This magnificent book highlights the distinctive design elements of Krises blades displayed in each of these Asian art pieces. Showing the process of forging the blades to detailing descriptions of exquisite applications and use of exotic materials, the stunning photographs illustrate the intricate artistry and the text traces the mystical history of ancient and contemporary Krises blades.

Quoted from  Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity, the 2005 Proclamation on the Indonesian Kris by UNESCO, The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, -  ”The kris or keris is a distinctive, asymmetrical dagger from Indonesia. Both weapon and spiritual object, the kris is considered to possess magical powers.”

For additional informationon from UNESCO on the history of Indonesian kris blades,  http://www.unesco.org/culture/ich/index.php?cp=ID&topic=mp#TOC2

Published in Limited Edition with worldwide distribution exclusively through Saviolo Publisher, the book, The Invincible Krises 2  is priced at only $50 + shipping and handling.

For wholesale pricing, contact Saviolo Publisher - Tel +985-792-0115 or Fax +985-792-0199.

at  2007 BLADE SHOW in ATLANTA, GEORGIA

Following on the success of the June 2007 Blade Show in Atlanta, Georgia, Saviolo Publisher introduced author, James R. Beall, who worked in collaboration with Gordon Morseth on our newest release, “The Keen Edge of Perfection - A History of the Morseth Knife”.

This outstanding book traces the path of  Harry Morseth, an American pionerer in the art of custom knifemaking. Being produced in Limited Edition, the book is scheduled for distribution this September and we are reserving a limited number of copies at the Pre-Publication price of only $50, plus shipping and handling.

On Sunday, June 10th, the drawing  for the original Van Barnett folder, valued at $4,500.00 was held at the 2007 BLADE Show in Atlanta. Much to his surprise and delight, the winner was Dr. David Cohen of Glenview, Illinois.

Saviolo Publisher enjoyed great success at  this year’s  BLADE Show with the introduction of our Limited Edition release, Modern Custom Knives The Great Collections.

The fourth book in a series on custom knifemaking by author David Darom, this exquisite book showcases the unique collections selected from the world’s most discriminating assemblers of original knife art.

We have reserved a limited number of copies of  the book, Modern Custom Knives The Great Collections, which are still available for purchase at only $65 each plus shipping and handling.

Still available for purchase are the books, Art and Design in Modern Custom Fixed-Blade Knives and The Art of Modern Custom Knifemaking at only $50 per copy,  plus shipping and handling.

These outstanding books  are a “must have” for  your own private collection, or as  gifts for your friends!

Saviolo Publisher presents our newest release:

 Modern Custom Knives The Great Collections

Saviolo Publisher presented the World Premiere of  Modern Custom  Knives The Great Collections  in the USA at the 2007 BLADE Show held in Atlanta, Georgia this past June.  Published in Limited Edition, this book is still available for purchase at only $65 plus shipping and handling.

Offered exclusively by Saviolo Publisher in a Limited Edition of 1250 copies, this is the fourth volume in an original series on the art of contemporary custom knives by author David Darom. Exhibited here for the first time are highlights from major private art knife collections from Europe  and the USA . Over 650 high-end art knife treasures, of which many have never before been photographed, are displayed in the exciting visual design-concept created by Dr. David Darom especially for these books. Original introduction articles and detailed descriptions for each one-of-a-kind knife make this a valuable volume for all art lovers.

The original photography by Eric Eggly (PointSeven) in the USA and Francesco Pachi in Europe was made according to Dr. Darom’s exacting specifications, using the 22MP and 39 MP Phase-One digital cameras. The  exquisite visual reproductions  found in this book will mirror the excellence of design of the preceeding books by Saviolo Publisher , “Art and Design in Modern Custom Folding Knives” and “Art and Design in Modern Custom Fixed-Blade Knives”.

The Collectors:

• Dr. David A. Cohen
• Dave Ellis
• Jeff Gale
• Don Guild
• Tom and Gwen Guinn
• Don Henderson
• Walter Hoffman
• Gerald Hopkin
• Tommy Hutton
• William Jury
• Phil Lobred
• Dr. Laurence Marton
• Dave Nittinger
• Luigi Peppini
• Dr. Pierluigi Peroni
• Wolf Schulz-Tattenpach
• Ron Stagnari
• Edward Stitt
• Ed Wormser