Aryana Libris

Author : Fowler Ed
Title : Knife talk 2 The high performance blade
Year : 2003

Link download : Fowler_Ed_-_Knife_talk_2.zip

Acknowledgments. First of all, thanks to Angie. Without her dedication to making them happen, even the first book would never have been put together. Also to Dave, Rex, Steve, Bill, Tracy, and the many knife makers from times past who have shared thoughts with me through their knives; HDT, who shared his thoughts in his journals and proved to me that I am not crazy for the thoughts I have in seeking to know the world around me. This book would never have come to be without the contribution and welcomed active support of you, the readers of Blade and Knife Talk, and those who have contacted me to share time about knives. No matter how simple or complex the knife, it always shares time with those very special creatures, human beings, who occupy the exact center of the world of knives. Together, we have built a community that is a nice place to be. Steve Shackleford, editor of Blade, and I continually lock horns as these articles develop from my thoughts about knives to the finished article. He knows about verbs, pronouns, and the stuff that makes words become articles. Many times, his thoughts raise my blood pressure for a time, but as our thoughts blend to the finished product, the destination becomes more comprehensive and understandable. Thanks, Steve! Thanks to Joe Kertzman, assistant editor of Blade, who smoothes my feathers, comes up with ideas about what needs to be discussed, and always has time to talk knife stuff. Dave Kowalski was the best boss I ever had. He also made the first edition of Knife Talk possible and continues his friendship and support. Steve McCowen is a dreamer who shares special thoughts about knives; continues to encourage the exploration of many frontiers in the world of knives. Both are men I call friend. Credit must go to the countless fellow knife makers from both the past and present who share thoughts through their knives that may be thousands of years old, being made today, or existing only in dreams of tomorrow. Artisans, in a timeless community bound by a common joy: the knife. ...