The Edgemaster's Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide to Choosing, Using, and Maintaining Fixed-Blade and Folding Knives

Description

Do you feel a soul-deep connection with knives and tools that are engineered to cut through other materials? Does having a sturdy knife on your person imbue you with a profound, but somehow unidentifiable, sense of security? The Edgemaster's HandbookSharpening a blade How to properly identify different types Collecting Using for survival and self-defense And so much more Whether for the collector or the outdoorsman, McDougall shares all his knowledge and understanding of this tool for you to understand and better appreciate. The Edgemaster's Handbook is just that; a collection of tips, tricks, lessons, and knowledge from a professional that will make sure you master the usage of knives in your daily life.

Len McDougall is a field guide and wildlife tracker in Michigan's north woods, where he teaches survival classes and tests outdoor products. He has written for Field & Stream and published several books, including The Self-Reliance Manifesto, The Complete Tracker, The Encyclopedia of Tracks and Scats, The Field & Stream Wilderness Survival Handbook, and Practical Outdoor Survival.

"I have been eagerly awaiting this book. Being a knife maker, qualified, and knowledgeable comments are gold regarding my products. Len is certainly one who knows how to punish a knife and see what it's really made of!" -Chris Hayes, Chris Hayes Knives "The Edgemaster's Handbook is the new benchtop reference book for every knife and edge enthusiast." -Kyle Crawford, Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpeners "I have been eagerly awaiting this book. Being a knife maker, qualified, and knowledgeable comments are gold regarding my products. Len is certainly one who knows how to punish a knife and see what it's really made of!" -Chris Hayes, Chris Hayes Knives "The Edgemaster's Handbook is the new benchtop reference book for every knife and edge enthusiast." -Kyle Crawford, Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpeners