Knife Making : Blade Smith Walter Sorrells Interview

In this episode, long-time sword smith & knife maker, Walter Sorrells, visits the virtual knife shop and imparts his wisdom and practical information for new knife makers.  He has been interested in swords and knives since he was a little kid.  As an adult, he became a successful novelist and martial artist.  One day, he had an idea for a story that involved a Japanese sword smith.  While conducting his research on Japanese sword smithing, he got inspired to give it a go himself.  So, he jumped in and not only learned this ancient craft, but through much sweat, discipline, and dedication to craftmanship, became a well-respected blade smith, who in the Japanese tradition,not only learned to hand-forge Japanese-inspired swords, but he even smelted his own steel.  Eventually, his unrelenting dedication to craftsmanship had established him as a a master and other knife makers began to ask himm for advice and guidance.  So, as is his nature, he developed highly professional videos on how to forge blades and make knives.  Well, his popularity and skills continued to soar, so much so that he was invited to be a contestant on History Channel's popular knife making show, "Forged In Fire."  Today, this blade smith enjoys a following of nearly 3 million viewers and over 300K subscribers to his YouTube channels.  I personally learned from his videos back when I started making knives in 2013.  Today, he is still expanding and growing his successful business, Tactix Armory, where he sells custom-made knives.  So what's next on his horizon?  What are the philosophies that drive him to such perfection?  What is the secret to his success?  Well, we're going to find out and much more today because it is my honor and privilege to welcome to the virtual knife shop, the one and only, Mr. Walter Sorrells!