The
first book to document the unique art form of intricately carved,
inlaid, and painted modern custom folding knives, this handsome volume
features the work of 31 of the finest artists in the world. Hundreds
of specially commissioned photographs demonstrate the intricacy of
the designs on both handle and blade. Carved, painted, and inlaid,
each design is unique. Designs range from elegant, sweeping contemporary
lines that demonstrate the simple beauty of deeply cut file work on
stainless steel to intricately inlaid pieces using 24-karat gold,
diamonds, Mother-of-pearl, horn, ivory, coral, shells, wood, and silver.