Knife Books & DVDs

272 page paperback. Authorities provide new product reports on the various major knife categories: folding, fixed, pocket, multi-tool, fantasy and more. Over 700 black and white photos. Edited by Joe Kertzman. Made in the USA.

31 page paperback book. Made in the USA.

28 page book by Harry K. McEvoy. Made in the USA.

By Adrian A. Harris. 92 page paperback. Contains black and white photos and illustrations. Includes sections on: Safety rules; Parts of a knife; Types of blades; Small hand tool; Machinery; Grinding and Buffing; Assembly and Disassembly; Blades and springs; Pins, bolster scales and shields; Switchblades, lockbacks and rigid blades; Handle material; Heat treating, Make your own knife; Etching blades and more. Made in China.

16 full color pages. Useful for reference. Most items shown in this catalog are not currently available for purchase.

An easy-to-learn system of defending yourself with Brian Hoffner. Great for law enforcement, military, professionals, responsible citizens, and anyone who must ensure their own safety. Made in China.

There is a huge difference between Cold Steel and our competitors-Cold Steel has the guts to PROVE our knives, swords and other edged weapons are what we claim them to be. ABSOLUTE PROOF is desgined from beginning to end to refute the propaganda of our competitors and prove ONCE AGAIN that Cold Steel makes the world's strongest, sharpest knives. We invite you to witness for yourself as Cold Steel raises the bar so high our competitors are sure to be left speechless! Gather your family and friends and get set for another wild ride as we once again offer ABSOLUTE PROOF for all to see! Also includes: Absolute Sword Proof, .625 Magnum Blowguns, Inferno Pepper Spray and SpeIn Action. Made in the USA.

Step-By-Step Guide to Making a Full and Half Tang Knife. By Stefan Steigerwald and Dirk Burmester. 128 page spiral bound paperback. 241 color photos and diagrams with thorough instructions for success with knifemaking. Perfect for beginners with in-depth explanations and two projects to begin. Bulk packed. Made in China.

By Peter Fronteddu and Stefan Steigerwald. 128 page spiral bound paperback. A guide to crafting a top quality folding knife using a liner lock mechanism. Offers alternative construction methods and tool options and several variations on the basic design. 181 color photos and disgrams with in-depth instructions. Bulk packed. Made in China.

And More From America's War in Southeast Asia. By Michael W. Silvey. 128 page paperback. Showcases knives used by America's clandestine military in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. Provides ways of identifying honest SOG specimens and separating them from counterfeits. Identifies over 165 types with color photographs. Bulk packed. Made in China.

Volume 1. By David Holter and Peter Fronteddu. 141 page spiral bound paperback. Complete guide to making a leather sheath for a fixed blade knife. 350 photos and diagrams. Four complete patterns and in-depth instructions. Build on the fundamentals to create a leather sheath of your own design. Bulk packed. Made in China.

From 1800 to the present. By Michael W. Silvey. 216 page hardback. A color celebration of the pocket knives of the U. S. Military and also features foreign-made models. Historical chronology beginning with the first folders of the early 1800s and ending with the high-tech knives of the twenty-first century. Bulk packed. Made in China.

With Traditional Waterstones. By Rudolf Dick. 128 page spiral bound paperback. Step-by-step instructions on proper knife sharpening with over 120 color photos and black and white graphics for clarity. Also provides details on the care of all major blade types. Bulk packed. Made in China.

Step-By-Step Manual from Design to the Finished Knife. By Stefan Steigerwald and Peter Fronteddu. 132 page spiral bound paperback. Instructions on how to build a fixed blade, full tang knife with detailed instructions and color photos and illustrations. All knives shown are variants of the same basic construction. Bulk packed. Made in China.

By Ernst G. Siebeneicher-Hellwig and Jurgen Rosinski. 120 page spiral bound paperback. Learn how to make two types of Japanese knives: a tanto (dagger) and a hocho (Chef's knife) using traditional techniques. Step-by-step images and clear instructions. Covers acquiring iron ore, building and using a bloomery furnace, forging the blades, fitting the blades with handles, and sharpening blades with water stones. Bulk packed. Made in China.

