Dmitry Olegovich Sillov — a modern Russian writer, bodybuilding and hand-to-hand combat instructor, and author of many works on self-defense, combat, and hunting knives. Fans of combat fantasy undoubtedly know him as the author of more than twenty novels in the series «Stalker», «Kremlin 2222», «Rose of Worlds» and others. In this illustrated guide, Dmitry Sillov captivatingly discusses the best examples of knives from the past and present, as well as conducting an exciting excursion into the history of the emergence of cold weapons. The author's advice on how to legally acquire a good knife for self-defense is especially valuable. The book will certainly interest both collectors and enthusiasts. In it, you will find not only well-known knife models from around the world but also rare specimens crafted by famous masters. DMITRY OLEGOVICH SILLOV — a modern Russian writer, hand-to-hand combat and bodybuilding instructor, author of many works on self-defense, combat, and hunting knives, as well as more than forty novels written in the combat fantasy genre. He was born into a military family. After finishing school, he served in airborne troops. After being discharged, he received a medical education and actively engaged in martial arts, bodybuilding, psychology, studied Eastern philosophy and culture, as well as the history of military art and knives in Russia. He worked for several years as the head of security for some well-known individuals, and later as a hand-to-hand combat and bodybuilding instructor. Dmitry Sillov is the author of the popular self-defense system 'Real Street Fight', a laureate of the Russian national literary prize 'Manuscript of the Year', as well as the creator of popular literary cycles 'Sniper', 'Kremlin 2222', 'Gadget' and 'Rose of Worlds', published by AST publishing house. Dmitry Sillov's personal website www.sillov.ru Dmitry Sillov on 'VKontakte' https://vk.com/sillov
