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Book Description
Considered the world's greatest knife book, this updated 24th edition features hundreds of custom knives born from fire and steel. More than 1,000 photographs display the lavish, laborious results of top custom knifemakers. Enthusiasts will see current custom knife designs and style trends of their favorite knives.
Feature sections are updated and revised, discussing trends in the knife industry: state of the art, factory trends, and the current situation of knives in the marketplace. Directories of custom knifemakers, suppliers, knife services, and sporting, importers, and foreign cutlers are all updated, as well as knifemaker's club membership lists.
* Hundreds of top custom knives are on display * New color section depicts the "best of the best" custom knives * New feature articles cover trends and available knife styles and designs
About the Author
Joe Kertzman is managing editor of Blade magazine and has edited several editions of the Knives and Sporting Knives annuals. He can usually be found wandering various trade shows throughout the year, checking out new knife styles and trends. He resides in Rosholt, Wisconsin.
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