Find the perfect working blade

Finding the right knife for the job is important to avoid injury to the user and blade and allows for a smooth task completion. Now, outdoor enthusiasts are able to consult the updated reference, “2003 Sporting Knives”, to choose the best blade for the task from more than 70 knife making companies. Experts provide feature articles and field reports on the newest and most useful knives available. The catalog section lists prices and photos of hunting, fishing, camping and other available sporting knives. Available from Krause Publications, and in its second edition, “2003 Sporting Knives” is edited by Joe Kertzman, managing editor of Blade magazine. “2003 Sporting Knives” reports on a variety of new commercially available knives, including fixed blades, folders, multi-tools, military, survival, gentlemen’s folders, tactical and custom knife making collaborations. New, in-depth feature articles discuss traveler knives, multi-blade knives, switchblades, machetes, Middle East blades, multi-carry knives and the art of dueling. Featuring more than 70 knife making companies, the catalog section is the most comprehensive of mass-produced knives ever assembled. Listings include detailed specifications on blade lengths, blade steel types, handle materials and other technical data, retail prices, sheaths and complete company contact information. Enthusiasts can locate a specific blade and use the catalog when comparison-shopping for new hunting, camping or general-use carry knives. The back of the book features directories of sporting cutlers, mail order sales companies, blade organizations and publications. Kertzman is also editor of the “Knives” annual series. The “2003 Sporting Knives” reference can be purchased from major bookstores (ISBN 0-87349-430-X) or directly from the publisher, Krause Publications, Book Department PR02, PO Box 5009, Iola, WI 54945-5009, for $22.95 plus $4 shipping of the first book and $2.25 for each additional book. Residents of the following states please add appropriate sales tax: Calif., Iowa, Ill., N.J., Pa., Tenn., Va. and Wis. Non-U.S. addresses pay $20.95 shipping for the first book and $5.95 for each additional book. Contact Krause Publications at (800) 258-0929, or visit online at www.krausebooks.com.