The Art of Modern Custom Knifemaking : 100 Custom Knife Related Projects in the Making – David Darom

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An illustrated study of the makers and their working techniques, this book takes the reader through every stage of the knife-making process. SHORT REVIEW BY LARRY CONNELLEY “This hardbound presentation book presents custom knifemaking and embellishment in the detail that this work deserves. This volume has stunning full color photography; one can almost reach out and touch the knives. The layout and print quality of this hard bound book is sleek and surpasses museum quality. The most exciting aspect of this book is that it takes you to the workshops of hundreds of knifemakers, engravers and scrimshaw artists. You all able to see the step-by-step methods that they use bring their artistry to life. You can see the raw steel, the hot forge, the patterns of Damascus, the engraving come to life at each stage of production. This book gives the knife aficionado a chance to see what few ever see in a lifetime in the custom knife industry. Each section features a several finished knives, pictures of the work in progress, shop photos, and a short biography and snapshot of the maker. You can see how much time and hard work goes into a knife of this caliber. This volume is an incredible companion to any custom knife collection and will make any knife lovers coffee table complete.”
Hardcover. Condition: Close to MINT. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good ++ minor shelf wear, a protective cellophane sleeve for extra protection. Unmarked text, secure binding. A brilliant copy “like new and gift “material” SEE OUR OWN photograph of this book for strict quality control

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SKU: 9780785823599 Category: Title: The Art of Modern Custom Knifemaking : 100 Custom Knife Related Projects in the Making
Author: David Darom
Publisher: Chartwell Books
Year: 2005
ISBN10: 078582359X
ISBN13: 9780785823599
Condition: Mint
Format: Hardcover
Inventory No: 1570

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An illustrated study of the makers and their working techniques, this book takes the reader through every stage of the knife-making process. SHORT REVIEW BY LARRY CONNELLEY “This hardbound presentation book presents custom knifemaking and embellishment in the detail that this work deserves. This volume has stunning full color photography; one can almost reach out and touch the knives. The layout and print quality of this hard bound book is sleek and surpasses museum quality. The most exciting aspect of this book is that it takes you to the workshops of hundreds of knifemakers, engravers and scrimshaw artists. You all able to see the step-by-step methods that they use bring their artistry to life. You can see the raw steel, the hot forge, the patterns of Damascus, the engraving come to life at each stage of production. This book gives the knife aficionado a chance to see what few ever see in a lifetime in the custom knife industry. Each section features a several finished knives, pictures of the work in progress, shop photos, and a short biography and snapshot of the maker. You can see how much time and hard work goes into a knife of this caliber. This volume is an incredible companion to any custom knife collection and will make any knife lovers coffee table complete.”
Hardcover. Condition: Close to MINT. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good ++ minor shelf wear, a protective cellophane sleeve for extra protection. Unmarked text, secure binding. A brilliant copy “like new and gift “material” SEE OUR OWN photograph of this book for strict quality control

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Weight 1.65 kg
Dimensions 28.7 × 22.7 × 2.7 cm

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