as well as knifemakers club membership lists. Collectors will appreciate the photo index of the knives and makers featured in the previous five editions.
- ISBN10 0873419413
- ISBN13 9780873419413
- Publish Date 26 October 2000
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 19 October 2003
- Publish Country US
- Imprint KP Books
- Edition 21st 2001 ed.
- Format Paperback
- Language English