How to Photograph Knives Pt 2 - Japanese Swords

Video Description

This video shows how swordsmith Walter Sorrells photographs Japanese swords and knives. The need to accurately and vividly capture hamons as well as the hada (or "grain pattern") and other activities in the steel necessitates different photographic techniques from those used to produce images of Western style knives. You'll find out how it's done right here. More at: http://waltersorrellsblades.com or Walter Sorrells Blades on Facebook.