Art and Design in Modern Custom Fixed Blade Knives, by David Darom.

- Hardcover
- Copyright 2006
- 253 pages
- Lots of colour photos
- Book Size: 9 x 11 1/4 inches

The second in a series of four individually produced books from the same author, this is a delicious entry into the world of the custom fixed blade knife.
Knives I can only dream of owning, let alone holding just once, this book is nothing less than knife eye candy.

Art and Design in Modern Custom Fixed-Blade Knives by David Darom is a book that showcases the work of 26 prominent custom fixed-blade knife makers. It features high-quality photography, biographical information, personal statements from the artists, and detailed descriptions of their knives, providing insight into the art form and the creative process behind it. The book includes over 280 pages of content with over 400 handmade knives, and an introduction by world experts in the field.

Key features:
• Featured artists: Presents 26 featured artists with eight pages dedicated to each, alongside biographical details and their personal insights into their craft.
• Extensive imagery: Contains over 280 pages of high-quality color photos and showcases more than 400 handmade knives in total.
• In-depth content: Offers comprehensive background texts, detailed descriptions of the knives, and a look into the "behind the scenes" aspects of custom knife making.
• Expert contributions: Includes an introduction by world experts on topics such as modern custom knife making and the history of the art knife movement.
• Global scope: Highlights artists from many different countries, showcasing a stunning variety of materials and techniques.