The art of shaping blades is more than a utilitarian act; it is something of a primal impulse, one that predates our relocation from the cave.
Without some form of cutting edge, our ancestors would have struggled to hunt, fish, gather food, build homes, or even defend themselves. Down through the ages, we have used everything, from quartz, flint, pounamu, and obsidian to copper, bronze, iron, and titanium. Today, a worldwide profusion of cutlers, sheddies, and blacksmiths is once again heeding that ancient call: to perfect a version of our most important tool,
