The Illustrated World Encyclopedia of Knives, Swords, Spears & Daggers: Through History in 1500 Color Photographs

by Harvey J.S. Withers, Tobias Capwell

An authoritative guide to sharp-edged weapons, from their origins in the Stone Age through to the 21st century

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Reference, Military History

512 pages, Hardcover

First published June 16, 2011

Reviews

[Deirdre · Rating 4 out of 5]

Only thing this is missing are women's daggers, which I'm sure existed. This is a book of two parts, daggers in the first part with swords and spears in the second. I'm still not certain where shortswords and long daggers divide but otherwise this is a comprehensive index to blades of all sort from many countries with comprehensive illustration but a little too much "it appears" to give it the full 5 stars, that and the missing women.

[Ben · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not ONE Balisong?!? Really??

It was okay.

I only got this book, because I recently got into the hobby of balisong flipping.
This book didn't have a single balisong.
It even had a chapter on knives from the Philippines, and not a single mention of balis.

I'm not a big proponent of violence and so this book had quite a bit of dark history.

3.0/5

[RDax Adams · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are a writer in any field which has swords, spars etc in it such as fantasy, historical etc you really need to have this book at your side. It is invaluable with clear photos and descriptions. At only £20 a snap.

[Keerthan Alva]

Rr

[Andrea Mudd · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very informative and interesting.

[Pannita · Rating 4 out of 5]

Best reference book for ancient weapons.

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

Totally awesome visual journey through the magical World of All Things Sharp and Pointy!