Trade, Spaces and Identity

Tetsu to Ki (Iron and Wood) and is a commemoration of knife making as a craft — an exploration of the dialogue between material and purpose. Through the union of iron and wood, the work reflects on the balance between strength and warmth, precision and touch. Each element is considered, not for ornament, but for function and feel. In celebrating materiality and purposeful design, Tetsu to Ki honors the quiet intelligence of the hand and the enduring connection between maker, tool, and material.