--- product_id: 304568703 title: "Illustrated World Encyclopedia of Knives, Swords, Spears & Daggers" price: "€ 90.42" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/304568703-illustrated-world-encyclopedia-of-knives-swords-spears-and-daggers store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Global historical coverage 1500+ vivid illustrations 750 detailed weapon profiles Illustrated World Encyclopedia of Knives, Swords, Spears & Daggers **Price:** € 90.42 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🗡️ Unlock the world’s sharpest secrets—own the ultimate blade bible! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Illustrated World Encyclopedia of Knives, Swords, Spears & Daggers - **How much does it cost?** € 90.42 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/304568703-illustrated-world-encyclopedia-of-knives-swords-spears-and-daggers) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Comprehensive Global Arsenal:** Explore 750 meticulously cataloged knives, swords, spears, and daggers from every corner of the world. - • **Collector’s Must-Have Reference:** A beautifully bound encyclopedia that elevates your bookshelf and fuels your passion for collectible arms. - • **Visual Feast for Weapon Enthusiasts:** Dive into 1500 stunning photos and illustrations that bring history’s sharpest weapons to life. - • **Expertly Curated Historical Insights:** Gain unique perspectives from leading experts tracing weapon evolution from the Palaeolithic era to today. - • **Inspiration for Creatives & Historians:** Perfect for fantasy writers, historians, and enthusiasts craving authentic weapon details and lore. ## Overview The Illustrated World Encyclopedia of Knives, Swords, Spears & Daggers is a visually rich, expertly authored compendium featuring 750 weapons with 1500 photographs and illustrations. Covering global historical arms from ancient to modern times, it serves as an indispensable resource for collectors, historians, and creative professionals seeking authoritative and inspiring content. ## Description This encyclopedia traces the fascinating history of knives, daggers, bayonets, swords, sabres and lances, from their Palaeolithic origins through to the 21st century. Weapons from around the world are examined, such as the decorated daggers of Persia and the exquisite knives of Japan. A superb directory features 750 examples of sharp-edged weapons, describing the origins, capabilities and specifications of each one. With 1500 photographs and illustrations, and written by leading experts in the field, this beautiful guide is an indispensable resource for the serious collector and amateur enthusiast alike, and will fascinate anyone with an interest in historical weapons. Review: Great book - Awesome book for research. I write fantasy and sci-fi stories this book is great for looking up unique weapons. Review: THE visual reference. - Fantastic book full of photographs with an incredible quality. The book is in itself a fantastic visual reference, if you are interested in detailed info, this is not for you. However, with every chapter you have a little introduction about the type of weapons and miscelaneous or historic information. The quality of the bookbinding and the pages, are just perfect. This is a very valuable book of that kind of books where you want to have in your bookshelve. ## Features - Lorenz Books ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #160,441 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1,498 in Encyclopedias & Subject Guides #3,435 in Politics & Government #15,649 in Higher & Continuing Education Textbooks | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 400 Reviews | ## Images ![Illustrated World Encyclopedia of Knives, Swords, Spears & Daggers - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71eD9Ns08LL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book *by D***O on 23 March 2026* Awesome book for research. I write fantasy and sci-fi stories this book is great for looking up unique weapons. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ THE visual reference. *by G***A on 7 April 2017* Fantastic book full of photographs with an incredible quality. The book is in itself a fantastic visual reference, if you are interested in detailed info, this is not for you. However, with every chapter you have a little introduction about the type of weapons and miscelaneous or historic information. The quality of the bookbinding and the pages, are just perfect. This is a very valuable book of that kind of books where you want to have in your bookshelve. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect gift *by A***A on 16 February 2023* My husband was happy to receive this book as he likes to make historically acurate knives. This book was perfect with the illustrations and descriptions of each in every era. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Illustrated World Encyclopedia of Knives, Swords, Spears & Daggers: Through History In Over 1500 Photographs - Weapon: A Visual History of Arms and Armor - The World Encyclopedia of Knives, Daggers & Bayonets: An Authoritative History and Visual Directory of Sharp-edged Weapons and Blades from around the World, with more than 700 Photographs --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/304568703-illustrated-world-encyclopedia-of-knives-swords-spears-and-daggers](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/304568703-illustrated-world-encyclopedia-of-knives-swords-spears-and-daggers) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-07-26*