Blades Guide to Buying Knives by Jason Fry

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BLADE’S Guide to Buying Knives is a wonderful resource to help you understand the differences in knife tiers. Its important to know the difference between cheap and high-quality blades as well as learning about handmade/custom knives and what knives could be an investment and what’s simply a collector’s item for those who are captivated by the artistic side of knifemaking.

Blades Guide will help you to understand more about purchasing pitfalls and how to avoid and how to shop smart with online retailers, at knife shows, and online! The knifemaking industry has grown quickly in the past decade with more manufacturers and custom knifemakers producing more than ever before! This is your guide to understanding the market and learning how to avoid tricks in this rapidly growing industry.

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