Ed Fowler is a master bladesmith that is respected in the field of knife making. This informative piece just touches on the complexities of the forging/heat treating process involved in making metal pure, thus adding stregnth to the steel we refer to as mans oldest tool, Ed calls his knives a lady becauses it serves him, but respects and cares for his lady in return.Ed certaintly has an Interesting view of steel objects in the form of a functional knife.He sees it as a friend and as a companion.As a knife owner I understand the relationship one has with the style and function of such an art form.
If you have never carried a knife, given a chance, you will soon understand why it becomes such a part of your being.
Overall its good to know an artist who works with steel is still an artist-just maybe not the type your use to hearing about.This form of art is indeed a skill, and takes a unique form of passion to appreciate. Enjoyed it!
Larry Carlson
The Bladesman