Knives: An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Knives for Fighting, Hunting, and Survival

by Pat Farey

Book Overview

Knives can be both luxuries and necessities. For the outdoorsman, as well as for the soldier, a knife can be used to gather and prepare food, build and tend a fire, create a shelter, and signal for rescue. When the chips are down, they will also do duty as lethal close combat weapons. For the more domestic user, knives can simplify and make convenient a wide variety of tasks. KNIVES is a complete reference to the history and culture of these fascinating...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1592281087
• ISBN13: 9781592281084
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Lyons Press
• Length: 139 Pages
• Weight: 2.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 10.4" x 11.3"