India, March 24 -- How does a project manager in the construction industry end up crafting chef's knives?
It began with a documentary he watched when he was 18, says Jesudas Puthumana (below), 45. He was captivated by the artistry of the Japanese katana or samurai swords on display.
Later, as a mechanical engineer working in construction in Dubai, he had access to a metals workshop, and, on an impulse, crafted a few knives there. This began his adventure with blade-making.
There's a thrill to watching raw metal acquire a razor-sharp edge, he says.
Intriguingly, the knives he has opted to make are instruments crafted in the Japanese style. Prized among chefs, and others with a taste for blades, these knives come in a range of very specif...