KNIVES 2026, 46th Edition (PRE SALE)

Name: KNIVES 2026, 46th Edition (PRE SALE)
Brand: Gun Digest
SKU: 185137
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The World’s Greatest Knife Book—Now Sharper Than Ever

Step into the cutting edge of custom and factory blades with the 46th Edition of KNIVES 2026—the definitive annual from the publishers of BLADE Magazine. Celebrated worldwide as The World’s Greatest Knife Book, this collector’s staple returns bigger and bolder than ever, featuring over 1,000 full-color photos showcasing the finest knives from elite makers and manufacturers around the globe.

Whether you’re a seasoned knifemaker, a serious collector, or a first-time buyer, KNIVES 2026 gives you the insight to understand what’s shaping the knife world right now. Discover expert commentary, trend forecasting, and exclusive features on what’s hot—and what’s next.

Inside This Year’s Edition:

•Knife Mechanisms: Gimmicks or Game Changers?
•MagnaCut Steel: Cutting a Wide Swath
•Tactical Fixed Blades: On the Rise
•Blue-Collar Splendor: Working-Class Craftsmanship
•The Changing Face of Knife Shows

Dive deep into artisan craftsmanship, learn what’s new in factory knife innovation, and arm yourself with the knowledge to make informed decisions in today’s edged marketplace.

This isn’t just a book—it’s your all-access pass to the world of fine blades.

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Product Details:

Publisher: Gun Digest
Paperback: 608 pages
Digital: PDF
Language: English
ISBN-13: 9781959265252
SRN Paperback: S8459
SRN Digital Download: S8460
Dimensions: 8.25″ x 10.875″

ABOUT THE EDITOR
Joe Kertzman served as managing editor of BLADE Magazine for 20 years. KNIVES 2026 marks his 26th edition as editor. Kertzman also edited Art of the Knife, BLADE’s Guide to Making Knives, and four editions of Sporting Knives.

Contents

Introduction
2026 Wooden Sword Award
Features
A Half-Century of Custom Knives
Knife Mechanisms: Gimmicks or Game Changers?
MagnaCut Steel Cuts a Wide Swath
Tactical Fixed Blades Trend Hot
Blue-Collar Splendor
Today’s Boomers Are Next Gen’s Knife Legends
The Changing Face of Knife Shows

Trends Section Intro
Cowboy Knives
Rich Ancient Ivory
Composite Stone & Resin Spacers
Sizzlin’ Chef’s Knives
Born of the Bogs
Fresh Takes on Folders
Take-Down Knives
Persian Versions
Ripped Fighters
Classically Styled
Super Synthetics
Bird & Trout Knives
Best-in-Class Bowies
On-Point Hunters
Daggers Done Right
Swords That Slay
Pinpoint Pocketknives

State of the Art Section Intro
Immersive Mosaics
Handled with Care
Blades of a Feather
Monumental Stonework
Tasteful Engraving
Clad in San Mai Steel
Eye-Popping Timascus
Highly Carved Creations
Dreams of Damascus
Sculptural Integrity
The Whirly Burls
Knife Gilders
Copper San Mai
Slack-Jaw Scrimshaw

Factory Trends Section Intro
Sleek Folding Knives
Blue-Collar Blades
Frame-Lock Folders
Crescent Cutters—Modern Karambits
Trustworthy EDCs
Popular Puukko Knives

Knifemakers Index