Master Bladesmith
Hawai‘i Island, HI
A master bladesmith from Hawai‘i Island, Neil Kamimura has taken the knife-making world by storm in recent years. Though largely self-taught, Neil’s craftsmanship quickly drew global attention when he impressed judges and won on the hit competition Forged in Fire. From his Big Island workshop, he continues to pound, mold, and bend raw metal into stunningly beautiful blades sought after by collectors worldwide.
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