Description
Both photographic portfolio books together as a bundle, saving 17%. Original Decade in Review book covers classical tanto and satoyama projects, Tools for Satoyama book covers additional Satoyama Project knives and includes many scenes of rural Japan. Both books include many workshop and process photos as well.
After the cost of printing a percentage will go to support the next season of work at the forge, ships directly from the printer.
Crossed Heart Forge 2011-2020 Portfolio: A Decade in Review
This documentary book project has over 200 photos and highlights more than 30 knives spanning the past decade of work at Crossed Heart Forge, since relocating from Japan in 2011. Hardcover, A4 coffee table size, full colour, 92 pages.
Includes photos of forges and workspaces since moving from Japan in 2011, a tanto section with full spreads and specifications for 10 featured works along with photos of several others, a section on outdoor knives and the Tools for Satoyama project, an almost 60-photo visual process overview, a selection of forging photos taken by photographer Jordan Wende, overview articles on charcoal making and yaki-ire, and a basic tanto glossary and list of sword parts.
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Crossed Heart Forge 2016-2025: Tools for Satoyama Portfolio
A lovely large-format visual exploration of fields, forests, architecture, views, and textures curated during time spent in rural Japan over the past decade, interspersed with workshop process photos and finished knives from the Tools for Satoyama project by Crossed Heart Forge on Vancouver Island.
Satoyama are the managed forest areas that border the cultivated fields and the mountain wilds in Japan. Historically they provided soil nutrients, firewood, edible plants, mushrooms, fish, and game, and supported many local industries and crafts such as farming, timber construction, and charcoal making. The interaction of forest, arable land, wetlands, and streams are an important component of the satoyama landscape.
This documentary book project can be enjoyed by the collector, enthusiast, traveler, and craftsman alike. It features more than 350 photos and highlights over 30 featured knives spanning a decade of the Tools for Satoyama project at Crossed Heart Forge. Hardcover, A4 coffee table size, full colour, 160 pages.
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Responses to the portfolio books:
“It arrived today—absolutely gorgeous book filled with beautiful photos and very inspiring work!”Netherlands
“Thank you for the beautiful book! I love your work, and this book gives me a little peek behind the scenes and a lot of inspiration. Glad to have this one on my bookshelf.”Canada
“Thank you for your beautiful works. I’ve just ordered the book. I’m really looking forward to seeing it.”Japan
“Just got my copy. Absolutely stunning book. Now all I need is to accompany it with one of your blades!”USA
「カナダから届いた美しい本、見事な仕事。」Japan
