Two Friends Zen Camp Knife



The inspiration for the form of this knife is the Japanese kogatana/kozuka, a small knife with handle that is companion to the katana. I have long admired the simple form of these knives and the often sublimely beautiful art found…


Some recent musings here and there on the value and meaning of tradition have stirred me to write some thoughts. One thing that comes to mind is the distinction that I believe exists between tradition at large (hereafter referred to simply as…




This piece, a contemplation sculpture for the hand, perhaps more than any other of my works, was inspired by an actual event. It was, I think, 2013, and I was walking in the field across from our house about 10PM,…

