Sporting Knives 2003 By Joe Kertzman

The best and latest the commercial knife industry has to offer is on display in large, clear photos, with more than 300 factory-made sporting knives arranged alphabetically according to manufacturer. Each listing contains retail prices, knife specifications, features, styles, appropriate sheaths, handle components, and collaborating custom knifemakers. Covers folding, tactical, pocket, fixed, multi-tool, semi-custom, and fantasy knives from more than 60 companies such as Kershaw, Browning, Buck, Case, Columbia River, Knife & Tool Co. and Spyderco. This second edition presents all new feature articles and reports from the field from well-known knife authors and experts. Outdoors enthusiasts and knife collectors will enjoy the editorial stories on knife trends, the latest blade materials, and the newest commercial knife designs. An updated reference directory contains contact information for manufacturers of knifemaking supplies, providers of knife services, purchasing via mail order, organizations, and publications.