Before you is a wonderful study of the world of medium and short knives - all about history, starting from prehistoric times, the development, use and modern manufacturers of such types of cold weapons as daggers, combat knives of various types of troops, hunting knives, daggers, half-sabers, cords, cleavers, machetes, bayonets. Unique photographs of exhibits of world museums and private collections, detailed drawings, interesting descriptions and studies of blade marks - all this makes Tadeusz Krulikevich's book an exceptional work that stands out from a number of books on knives.