{"product_id":"9781440216299","title":"Knives 2011: The World's Greatest Knife Book (PagePerfect NOOK Book)","description":"\u003cb\u003eA Stunning Showcase Of Custom Knives\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe craft of knifemaking is alive and well, as evidenced by the stunning edged masterpieces revealed between the covers of the best book on blades ever published—\u003ci\u003eKnives 2011\u003c\/i\u003e. The art of fashioning knives includes carving, engraving, sculpting, scrimshaw, jewel inlaying, damascus-making and more. Never have so many embellishments been revealed in one medium, then captured in a full-color, glossy, photo-driven book such as this must-have volume that's ready for the coffee table or special place on the bookshelf.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cli\u003eTreat yourself to feature stories covering one of the best wedges in the business, friction forging, “Swordplay Renaissance-Style,” the latest in cleaver offerings, “Scrimshaw That Drives Men Crazy” and villagers' blade art.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eLearn how one knife collector—Paul Lansingh—is giving back to the world of knives.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFind out the answer to the question, “Why Do We Love Knives?”\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFollow author James Ayres and his wife, Mary Lou, on their quest to find carbon steel along the cobblestone streets of Europe.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIn the Factory Trends section, take a look at the newest in “Blue Collar Blades.”  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn between, enjoy the latest Trends and State Of The Art in knives. It's a trip worth taking. The pages are palpable, the text worth reading and the pictures worth a thousand words and more. Each bladed creation is a work of art in its own right, and a credit to its maker.\u003c\/li\u003e","brand":"F+W Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47128346198256,"sku":"9781440216299","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781440216299_p0.jpg?v=1763758185","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781440216299","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}