An article regarding apprenticeships has been posted at our website, www.dragonflyforge.com.
“Michael Bell undertook a traditional five year apprenticeship to Japanese master swordsmith Nakajima Muneyoshi. Michael ’s teacher, Mr. Nakajima, was unique in that he learned all of the Japanese sword arts: swordsmithing, polishing, habaki-making, as well as making koshirae. Usually each aspect of [...]

Michael Bell was recently interviewed by the online magazine Pieces, which seeks to explore the various materials that we use so often in everyday life and their multi-faceted functions.
The current issue focuses on steel, it’s many applications in modern life, and features an interview with Michael. The interview can be read here.