THE TACTICAL FOLDING KNIFE

A STUDY OF THE ANATOMY AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE LINER-LOCKED FOLDER

By Bob Terzuola

Covers a little marked and shelf-worn, minor marks to closed page edges, small and unobtrusive (10mm) tear to base of spine, internally clean and bright. Still a nice example of a scarce book.

2000 1st edition. Large 4to paperback (217 x 278mm). Pp158 + 2pp ads. B/w photographs, b/w illustrations.

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A really good step-by-step guide on how to make folding knives. Well illustrated with black and white photographs and illustrations throughout. Very scarce and certainly one of the most sought-after of all knife-making books written by a master of the art.

"Let noted custom knifemaker Bob Terzuola take you step-by-step through the creation of one of his tactical folding knives. This fully illustrated book shows you every step in the construction of these tough yet beautiful knives. From handle ergonomics to blade treatment to the geometry of the linerlock, Bob Terzuola shows you the tips and tricks that have made him one of the top knifemakers in the country. If you're interested in making a knife or you simply want to have a better understanding of what goes into the creation of a custom knife, this book is for you. Bob Terzuola touches on every aspect of making the knife, from acquiring the materials to applying the final finish. There's also a chapter on how to properly care for a folding knife. This is one book every knife enthusiast will love." (Publisher's blurb).

Contents include:- Preface; What is a tactical knife?; The shop, the tools, the materials; Designing the knife; The geometry of the linerlock; Blade layout and fabrication; Making the handle frame and spring; The inlaid spring alternative; Dressing up the basic knife; Gadgets and gizmos; Care and feeding of the folding knife; The fail-safe linerlock; Sources.