Cineastas Gives Us an Insider Look at the Life and Work of Murray Carter, the 17th Generation Yoshimoto Bladesmith
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Portland-based video production company Cineastas completely nails it when it comes to giving us in-depth “documentaries” on makers of all trades in just a couple of minutes. Previously, we’ve shared their videos featuring Nike shoe designer, Mike Friton and Walnut Studiolo.
This time around, filmmaker Tristan Stoch sent us a video featuring Hillsboro, Oregon-based Murray Carter, the 17th Generation Yoshimoto Bladesmith. Originally from Halfax, Nova Scotia, Carter found himself in Japan at the age of 18 and wound up spending six years as an apprentice under a Japanese bladesmith. Now, after 26 years in the trade, Carter has hand-forged over 18,000 blades.
Not only is the video full of beautiful shots showing the process behind Carter’s blades, but he also gives some great insight about finding happiness in our chosen trades. And blade enthusiast or not, we all can relate to that. Check it out:
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