Bladesmithing with Murray Carter : Modern Application of Traditional Techniques

After spending 18 years in Japan, where author Murray Carter lived and worked as a village bladesmith, he now wants to share his wealth of information for the benefit of the curious reader and Japanese knife enthusiast alike. Throughout "Bladesmithing with Murray Carter", the reader is provided with an in-depth look into traditional Japanese Cutlery forging techniques and their modern applications, along with a collection of photos that document a large selection of Carter's blades and enough detailed information to guide an inspiring bladesmith to become a successful smith in the Japanese style of blade making. Fans of Murray's 15,000 knives will be delighted to see a comprehensive book written by the knives' creator.

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.