Pierre Nadeau
French-Canadian swordsmith and bladesmith who apprenticed in Japan and runs Soulsmithing, known for his experience in traditional Japanese swordmaking and for documenting his craft online.
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Mar 25, 2026 • 1h 9min
Episode 17, Part 1: Pierre Nadeau
Pierre Nadeau, a French-Canadian bladesmith who apprenticed in Japan and runs Soulsmithing, shares his path into traditional Japanese swordmaking. He talks about starting and surviving a long apprenticeship, cultural immersion and learning Japanese, building a traditional smithy in Quebec, injuries and setbacks, and the friendships and collaborations that shaped his craft.
