Everything about mankind's most important tool. The knife is the most important tool in human history and a cultural asset that is indispensable in our modern world. It is a helpful companion for many daily tasks, and in emergency situations it can be a lifesaver. Anyone who deals with knives encounters an exciting microcosm. There are countless types of knives, steel grades and construction methods.
- But what are the differences between all the knives? - How do you correctly designate the components? - What properties must a high-performance knife steel possess? - Which blade shape and which grind suits which task? - How do the different locks for folding knives work? - And how do you sharpen knives properly?
You will find sound answers to these and many other questions in this extensively illustrated book.