Available for direct purchase is this 9″ honyaki kiritsuke gyuto. The blade was hand forged from W2 high carbon tool steel and features a high polish and very active, unique hamon. The handle has been sculpted from Gabon ebony and features fire blackened, faceted heirloom fit steel fittings, and blue dyed maple burl spacers. The…
Month: March 2022
Enso, expectation, and intention
The state of mind of the artist in the moment of creation and the acceptance of imperfection as perfection is one of the many things that the Enso symbol signifies. I look to that symbol and it’s meanings whenever I’m faced with challenges, seeking inspiration, or just contemplating ideas. Honestly, I was a bit nervous…