FORGED IN FAME
It’s hard enough to make it to top bladesmith status in the USA, but even harder if you are from another country. Brazilian bladesmith Ricardo Vilar is one of those who worked hard, persisted like hell, and has been rewarded with both high accolades and fame for his efforts.
Starting with humble beginnings and a love for knives at an early age, Ricardo resides in the USA now and is living the dream.
“Growing up in the countryside of Brazil, for some reason I always loved knives,” he recalls. “At that age as Boy Scouts, we were allowed to use knives—and more, the knife was part of the uniform—so I was able to carry one on my belt. But my
