Knives 2008 (Paperback)

by Joe Kertzman (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
Contains updated contact information for knifemakers, associations, suppliers and importers from around the world.

The renegade annual report is back, with more than 1,000 fresh new color photos of every type of custom knife imaginable, industry news, trend and technique reports and an updated directory to help you connect with other knifemakers and suppliers. Within the pages of this top selling knife reference the latest creations from some of the most recognized knifemakers in the world are revealed in vibrant color photos, with inspiring details about the maker, artist or engraver and materials. Get the ultimate connection to today's knifemaking and collecting community.

About the Author
Joe Kertzman is the editorial team leader for Krause Publications’ antiques and collectibles book division. Formerly the managing editor of BLADE magazine, he’s edited several editions of Knives, as well as Sporting Knives.

Product Details

• Paperback: 312 pages
• Publisher: Krause Publications; 28 edition (August 24, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0896895424
• ISBN-13: 978-0896895423
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #423,133 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring, September 18, 2007

By	Gary Gargan (New Hampshire, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I loved this as I do all the other knives editions. I make knives as a hobby and always have one of these books close at hand for ideas. I must say i disagree with the last reviewer giving it two stars, if you wanted everyday work knives there are numerous companies out there that would be willing to send you a catalogue, if that is what you are into. I feel this edition may be superior to previous editions. In the past some photo's were simply pasted in from professional photographers, now most of the knives have a plain white background, some with multiple views. If you want to know what the professional knifemakers have been up to in the last year or two, this is a great resorce. Enjoy.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Knives 2008, November 5, 2007

By	Paul Warner - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This continues to keep the custom knifemaker or enthusiast up to date on what other makers are producing. It is also the only (and very good) catalog of makers. I have all editions since 1980 when it was first published, and find it invaluable as a reference.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Damascus safe queens and not much else, September 10, 2007

By	Charlie LURP - See all my reviews

Wow,it is hard to believe they could find that many photos of Damascus bladed "investment grade" knives. 2008 should make a lot of expensive custom knifemakers happy, but if you are a knife user, the picking are pretty slim.