Metal that has been embossed using a punch or die.

A honing process that involves machine-cutting a knife from a sheet of flat metal. Stamped knives do not have a bolster and typically are lighter in weight than a forged knife.

Brass in any form may be either hollow, i.e. lightweight reversible constructions, or with detail in raised relief on the top side and a concave, open back.

Depressed decorative area on surface of hard cover (title, author's name or picture), often coloured or gilt

marked with the impression of a seal