Product 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

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1226114 in Books
• Published on: 2003-10
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 312 pages

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.

Customer Reviews

The Photos alone are worth the money.
I decided to buy this book basing on the pictures of the knives inside. Once received, the pictures are worth more than the price I have paid for. Details with each knife is the extra bonus to the owner. Very good especially for custom knife collectors, and myself as a trader on ebay's -unclevit- listing store. I will buy more from this writer, perhaps every year. Recommend. Good Value.

Knives 2004
As a new knife maker I found this book to be very helpful in visualizing knife design and the different styles. You wont believe the craftsmanship displayed in this book. I would highly recommend this book not only for knife makers but buyers as well.
Criticisms; I would have left out the ads in the back of the book and had fewer "factor trends", personally I would have paid a few dollars more to leave them out and see more custom knives. More color pictures would be nice as well. But still overall it has definitely set the bar for me in quality knife making. Great job Joe and staff I look forward to the 2005 addition.

Very good Reference Book
I collect knives of all types. This book has strengthened my knowledge in blade. Good enough to give advices to other collectors. Very good writing and photos. Don't worry about the year it was published. You will need it all the times. Own One !!