Tactical Folding Knife [Paperback]

Bob Terzuola (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 2000

Tactical knives are the hottest things on the cutlery market right now. Everybody wants one. Now every hobbyist can have the skills to make his or her own custom tactical folding knife. Step-by-step instructions and outstanding photography guide the knifemaker from start to finish. Knifemaker Bob Terzuola has been called the father of the tactical folding knife. This book details everything from the basic definition of a tactical folder to the final polishing as the knife is finished. There is also a chapter on timesaving tips all knifemakers can use.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Krause Publications (May 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873418581
• ISBN-13: 978-0873418584
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #767,455 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best in-print book on this topic, June 15, 2000

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Andrew Limsk (Kuala Lumpur, MY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tactical Folding Knife (Paperback)

Robert Terzuola's name will be instantly recognizable to knife collectors the world over as the veteran maker of some of the finest tactical knives available. In this excellent book, Terzuola shares his knowledge of the new 'hot' item among collectors - the tactical folding knife.

The book covers design, shaping, fitting and finishing tactical folders in a refreshingly readable style. Simple enough for even non-knife enthusiasts yet detailed enough for new makers looking to improve their work - a great combination. Accompanied by masterful advice, clear step-by-step photographs, and superb diagrams of the famous linerlock mechanism, this book is worth every cent for the information value alone. If you are a beginning maker or simply interested in how much craftsmanship goes into these tools, you need to look no further than this book.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful resource for fledgling knife makers, May 23, 2000

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Warren Tandoc (Lawrence, Kansas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tactical Folding Knife (Paperback)

Robert Terzuola's many years of experience as a custom knife maker are thoughtfully distilled into this handy and interesting book. "The Tactical Folding Knife" details and explains the many aspects of the design and construction of a modern folding knife. This book presupposes a certain level of technical proficiency regarding the use of the industrial tools needed to produce a folding knife of this type, but this fact does not detract from its accessibility for both the experienced machinist and the curious enthusiast. This book is broken down into chapters that illustrate not only the basic design and construction of a locking liner folding knife, but also includes chapters describing the characteristics of different component materials, helpful tips regarding specialized tools and a section on the care and maintenence of a finished knife. Although I don't think I will rush out and buy a lathe, I do feel that this book illuminates the subject in a way that can be appreciated by the layman as well as the experienced machinist

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nuts and Bolts information!, July 13, 2009

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K. Duncan (Virginia, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tactical Folding Knife (Paperback)

-First off- I was looking for a book to help me understand the physical qualities of a liner-lock and other aspects of knife construction. This book came recommended by a local blacksmith and an online connection.

-You will not be dissapointed by the detail, process, and talk-through of the various aspects of the lock, blade and design considerations explored here. Troubleshoting is included- as is tooling setup and the philosophy of "Why" things are done.

-I would reccomend this as one of the 3 books ANY aspiring knife/blade maker or value/appraisal person should own. Boyle- Terzoula- Goddard... between these 3- if you cant make a knife- you aint trying!