Joe Kertzman Books

Edited by Joe Kertzman. Authorities provide new product reports on the various major knife folding, fixed, pocket, multi-tool, fantasy and more. 272 page paperback. Over 700 b/w photos.

Sporting Knives, now in its 4th edition, covers the breadth of today's commercial sporting cutlery! Including folding, tactical, pocket, fixed, multi-tool, semi-custom, and fantasy knives from more than 60 companies such as Kershaw, Browning, Buck, Case, Columbia River, Knife & Tool Co., and Spyderco, this new edition provides in-depth coverage of the best and the latest the commercial knife industry has to offer. Hundreds of factory-made sporting knives are arranged alphabetically according to manufacturer with each listing containing retail prices, knife specifications, features, styles, appropriate sheaths, handle components, and collaborating custom knifemakers. Hundreds of clear black and white photos accompany not just up-to-date pricing information, but detailed information on the background history of knives and knife making companies.

This new book from the publishers of Gun Digest and the Knives annual is the first to cover the breadth of today's commercial sporting cutlery. Includes informative feature articles on the history, trends, and applications of collecting sporting knives. 700 photos.

In its 26th edition, the "World's Greatest Knife Book" is back with more than 1,000 brilliant color illustrations in an easy-to-follow format collectors respect, and the updated reference and marketplace review they need. Top knife experts dish on the latest trends and techniques in custom knifemaking, while updated reports deliver maker's name, blade and handle material and other specifics for each knife. A revised directory gives collectors and custom knife crafters links to knifemakers in each state, knifemakers associations' membership lists, related services and supplies. Knives 2006 celebrates the tradition and workmanship of this age-old craft, while illustrating its modern character. -Presents more than 1,000 updated listings -Features 1,000+ color illustrations for quick reference -Updated articles about the latest styles helps enthusiasts maintain collections

The ?world?s greatest knife book? is now fully updated to include the newest knives on the market and an exploration of the latest trends in knives and knifemaking. Readers will enjoy the 1,000+ photographs displaying the elaborate designs from top custom knifemakers around the country, with styles ranging from the classic favorites to the innovative modern looks. Feature articles have been revised and updated to review the most current trends in the industry and marketplace, and updated directories provide information on custom knifemakers, knife services, suppliers, knifemaker?s club membership lists, and much more.

Production knife manufacturers innovate to maintain their edge in a competitive marketplace and this annual reference is the only place to find their latest innovations. It also provides a complete selection of currently available knives, knife gear, and knife accessories that working men and women carry or use on a daily basis. Knife listings cover every factory and semi-production knife in existence. A host of stories delve into today's hot topics, including how knives work, why they work, what features are attractive to knife buyers, which steels work and why, and how the handles, guards, frames, and tangs hold up.