Product Overview
An authoritative history & visual directory of sharp-edged weapons & blades from around the world, with over 700 stunning color photographs. Detailed history of the development of daggers, fighting knives & bayinets, from their origins in the Stone Age to the latest utilitarian & creative designs. Comprehensive directory of weapons by time period & geographical area along with specifications of date, origin & legnth Written by a leading arms & armory expert & lavishly illustrated Perfect for the serious collector & keen enthusiast alike, & a superb sourcebook & reference work for military historians, curators, academics & experts on edged weaponry of all periods.
