Bladesmithing with Murray Carter: Modern Application of Traditional Techniques by Carter, Murray

Bladesmithing with Murray Carter: Modern Application of Traditional Techniques

Bladesmithing with Murray Carter provides the reader with an in-depth look into traditional Japanese Cutlery forging techniques...
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Author: Murray Carter
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Language: English
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Bladesmithing with Murray Carter: Modern Application of Traditional Techniques by Carter, Murray

Bladesmithing with Murray Carter: Modern Application of Traditional Techniques

CHF 37.17

Bladesmithing with Murray Carter: Modern Application of Traditional Techniques

CHF 37.17
Author: Murray Carter
Format: Paperback
Language: English

Bladesmithing with Murray Carter provides the reader with an in-depth look into traditional Japanese Cutlery forging techniques and their modern applications. A non-stop flow of inquiries to Murray has prompted him to reveal the secret techniques learned during 18 years in Japan, where he lived and worked as a village bladesmith. He now shares this wealth of information for the benefit of the curious reader and Japanese knife enthusiast alike. Owners of nearly 15,000 of Murray's knives will be delighted to see a comprehensive book written by the knives' creator.

Features:

  • 250+ dazzling, full-color images, including many by renowned photographer Hiro Soga.
  • Unique and extremely rare insight into the Japanese culture through the (blue) eyes of a Japanese village bladesmith.
  • Detailed explanations of Traditional Japanese Bladesmithing techniques that until now have been cloaked in mystery and myth.
  • Enough detailed information to guide an aspiring bladesmith to become a successful smith in the Japanese style of blade making.


Author: Murray Carter
Publisher: Krause Publications
Published: 10/20/2011
Pages: 159
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 10.80h x 8.20w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781440218385

About the Author
Murray Carter is one of the most popular custom knifemakers at the annual BLADE Show, regularly conducts wildly popular seminars on shaving with a machete, and is known for standing at his booth sharpening knives while teaching the techniques to interested attendees. Carter lives in Vernonia, Oregon.

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