Good old American craftsmanship is alive and well, as evidenced by the stunning edged masterpieces revealed between the covers of the best book on blades ever published—Knives 2008. The art of fashioning knives by hand has only evolved, never faltered, and custom edges have become more high-tech, handsome and hot!

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You'll also enjoy industry news, trend and technique reports and updated directory of custom knifemakers

From hunting knives and swords to assisted-opening folders, daggers, tantos and slip joints, the world of knives is revealed on each and every page of this blockbuster edition!