C141 Knife Sharpening

In the quaint courtyard, surrounded by bamboo, with a large tea bowl and a low stool, there was a sense of comfort that was hard to put into words. Observing this modest setting, Zhang Xiaodong felt he could spend a lifetime in this little sanctuary.

Zhang Xiaodong methodically sharpened his short sword against the whetstone. As he wet the stone and slid the blade across, creating a murky puddle