Book The Big Book of Knives
Book The Big Book of Knives
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Product description
Product description
Fascination with knives – history, technology and application
In his book "The Fascination of Knives," Oliver Lang-Geffroy, a recognized authority on knives, presents a comprehensive overview of blade types, materials, and sharpness. From chef's knives and folding knives to fixed blades and agricultural blades, he explores all facets of this indispensable tool. Excursions lead to the world's most important knife-making centers, providing fascinating insights into their history, construction, and applications. The book is complemented by practical instructions for resharpening and caring for blades, as well as detailed chapters on knife steels and handle materials.
Why this book?
✔ Comprehensive overview of all types of knives – from kitchen to outdoor
✔ Excursions to the most important centers of knife production worldwide
✔ Practical tips for blade care and sharpening
✔ Extra chapter on handle materials & knife steels
✔ Glossary and steel table in the appendix for a quick overview
Product details:
- Author: Oliver Lang-Geffroy
- Publisher: Wieland Verlag GmbH
- Cover: Hardcover
- Number of pages: 211 pages
- Language: German
- Edition: 1st edition (2017)
- Release date: 2017
- ISBN: 9-783-9387-1184-2
A richly illustrated standard volume for knife lovers, craftsmen, and chefs who want to understand humanity's most important tool from all perspectives.
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions & Weight
Book
- Dimensions: 26.5 × 20.5 cm
Application and product safety
Application and product safety
Publisher
Wieland Verlag GmbH
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Germany
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