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9781440216879 English 1440216878 In its 32nd Edition , Knives 2012progresses with the knives, showcasing the increasing talent of the world's best knifemakers who forge and grind curvaceous blades, fashion handles from the finest materials and practice embellishment techniques saved for only the most skilled artisans. Featured articles: Carving titanium handles Making knife blades from Lake Superior beach sand Hollywood movie knives and swords Anglo-Saxon and Viking swords AND...the finer points of Bob Loveless knives Also Includes: World's most complete Directory of Custom Knifemakers includes websites, emails and phone numbers Hot Trends in handmade knives State Of The Art embellishments and knifemaking techniques Historical overview of knives and their makers Savor the hand-selected, splendid color photography of some of the most beautiful and original custom knives in the world, chosen from over 2,000 submissions. As blade steel technology advances, makers turn their attention to knife grips fashioned from exotic woods, mother-of-pearl, ancient ivory, carbon fiber, mammoth tooth, carved and anodized titanium, abalone, stag and water buffalo horn. Frames, bolsters and guards are engraved, gold inlayed, jewel encrusted, sculpted, carved and cast in bronze or silver. Scrimshaw images lie just below the surface of ivory, while silver wire wraps around knives like a snake on a scepter. The ever-evolving, magical world of custom knives, knifemaking techniques and embellishments is captured in full, glorious color between the covers of the most coveted book on edged masterpieces I. About the Editor Joe Kertzman, an avid knife enthusiast, is managing editor of BLADE Magazine. Other books by Kertzman include Art of the Knifeand BLADE's Guide to Making Knives., In its 32nd Edition, the Knives annual book has followed the progression of knives from traditional pocketknives to custom bowies, autos, dirks, daggers and fast-opening, one-hand folders. Through color photography and informed writing, the transition from carbon steel blades to damascus and from bone or stag handles to ancient ivory, pearl, titanium, and such exotics as giraffe bone and walrus tusk have been documented and forever immortalized within the pages of the book. Treasured by knife collectors, enthusiasts, knifemakers and dealers, the Knives book is broken into a proven formula of sections: A bank of enthralling feature articles about the latest developments, history and transformation of knives, swords, and edges of all types; A ?Trends? photo/caption section showcasing the latest in blades, steels, styles and materials; A ?State Of The Art? photo/caption section parading scrimshawed, engraved, jewel-inlaid, etched, carved, sculpted and forge-welded, damascus and mosaic-damascus knives; A ?Factory Trends? section updating readers on the newest in factory or production knives; A directory of custom knifemakers, their contact information, including websites and email addresses, technical information, specialties, materials, price ranges, tools, tang stamps and comments. Features: Gorgeous grind lines on hand-ground folder blades. Exotic handle materials, including coral, gold-lip mother of pearl, mammoth tooth and wildebeest bone. Knives of the active U.S. Armed Forces Take-down construction--like guns, entire knives that can be taken apart, inspected by collectors, and put back together again Gold inlay and engraving Small, concealable fixed blades Embellished beauties--carved, sculpted knives featuring precious jewel inlays, hand file work and color scrimshaw Down and dirty one-piece, integral, piercing all-steel pointers Hunters? and hikers? edged companions Trends Section (what's hot in new, custom knives) State of the Art (newest embellished knives, Art knives, collector pieces) Factory Trends Complete custom knifemaker directory
9781440216879 English 1440216878 In its 32nd Edition , Knives 2012progresses with the knives, showcasing the increasing talent of the world's best knifemakers who forge and grind curvaceous blades, fashion handles from the finest materials and practice embellishment techniques saved for only the most skilled artisans. Featured articles: Carving titanium handles Making knife blades from Lake Superior beach sand Hollywood movie knives and swords Anglo-Saxon and Viking swords AND...the finer points of Bob Loveless knives Also Includes: World's most complete Directory of Custom Knifemakers includes websites, emails and phone numbers Hot Trends in handmade knives State Of The Art embellishments and knifemaking techniques Historical overview of knives and their makers Savor the hand-selected, splendid color photography of some of the most beautiful and original custom knives in the world, chosen from over 2,000 submissions. As blade steel technology advances, makers turn their attention to knife grips fashioned from exotic woods, mother-of-pearl, ancient ivory, carbon fiber, mammoth tooth, carved and anodized titanium, abalone, stag and water buffalo horn. Frames, bolsters and guards are engraved, gold inlayed, jewel encrusted, sculpted, carved and cast in bronze or silver. Scrimshaw images lie just below the surface of ivory, while silver wire wraps around knives like a snake on a scepter. The ever-evolving, magical world of custom knives, knifemaking techniques and embellishments is captured in full, glorious color between the covers of the most coveted book on edged masterpieces I. About the Editor Joe Kertzman, an avid knife enthusiast, is managing editor of BLADE Magazine. Other books by Kertzman include Art of the Knifeand BLADE's Guide to Making Knives., In its 32nd Edition, the Knives annual book has followed the progression of knives from traditional pocketknives to custom bowies, autos, dirks, daggers and fast-opening, one-hand folders. Through color photography and informed writing, the transition from carbon steel blades to damascus and from bone or stag handles to ancient ivory, pearl, titanium, and such exotics as giraffe bone and walrus tusk have been documented and forever immortalized within the pages of the book. Treasured by knife collectors, enthusiasts, knifemakers and dealers, the Knives book is broken into a proven formula of sections: A bank of enthralling feature articles about the latest developments, history and transformation of knives, swords, and edges of all types; A ?Trends? photo/caption section showcasing the latest in blades, steels, styles and materials; A ?State Of The Art? photo/caption section parading scrimshawed, engraved, jewel-inlaid, etched, carved, sculpted and forge-welded, damascus and mosaic-damascus knives; A ?Factory Trends? section updating readers on the newest in factory or production knives; A directory of custom knifemakers, their contact information, including websites and email addresses, technical information, specialties, materials, price ranges, tools, tang stamps and comments. Features: Gorgeous grind lines on hand-ground folder blades. Exotic handle materials, including coral, gold-lip mother of pearl, mammoth tooth and wildebeest bone. Knives of the active U.S. Armed Forces Take-down construction--like guns, entire knives that can be taken apart, inspected by collectors, and put back together again Gold inlay and engraving Small, concealable fixed blades Embellished beauties--carved, sculpted knives featuring precious jewel inlays, hand file work and color scrimshaw Down and dirty one-piece, integral, piercing all-steel pointers Hunters? and hikers? edged companions Trends Section (what's hot in new, custom knives) State of the Art (newest embellished knives, Art knives, collector pieces) Factory Trends Complete custom knifemaker directory