{"product_id":"folding-knives-the-complete-guide-to-modern-pocketknives-9780764369292","title":"Folding Knives: The Complete Guide to Modern Pocketknives","description":"The traditional pocketknife has changed immensely over the last few decades. New technologies and production methods have led to the development of new designs and shapes. This book gives a complete overview of modern pocketknives--both practical and tactical versions--and answers many questions, including - How are modern pocketknives constructed? - How do the different locks work? - When makes a blade cut well--and what doesn't? - What are the advantages and disadvantages of different handle materials? - How do different opening mechanisms work? - What are the advantages and disadvantages of various clips? There is a chapter devoted to safely using your folding knives and a special section on the legal ramifications of carrying and using pocketknives in different areas of the world. For every current or aspiring knife collector--or anyone with an appreciation of the artistry of modern folding knives--this book contains everything you'll ever want to know.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLaible, Thomas:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eThomas Laible\u003c\/strong\u003e is a historian and the editor of \u003cem\u003eWeapons: Internal Market\u003c\/em\u003e. He has been working for more than two decades with swords, daggers, and knives and is the author of numerous books and numerous articles. He lives in Germany.","brand":"Schiffer Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51454083465490,"sku":"9780764369292","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_e8d6ed5e-bcac-4e94-bf0f-9f6729375afd.jpg?v=1751994494","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/folding-knives-the-complete-guide-to-modern-pocketknives-9780764369292","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}