Knifemakers Mastery

In this episode, long-time sword smith & knife maker, Walter Sorrells, visits the virtual knife shop and imparts his wisdom and practical information for new knife makers.  He has been interested in swords and knives since he was a little kid.  As an adult, he became a successful novelist and martial artist.  One day, he had an idea for a story that involved a Japanese sword smith.  While conducting his research on Japanese sword smithing, he got inspired to give it a go himself.  So, he jumped in and not only learned this ancient craft, but through much sweat, discipline, and dedication to craftmanship, became a well-respected blade smith, who in the Japanese tradition,not only learned to hand-forge Japanese-inspired swords, but he even smelted his own steel.  Eventually, his unrelenting dedication to craftsmanship had established him as a a master and other knife makers began to ask himm for advice and guidance.  So, as is his nature, he developed highly professional videos on how to forge blades and ma