101 Knife Designs: Practical Knives for Daily Use

Description

Great designs, great knives! In 101 Knife Designs , join master smith Murray Carter as he reveals the successful traits of knife designs that have lasted throughout history. Knife enthusiasts and knife makers alike will learn to: Identify common traits in great knives. Understand how to apply them to new knife design. For the first time ever, Carter shares details of his personal collection of successful patterns--created and perfected over decades of designing and making knives. Dazzling, full-color images of completed knives--from renowned photographer Hiro Soga --provide inspiration and direction as you apply these principles to create your own custom knife designs. With 101 Knife Designs , you, too, can make practical knives that will become cherished keepsakes.