Das Grosse Buch vom Messer

The knife is the most important tool in the history of mankind, and at the same time a cultural legacy that is indispensable in our modern world. For many daily tasks, it is a helpful companion, and in emergency situations it can also save lives. Persons who are interested in knives will discover an exciting microcosm. There are countless knife types, steel grades, and production methods. But in what way do all these knives differ? What are the proper names of the various components? What properties does high-performance knife steel need to exhibit? Which blade shape and which type of edge is suited to what task? How do the various locking mechanisms for folding knives work? What is the right way to sharpen a knife? Well-founded answers to these and many other questions can be found in this comprehensively illustrated book.