{"product_id":"knives-2023-43rd-edition-paperback","title":"Knives 2023, 43rd Edition - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJoe Kertzman\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe World's Greatest Knife Book Returns!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom 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 \u003ci\u003eKNIVES 2023, 43rd Edition\u003c\/i\u003e present the best of the best knives and knifemakers the world of blades has to offer.\u003ci\u003eKNIVES 2023\u003c\/i\u003e spotlights every class and style of blade with more than 900 striking full-color 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 favorite 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.\u003ci\u003eKNIVES 2023\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoe Kertzman served as managing editor of \u003cem\u003eBLADE Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e for 20 years. \u003cem\u003eKNIVES 2023\u003c\/em\u003e marks his 23rd edition as editor. Kertzman also edited \u003cem\u003eArt of the Knife, BLADE's Guide to Making Knives\u003c\/em\u003e and four editions of \u003cem\u003eSporting Knives\u003c\/em\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 10.7 x 8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 01, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766219637024,"sku":"9781951115746","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/839b5d67c1b4893cd5cea1043bffbb1c.webp?v=1780287612","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/knives-2023-43rd-edition-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}