They are absolutely not in vain called "cold steel": it seems the cold sharp blade and arm braces made of metal, wood or plastic. However, apart from the cold, they come and beauty, and clear ice is not much, but no less attractive than many other beautiful works of art.
Despite the fact that today most of the knives made mass production, but not like before individually, by hand, they can also be beautiful and unique as the individual specimens. That's just to see and understand this beauty not everyone can.
Knives - not the usual subject for a hobby or collecting. And despite the fact that it is often against them say they are - no toys, no less frequently referred to as toys for real men. Suitable for a gift for men of all ages and is sure to be appreciated.

A knife is defined as one-sided sharpened steel plate with a handle. But, depending on the intended use, the knives can be classified as knives for survival (survival knife), sports (sporting), hunting (hunter), military (combat) and knives, industrial and household (kitchen knives). The division is rather arbitrary and depends on the particular situation. Structurally, the blades are divided into two groups: with stationary and moving blade. The latter include folding knives with locking blades or without a variety of spring, flow knives and knives with interchangeable blades. Photo: danielycp @ # 
Copies of the blades of the protagonist of the movie "The Chronicles of Riddick." The handles of these knives are made by the American X-acto, which in addition to knives, blades and other tools also produces a variety of office supplies (pencil sharpeners, razrezateli paper, staplers, etc.). Photo: Matt & Kristy @ # 
Gerber division of Fiskars Brands Inc from Finland. The company was founded in 1939, and has a reputation as manufacturers of knives attractive design, quality and innovation in the use of new technologies and materials. Well-known manufacturers of knives of various functions, from consumer to multi-pocket, which is light and high strength simultaneously. In addition to knives company produces tools, lamps, accessories, bags and hydration products. Photo: romap @ # 
This Italian knife looks more like a pen than a knife, or rather on the pen, wrote what used to be. It can be used as office knife. Today boxcutters produced mainly in the form of a plastic housing with metal replacement blades made of thin steel. Previously, for purposes such knives were made of bone or fragile metal and adorned with jewels. Photo: pikimota @ # 
The legendary Swiss officer, or a folding army knife - the world-famous brand. In addition it is equipped with blades of various camera and a compact set of tools. He saved many lives and became a regular feature of adventurers. This tool is a true work of art and takes pride of place in the Museum of Modern Art in New York. The name "Swiss Army Knife" patented in 1897 and can only be used by Swiss companies Wenger and Victorinox. Photo: CapCase @ # 
CRKT American company that produces blades of different destinations. You never know in what situation, and exactly when you might need a knife. Such a pocket knife - can be invaluable in many situations, but due to the ease and convenient form, it does not hurt and will not take up much space, lying in his pocket. Photo: tonyolm @ # 
Dagger - a word derived from two Arabic words, literally translated as "smack, rip open" and "blood." This two-sided sharp weapon used from ancient times in the melee. Well done and a special throwing daggers. Photo: @ ~ ~ Brenda-Starr # 
Some believe that giving knives - a bad omen, and such a gift can lead to a quarrel. But out of this situation can be very simple: the superstitious and impressionable person may try to cheat a bad omen for the gift giving small coin, as if a knife was purchased, not donated. Photo: @ ~ ~ Brenda-Starr # 
Until the mid-19th century, people wrote with goose feathers, mostly, and because they had to be sharpened from time to time, there were special knife, called a pen. Later the "pen" came to be known all pocket knives. Photo: @ ~ ~ Brenda-Starr # 
Despite the apparent daily that subject, his frequent, multi-use knives in ancient times were often made of metal only thing that had people in my life. Often, they attached a mystical significance: they are used as ritual objects, they swore, used as a protective agent by magic power, and even buried along with the owners. Photo: @ ~ ~ Brenda-Starr # 
Pocket knife with two blades pull-down is not only beautiful in its original design, but also convenient and easy in practical application. These knives can be used as hunters and ordinary tourists, or simply to please the eye as an exhibit of some of the collection. Photo: @ ~ ~ Brenda-Starr # 
Knives of design work, made in Italy. These blades are made of titanium melted and painted in the process of electrolysis, and the handle and scabbard covered with leather tilapia fish. Photo: ulterior Epicure @ # 
This small collection includes 10 different knives. From left to right: knife Arbolito Kodiak-Camper German firm Böker, Magnum Stag Hunter Damast from the same manufacturer, the model CT1 company Oberland Arms, Gator January 1515 by Gerber, Feather from Laguiole, two more models from Böker Plus AK74 and PROTECH Monaco (94 in top 100 models of the firm), the British Army Knife, Swiss Army knife and a female model from Magnum Böker. Photo: @ Y € D # 
Kukri, or maize - the national Nepali knife blade which has the shape of falcon wings and bent in the opposite direction. It is believed that such knives in Nepal began to do after they visited Alexander of Macedon, and Nepalese Gurkhas have adopted the Greek form of his kopisa. Photo: Cougar_6 @ # 
Tin handmade knife, designed by Michael Ritchie specifically for rural houses. This is a special knife for buttering the oil with the words "our daily bread." Case is also made by hand. In Japan, saying that their homes will be enough, if it saves you from rain, and food, if it is enough to satisfy his hunger. Such an exclusive knife can be a great gift, and its daily use - a symbolic ritual. Photo: Rustic Hut @ Designs by Michael Ricci # 
Pocket knife, perfect for carrying in a back pocket - the result of a joint design of the firm Case and Tony Bose. Photo: CapCase @ # 
One of the most unusual places carrying knives practice in the use of Scots. They attach a small knife, called a skin do golf. This unusual place is a sign that the Scot is dangerous, even if it is brought to its knees. Today, these knives are not allowed to wear, and the national costume of mountaineers attached deceptive layout: Handle with scabbard without a blade. Photo: KraigSeder @ # 
Knives were the people for almost the entire history of mankind. At all times, regardless of the assignment were simple cheap knives that were broken, lost or thrown away without much regret, but then and now was and is a truly beautiful and high-quality knives, which are not only expensive, but can be considered a true product of the Art, as a glance at them, do not want to divert the eye. Photo: @ SydneyH. #