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Spirit Of The Sword

by Steve Shackleford

Live the Legend. Feel the Steel Steeped in lore and legend, swords evoke images of samurai swordsmen, knights in shining armor, the glint of hardened steel, the charge of mounted cavalry. Spirit of the Word...

Gun Digest eBook of the Glock

by Gun Digest

This short e-book contains six chapters by Gun Digest's top experts - including Jerry Ahern and Massad Ayoob - on the popular Glock semi-automatic pistol. Includes gun tests, history, overview, facts and tips...

Gun Digest's Backup Guns for Concealed Carry eShort: Get the best backup gun tips and inside advice on concealed carry handguns, CCW laws & more.

by Massad Ayoob

In this excerpt from the Gun Digest Book of Concealed Carry, Massad Ayoob argues for backup guns. He provides the rationale, real-life examples, and tips on how and where to carry a small concealed carry gun....

Gunsmithing: Rifles

by Patrick Sweeney

Make your rifle shoot better than ever! Gunsmithing: Rifles takes a look at al major rifle types and gives you practical information on how to make repairs, improve performance and modify your rifle to fit your...

American & British 410 Shotguns

by Ronald Gabriel

410's are generally lightweight shotguns that produce little kick, making them a popular choice for beginners, youth, or anyone sensitive to recoil. However, their full choke barrels force them to concentrate...

Gun Digest Shooters Guide to the 1911

by Robert K. Campbell

Everything You Need to Know About the Most Famous Handgun in the World!

To shooters, collectors, and historians, there's only one serious candidate for the title of the World's Greatest Pistol - the Model 1911....

1911

by Patrick Sweeney

In 1911, the history of firearms changed forever with the adoption of the greatest pistol ever designed, the Automatic Pistol, Caliber .45, M1911 - known today simply as the 1911. Now, in one fascinating, illustrated...

Gun Digest Buyer's Guide to Concealed-Carry Handguns

by Jerry Ahern

If You Carry a Gun–If You're Considering Carrying a Gun–You Need the Gun Digest Buyer's Guide to Concealed Carry Handguns

There's a lot more to legally carrying a concealed handgun than just sticking something...

The Greatest Guns of Gun Digest

by Dan Shideler

The Greatest Gun Book of All Time Presents – The Greatest Guns of All Time!

In The Greatest Guns of Gun Digest®!

For over six decades, Gun Digest has been the definitive guide to the world's greatest guns....

Gun Digest Book of the .22 Rifle

by C. Rodney James

Everything You Need to Know About America's Favorite Rifles!

• Small-Bore Rimfire Ammunition
• Choosing a Rifle
• The Semi-Automatic Rifle
• The Bolt-Action Competition Rifle
• Accurate Shooting
• Cleaning, Maintenance...

The Samurai Sword: A Handbook

by John M. Yumoto

The samurai sword: a symbol of the spirit of old Japan, it embodies the samurai's steel discipline, unswerving devotion and peerless skill. With its creation, a feat of craftsmanship passed down by generations...

The Art of Duelling

by A Traveller

THE ART OF DUELLING By "A Traveller." AN OBSCURE PRESS CLASSIC REPRINT. This rare little book was first published in 1836. Only a handful of the original editions remain, and are now extremely costly. OBSCURE...

BLADE's Guide to Making Knives

by Joe Kertzman

Learn the Secrets of Knifemaking From the Masters of the Trade

With an all-star cast of renowned knifemakers, BLADE's Guide To Making Knives 2nd Edition brings you the most up-to-date, inside information available...

Gun Digest eBook of Revolvers

by Dan Shideler

This e-book contains 16 in-depth chapters on all different kinds of revolvers, both new and old. Learn about the 38 S&W, 44 Special, 45 Auto Rimfire, Bull Dogs, cap and ball sixgunning, Colt and Smith & Wesson...

Grind a Blade the R.J. Martin Way: Knife Sharpening Techniques & Tips

by Joe Kertzman

Author R.J. Martin, whose knives are some of the most popular and sought-after in the industry, instructs on flat- and double-hollow-grinding knife blades. Martin been featured in BLADE® Magazine with increasing...

Traditional Tomahawk Making Secrets

by Joe Kertzman

Learn how Native Americans and early blade smiths fashioned the fierce and fantastic tomahawk. There are fewer cool edged weapons on the planet, says author Joe Szilaski, a regular contributor to BLADE® Magazine...

Building Art Knife Bolsters

by Joe Kertzman

Take it from one meticulous knifemaker, the bolsters of an art knife are the centerpieces. John Lewis Jensen takes it easy on novice makers and enthusiasts by concentrating solely on the bolsters of his fancy...

Dedicated to the Study of Sword Making: A modern bladesmith fashions swords like a master

by Joe Kertzman

Let author Don Fogg help you build of one of the big blades, the lengthy lopper - the sword! His step-by-step sword-making process resonates well with enthusiasts who can't get enough of the romance, history,...

His Forge Burns Hot for Mosaic Damascus: Knife Patterns & Techniques: Damascus pattern making & techniques. Learn how to make mosaic Damascus patterns

by Joe Kertzman

American Bladesmith Society master smith Rick Dunkerley lights the mosaic-damascus fire, recommending steels and explaining the forge welding process, as well as steel stacking, pattern making, finishing and...

Making a Modern Tactical Folder: Tips on How to Make a Folding Knife: Learn how to make a folding knife with Allen Elishewitz. Knife making tips, supp

by Joe Kertzman

There are many ways to make a knife, so Allen Elishewitz gives step-by-step instructions on building his style of high-tech folders that can be followed using simple or large industrial-type machines.