Thread: Kagi-ba-Sword forging shop

So much to comment on. Good motivation on the shop man, coming along. I could use just a tad more (motivation) for keeping my own in better state of cleanliness.

State of American craftsmanship; probably not as bad as you think, look at the customs displayed here! There seems to be a resurgence in skilled trades in this country. People are starting to remember that working with ones hands in general and creating new or new from old is a noble task. At one time men who created were highly regarded, I hope that time is to return.

Collecting; It's OK, lets face it guys some of what we make is art, plain and simple. I prefer to use an item for its intended purpose, and when I build new, I build to be used and abused. I drove my 701/2 Camero RS all the time (mid 90s). Many people told me I should take it off the road, UMMMM wait... that was mostly the police...

Jeff

It may be art, but it is art intended to be used.
I will not make a razor or knife for someone who does not intend to use it, and I have never restored a razor for someone who would not care for it afterwards. I don't spend all that time to make or restore it, only to have it never used or neglected.