Profile

KnifeMaker

How did you hear about iKnifeCollector?

Yes

Do you currently subscribe to any knife publication (offline)

Yes

How long have you collected knives?

21- 25 years

Favorite Kind of Knives

Japanese swords and all kinds of custom knives

Website

http://www.barrettcustomknives.com

About Me

I've had an interest in swords and knives every since I was a kid, spawning me to start forging at around 14. I've been making ever since then with a focus on Japanese swords. I've spent most of the last 24 years studying Japanese swords heavily with an emphasis of course on the traditional techniques and criteria in making them. I've focused mainly on the Soshu school of smithing but also like to play with Bizen and Soden-Bizen type work. All that aside I like to do high end tactical and art knives as well as contemporary swords.

Interests

knifemaking, nihonto, competitive shooting