The knife is not just a bladed weapon, but a matter of legitimate pride for every real man who still feels like a hunter, adventurer, warrior. The richly illustrated encyclopedia will be of interest to everyone who is interested in knives: collects edged weapons of world famous brands or simply uses knives as a working tool. Stephen Dick (one of the leading American experts on edged weapons) considers multifunctional folding knives, knives that will help their owner always in everything - from minor car repairs to survival in the taiga or in the jungle. The encyclopedia tells about the technology of making steel blades, varieties of design, types of folding knives, sharpening and caring for knives.