By Stefan Steigerwald and Peter Fronteddu. Teaches multiple methods for making your blades sharp as new. Starting with the theoretical foundations and mechanics of sharpening a blade. Step-by-step instructions for honing various types of knives with V-sharpeners, guided systems, rapid sharpeners, diamond files, sharpening steels, traditional stones, wet grinding, and belt sanders. Bulk packed. Made in China.

By Ernst G. Siebeneicher-Hellwig and Jurgen Rosinski. 104 page spiral bound paperback. Guide to a practical and budget-conscious approach to forging your own Damascus steel knives. Sketches, step-by-step instructions, tools and materials lists all to help you prepare and work through the project. Bulk packed. Made in China.

By Heinrich Schmidbauer and Hans Joachim Wieland. 112 page spiral bound paperback. Beginner how-to guide instructions for making a fixed blade hidden tang knife with matching leather scabbard. Over 200 photos and diagrams with tools and materials lists and detailed instructions. Bulk packed. Made in China.

By Peter Fronteddu and Stefan Steigerwald. 144 page spiral bound paperback. Instructions on how to design and build an integral knife made from a single piece of steel. From basic patterns and principles to technical solutions to various variations in design and process, for intermediate to advanced level knife makers. Over 350 photos and illustrations. Bulk packed. Made in China.

By Stefan Steigerwald and Peter Fronteddu. 125 page spiral bound paperback. Step-by-step instruction manual for constructing a slip joint folder. Diagrams and color illustrations. Bulk packed. Made in China.

By Peter Fronteddu and Stefan Steigerwald. 112 page spiral bound paperback. Illustrated instructions and over 200 color images detail all stages of the knife's construction. Bulk packed. Made in China.

From Raw Steel to a Finished Stub Tang Knife. By Ernst G. Stebeneicher-Hellwig and Jurgen Rosinski. 112 page spiral bound paperback. Shows the simplest and least expensive ways to construct a simple forge, make all necessary tools yourself, Forge a stub tang blade from an old automobile spring, and make a complete knife. Bulk packed. Made in China.

Materials and Decorative Techniques. By E. G. Siebeneicher-Hellwig and S. Steigerwald. 190 page hardback. Full color photos. Bulk packed. Made in China.

A Synopsis of Their History from the United Kingdom, France, Northern Europe & USA. By Simon Moore. 288 page hardback. Includes price guide, many color pictures, and information on antique knives. First edition copy signed by the author. Made in the USA.

By Lars Falt. 91 page hardcover. Learn how to use a knife safely, how to teach children to use a knife safely, how to cut down a small tree, the correct way to split fire wood, how to light a fire with a knife and fire steel, and how to fillet a fish. Bulk packed. Made in Sweden.

Volume 2. By David Holte. 139 page spiral bound paperback. Guide to crafting 2 top-quality welted sheath designs, each with different technical elements, for fixed blade knives. 300 photos and diagrams. Bulk packed. Made in China.

By Gunther Lobach. 176 page hardback book. Detailed, computer-generated illustrations and hundreds of photos to learn how to identify grain direction, properly execute torsion technique, and see the endless potential for forging patterns in Damascus steel. Bulk packed. Made in China.

Throwing Techniques, Knives & Axes, Rules, Metal Preparation & More. By Peter Kramer. 173 page hardback. Gives budding knife and axe throwers valuable tips for getting started in throwing and how to prepare for your first competition. Covers: Throwing knives and axes, different throwing techniques, basics of competition rules, legal issues to understand, and the care of throwing axes and knives. Bulk packed. Made in China.

Volume 3. By David Holte. 150 page spiral bound paperback. Guide to crafting 2 top-quality welted sheath designs, each with different technical elements, for fixed blade knives. Features detailed instructions for welted sheaths with a snap fastener and a Mexican loop. 300 photos and diagrams. Bulk packed. Made in China.

By: Peter Hjortberger. A quick guide for those eager to learn about knives. Contains knife facts, insights into knife design, use, and manufacture. 55 page hardback. Bulk packed. Made in Sweden.