Carter Cutlery Japan Tour 2010 - Best Japanese Bladesmith Visit (part 2) Media
Published: 13 years ago
In Part 2 of this Carter Cutlery Japan Tour 2010 series, Murray Carter takes his guests on an unforgettable visit to Sakai Hamono near Osaka, Japan.
"We finally met up with Mr. Shiraki, the world's finest Japanese bladesmith and a long-time teacher to Murray. Mr. Shiraki was engaged in some very fast and furious forging when we entered his shop, and all of us were mesmorized by the flying molten flux as he forge welded one blade after another and then forged the billets into Kata-ha blades. The speed and accuracy of this bladesmith is amazing. Leaving him to his important work, we climbed the stairs to where Mr. Kawakita, his brother, and his son, had a grinding and polishing operation. After a reunion of warm greetings, each member of our group was invited to participate in various ways in the grinding operations. What an amazing opportunity to practice beside real masters."
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If you have any questions or comments, email us at: murray@cartercutlery.com
We look forward to your visit! May God richly bless you, and remember...
Stay sharp!
"We finally met up with Mr. Shiraki, the world's finest Japanese bladesmith and a long-time teacher to Murray. Mr. Shiraki was engaged in some very fast and furious forging when we entered his shop, and all of us were mesmorized by the flying molten flux as he forge welded one blade after another and then forged the billets into Kata-ha blades. The speed and accuracy of this bladesmith is amazing. Leaving him to his important work, we climbed the stairs to where Mr. Kawakita, his brother, and his son, had a grinding and polishing operation. After a reunion of warm greetings, each member of our group was invited to participate in various ways in the grinding operations. What an amazing opportunity to practice beside real masters."
Be sure to visit us at http://www.cartercutlery.com.
While you're there, don't forget to sign up for some of the best knife maintenance advice around -- Carter Cutlery's Knife Tips.
If you have any questions or comments, email us at: murray@cartercutlery.com
We look forward to your visit! May God richly bless you, and remember...
Stay sharp!