Art of the Knife by Joe Kertzman

Art of the Knife by Joe Kertzman

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Includes 350 colour photos of engraved folders, engraved fixed blades, scrimshawed knives, heat-coloured art knives, jewel-encrusted knives, fine gentleman's folders, art deco, gold-inlaid, wire-wrapped knives and others. Each knife is accompanied by basic explanation of the materials and general techniques used to create it.

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Art of the Knife by Joe Kertzman

Not One Knife is Unworthy. Every Photo is Exquisite! Art of the Knife showcases, in full color professional-grade photography, 500 of the world's finest art knives made. These are the artists' art knives - sculpted cutting machines embellished with scrimshaw, engraving, gold, precious stone inlays, carving and etching. It's a parade of pearl, ivory, mammoth tooth, Damascus, silver ware, exotic wood, diamonds, rubies and more. It will definitely be a conversation piece when displayed on your coffee table, as well as an inspiration for artists and knife makers alike.
Joe Kertzman is a familiar face among the community of knifemakers and collectors. He is the managing editor of BLADE magazine, the leading cutlery magazine, and he's edited the last six editions of Knives.
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ISBN 13 9780896894709
ISBN 10 0896894703
Title Art of the Knife
Author Joe Kertzman
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher F&W Publications Inc
Year published 2007-07-01
Number of pages 256
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.