Knives of Russia and the USSR (book in Russian)

This richly illustrated and high-quality publication by A. Mak is a unique study of knives produced in Russia and the USSR. The book was self-published by the author in a limited run of only 100 copies; even in Russia, it is available solely through the author or via online auction systems. All copies offered here include A. Mak’s original autograph. Both this title and a wide range of Russian-language literature (including works on survival, bladed weapons, and military equipment and symbolism) are available at www.knigi.pl

Original publisher’s note: Книга посвящена истории ножей России и Советского Союза, от древнейших времен становления Российского государства до нашего времени. Охвачены практически все национальные ножи народов, проживающих на этой территории, охотничьи, промысловые ножи, финки, ножи боевые и тактические. В первую очередь содержание книги касается ножей и кинжалов с фиксированным клинком, история ножей проиллюстрирована большим количеством фотографий.

Содержание:

• Национальные ножи
• Промысловые и охотничьи ножи
• Финки и кустарные ножи
• Боевые, служебные и тактические ножи и кинжалы
• Ножи водолазов и боевых пловцов

Original publisher’s note (translation): The book is dedicated to the history of knives in Russia and the Soviet Union, from the ancient times of the Russian state's formation to the present day. It covers nearly all national knives of the peoples living in this territory, including hunting and commercial knives, "finkas," as well as combat and tactical knives. The content primarily focuses on fixed-blade knives and daggers, with the history of these blades illustrated by a vast number of photographs.

Table of Contents:

• National Knives
• Commercial and Hunting Knives
• Finkas and Artisan Knives
• Combat, Service, and Tactical Knives and Daggers
• Knives for Divers and Combat Swimmers

Original title: Ножи России и СССР. Популярная энциклопедия (Knives of Russia and the USSR. A Popular Encyclopedia). Hardcover, format 21.5 x 16.5 cm, published by Bombora, Moscow 2026, 528 pages.