I am trying to help a friend in Thailand find out who is known for this statement, the gist of which is: "Your knife is a mirror of your spirit." In translation, it might be:
"Your knife (work?) is a reflection of who you are."
It is thought to be an ABS member whose work is well known. While I certainly agree with the sentiment, I personally don't know who said this and would like to help him find out. Thank you for considering this.
Did I not just see this in conversation recently? It seems like someone quoted it on Facebook.
Weird.
I don't know the answer.
Karl B. Andersen
Journeyman Smith
I'm guessing it originating in art.
So, since all true art depicts the artist's mind, mirrors and reflections are bound to play a highly significant role
Karl B. Andersen
Journeyman Smith
Nick Wheeler?
I just think it has been revised from something in another field.
A person could probably put anything in place of the word "knife".
And probably did.
Karl B. Andersen
Journeyman Smith
Thanks for the response.
Actually Lin, I believe I have seen something very similar in my Japanese sword books. I belive it goes "the sword reflects the swordmakers spirit or soul", hence the sword is the soul of the samurai. You might check Miyamoto Musashi's "Book of Five Rings"
Brion
Brion Tomberlin
Anvil Top Custom Knives
ABS Mastersmith
Thank you Brion. I will.
Thank you all for your help.
